News: Federal army, Tigray topmost military leaders meet today amidst Tigrayan criticism on disarmament
Although Ambassador Redwan did not mention the names of the top military leaders of the two sides, several reports indicate that the meeting will be attended, by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces, among others.
However, the peace agreement, particularly the section which contains details of the DDR, has faced criticism from opposition political parties operating in Tigray and the Tigrayan diaspora community.
https://addisstandard.com/news-federal-army-tigray-topmost-military-leaders-meet-today-amidst-tigrayan-criticism-on-disarmament/
Although Ambassador Redwan did not mention the names of the top military leaders of the two sides, several reports indicate that the meeting will be attended, by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces, among others.
However, the peace agreement, particularly the section which contains details of the DDR, has faced criticism from opposition political parties operating in Tigray and the Tigrayan diaspora community.
https://addisstandard.com/news-federal-army-tigray-topmost-military-leaders-meet-today-amidst-tigrayan-criticism-on-disarmament/
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News: Federal army, Tigray topmost military leaders meet today amidst Tigrayan criticism on disarmament
From Left: Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces. Picture Credit: Screenshot/FBC/TigrayTV Addis Ababa - As the sequel of the peace agreement on cessation of hostilities and war…
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#Ethiopia: “We started in #Pretoria, we are inching our way closer and are now in #Nairobi, we are very hopeful that next time we will be in #Mekelle for our meeting and ultimately celebrate together in #AddisAbeba. This is the prayer, hope and it is what we seek,” Former president and Kenya's peace envoy to Ethiopia, Uhuru Kenyatta.
He was speaking this morning at a meeting of senior military leaders from the federal army and Tigrayan forces led by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces, in Nairobi, kenya.
He was speaking this morning at a meeting of senior military leaders from the federal army and Tigrayan forces led by Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the Ethiopian Defense Force and General Tadesse Worede, chief of Tigrayan forces, in Nairobi, kenya.
“Ali is a teacher of Oromumma” – Lemma Megersa’s tribute to the late Ali Birra
"Oromo and all brotherly nations have lost an intellect and a great historian. But there is great hope in Oromo sons that Ali raised and enabled. The seed he sowed has sprouted and bore fruits. Even though he is gone today, all of his works will remain with us. His name will be written, sung, and remembered forever at the beginning the list of our heroes. Ali Birra will be sung forever as one family alongside the likes of Hacaaluu Hundeessaa, Nuhoo Goobanaa, Daadhii Galaan, Usmayyoo Musaa, Eebbisaa Addunyaa and many others. will be praised as a family forever."
https://addisstandard.com/ali-is-a-teacher-of-oromumma-lemma-megersas-tribute-to-the-late-ali-birra/
"Oromo and all brotherly nations have lost an intellect and a great historian. But there is great hope in Oromo sons that Ali raised and enabled. The seed he sowed has sprouted and bore fruits. Even though he is gone today, all of his works will remain with us. His name will be written, sung, and remembered forever at the beginning the list of our heroes. Ali Birra will be sung forever as one family alongside the likes of Hacaaluu Hundeessaa, Nuhoo Goobanaa, Daadhii Galaan, Usmayyoo Musaa, Eebbisaa Addunyaa and many others. will be praised as a family forever."
https://addisstandard.com/ali-is-a-teacher-of-oromumma-lemma-megersas-tribute-to-the-late-ali-birra/
Addis Standard
“Ali is a teacher of Oromumma” – Lemma Megersa’s tribute to the late Ali Birra
Lemma Megerssa Addis Abeba - Lemma Megersa (PhD), former minister of defence and president of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia expressed his sadness over the death of Artist Ali Mohammed Birra, in a tribute sent to Addis Standard. Breaking his utter silence…
News: #US donates 126 Tuberculosis testing machines worth $3 million to #Ethiopia
The new machines will reduce the time it takes to diagnose TB from two days to two hours and from two months to two hours for MDR-TB the statement added.
Ethiopia is among the 30 countries worldwide with the highest burden of tuberculosis and TB/HIV co-infection and having 19,000 registered TB caused deaths in 2021 alone.
https://addisstandard.com/news-us-donates-126-tuberculosis-testing-machines-worth-3-million-to-ethiopia/
The new machines will reduce the time it takes to diagnose TB from two days to two hours and from two months to two hours for MDR-TB the statement added.
Ethiopia is among the 30 countries worldwide with the highest burden of tuberculosis and TB/HIV co-infection and having 19,000 registered TB caused deaths in 2021 alone.
https://addisstandard.com/news-us-donates-126-tuberculosis-testing-machines-worth-3-million-to-ethiopia/
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News: US donates 126 Tuberculosis testing machines worth $3 million to Ethiopia
Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson handing over TB testing machines to Ethiopia's Health Minister Dr. Lia Tadesse. Photo: U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa -United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated 126 cutting-edge GeneXpert tuberculosis (TB)…
#Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre
The Ethiopian government has denied deliberately targeting non-combatants in a conflict that has led to many thousands of civilian deaths. BBC Reality Check look at a video showing a massacre of unarmed men and investigate who might have carried it out.
Warning: Contains distressing images of death and violence throughout.
Note: #AddisStandard first reported about this massacre in February this year.
Link to Addis Standard's report:
Analysis: Massacre in plain sight; behind silent killings in Oromo special zone, Amhara region
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https://www.bbc.com/news/av/63515162
The Ethiopian government has denied deliberately targeting non-combatants in a conflict that has led to many thousands of civilian deaths. BBC Reality Check look at a video showing a massacre of unarmed men and investigate who might have carried it out.
Warning: Contains distressing images of death and violence throughout.
Note: #AddisStandard first reported about this massacre in February this year.
Link to Addis Standard's report:
Analysis: Massacre in plain sight; behind silent killings in Oromo special zone, Amhara region
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https://www.bbc.com/news/av/63515162
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Analysis: Massacre in plain sight; behind silent killings in Oromo special zone, Amhara region
By Dereje Gonfa @DerejeGonfa Addis Abeba - The killing of civilians in the Oromo zone of the Amhara region continued long after the area was reclaimed by government forces in December last year, reports said. Addis Standard’s weeks-long investigation revealed…
Analysis: Experts, an addict urge Tramadol users to “stop” as Drug Authority fastens control over medicine
By Biruk Alemu
As the surge in the abuse of #Tramadol, an #opioid medicine used for the short-term relief, grips the young & the old in #Ethiopia, a recovering addict, a care giving nurse & a medical doctor speak to #AddisStandard on the impact of the crisis.
The trend has recently forced Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority to issue an unusual announcement that it was set to implement a strict control and has directed pharmacies in Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-experts-an-addict-urge-tramadol-users-to-stop-as-drug-authority-fasten-control-over-medicine/
By Biruk Alemu
As the surge in the abuse of #Tramadol, an #opioid medicine used for the short-term relief, grips the young & the old in #Ethiopia, a recovering addict, a care giving nurse & a medical doctor speak to #AddisStandard on the impact of the crisis.
The trend has recently forced Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority to issue an unusual announcement that it was set to implement a strict control and has directed pharmacies in Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-experts-an-addict-urge-tramadol-users-to-stop-as-drug-authority-fasten-control-over-medicine/
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Analysis: Experts, an addict urge Tramadol users to “stop” as Drug Authority fastens control over medicine
New Life Alcohol and Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Center By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba - On 01 November, the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority issued an unusual announcement that it was set to implement a strict control and has directed pharmacies…
News: WHO #Ethiopia joins emergency response to contain Cholera outbreak in #Bale zone, #Oromia region
The World Health Organization (#WHO) #Ethiopia joined Ethiopia’s health officials in their emergency response to a #Cholera outbreak in Harena Buluk and Berbera woredas of the Bale zone in Southern Oromia.
At least nine people have died following the latest outbreak across five districts in Oromia and Somali regional states, with over 330 cases reported as of 31 October.
The outbreak was first reported in Harana Buluk woreda of Bale zone on 27 August this year. On 18 September, Berbere woreda became the second woreda reporting cholera cases, soon after followed by Delo Mena woreda where suspected cases were reported in Burka IDPs site on 03 October. https://addisstandard.com/news-who-ethiopia-joins-emergency-response-to-contain-cholera-outbreak-in-bale-zone-oromia-region/
The World Health Organization (#WHO) #Ethiopia joined Ethiopia’s health officials in their emergency response to a #Cholera outbreak in Harena Buluk and Berbera woredas of the Bale zone in Southern Oromia.
At least nine people have died following the latest outbreak across five districts in Oromia and Somali regional states, with over 330 cases reported as of 31 October.
The outbreak was first reported in Harana Buluk woreda of Bale zone on 27 August this year. On 18 September, Berbere woreda became the second woreda reporting cholera cases, soon after followed by Delo Mena woreda where suspected cases were reported in Burka IDPs site on 03 October. https://addisstandard.com/news-who-ethiopia-joins-emergency-response-to-contain-cholera-outbreak-in-bale-zone-oromia-region/
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News: WHO Ethiopia joins emergency response to contain Cholera outbreak in Bale zone, Oromia region
The WHO team have further increased activities, strengthening the capacity and implementing a response to Cholera, which focuses on treatment and the prevention of infections. Addis Ababa - The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia disclosed pictures of…
News: Legendary artist Ali Birra laid to rest in his birth city Dire Dawa
His body was brought to Friendship square, in the capital on Tuesday morning from his residence in #Bishoftu town, where he has been paid a farewell at the presence of his families, senior government officials, religious leaders, fellow artists and thousands of fans.
Speaking on the ceremony his wife Lily Marcus said “love, harmony and peace for all” were Ali’s legacies.
“As we all cry, mourn and weep while we send him to his final resting place, I am pretty sure that you all have a beautiful memory of him or with him. Keep that memory because it should live on. Let’s continue to celebrate his life through his beautiful legacy,” she said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-legendary-artist-ali-birra-laid-to-rest-in-his-birth-city-dire-dawa/
His body was brought to Friendship square, in the capital on Tuesday morning from his residence in #Bishoftu town, where he has been paid a farewell at the presence of his families, senior government officials, religious leaders, fellow artists and thousands of fans.
Speaking on the ceremony his wife Lily Marcus said “love, harmony and peace for all” were Ali’s legacies.
“As we all cry, mourn and weep while we send him to his final resting place, I am pretty sure that you all have a beautiful memory of him or with him. Keep that memory because it should live on. Let’s continue to celebrate his life through his beautiful legacy,” she said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-legendary-artist-ali-birra-laid-to-rest-in-his-birth-city-dire-dawa/
Addis Standard
News: Legendary artist Ali Birra laid to rest in his birth city Dire Dawa
Addis Ababa - Legendary musician, singer and song writer Ali Mohammed Musa a.k.a. Ali Birra has been laid to rest in his birth city of Dire Dawa, after a send off ceremony in Addis Abeba. After a successful 60+ years of music, Ali Birra passed […]
Analysis: #Tigrayan families disconnected for over a year cautiously optimistic about peace agreement
By Mihret G/Kiristos
The Tigray regional state in northern Ethiopia where war has been raging for two years has been under a communications blackout since the Tigrayan forces took control of regional capital Mekelle in June 2021.
Some families from central and other parts of Tigray who could manage to travel to Alamata, paying unacceptably expensive prices for transport and accommodation, have been able to connect with their relatives using almost non-existent cell network from bordering areas.
Now, there is a flicker of hope....
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-tigrayan-families-disconnected-for-over-a-year-cautiously-optimistic-about-peace-agreement/
By Mihret G/Kiristos
The Tigray regional state in northern Ethiopia where war has been raging for two years has been under a communications blackout since the Tigrayan forces took control of regional capital Mekelle in June 2021.
Some families from central and other parts of Tigray who could manage to travel to Alamata, paying unacceptably expensive prices for transport and accommodation, have been able to connect with their relatives using almost non-existent cell network from bordering areas.
Now, there is a flicker of hope....
https://addisstandard.com/analysis-tigrayan-families-disconnected-for-over-a-year-cautiously-optimistic-about-peace-agreement/
Addis Standard
Analysis: Tigrayan families disconnected for over a year cautiously optimistic about peace agreement
ICRC connecting Tigrayan families separated with their loved ones due to communication blackout. Photo: ICRC By Mihret G/Kiristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba - The Tigray regional state in northern Ethiopia where war has been raging for two years has been…
#Ethiopia–#Kenya: The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has announced that the testing of transferring power to the Ethio-Kenya high voltage direct current converter station and transmission line project was successfully completed.
The construction of the Ethio-Kenya 500 kV transmission line was built by China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Company (CET). Meanwhile, the converter station and the ground electrode line works were built by Siemens.
In the Ethio-Kenya 500 KV transmission line project built by Ethiopia, 994 line-bearing towers were installed and 440 kilometers of power transmission line and data signal transmission cables were laid.
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The construction of the Ethio-Kenya 500 kV transmission line was built by China Electric Power Equipment and Technology Company (CET). Meanwhile, the converter station and the ground electrode line works were built by Siemens.
In the Ethio-Kenya 500 KV transmission line project built by Ethiopia, 994 line-bearing towers were installed and 440 kilometers of power transmission line and data signal transmission cables were laid.
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#Ethiopia: Civilians killed following intense fighting between rebel group, government forces in #Nekemte, western #Oromia region
By Getahun Legesse
“They [members of #OLA] entered the city [Nekemte] at around 6.30 AM [local time] via a route from the western direction. They broke into a prison located in kebele 05 and set prisoners free. They also seized [Oromia] special force’s campsite located in Kumsa Moroda [museum] and confiscated weapons. Meanwhile, the government forces located in different sites in the town also started offensive and there was a heavy fighting between the two. The fighting continued until after 12: 00 PM,” the first resident said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-civilians-killed-following-intense-fighting-between-rebel-group-government-forces-in-nekemte-western-oromia-region/
By Getahun Legesse
“They [members of #OLA] entered the city [Nekemte] at around 6.30 AM [local time] via a route from the western direction. They broke into a prison located in kebele 05 and set prisoners free. They also seized [Oromia] special force’s campsite located in Kumsa Moroda [museum] and confiscated weapons. Meanwhile, the government forces located in different sites in the town also started offensive and there was a heavy fighting between the two. The fighting continued until after 12: 00 PM,” the first resident said.
https://addisstandard.com/news-civilians-killed-following-intense-fighting-between-rebel-group-government-forces-in-nekemte-western-oromia-region/
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News: Civilians killed following intense fighting between rebel group, government forces in Nekemte, western Oromia region - Addis…
News: Civilians killed following intense fighting between rebel group, government forces in Nekemte, western Oromia region Addis Standard -
#Ethiopia Seeks #IMF Loan to Fend Off Hunger for 20 Million People
Ethiopia is seeking International Monetary Fund financing to provide food for its people after the worst drought in four decades and a civil war curbed farm production.
“Ethiopian authorities have indicated an interest in accessing the IMF’s food shock window,” the fund said in an emailed response to queries, without providing more details.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-09/ethiopia-seeks-imf-loan-to-fend-off-hunger-for-20-million-people?utm_content=africa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&cmpid%3D=socialflow-twitter-africa&leadSource=uverify%20wall
Ethiopia is seeking International Monetary Fund financing to provide food for its people after the worst drought in four decades and a civil war curbed farm production.
“Ethiopian authorities have indicated an interest in accessing the IMF’s food shock window,” the fund said in an emailed response to queries, without providing more details.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-09/ethiopia-seeks-imf-loan-to-fend-off-hunger-for-20-million-people?utm_content=africa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&cmpid%3D=socialflow-twitter-africa&leadSource=uverify%20wall
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Ethiopia Seeks IMF Loan to Fend Off Hunger for 20 Million People
Ethiopia is seeking International Monetary Fund financing to provide food for its people after the worst drought in four decades and a civil war curbed farm production.
News: Authority preparing media guideline to report on #Ethiopia cessation of hostilities agreement
Accordingly, media guidelines are being prepared by the authority that will outline how all media outlets should make reports related to the peace agreement, which will create capacity for the institutions and can be used as a reference.
Mohammed further said that false information and hateful speech are counterproductive to the ideas of peace and should be prevented. The guideline is prepared based on the obliging provisions set in the agreement. As such, the media authority will regularly monitor and support all media outlets to respect their moral, professional and legal obligations and direct them on the right track.
https://addisstandard.com/news-authority-preparing-media-guideline-to-report-on-ethiopia-cessation-of-hostilities-agreement/
Accordingly, media guidelines are being prepared by the authority that will outline how all media outlets should make reports related to the peace agreement, which will create capacity for the institutions and can be used as a reference.
Mohammed further said that false information and hateful speech are counterproductive to the ideas of peace and should be prevented. The guideline is prepared based on the obliging provisions set in the agreement. As such, the media authority will regularly monitor and support all media outlets to respect their moral, professional and legal obligations and direct them on the right track.
https://addisstandard.com/news-authority-preparing-media-guideline-to-report-on-ethiopia-cessation-of-hostilities-agreement/
Addis Standard
News: Authority preparing media guideline to report on Ethiopia cessation of hostilities agreement
Mohammed Idris. Photo: EMA Addis Abeba - The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has announced that guidelines are being prepared indicating on how the media should report on the AU-led permanent cessation of hostilities agreement between the federal government…
#Ethiopia: #WHO Urges 'Immediate' Food, Medical Aid For Tigray
WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan welcomed the notion of a humanitarian corridor into Tigray, but said experience in other crises showed it was vital that the corridor remained both open "and unrestricted".
"The people in Tigray need immediate, massive, overwhelming assistance now," he said, including not just food and healthcare but also goods, commodities, plus the free movement of staff to deliver the aid.
Ryan said a "drip-drip" flow of aid, or help being turned on and off "is not going to work".
https://www.barrons.com/news/who-chief-urges-immediate-food-medical-aid-for-tigray-01668008407
WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan welcomed the notion of a humanitarian corridor into Tigray, but said experience in other crises showed it was vital that the corridor remained both open "and unrestricted".
"The people in Tigray need immediate, massive, overwhelming assistance now," he said, including not just food and healthcare but also goods, commodities, plus the free movement of staff to deliver the aid.
Ryan said a "drip-drip" flow of aid, or help being turned on and off "is not going to work".
https://www.barrons.com/news/who-chief-urges-immediate-food-medical-aid-for-tigray-01668008407
#Kenya and #SouthAfrica agree on visa-free entry
Kenya and South Africa have agreed to a reciprocal visa-free entry deal which will be rolled out from January next year.
Applicants will get a maximum of 90 days annually.
Currently, Kenyan nationals pay up to $40 (£35) and have to show proof of "sufficient" funds as well as wait an average of three weeks for a 90-day South African visa.
Only travellers staying less than 30 days enjoyed a free pass, but that too attracted a processing fee of about $40.
In contrast, South Africans do not require pre-departure visas to travel to Kenya.
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Kenya and South Africa have agreed to a reciprocal visa-free entry deal which will be rolled out from January next year.
Applicants will get a maximum of 90 days annually.
Currently, Kenyan nationals pay up to $40 (£35) and have to show proof of "sufficient" funds as well as wait an average of three weeks for a 90-day South African visa.
Only travellers staying less than 30 days enjoyed a free pass, but that too attracted a processing fee of about $40.
In contrast, South Africans do not require pre-departure visas to travel to Kenya.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-africa-62845587?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=636bc582f15ea55905e416f4%26Kenya%20and%20South%20Africa%20agree%20on%20visa-free%20entry%262022-11-09T16%3A37%3A24.283Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:a6af5fbb-1858-428c-aeba-107dee15d8c1&pinned_post_asset_id=636bc582f15ea55905e416f4&pinned_post_type=share
News: #Mekelle sees food item prices slow down following #Ethiopia cessation of hostilities agreement
According to message received by #AddisStandard from a resident of Mekelle city, basic food items such as Teff grain from which the staple Ethiopian food Enjera is made, wheat and wheat flour showed sudden price discounts.
The resident said businesses feel that food supply may increase and prices might slow down as a result, and “they are selling everything they have in store”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-mekelle-sees-food-item-prices-slow-down-following-ethiopia-cessation-of-hostilities-agreement/
According to message received by #AddisStandard from a resident of Mekelle city, basic food items such as Teff grain from which the staple Ethiopian food Enjera is made, wheat and wheat flour showed sudden price discounts.
The resident said businesses feel that food supply may increase and prices might slow down as a result, and “they are selling everything they have in store”.
https://addisstandard.com/news-mekelle-sees-food-item-prices-slow-down-following-ethiopia-cessation-of-hostilities-agreement/
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News: Mekelle sees food item prices slow down following Ethiopia cessation of hostilities agreement
Mekelle city. Photo: Kindeya Gebrehiwot/July 2020 Addis Ababa: Following the permanent cessation of hostilities agreement signed between the Ethiopian government and the representatives of the Tigray people's Liberation Front (TPLF) on 02 November in south…
#Ethiopia receives a €31.5mln backing from #EU to improve lives of children, women
Ethiopia has received a €31.5 million backing from the European Union (EU) to enable the restart of interrupted health services in conflict-affected areas in Ethiopia.
EU provided the assistance to enable the launching and capacity building activities by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (#UNICEF).
It is said that the backing is aimed at improving the lives of children and women, helping them to recover from the damage caused by the conflict, and to restart health services in areas affected by conflicts.
https://t.co/h0y1GsOg1V
Ethiopia has received a €31.5 million backing from the European Union (EU) to enable the restart of interrupted health services in conflict-affected areas in Ethiopia.
EU provided the assistance to enable the launching and capacity building activities by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (#UNICEF).
It is said that the backing is aimed at improving the lives of children and women, helping them to recover from the damage caused by the conflict, and to restart health services in areas affected by conflicts.
https://t.co/h0y1GsOg1V