Making best use of available equipment appears to be the thinking behind modifications turning Ethiopian Federal Defence Forces (FDF) armoured personnel carriers (APCs) into self-propelled artillery pieces. Ethiopia is believed to have about 20 WZ551s in service and at least 450 D-30 guns as well as two dozen M-46 130 mm towed guns. It has apparently mounted D-30 guns on T-55 tank chassis in previous efforts to create self-propelled artillery, although this cannot be confirmed. The FDF released the modified APC photograph during a visit by senior officers to the Ethiopian Defence University in Bishoftu, which it said is working on upgrading weapons. China also delivered ten Type-89 APCs in 2013; four PHL-03 300 mm self-propelled multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) in 2019, and ten BP-12A surface-to-surface missile systems in 2020.
The Federal Government on Monday reiterated its commitment to ensure that all issues concerning civil servants’ salary harmonisation are resolved. She said equitable salary for workers was one of the major priorities of the President Bola Tinubu’s led administration. “I can assure you that we are working on the firm foundation that my immediate predecessor and the other former heads of civil service of the federation have laid. The HOCSF said upon assumption of office on Aug. 14, she underscored her commitment to sustain and fast-track the reforms outlined in the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021 to 2025 (FCSSIP 25). Walson-Jack said the collaboration was initiated to improve civil servants’ access to affordable credit and enhance their welfare.
Teresa Clarke, Chair, CEO, and Executive Editor of Africa.com, interviewed Paulin Basinga on advancing public health initiatives in Africa. “Philanthropy must catalyze change, not overshadow governments or the private sector,” he explains. As Africa faces intersecting challenges—from climate change to food insecurity—Basinga acknowledges that philanthropy alone cannot solve them. He sees locally-led research and production as essential not just for improving access to medicines but for rebuilding trust in health systems. ConclusionPaulin Basinga’s strategic vision for the Gates Foundation in Africa embodies a commitment to sustainable, impactful development through localized engagement, strategic partnerships, and a deep understanding of the continent’s diverse needs.
His father was a geotechnical engineer, and as a boy he travelled with him from the city to his east African homeland’s countryside. The news kept showing it and people got embarrassed.”Recalling when aid began arriving in the aftermath of the original Band Aid song, he adds: “I remember lots of aeroplanes, biscuits and sweets and cake all over Addis [Ababa, the capital] – we didn’t need cake! Filemon, like Yared in London, is redefining his community’s image in the UK through food. Photograph: Chris OsuhWhile Zed questions how much aid reaches ordinary people, Harur, 63, another of Red Sea’s regulars, is adamant Band Aid and its concert equivalent, Live Aid, were well intentioned. If there is political justice, economic justice and social justice, you can maintain peace.”But the title of the Band Aid song still winds him up.
In the sega bet—traditional Ethiopian steakhouses where alcohol flows freely—waitresses were sometimes required to wear miniskirts to attract customers. The text also highlighted goals to preserve “Ethiopian culture and values” and to “prevent physical and psychological pressures” on waitresses. Over the past three years, Betelehem Akalework, co-founder of the feminist platform Setaset Power, received numerous reports of harassment from waitresses compelled to dress provocatively. Yet, banning such outfits is insufficient if harassment and sexual violence continue to be normalized in Ethiopia’s deeply patriarchal society. Let’s not forget that a long dress doesn’t prevent sexual violence,” stressed Feven Araya, executive director of the NGO Ethiopian Women’s Rights Advocate.
#Telecoms Ethio Telecom Showcases AI-Powered Sectoral Innovations to Parliamentary Standing Committee Ethiopian Parliamentary Committee visited Ethio Telecom, commending its digital transformation efforts, AI sectoral integration, and inclusive services while addressing challenges in infrastructure expansion and disproportionate protection costs. Members of the Standing Committee on Democratic Affairs of the House of Peoples Representatives and Director General of the Ethiopian Communications Authority, Eng. Balcha Reba, conducted a field visit and discussion at Ethio Telecom. The Standing Committee, chaired by the Chairman of the Standing Committee, His Excellency Mr. Members of the Standing Committee expressed their appreciation for the company’s accomplishments in realizing the digital transformation.
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UGO AMADIThe Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has performed the inaugural harvest of its Rice and Cassava Farmers Empowerment Programme at Warrake in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. Ogbuku, represented by the NDDC Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Winifred Madume, expressed delight at the young farmers’ enthusiasm for boosting food production. “I thank President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta and the special emphasis he has placed on food security in Nigeria. He explained that the Warrake rice farm started with a land preparation covering about 98 hectares, of which 50 were planted. Von Dinieri Kennedy, Chief Mustapha Orogho, appealed to the NDDC to construct the access road to the rice farm in Warrake.
At the same time, Father Lealem Getahu has been one of the most notable Orthodox priests. Immunization has made a substantial contribution to public health, including the eradication of diseases like smallpox, and most recently, cholera. Locals know Father Lealem, a 65-year-old Ethiopian Orthodox Church priest who serves as the deputy head of the Amhara Religious Institutions Council, as a fervent vaccine supporter. He was among the first religious leaders and medical professionals in the community to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it was first made available . APHI has held bilateral discussions with the Amhara Regional Religious Council in an effort to increase awareness among religious leaders and involve them in the drive.
I spent most of last Wednesday at parliament, at a public discussion on the proposed amendments to Ethiopia’s media law. Media: the mental gymnastics to justify regressionLast Wednesday, there was a public discussion for actors in the media space to debate the amendments to Ethiopia’s media law. Last month, I wrote about the news that the country’s media law was being fast-tracked with some fundamental amendments. The organizations are the Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), the Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia, and Lawyers for Human Rights. The full statement by the Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy here, by the Association of Human Rights in Ethiopia here, and the Lawyers for Human Rights, here.
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Some refers to the war as Ethiopia’s War. These include the discreet, but growing, regional rivalry between the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. As well, Ethiopia’s protracted, fratricidal civil war is worsening in terms of casualties, throwing up real battlefield lessons, as the strategic outcomes become dangerous for overall regional (and Red Sea) security. What appears significant from a regional perspective is that the Ethiopian civil war has shown a split, perhaps even a strategic rivalry, emerging between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Saudi- UAE coolness is also of profound significance to Egypt, Israel, and Sudan.
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Kenya is set to mediate a power export agreement between Ethiopia and Tanzania, facilitating regional energy distribution. Under the deal, Ethiopia will supply 100 megawatts of power to Tanzania via Kenya’s transmission infrastructure. According to Ethiopian Electric Power, the final volume of electricity to be delivered may be adjusted during forthcoming negotiations. The arrangement will see power transported from southern Ethiopia’s Sodo region to Kenya’s Suswa, and then to Arusha in northern Tanzania. Kenya, which began importing 200 megawatts from Ethiopia in 2022, will play a key role in this energy partnership as it awaits regulatory approvals.