NAIROBI/ADDIS ABABA - Fresh fighting between the Ethiopian army and a local militia in the northern Amhara region has raised concerns among residents for the safety of historic rock-hewn churches in the holy town of Lalibela. Fano militiamen over-ran Lalibela and Gondar, the second-biggest city in the Amhara region, for several days in August in Ethiopia's most serious security crisis since a two-year civil war in neighbouring Tigray ended a year ago. Lidetu Ayalew, an Amhara politician based in the United States who grew up near Lalibela, said he feared the churches could be struck and destroyed. "The churches risk being struck and destroyed due to careless firing of heavy weapons," he said in a statement on Monday. Fighting in Amhara killed at least 183 people in the first month of the conflict, the United Nations said in late August.

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Since 1991 when Eritrea gained independence from neighbouring Ethiopia, one of the world’s oldest countries and Africa’s second most populous country, has been landlocked. On November 26, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed denied reports that his government was planning to wage war to gain access to a seaport. “On certain issues that Ethiopia seeks dialogue over, it is being said that a military invasion is a possibility. Support rallies were organised in Ethiopia and abroad even as reports of war crimes by Ethiopian troops made the rounds. Addisu Lashitew, a research fellow at the Brookings Institute, says Ethiopia’s port rhetoric is little more than posturing amid rising frustration over those domestic policy failures.

In Somalia, the government declared an emergency after the extreme weather killed at least 25 people and destroyed homes, roads and bridges. The heavy rains follow four consecutive years of drought that pushed Somalia to the brink of famine. In neighbouring Kenya, the Kenya Red Cross said the death toll had risen to 15 since the heavy rain began on Friday, with the port city of Mombasa and the north-eastern counties of Mandera and Wajir the worst affected. We must collectively address climate change https://t.co/l8EimJGPlD — Health NGOs Network (HENNET) (@HennetKenya) November 6, 2023As of Sunday, flash floods had destroyed 241 acres of farmland and killed 1,067 livestock, the Kenya Red Cross reported. Heavy rain and flooding have also been reported in the Somali region of Ethiopia, where thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes after houses and farmlands were destroyed by floodwater.

Heavy fighting continues in various areas of Gojam and Wollo provinces in the Amhara region between federal troops and local militias, reports say. The Gojam Fano spokesman, Zinabu Lingerew, informed a US-based Ethiopian news outlet the group successfully thwarted fresh government attacks and seized towns. Residents report the use of heavy weaponry in towns and villages surrounding the regional capital Bahir Dar. Government soldiers are said to be conducting house-to-house searches in several towns, including Dembecha and Feres Bet, towns in the West Gojam zone. The Bahir Dar city administration is maintaining that they are not to blame for the situation.

Addis Abeba — The Federal Government of Ethiopia has pledged to redouble commitment to fully implement the Pretoria Peace Agreement, despite encountering delays from the Tigray interim administration particularly in disarming ex-combatants. The statement outlined the numerous steps taken by the federal government to adhere to the agreement, aimed at normalizing life in the northern region of Ethiopia. "The Federal Government has gone above and beyond its obligations under the Peace Agreement to realize its noble objectives," read the statement. It called on partners to support and encourage all parties to adhere to the agreement, while also expressing the Ethiopian government's full commitment to consolidate peace and redouble its efforts to ensure the full implementation of the peace agreement. On Thursday, 10 countries commended the progress made following the peace agreement, and urged all parties to implement the agreement in full.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Heavy rains and flash flooding have killed at least 40 people and displaced tens of thousands in Kenya and Somalia, aid agencies reported Monday. In Somalia, the government declared an emergency after the extreme weather killed at least 25 people and destroyed homes, roads and bridges. The heavy rains follow four consecutive years of drought that pushed Somalia to the brink of famine. In neighboring Kenya, the Kenya Red Cross said the death toll had risen to 15 since the heavy rains began Friday, with the port city of Mombasa and the northeastern counties of Mandera and Wajir the worst affected. As of Sunday, flash floods had destroyed 241 acres of farmland and killed 1,067 livestock, the Kenya Red Cross reported.

Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia and Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the 52nd New York City Marathon. He finished the 42.195 km race in 2 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds on Sunday (Nov. 05); eight seconds faster than previous record holder Geoffrey Mutai. Albert Korir of Kenya, who won the 2021 edition, finished second almost 2 minutes after Tamirat Tola. Hellen Obiri of Kenya, Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia and defending champion Sharon Lokedi were all running together exchanging the lead. Obiri pulled away in the final 400 meters to finish the women's race in 2 hours 27 minutes and 23 seconds.

By Giulia Paravicini and Dawit EndeshawNAIROBI/ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Fresh fighting between the Ethiopian army and a local militia in the northern Amhara region has raised concerns among residents for the safety of historic rock-hewn churches in the holy town of Lalibela. Fano militiamen over-ran Lalibela and Gondar, the second-biggest city in the Amhara region, for several days in August in Ethiopia’s most serious security crisis since a two-year civil war in neighbouring Tigray ended a year ago. One said the Ethiopian army started fighting on Saturday and was stationed outside Lalibela and by the airport, firing heavy weapons towards the mountain overlooking the town. Lidetu Ayalew, an Amhara politician based in the United States who grew up near Lalibela, said he feared the churches could be struck and destroyed. “The churches risk being struck and destroyed due to careless firing of heavy weapons,” he said in a statement on Monday.

A local casting ballot during the Wolaita referendum in June 2023 (Photo: NEBE/Facebook)Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has designated a committee to nominate a chairperson for the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). The eight-member committee is tasked with the recruitment of candidates to replace Birtukan Mideksa, who resigned from her position in June citing personal need for “a long-term rest to maintain my health.”Accordingly, priest Tagay Tadele, will be the chairperson of the committee, whereas professor Teketel Yohanes, Bayeh Bezabih, Dr. Yohanes Benti, Kassahun Follo, Erigbe Gebrehawariya, Engidaye Eshete, and Engineer Melaku Ezezew, constitute members. The committee will soon begin receiving proposed nominees, Ethiopian News Agancy (ENA) reported. The PM’s designation of the committee is based on article 102 of the country’s constitution and article 5/1 of the Election Board Proclamation 1133/2019, according to ENA.

2. Business rescue processThe restructuring option that government had chosen required the banks to provide funding support with government guarantees. 5. Business rescue planThe business rescue practitioners published the business rescue plan (rescue plan) for SAA on 16 June 2020 and it was adopted by the creditors on 14 July 2020. These are the creditors who are owed monies for services rendered during the business rescue process. When SAA was placed under business rescue, the department started receiving expression of interests (EOI) for the acquisition of SAA and/or parts thereof. In any event, there have been numerous meetings pertaining to the SAA transaction which NT was part of.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s federal government says the future of contested land in its northern Tigray region will be settled by a referendum, and hundreds of thousands of forcibly displaced people will be returned. The disputed status of western Tigray, a patch of fertile land bordering Sudan, was a key flashpoint in the two-year conflict between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF, and the federal government. Western Tigray belongs to Tigray under Ethiopia’s constitution. A referendum will then be held to reach “a final determination on the fate of these areas,” the statement said. Suggestions that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed might return western Tigray and other disputed land to Tigray helped fuel the violence, which has turned into a rumbling insurgency in the countryside.

Ethiopian runner Tamirat Tola won the men’s New York City marathon on a sunny fall Sunday with the quickest time in the race’s history. 11 Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola (R) and Kenya’s Hellen Obiri celebrate winning the 52nd Edition of the New York City Marathon on November 5, 2023. AFP via Getty ImagesClear skies and mild temperatures held steady as the 52nd New York City Marathon got underway. 11 Runners compete in the Women’s division during the 52nd Edition of the New York City Marathon on November 5, 2023. The 2023 New York City race aired on ABC and ESPN Sunday, broadcasting into the homes of 534 million across 206 countries.

Ethiopian State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew, and Japanese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ito Takako, chaired the briefings on the draft National Assistance Policy for Ethiopia, in which Tokyo plans to contribute to human security and high-quality economic growth. It also includes improved access, quality of social services, and increasing opportunities for Japanese companies to enter the Ethiopian market, further enhancing bilateral friendship, cooperation, and Japan’s presence in African regional diplomacy. According to the Ethiopian News Agency, several targets, including “Investment in People” for the realization of human security in the process of reconstruction and rehabilitation from conflicts and natural disasters, were presented to attain the above policy. Other targets presented were building a resilient economic structure by promoting a market economy system led by the private sector while rebuilding the infrastructure and establishing a sustainable socio-economic system. The latter will promote resilient and sustainable growth and climate change countermeasures based on vulnerability and sustainable approaches to urban planning.

Tamirat Tola set a new record for the New York City Marathon this weekend. Tamirat Tola wins the 2023 New York City Marathon on Nov. 5, 2023. Hellen Obiri wins the women’s race in the 2023 New York City Marathon on Nov. 5, 2023. The New York City Marathon is held every year with a 26.2 mile-long race across New York City’s five boroughs. The 2023 race featured Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri as its top winners in the men’s and women’s divisions, while Catherine Debrunner won the women’s wheelchair race.