Tigray women embrace first Ashenda festival after the end of devastating conflictThe past two years have been a harrowing period for the women of Tigray, a region plagued by agony. “Five years ago, when we bought clothes and other items for the celebration, the total expenses amounted to 1000 birr. As the Ashenda festival draws near, the resilient women of Tigray eagerly prepare to reclaim their cultural traditions and find solace in the aftermath of war. To Awet, Ashenda represents more than just a festive occasion—it symbolizes women’s freedom and independence, a day where they can celebrate without constraints. In the past, the celebration of Ashenda was tailored to women’s ages and experiences.

On a typical Tuesday morning in Addis Ababa, residents went about their daily routines amidst the usual bustling traffic filling the city’s roads. - Advertisement -Chereta, a vibrant marketplace in Addis Ababa, has a rich history spanning decades dating back to the early development of the city. “The marketplace is the only place you can find high-quality used clothing for an affordable price,” she said. Basic necessities like food and clothing have become less affordable as inflation has escalated much faster than incomes. Markets like Chereta in Addis Ababa have grown in importance as a reliable source of more affordable goods.

The Ethiopian government must allow an independent investigation into human rights violations in the Amhara region, Amnesty International said Friday. The rights group noted in a statement that media outlets reported civilian deaths this week in Amhara after an airstrike. "The sweeping state of emergency gives the Ethiopian government unchecked powers while internet blockages make it harder to monitor the situation in the Amhara region," added Chagutah. The Amhara region, known for its cultural richness and historical significance, has been grappling with unrest and clashes. The resistance led to heightened tensions and clashes in the area between the federal military and a local militia group.

Gov’t authorizes its 221 billion birr capital raise requestThe Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) concluded the just ended fiscal year with a 9.7 billion birr loss, according to the Ministry of Finance’s report on state-owned enterprises (SOEs). - Advertisement -The just concluded fiscal year proved challenging for Ethiopia’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), particularly the Railway Corporation. While profits before tax of SOEs grew a robust 59 percent, the ERC reported a significant 9.7 billion birr loss. Despite the loss, the Council of Ministers also authorized the Corporation’s request to raise capital to 221 billion birr. Abebech Diriba, communications head at ERC, confirmed the corporation’s 221 billion birr capital raise but declined to comment on the loss figures cited in the report.

The 19th World Athletics Championships kick off tomorrow in Budapest, and all eyes are on Team Ethiopia which is poised to make waves on the global stage. With a contingent of 35 athletes, Ethiopia is tipped by World Athletics to haul in over 10 pieces of hardware in the competition. - Advertisement -Ethiopia has a rich history on the world athletics scene, with their names etched in nearly every championship since the starting gun first went off. Team Ethiopia is expected to rack up plenty of medals during this installment of the World Athletics Championships. With their sights locked on victory, the athletes are determined to bring glory to their nation and make their mark in Budapest.

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) inked an agreement with an Ethiopian developer to co-develop a special economic zone in the East African country. Since January, 62 aid workers have been killed, 34 kidnapped and 84 injured globally, according to provisional UN data. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said nearly six times more local aid workers are killed each year than in the Baghdad attack. Leaders from Brazil, India, China, and South Africa will discuss admitting new nations from the Global South. Relations with Africa will also be in focus as South Africa hosts.

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During the meeting held in Addis Ababa, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia welcomed His Highness the President, emphasising that His Highness' visit further advances relations between the two countries. His Highness expressed his delight at visiting Ethiopia and meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Prime Minister of Ethiopia hosted a lunch banquet to honour the President and the accompanying delegation. The meeting and the banquet were attended by the accompanying delegation of the UAE President including His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; H.H. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by Abiy Ahmed, planted a tree in the Prime Minister's office garden.

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Ethiopia is seeking to support climate action initiatives and leverage the UAEs experiences, as well as exchange knowledge and insights, to help focus international efforts to achieve climate targets. The past period saw the signing of a number of agreements that further boost the UAE-Ethiopia cooperation in renewable energy. Renewable energy accounts for the largest share of Ethiopias energy mix, and through such collaborations with the UAE and other countries, Ethiopia is seeking to diversify its renewable energy sources and reduce reliance on hydroelectric energy, which is usually affected by droughts. In the past years, Ethiopia succeeded in reducing its carbon and thermal emissions by implementing a series of leading initiatives aimed at tackling climate change. The African country exceeded the target of its initiative, planting around 25 billion seedlings in the past five years.

Offer of a Free Scholarship for Climate Friendly Travel Diploma for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other developing countries. And these will become National SUNx Chapters to advance Climate Friendly Travel on September 27th which is World Tourism Day. It also trains them to help to build Climate Friendly Travel Communities – preparing them for jobs in Sustainable Transport, Hospitality, Destination Management or Government Services. You can find more details about the diploma and scholarship application link please click Climate Friendly Travel Diploma Scholarships . They must be able to commit to two years of online engagement and be ready to work with us to help build Climate Friendly Travel Chapters of thoughtful Climate Response advocates in their countries.

Ethiopian Airlines will likely begin manufacturing aircraft parts in a venture with The Boeing Company BA involving a $15 million initial cost. The investment opportunity is expected to create job opportunities for about 300 Ethiopians, Reuters reported, citing the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). The investment is a part of Ethiopian Airlines’ manufacturing plan that was chalked out in 2009. The Ethiopian Investment Commission, Ethiopian Airlines and the local state Industrial Parks Development Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard. The report noted said the venture will make aerospace parts, including aircraft thermo-acoustic insulation blankets, electrical wire harnesses, and other parts.

Photos: UAE President meets Ethiopian PM in Addis AbabaThe leaders discuss strengthening bilateral ties to serve the aspirations of the people of both the countriesSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa. - Photo courtesy: TwitterBy Web Desk Published: Fri 18 Aug 2023, 6:34 PM Last updated: Fri 18 Aug 2023, 10:35 PMThe President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa on Friday. The UAE is committed to building bridges of cooperation that foster prosperity and stability for all.”Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa. As the UAE President's plane entered Ethiopian airspace, a group of celebratory warplanes accompanied it to welcome his arrival.

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Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 18 (ANI/WAM): Humaid Mohammed bin Salem, Secretary-General of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, affirmed that the public and private sectors in the UAE and Ethiopia have been keen during recent years to enhance economic cooperation, which has resulted in an increase in mutual investments and intra-trade values. Salem said there are more than 121 Emirati companies operating in the Ethiopian market, contributing to enriching relations between the two countries in the economic aspect, including Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries Manufacturers, Jenaan Investment, Masdar, Emirates Steel Arkan, DP World, Al Ghandi Auto, Al Ghurair Group, Albwardy Investment, Lootah Group, Eagle Hills Properties, and other leading Emirati companies. He explained that the UAE Chambers Of Commerce And Industry, especially the representative office of the Dubai Chambers, have contributed in recent years to building a strong network of relations between the public and private sectors to provide Emirati and Ethiopian companies with distinguished support in the field of events and business platforms, as well as holding bilateral business meetings, identifying sources of supply and distribution and trade missions, in addition to supporting the development and promotion of business in Ethiopia. Secretary-General Salem stressed that increased coordination between the two sides gives Emirati companies a greater impetus to invest in various sectors in Ethiopia, emphasising the attractiveness of Ethiopia's investment in many fields, especially agriculture, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, as well as renewable energy, transportation, logistics and real estate and wholesale trade, in addition to retail and rental of machinery and heavy equipment. (ANI/WAM)(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)