UN refugee agency commends Ethiopia's open-door policy to refugees
ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi has commended Ethiopia for its open-door policy and hospitality toward refugees. The high commissioner, in particular, praised the East African country for receiving and hosting the Sudanese refugees "in a very human manner," according to the ministry. Commending Ethiopia for its open-door policy toward refugees, Grandi also appealed to donors to scale up their support for refugees in Ethiopia. Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country, hosts more than 823,000 refugees and asylum seekers, mostly from South Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea. According to the UNHCR, the majority of refugees and asylum seekers in Ethiopia live in 24 refugee camps established in five regional states across the country.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 19:43 UTC
Hadiya Hossana and Ethiopia Coffee off to winning starts
The build up to the 2023/24 BetKing Ethiopia Premier League is taking shape with seven of the clubs in action at the 17th Addis Ababa City Cup at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in the capital. The participating clubs include Ethiopia Coffee, newly promoted Shashemene City, Hadiya Hossaina, new boys Ethiopia Commercial Bank as well as Saint George, Ethiopia Insurance and Adama City. Early results from the tournament saw wins for Hadiya Hossana and Ethiopia Coffee, with both winning their games.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 19:38 UTC
Hostilities In Ethiopia Have Escalated To A “National Scale”
Serious, ongoing human rights abuses and the unfolding crisis in the Amhara region show that Ethiopia is at a dangerous precipice. African states that are members of the Human Rights Council should support ICHREE’s mandate” added Tigere Chagutah. Amnesty International’s own findings indicate that serious human rights violations have persisted even after the signing of a peace agreement for the region. Amnesty International is also alarmed by reports of gross human rights violations in the context of ongoing crisis in the Amhara region. “Grave human rights violations are no longer restricted only to the Tigray region.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 17:55 UTC
Human rights violations reported in Amhara, Ethiopia
The commission called on all parties to respect human rights and international law after gathering information from victims, witnesses and local residents. The testimonies corroborated reports on an escalating armed conflict in numerous districts, endangering the civilian population. “Farmers working in the fields, as well as those seeking refuge in their homes, have been caught in the crossfire with heavy weapons,” the report said. The Commission recommended the proper execution of the emergency decree and strict adherence to legal protocols as an effective means to solve the crisis. This independent federal state agency is established by the Constitution and reports to the representatives of the House of Peoples (Parliament) as a national institute for the promotion and protection of human rights.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 17:37 UTC
War crimes tribunal ICC says it has been hacked
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday disclosed a hacking incident, a breach at one of the world’s most high-profile international institutions. “Immediate measures were adopted to respond to this cybersecurity incident and to mitigate its impact,” the ICC said in a short statement. The ICC is the permanent war crimes tribunal in The Hague, established in 2002 to try war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Dutch intelligence agency (AIVD) said in its 2022 annual report that the ICC is “of interest to Russia because it is investigating possible Russian war crimes in Georgia and Ukraine”. In August 2023, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said that cyber attacks could be part of future war crimes investigations and warned that the ICC itself could be vulnerable and should strengthen its defences.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 17:30 UTC
Ethiopian athlete Gudaf Tsegay breaks women’s 5,000m world record
Ethiopian runner Gudaf Tsegay broke the women’s 5,000-meter world record set by Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon in Paris at the Eugene Diamond League final. Kenyan sprinter Beatrice Chebet finished second in 14 minutes, 05.92 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, and Ethiopian Ejgayehu Taye finished third in 14 minutes, 21.52 seconds. After her victory, she revealed her future goals to complete in under 14 minutes. The Eugene Diamond League finale is traditionally part of the Prefontaine Classic. According to Africa News, this year’s Prefontaine Classic, which usually takes place in late May, was the last stop on the worldwide Diamond League circuit.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 16:44 UTC
Saudi Arabia to host World Tourism Day – New Business Ethiopia
Leaders from across the global tourism sector are set to unite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for this year’s UNWTO World Tourism Day (WTD), which will be celebrated from 27th – 28th September. The global tourism sector is forecast to reach $9.5 trillion in GDP contribution in 2023, according to the WTTC. “World Tourism Day 2023 is an important platform for the world to celebrate the sector’s successes and explore solutions to its challenges. Event participants will also attend a gala dinner in Riyadh’s UNESCO Heritage site, Diriyah, to celebrate World Tourism Day and its global significance. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism was founded in 2020, following the opening of Saudi Arabia to international tourists in 2019.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
September 19, 2023 16:01 UTC
Ethiopia's health minister urges action to combat malaria
ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Health Minister Lia Tadesse has warned that the malaria epidemic continues to be the leading cause of death in Africa, with a particular impact on children. The spread of malaria and related diseases in Africa poses significant public health challenges for the continent, Tadese was quoted as saying by the state-run Ethiopian News Agency during the opening event on Monday. She mentioned that Ethiopia has been implementing a national malaria strategic plan, which was initiated in 2021 with the objective of eliminating malaria from the country. However, the Ethiopian health minister said that despite significant progress in controlling malaria and associated diseases in Africa, conflicts, displacement, floods and droughts have caused a resurgence of the disease. The five-day conference, running until Friday, has brought together more than 1,000 participants from Africa and beyond to discuss ways to combat malaria on the continent.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 15:57 UTC
Ethiopia’s Credit Risk Ratchets Higher After Moody’s Downgrade
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September 19, 2023 15:40 UTC
Delta Flight London to Los Angeles Declares Emergency
In the last few moments, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900neo from London Heathrow to Los Angeles has declared an emergency over Scotland. UPDATE #1 @ 1820 UK time – Delta Air Lines flight DL187 between London and Los Angeles has made a u-turn over Scotland and looks to be heading back to Heathrow. UPDATE #3 @ 1827 UK time – This is the second Los Angeles-based flight to declare an emergency over Scotland in two days, with yesterday’s being a Virgin Boeing 787. UPDATE #4 @ 1829 UK time – Bit blustery over at London Heathrow, with the winds being 260@16 at the time of writing, which will favour the 27s for approach. UPDATE #12 @ 1904 UK time – Delta Air Lines flight DL187, originally bound for Los Angeles is on final into London Heathrow after a 7700 emergency broadcast call over Scotland prompting a return.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 15:06 UTC
‘Queen Charlotte’ star Arsema Thomas says advocating for the underrepresented is her life’s mission – Deltaplex News
Arsema [are-SIM-uh] Thomas‘ role as young Lady Danbury in the Bridgerton spinoff, Queen Charlotte, came as relatively unexpected for the star, who had initially planned a career in public health. Although she changed course to pursue acting, Thomas decided to amplify a different passion: her activism. The 29-year-old actress joined natural product brand Tom’s of Maine as a spokesperson for their Incubator Program, which serves as a resource for young leaders from marginalized communities who drive environmental solutions. In conversation with ABC Audio, Thomas shared that advocacy for underrepresented voices has been a lifelong value, fostered by her parents. The partnership is just one way the actress plans to continue her advocacy work — and in doing so, fulfilling her life’s mission.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 14:36 UTC
Alan Pergament: Claudine Ewing's promotion to weekday anchor at WGRZ-TV is long overdue
WGRZ-TV (Channel 2) has been running promos celebrating the career of Claudine Ewing and her promotion to the 5:30 p.m. weekday anchor slot. Over the decades, Buffalo television stations have done a terrible job promoting people of color to weekday anchor slots. Many viewers, including myself, have wondered why she hasn’t been given a weekday anchor slot before, especially since the number of newscasts has expanded over the years. She has been impressive anchoring a variety of weekday anchor slots. Jeff Preval is the noon weekday anchor at WIVB-TV (Channel 4) after initially moving from WGRZ to become the weekend anchor.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 14:32 UTC
Is Ethiopian Food Vegan? Here’s What You Need to Know
Where to get great Ethiopian foodIf you’re in the US, there are a number of great restaurants where you can find vegan Ethiopian food. For more suggestions, check out our guide to the best vegan Ethiopian food in the US here, and find the best spots in New York specifically here. Vegan Ethiopian recipesIf you’d like to try your hand at cooking Ethiopian food from home, there are plenty of delicious vegan recipes to try. Get the recipeAfrican Bites2 InjeraOf course, if you’re going to eat Ethiopian food properly, you’ll need injera. Get the recipeVegan Richa3 Mushroom Tibs Stir-FryWhile a huge amount of Ethiopian food is vegan, some traditional dishes, like tibs, is made with meat.
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September 19, 2023 13:37 UTC
Crimes against humanity continue in Ethiopia despite truce, say UN experts
UN experts say Ethiopia and its allies, including Eritrea, are still violating human rights in the Tigray region. War crimes and crimes against humanity are still being committed in Ethiopia nearly a year after government and regional forces from Tigray agreed to end fighting, United Nations experts have said in a report published on Monday. “I must admit the worst of this was that perpetrated by Eritrean forces in Tigray. Though, of course, Ethiopian forces were also responsible,” she said, adding that Tigrayan forces had also perpetrated sexual violence in Amhara. Authorities from the Ethiopian region of Amhara have also denied that their forces committed atrocities in neighbouring Tigray.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 12:26 UTC
News: Floods displace thousands in Gambella, regional gov’t calls for relief
Floodwaters impacted nine districts across the region, including the capital Gambella city (Photo: Gambella Communication Bureau/Facebook)Addis Abeba – Heavy flooding in Ethiopia’s Gambella region has displaced thousands of residents and caused extensive property damage, the region’s communication bureau reported on Tuesday. Floodwaters from overflowing rivers have impacted nine districts across the region, including the regional capital Gambella city. According to Umod all the five districts in the Nuwer zone including the regional capital Gambella have been highly impacted by the floods. The city’s disaster prevention and preparedness office head Klane Tut said various efforts are underway to shelter evacuees and appealed to humanitarian groups to assist government relief efforts. Last year, 79,631 people (15,927 households), according to the UN, were affected by flooding that occurred across 12 Woredas as well as in the capital city of the Gambella regional state following heavy rains from early August to October.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 19, 2023 11:32 UTC