A perilous passage
Ethio-Djibouti truckers risk it all to reach portIn a heart-pounding quest fraught with danger and uncertainty, the brave truck drivers of the Ethio-Djibouti route embark on a perilous passage that pushes them to the edge. The mistreatment and exploitation of Ethiopian truck drivers continue to plague their journeys to and from Djibouti. Loading and unloading charges are unnecessarily high, adding to the burdens faced by Ethiopian drivers, they said. Alemayhu highlights the stark difference in treatment between Djiboutian drivers in Ethiopia and Ethiopian drivers in Djibouti“When Djiboutian drivers come to Ethiopia, nobody will touch them or ask them anything. The safety and security of Ethiopian drivers and their cargo must be prioritized.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 11, 2023 08:03 UTC
Dialogue must be first and only choice
Although both sides acknowledged “positive progress” in the first round of talks they held in late April and early May in Zanzibar, the week-long dialogue concluded without a deal. The security forces’ arguably heavy-handed handling of the conflict has undeniably fueled a sense of animosity towards the federal and Oromia governments among a substantial section of the Oromo people. However, the failure of the strategy they have pursued thus far calls for a pivot towards the settlement of political differences through negotiation and dialogue. The restart of talks between the federal government and OLF-OLA hopefully marks a return of both to their senses. Dialogue is not something that either side embraces when they feel they have no other option; it’s a choice they need to make their first and only choice.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 11, 2023 06:49 UTC
This Week in Peace #8: November 10
Welcome back to This Week in Peace, our weekly summary of global peacebuilding. Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s “total peace” initiative faced major challenges, although there is still hope for long-term peace. Continued negotiations to build peace, with the involvement of both sides and international involvement, is crucial to ending the war and ensuring peace for the people of Sudan. Peace News published a story recently discussing the work of organizations and individuals working to build peace between Israelis and Palesitinians, which you can read here. You can read our past coverage of Colombia here, including a recent video and article we published on the Colombian peace process and the total peace initiative.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 11, 2023 04:58 UTC
News: EU provides €1 million in humanitarian aid to fight Cholera outbreak in Ethiopia
In 2021, Ethiopia conducted an oral cholera vaccination campaign to protect populations in cholera-affected districts (Photo: WHO)Addis Abeba – The European Union has announced an additional €1 million in humanitarian funding to aid Ethiopia in its response to a severe cholera outbreak. Since its emergence in August 2022, the outbreak has affected over 26,000 individuals and led to more than 370 deaths across multiple regions. As of March 2023, the nationwide reports reached over 2,276 cases and 50 deaths, putting 3.3 million people at risk. According to the United Nations, Ethiopia needed $4 billion for its 2023 humanitarian appeal. This year, the EU has allocated €82.5 million in humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia, with a focus on aiding vulnerable groups, including refugees and internally displaced individuals affected by various crises.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 11, 2023 00:00 UTC
Addis Ababa Shares its Experience of Development Plan at High-level Forum of Mayors in Morocco
Addis Ababa, November 10/2023 (ENA) Addis Ababa City has shared its experience of development plan, financial system and revenue collection practice at a high-level forum for mayors held in Marrakech, Morocco. A high-level forum for mayors titled: “Leveraging Cities and Municipalities for National Development,” was held on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum 2023 Market Days in Marrakech, Morocco. Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abiebie who participated at the High-level African Mayoral Event on the sidelines of African Investment Forum 2023 said that we discussed opportunities and challenges in overall urban development. During the occasion, the African Development Bank announced the approval of 2.5 billion USD for urban development. He further said the forum also shows the priority that the partners and investors in the Africa Investment Forum will place on improving investments in sub-national level projects.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 23:40 UTC
Photos of the Week: Bolivian skulls; Israel-Hamas reactions
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Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 23:01 UTC
Your weekend
Members of the Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association served misir wot, a spicy lentil stew, and tibs, a beef stew, along with cabbage and injera sour bread at the 2021 MSU International Festival. Several types of cultural foods also will be served at this year's festival slated 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in Minnesota State University's Centennial Student Union.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 20:44 UTC
Lack funding hampers the response to humanitarian needs in Ethiopia – UNHCR
Limited funding has posed a major challenge in responding to humanitarian needs in Ethiopia, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned. In an Ethiopia Protection Cluster Update Third Quarter 2023 released Thursday, the UN agency said as of September 2023, the protection cluster has been funded to around 12 percent. According to the report, some 344.5 million U.S. dollars in funding is required, of which only 42.7 million dollars has been available with an unmet need of 301.8 million dollars. According to the report, despite the improvement of the security situation in Tigray following the November 2022 peace agreement, the already vulnerable internally displaced persons across Northern Ethiopia including those affected by the recent situation in Amhara are still with high needs for protection services. It said Benishangul-Gumuz, Oromia, Gambella and Somali regions face increasing protection needs due to inter-communal conflict, food aid pause, conflict between government forces and unidentified armed groups, drought, flooding, and cholera.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 20:29 UTC
Discover The Power Of Disatu’s EYES Foundation In Empowering Ethiopian Girls
Disatu EYES FoundationNestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Wolisso, in Southwest Shewa Zone, just 114 km away from Addis Ababa, you’ll find Disatu EYES Foundation, a beacon of hope and opportunity for high-potential Ethiopian high school girls. Disatu EYES Foundation provides a comprehensive STEM tutoring and healthcare program that empowers these young girls to overcome the odds stacked against them. Established in 2018 by Shiferaw Gebre Mariam (Ph.D), the Disatu EYES Foundation draws inspiration from his remarkable Ethiopian-born mother, Disatu Negassa Ebessa. Disatu EYES Foundation recognizes these hurdles and aims to break down the barriers that have held these girls back. The motto of the Disatu EYES Foundation is simple but powerful: Dream, Achieve, Succeed, and Give Back!
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 18:49 UTC
Li Qiang Holds Talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali
On the morning of October 16, 2023, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council held talks at the Great Hall of the People with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali who is in China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and pay an official visit to China. Chinese enterprises are welcome to invest and do business in Ethiopia, and Ethiopia will do its utmost to protect the security of Chinese enterprises and personnel. After the talks, Premier Li and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali jointly witnessed the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents on Belt and Road cooperation, the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, agriculture, culture, health, digital economy, green development, and urban and infrastructure development, among others. Before the talks, Li Qiang held a welcoming ceremony for Abiy Ahmed Ali at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People. On the afternoon of the same day, Abiy Ahmed Ali laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 16:54 UTC
Ethiopia: Abiy stirs up region in his quest for a port
On 13 October, state television released footage of Abiy telling lawmakers that Ethiopia’s landlocked status was like a “geographic prison”. The lack of a port is not just holding Ethiopia back from becoming an African superpower, but will in time “endanger Ethiopia’s existence”, he said. Referencing Ethiopia’s seafaring past, Abiy said he would assert the country’s “claim” to peacefully access the Red Sea, but his address was also laced with threats.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 15:17 UTC
Regional States Determined to Hit Targets in Summer Wheat Development Activities
Over the last three years, Ethiopia has registered remarkable results in strengthening summer wheat cultivation. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had launched this year’s summer national wheat cultivation program in Afar regional state last month. It was indicated during the occasion that the target for this Ethiopian year summer wheat cultivation would be three million hectares, which is 1.7 million more than last year's. The projected output during the current summer wheat cultivation is estimated at more than 100 million quintals. Out of this, half a million hectares of land has already been seeded.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 15:00 UTC
Put This Northern California Inn on Your Bucket List if You Love Vegan Food
The hotel has recently proclaimed its status as England’s first entirely vegan hotel. Meanwhile, Dubai is now home to what NH Collection Dubai The Palm claims are the city’s inaugural vegan-friendly hotel rooms. The Stanford InnWhile all of these newcomers bolster a growing list of vegan-friendly hotel options, a Northern California inn has been leading the plant-based way for more than 40 years and deserves a top spot on your bucket list. The Stanford Inn, a pioneer in plant-based hospitalityThe Stanford Inn, nestled on the serene Mendocino Coast, has been in operation since 1980, long before the plant-based trend took off. But throughout the years, the Stanford Inn has continuously been ahead, not by competition, but through commitment to sustainable practices.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 14:09 UTC
Ethiopia's Ambassador to U.S. Discusses With Senator Mike Rounds
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia's Ambassador to the US Sileshi Bekele held discussion with Sen. Mike Rounds on way to further promote the relationship between Ethiopia and the United States to strategic partner's level. "We have discussed US-Ethiopia relation, AGOA and trade, implementation of Pretoria peace agreement and humanitarian support," ambassador Sileshi twitted. Ethiopia-USA diplomatic relation was established 120 years ago, useful economic relationship such as in aviation industry, coffee, textile trades are expanding, he said. Ambassador Sileshi added that hundreds of thousands of Ethiopian diaspora live in USA and now it is timely to promote the relationship to strategic partners level. Congress may support such endeavors.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 14:06 UTC
Natnael Belay ’20: Ethiopia’s New Bright Technology Star - The Florida Star
Today, he is a widely respected and well-loved, leading Technology Program Manager for Google’s Android Jetpack Program in Cambridge, MA, where he shares his wisdom and keen knowledge of one of Google’s most significant products with colleagues and people across the nation. Belay was hired as the lead program manager for the team among numerous candidates due to his program management and deep technical skills. He is the lead Technical Program Manager of Google’s Android Jetpack program. As part of the scaling, an experienced program manager with deep technical expertise was required to lead the Jetpack program end to end. Belay demonstrates deep technical and process innovation, along with superior communication management skills by effectively conveying the progress to 50+ senior leads, and devising risk mitigation plans accordingly.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 10, 2023 11:26 UTC