Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) Daily Trade Data - 29 August 2023
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August 30, 2023 12:29 UTC
Safaricom Plans to Launch Payment Service in Ethiopia - IT News Africa
In a groundbreaking move, the company was officially granted the license to operate mobile money services in Ethiopia on 11 May 2023. This positions us to provide essential financial services to the Ethiopian population. The Safaricom Group as a whole recorded a 5.2% increase in Group Service Revenue, reaching KES 295.7 billion. Notable figures include a 2.6% decline in voice service revenue, an 11.4% increase in mobile data revenue, and an 8.8% growth in M-PESA revenue, reaching KES 117.2 billion. As Safaricom and Ethiopia embark on this transformative journey, the stage is set for Ethiopia’s financial inclusion and technological evolution.
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August 30, 2023 12:16 UTC
Sudan’s military leader visits Egypt on his first trip abroad since his country plunged into war
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s top military officer made a one-day visit to Egypt on Tuesday for talks with the Egyptian president, making his first trip abroad since his country plunged into a bitter conflict this year. The military command, where Burhan has purportedly been stationed since April, has been one of the epicenters of the conflict. In televised comments to Egyptian media, Burhan accused the RSF of initiating the war to seize power in Sudan. “We’re facing a destructive war initiated by rebel groups ... that committed heinous crimes that amount to war crimes,” he said. Burhan managed last week to leave Sudan’s military headquarters in Khartoum.
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August 30, 2023 11:30 UTC
At least 183 dead since July in clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara state
At least 183 people have been killed in clashes in the violence-torn Ethiopian state of Amhara since July, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed “concern about the human rights situation” in that country since the state of emergency was declared in early August, citing reports of “massive arrests”. “The situation in the Amhara region has deteriorated significantly following the escalation of clashes between the Ethiopian army and the Fano regional militia and the declaration of a state of emergency on August 4,” said spokeswoman Marta Hurtado. “According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, at least 183 people have been killed in clashes since July,” he continued. After renewed fighting between the federal army and Amhara nationalists, including members of the regional “self-defense” militia Fano, the federal government declared a state of emergency on August 4.
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August 30, 2023 10:42 UTC
Fighting in Ethiopia's Amhara kills at least 183, UN says
More than 1,000 people have been arrested nationwide, many of them reported to be young people of ethnic Amhara origin, under a state of emergency the government decreed to respond to the violence, Reuters reported citing the UN statement on Tuesday. Government forces reclaimed major towns and cities across the region earlier this month after initially being chased out by the militiamen, but the conflict has ground on. "With federal forces reasserting their presence in certain towns and Fano militias reportedly retreating into rural areas, we call on all actors to stop killings, other violations, and abuses," the UN statement added.
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August 30, 2023 09:31 UTC
Ethiopian lender secures US$40mn DFI loan for agri exports
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August 30, 2023 09:02 UTC
At least 183 people killed in Ethiopia over Amhara region unrest since July: UN
At least 183 people killed in Ethiopia over Amhara region unrest since July: UNUN office said human rights situation in Ethiopia is deteriorating, with more than 1,000 people reportedly arrested under a state of emergency declared early this month over the unrestBy AP Published Date - 11:30 PM, Tue - 29 August 23Photo: APNairobi: The United Nations human rights office says at least 183 people have been killed in clashes in Ethiopia‘s Amhara region since July as Amhara fighters resist efforts by the federal government to disband them. The UN office on Tuesday also said the human rights situation in Ethiopia is deteriorating, with more than 1,000 people reportedly arrested under a state of emergency declared early this month over the unrest. “Many of those detained were reported to be young people of Amhara ethnic origin suspected of being Fano supporters,” the UN office said, referring to the name of the Amhara militia. Amhara fighters had fought alongside the military in the two-year conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region that ended in November with a peace agreement. The conflict spilled into the Amhara region when Tigray forces at one point tried to approach the capital, Addis Ababa.
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August 30, 2023 06:01 UTC
183 killed in clashes in Ethiopia's troubled Amhara region: UN
Addis Ababa, Aug 30 (UNI) Clashes in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region have killed at least 183 people since July, a United Nations (UN) official said on Tuesday. Marta Hurtado, spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said in a press statement that the UN has gathered information saying that at least 183 people have been killed in clashes in the troubled Amhara region since the beginning of last month. "Many of those detained were reported to be young people of ethnic Amhara origin suspected of being members of a local militia known as Fano," the OHCHR spokesperson said. In recent months, deadly clashes between federal government-aligned security forces and Fano militants in the Amhara region have killed scores of people. Earlier this month, the state-backed Ethiopia Human Rights Commission (EHRC) expressed concern over the human rights impact of the armed conflict on civilians in Ethiopia's Amhara region.
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August 30, 2023 04:31 UTC
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Why even failed talks over Ethiopia's Gerd dam are a good thing
Given that they ended inconclusively, it may seem incongruous to welcome the recent talks that took place in Cairo between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over the enormous Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, or Gerd. But perhaps it is the very nature of the issue at stake that lends itself to mediation rather than conflict. Responsible and strategically minded governments understand that give and take on managing shared water resources is to the benefit of all concerned. Egypt has for years been suffering from a severe water crisis and mounting anxiety has gripped farmers over Ethiopia's gigantic dam on the Blue Nile, a key tributary of the Nile. These concerns do not have to be in opposition to each other, and although managing shared water resources is a complex business, other countries have found a modus vivendi.
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August 30, 2023 03:53 UTC
New Ethiopian coffee house and community center are perfect pairing in Seattle's Rainier Beach
#k5eveningSEATTLE — The new location of Café Avole is a perfect partnership of coffee and culture. It’s attached to the Ethiopian Community Center in the Rainier Beach neighborhood – where owner Solomon Dubie spent many days as a child. “I'm a part of it.”Dubie launched Café Avole to share single origin Ethiopian coffee with Seattle. The espresso bar features a variety of drinks made with Ethiopian coffee, but the most popular is the lavender latte. For Dubie, Café Avole is more than just caffeine and commerce.
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August 30, 2023 02:33 UTC
The UN says at least 183 people have been killed in Ethiopia over Amhara region unrest since July
The UN says at least 183 people have been killed in Ethiopia over Amhara region unrest since JulyAn unidentified armed militia fighter walks down a path as villagers flee with their belongings in the other direction, near the village of Chenna Teklehaymanot, in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia Thursday, September 9, 2021. (AP Photo, File)NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations (UN) human rights office says at least 183 people have been killed in clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara region since July as Amhara fighters resist efforts by the federal government to disband them. “Many of those detained were reported to be young people of Amhara ethnic origin suspected of being Fano supporters,” the UN office said, referring to the name of the Amhara militia. Amhara fighters had fought alongside the military in the two-year conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region that ended in November with a peace agreement. The conflict spilled into the Amhara region when Tigray forces at one point tried to approach the capital, Addis Ababa.
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August 30, 2023 01:07 UTC
At least 183 people killed in the Amhara region, says UN Human rights body
(Photo source: Daily News Egypt)borkenaThe spokesperson of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Marta Hurtado, on Tuesday released a statement regarding the human rights situation in the country. It said at least 183 people have been killed in the Amhara region of Ethiopia since July of this year. Local Ethiopian news sources seem to have a much higher estimate of the number of civilian casualties from the war in the Amhara region. The Ethiopian government declared a state of emergency early this month with the aim of controlling widespread protest in the Amhara region but the situation has been worsening. A statement from the UN human rights body said “We call on the authorities to stop mass arrests, ensure that any deprivation of liberty is judicially reviewed, and release those arbitrarily detained.
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August 30, 2023 00:53 UTC
Tripartite talks over Nile dam dispute end with no tangible results
Cairo: The Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation said the latest round of negotiations on the dispute involving the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River concluded in Cairo with no “tangible results”. Stalled talks between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan had resumed on Sunday in the Egyptian capital over the long-running dispute regarding the GERD, reports Xinhua news agency. However, “tripartite talks did not witness any tangible change in the Ethiopian positions”, it added. Ethiopia started filling the dam in 2020 despite the opposition of Egypt and Sudan, which eventually led to the suspension of relevant tripartite negotiations in 2021. But Egypt and Sudan are worried that it might reduce their proportion of Nile water.
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August 29, 2023 16:17 UTC
Navigating Qantas Issues: A Look at Prime Minister Albanese’s Responses
The conversation touched upon concerns regarding unutilized flight credits, decisions about airline operations, and perceptions of conflicts of interest. In response, Prime Minister Albanese emphasized the airlines’ responsibility to prioritize customer satisfaction. Prime Minister Albanese outlined that aviation operates through agreements between nations, and each nation controls access to its airspace. Prime Minister Albanese dismissed the notion that engaging with Australian industries, including Qantas, indicates undue influence. While addressing concerns about unutilized flight credits and the perception of conflicts of interest, the Prime Minister emphasized customer choice and transparent engagement.
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August 29, 2023 14:57 UTC
In Ethiopia, at least 183 killed in 2 months due to conflict in Amhara region, UN says
The United Nations human rights office says at least 183 people have been killed in clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara region since July as Amhara fighters resist efforts by the federal government to disband them. "Many of those detained were reported to be young people of Amhara ethnic origin suspected of being Fano supporters," the U.N. office said, referring to the name of the Amhara militia. "Since early August, mass house-to-house searches have reportedly been taking place, and at least three Ethiopian journalists covering the situation in the Amhara region have been detained." Amhara fighters had fought alongside the military in the two-year conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region that ended in November with a peace agreement. The conflict spilled into the Amhara region when Tigray forces at one point tried to approach the capital, Addis Ababa.
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August 29, 2023 14:55 UTC