Ethiopia: Biftu Baha to Open a Flour and Pasta Company in Dire Dawa
The Beeftu Baha Oromia Share Company, a company that has been exporting agricultural products for the past few years, is building a flour and pasta factory in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The factory will cost Birr 250 million Ethiopian birr and will create jobs for 100 people. It is collaborating with Dire Dawa University, which will enable them to carry out competitive and winning activities supported by knowledge and research. The factory is expected to be completed this year and will be located in the Dire Dawa Industrial Village. Moreover, the company is ready to supply quality fruits, vegetables, and flower products to Middle Eastern countries and other destinations.
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October 16, 2023 16:49 UTC
Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the ‘Belt and Road’ forum
BEIJING (AP) — Leaders of emerging market countries are arriving in Beijing for a meeting organized by the Chinese government that will mark the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative. A flurry of diplomacy is expected on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum, whose main events are on Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the forum, as are representatives of the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Putin downplayed the idea that China, through its Belt and Road projects in Central Asia, is competing for influence in a region that Russia has long considered its backyard. The leaders who arrived on Monday included Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso, Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
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October 16, 2023 15:57 UTC
Leaders From Emerging Economies Are Visiting China for the 'Belt and Road' Forum
BEIJING (AP) — Leaders of emerging market countries are arriving in Beijing for a meeting organized by the Chinese government that will mark the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative. A flurry of diplomacy is expected on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum, whose main events are on Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the forum, as are representatives of the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Putin downplayed the idea that China, through its Belt and Road projects in Central Asia, is competing for influence in a region that Russia has long considered its backyard. The leaders who arrived on Monday included Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso, Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
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October 16, 2023 15:08 UTC
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October 16, 2023 14:57 UTC
Chinese premier holds talks with Ethiopian PM
Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 16, 2023. [Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.com.cn]BEIJING -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and pay an official visit to the country. China will import more quality products from Ethiopia, support Chinese enterprises in investing and starting businesses in Ethiopia, and explore cooperation in green development, digital economy, artificial intelligence and other emerging fields, Li said. Noting that China is Ethiopia's most trustworthy partner and friend, Ahmed extended appreciation for China's long-time and strong support for Ethiopia's economic and social development. Ethiopia always abides by the one-China principle and firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said.
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October 16, 2023 14:10 UTC
Kenyan, Ethiopian runners win 47th Amsterdam Marathon
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October 16, 2023 14:08 UTC
China prepares for summit under shadow of Israel-Gaza war
China prepares for summit under shadow of Israel-Gaza warBEIJINGChina prepared on Monday to host representatives of 130 countries for a forum that will be overshadowed by the Israel-Gaza war, as an increasingly assertive Beijing is asked to help de-escalate the violence. China has refused to condemn the Ukraine war in an effort to position itself as a neutral party, while at the same time offering Moscow vital diplomatic and financial support. "President Putin pointed out that a multipolar world is taking shape, and the concepts and initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping are highly relevant and significant," CGTN reported. "He stated that President Xi Jinping is a well-recognised leader on the world stage and is a true world leader," it said. Putin also reportedly "shared pleasant memories between President Xi and him, and hoped tradition continues when they meet in China in the future."
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October 16, 2023 13:01 UTC
Altered video used to falsely claim Ethiopian PM commented on conflict in Amhara region
An armed conflict has been roiling Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region since July 2023 with misinformation about the violence circulating widely on social media. Fano, a militia group in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region, has been locked in an armed conflict with government forces since July 2023. Ethiopia's human rights body has accused government forces of carrying out extra-judicial killings and mass arbitrary detentions in the restive Amhara region (archived here). At about 02’55” into the altered video, Abiy’s mouth movements once again do not align with the audio. This decision comes even as the UN’s 2023 report says that “there is an overwhelming risk that human rights atrocities will continue”.
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October 16, 2023 12:53 UTC
China's Belt and Road summit kicks off in Beijing
Starting Monday, China is hosting representatives of 130 countries for a summit marking the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum, Beijing's global international infrastructure scheme, which is seen as a key pillar of President Xi Jinping's efforts to extend China's international reach. However, massive loans from Beijing that helped fund these projects have been criticized for saddling some poorer countries with debt. Lavrov and Wang discussed resolving the Ukraine war with "political and diplomatic methods," and also talked about the growing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. Others leaders from Africa, Southeast Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East will also attend the Belt and Road Forum, whose main events are on Wednesday. On Monday, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe also arrived in Beijing.
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October 16, 2023 12:31 UTC
Ethiopian PM arrives in Beijing for 3rd Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2023. Abiy Ahmed will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday arrived in Beijing to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Abiy Ahmed will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Abiy Ahmed will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
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October 15, 2023 22:52 UTC
Ethiopia to Manufacture Lada Cars for African Market
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Reddit Email PrintEthiopia will begin production of Russian Lada cars for the African market, according to the country’s Ambassador to Russia, Cham Ugala Uriat. The move is significant as it illustrates why Ethiopia has joined BRICS – its low manufacturing cost base can assist in keeping production costs down while also providing access to the growing African market. Uriat said:“We’ll see Russian Lada cars in neighboring countries in the near future because Avtovaz has already signed a deal with one of the Ethiopian companies.”A variety of SUVs from Lada are suitable for the African market. Uriat specifically mentioned the possibility of supplying Russian Lada cars to Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia while expressing optimism that production would soon begin. It is a member of the South-East African COMESA and the pan-African AfCFTA trade agreements, while a renewal of its WTO membership is pending.
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October 15, 2023 21:34 UTC
Indian Army rescues 245 people stranded in Sikkim flash flood
The mission, which was conducted from October 7 to October 13, involved moving over steep terrain with dense forests and undergrowth in arid conditions. Digital Desk: As many as 245 people stranded in Rabom village were rescued in North Sikkim by Trishakti Corps soldiers in a daring rescue operation. The mission, which was conducted from October 7 to October 13, involved moving over steep terrain with dense forests and undergrowth in arid conditions. The army, who were confined for operations that lasted a long time, gave the trapped individuals food and medical care. In order to help the trapped residents of Rabom, Menshithang, and Chubinbin districts, the army has built a helipad in the village with a secure footpath.
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October 15, 2023 14:08 UTC
Ethiopian Rio Olympic champion Almaz Ayana reclaimed the title she won six years ago, completing the 18th Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday in 1:07:58 while Kenya’s Daniel Ebenyo ran under 60 minutes to t
October 15, 2023 07:07 pm | Updated 07:07 pm ISTNew DelhiEthiopian Rio Olympic champion Almaz Ayana reclaimed the title she won six years ago, completing the 18th Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday in 1:07:58 while Kenya’s Daniel Ebenyo ran under 60 minutes to take the top spot in 59 minutes 27 seconds. Maintaining a steady pace for a large part of the race, Almaz slowed down towards the end, comfortably ahead of second-placed Uganda’s Stella Chesang, who finished 28 seconds behind to better her own third-placed finish in 2022. Among Indian women, Kavita Yadav took the top spot in her debut in the event with a timing of 1:17:42 while Rima Patel (1:17:48) and Poonam Dinkar Sonune (1:17:49) finished second and third respectively. Important results:International men: Daniel Ebenyo (Ken, 59:27), Chales Matata (Ken, 1:00:05), Addisu Gobena (Eth, 1:0051); International women: Almaz Ayana (Eth, 1:07:58), Stella Chesang (Uga, 1:08:28), Viola Chepngeno (Ken, 1:09:09). Indian men: Abhishek Pal (1:04:07), Kartik Kumar (1:04:08), Sawan Barwal (1:04:17); Indian women: Kavita Yadav (1:177:42), Rima Patel (1:17:48), Poonam Sonune (1:17:49).
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October 15, 2023 13:52 UTC
FAO report assesses impact of disasters on agriculture and food security
According to a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly half of these costs can be attributed to droughts, while floods, storms, pests, health crises, and conflicts are also significantly contributing to this growing impact. "Disasters are producing unprecedented levels of damage and loss in agriculture around the world. Their increasing severity and frequency, from 100 per year in the 1970s to around 400 events per year in the past 20 years, affect agrofood systems across multiple dimensions, compromising food security and undermine the sustainability of the agriculture sector," Maximo Torero, Chief Economist, FAO. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) notes a significant increase in the number of disasters, from around a hundred a year in the 1970s to around 400 in recent times. With climate change on the horizon, these impacts are expected to intensify, further exacerbating existing social and environmental vulnerabilities.
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October 15, 2023 13:03 UTC
International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia releases final report
The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) released its final report today detailing human rights violations committed during the two-year war in Tigray, Amhara, Afar and ongoing conflict in the Oromia region before its mandate was terminated. The draft motion to extend the ICHREE was not renewed and passed its deadline on October 4th, despite repeated appeals from leading human rights organisations worldwide calling for its extension. Thousands died in a two-year conflict between the government and regional forces from Tigray, which formally came to an end in November last year. Commenting on the lapsing of the investigation, Lucy McKernan, who follows U.N. human rights mechanisms for Human Rights Watch, said: "Having no resolution is scandalous in the face of the report of the experts that was just published." Physicians for Human Rights, a New York-based advocacy group that uses science and medicine to document and campaign against mass atrocities, deplored the failure to renew the mandate.
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October 15, 2023 10:11 UTC