Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) Daily Trade Data - 11 October 2023
For all other commodities, price is in (Birr/Quintals), 1 Quintal = 100Kg. To get more commodity trade information, you may call ECX on short number 929 or text to them on short number 934.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 19:09 UTC
Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) Daily Trade Data - 10 October 2023
For all other commodities, price is in (Birr/Quintals), 1 Quintal = 100Kg. To get more commodity trade information, you may call ECX on short number 929 or text to them on short number 934.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 18:45 UTC
Find homegrown solutions to Africa's problems, Obasanjo charges African leaders – The Sun Nigeria
Laide Raheem, AbeokutaFormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on African leaders to work together on finding homegrown solutions to the myriads of problems confronting the continent, instead of relying solely on international development partners. Speaking further, Obasanjo said it was important for Africa to consider the peculiarities of its people in designing and implementing workable homegrown solutions to the problems confronting the continent. The former President said, the African Union (AU) took a lead in finding solutions to Africa’s problems with the way it resolved the civil war between Tigray and Ethopia. And this is what our leaders have been clamouring for even from independence in the early 1960s. There may be problem of peace, problem of insecurity, problem of youths unemployment, youths lack of empowerment, youths lack of acquisition of skills, youths frustration and of course general bad governance”, Obasanjo said.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 18:42 UTC
trooVRS & Digital Mind State Present: The First-Ever Mixtape Release Party in the Metaverse
Mike Johns, the visionary behind Digital Mind State, remarked, "Collaborating with trooVRS to meld the metaverse with hip-hop in a milieu that empowers artist scalability and monetization is invigorating. Adrian Whant, Founder, and CEO of trooVRS, echoed this sentiment, stating, "Our collaboration with Digital Mind State is a monumental stride. To learn more about trooVRS, please visit: https://troovrs.io/About Digital Mind State:Based in Los Angeles, CA, Digital Mind State disrupts the entertainment industry as a multidimensional creative agency. Learn more at https://digitalmindstate.comAbout Ras Kass:Rapper Ras Kass was born John Austin IV in Watts, California. Ras Kass remains one of the most highly respected rappers today, winning acclaim for his skills as a lyricist.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 18:19 UTC
T&T contestants sweep Miss Caribbean US 2023 pageant
Two contestants who represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2023 Miss Caribbean US Pageant have emerged victorious. Sabrine Semper was crowned Miss Caribbean US 2023 while Nya Ryan, 13, was crowned Miss Caribbean US Teen 2023. From L-R: Jolie Curbin, Miss Caribbean US Teen 2022 (SVG); Nya Ryan, Miss Caribbean US Teen 2023 (T&T); Sabrine Semper, Miss Caribbean US 2023 (T&T) and Yasan Chang, Miss Caribbean US 2022 (Jamaica). (Photo via: Miss Caribbean US Pageant.) The Miss Caribbean US 2023 Pageant was held in Philadelphia over the weekend.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 18:16 UTC
413 Ethiopians stranded in Djibouti return home
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti said Wednesday that 413 Ethiopian migrants who were stranded in the neighboring country have returned home in recent days. The embassy said in a press statement that 164 women and 249 men returned home by land transportation from Djibouti recently, adding that these people had been living in Djibouti as illegal migrants before their rescue. The embassy warned Ethiopian nationals that they risk sickness, theft, sexual violence and death if they continue using the Djibouti-Yemen route for illegal migration. It is estimated that thousands of Ethiopians are trafficked to Djibouti every year in transit to reach the Arabian Peninsula. Some of the Ethiopian migrants were subsequently arrested for illegal entry, spending months, and in some cases several years, in Djibouti's prisons.
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October 11, 2023 18:15 UTC
Chad's President Says Refugees, Host Towns Face Severe Hardship, Pleads for Help
Deby said that Chad residents in towns and villages along Chad’s border are fighting with refugees and displaced people over limited resources. For example, he said, several thousand Sudanese refugees entered Adre, a town in the southeastern province of Ouaddai, just within the past two weeks. Chad’s 2 million refugees come from several neighboring countries besides Sudan. She said the family has been hungry since they arrived in Chad with scores of other women and children. The United Nations estimates that by the end of the year, 600,000 Sudanese refugees will have arrived in Chad.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 17:10 UTC
In the news: Hilina D. Ajakaiye
Hilina D. Ajakaiye, executive vice president of Meet Boston, has received a trailblazer award from the Boston Area Church League. The League, a youth outreach program that uses baseball to promote educational excellence and equal opportunity, recognized Ajakaiye for her executive role at what was formerly known as the Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Ajakaiye, an Ethiopian immigrant, oversees human resources, partnership development, finance, leisure destination services and operations at Meet Boston. In addition, Ajakaiye is leading a transition from Meet Boston’s traditional membership structure to a partnership model. Ajakaiye joined nonprofit Meet Boston in 2020 from Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch-Belgian multinational that owns Stop and Shop.
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October 11, 2023 16:36 UTC
UK Coffee Week to raise funds for Project Waterfall’s Berbere project
Get the week’s news highlights straight to your inboxTaking place from 16-22 October 2023, UK Coffee Week will see more than 450 coffee shops across the country raise money for Ethiopian coffee growing communities in BerberePhoto credit: WaterAid/Frehiwot GebrewoldMore than 450 UK coffee shops are set to take part in UK Coffee Week, to raise funds in support of coffee-growing communities in Berbere, Ethiopia. See related news: UK Coffee Week returns 16-22 October 2023The proceeds from this year’s UK Coffee Week, taking place from 16-22 October 2023, will support Project Waterfall’s latest initiative in the Berbere district of Ethiopia which is set to provide a further 40,000 people with clean water by March 2025. Each business participating in UK Coffee Week, whether a single-store independent coffee shop or multi-site international coffee chain, decides their own way to raise funds – from donating 10p from every coffee sold to organising events, raffles and bake sales. Eighty-eight percent of coffee outlets surveyed by Project Waterfall said taking part in UK Coffee Week had a positive impact on their business, from significant spikes in footfall and attracting new customers to sparking conversations about ethical and sustainable practice. There’s still time to register for UK Coffee Week: www.coffeeweekregistration.com
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 16:18 UTC
News: UN special adviser warns of increased genocide risk in Ethiopia amidst violent conflicts
Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide (Photo: UN)Addis Abeba – The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, has issued a warning about an increased risk of genocide and related atrocities in Ethiopia. This comes as violent conflicts intensify in various regions of the country, including Amhara and Oromia. Nderitu drew attention to the presence of risk factors for genocide and atrocities and urged the international community to address the situation. The UN Special Advisor stated that the current situation in Ethiopia aligns with several warning signs and risk factors for genocide outlined in the UN Framework of Analysis for Atrocity Crimes. The Commission’s report of 18 September, 2023, revealed that despite the ceasefire, atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, persist throughout Ethiopia.
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October 11, 2023 13:10 UTC
Ethiopia: Afar's Mines Resource Development and Job Creation Bureau Aims to Increase Revenue
The Afar State Mines Resource Development and Job Creation Bureau is actively working to increase revenue from the mining sector and tap into the untapped potential of the region. There are about 1200 members in over 12 artisanal associations in Afar. Challenges in the mining sector include parallel markets and traditional gold extraction methods. The bureau stated that it was ready to provide seamless support to investors and youth interested in engaging in legal business within the mining sector. Their strategy calls for a rise in artisanal associations as well as increased job prospects in the mining industry.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 12:24 UTC
News: Despite distress reports, Ethiopian gov’t stays determined to send half a million migrant workers
In her annual opening speech at the joint session by the House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) and House of Federation (HoF), President Sahle-Work Zewde said the government intends to send 500,000 Ethiopian migrant workers this year. The migrant worker program is supported by the Ethiopian Labor Market Information System (E-LMIS), a portal-based solution that acts as an intermediary between workers and employers in the labor market. The newspaper identified approximately 300 recruitment posts on Facebook from various Ethiopian state agencies, providing misleading information to entice Ethiopian women to register for the Saudi recruitment campaign. The migrant-worker program has also faced strong censure from human rights groups due to its perilous working conditions, exploitation, and mistreatment of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia without repercussions. Officials state that they are actively taking measures to prevent and alleviate the challenges faced by Ethiopian migrant workers.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 11, 2023 12:19 UTC
State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of Palestinians
SHARE ...State Department refuses to acknowledge Israeli killings of PalestiniansBy Ray HananiaThe U.S. State Department hosted a press conference with reporters to reiterate President Biden’s total an unwavering support for Israel and it’s “right” to respond to terrorist attacks. MR MILLER: Go – Said, go –QUESTION: (Inaudible) —MR MILLER: Okay – you know what, I’m going to move around. I will let Israel speak to the number of Israeli citizens they have killed as well as the number of Palestinians they have killed. And you state that —MR MILLER: — of Hamas behaving in the most inhumane way possible. QUESTION: No, no, I am saying – I am saying to you —MR MILLER: Let me – let me move on.
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October 11, 2023 07:03 UTC