Ethiopia’s Dam is Full
Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed announced that the fourth and final filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was complete in a move that was immediately denounced by Egypt as a violation of international law. The two countries have been engaged in a long-running dispute over the dam, which Ethiopia says is vital for its power needs but Egypt fears could limit its access to Nile waters. The Nile contributes 90% of Egypt’s fresh water and underpins its irrigation and power generation. The latest friction comes despite hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough sparked in July when Abiy Ahmed and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said they planned to resume negotiations over the dam and complete them within four months. AFRICAN BUSINESS
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September 17, 2023 15:33 UTC
President Of Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Visits King Fahd Quran Printing Complex In Madinah
(@ChaudhryMAli88)Madinah, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Sep, 2023 ) :President of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Haji Ibrahim Tofa and an accompanying delegation visited on Sunday the King Fahd Quran Printing Complex in Madinah. The visitors toured the facilities and were briefed on the work at the complex, as well as on its most prominent achievements.
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September 17, 2023 14:03 UTC
Morrocan Othmane El Goumri wins Sydney marathon; Betsy Saina claims tight women’s race
SYDNEY (AP) — Moroccan Othmane El Goumri and Kenyan-born American Betsy Saina have won the men’s and women’s races at an unseasonably warm Sydney Marathon on Sunday. The 31-year-old El Goumri finished the hilly 42m kilometer (26-mile) course around prominent Sydney landmarks in 2:08:20 to win his first marathon title since winning the Dublin Marathon in 2019. Saina, who attended Iowa State University and now represents the United States, finished in 2:26:47 and held off a late challenge from Ethiopian Rahma Tusa Chota to win the women’s race by six seconds. Canada’s Joshua Cassidy won the men’s wheelchair event, with Australia’s Madison de Rozario winning the women’s race. The Sydney Marathon is in the second year of a three-year candidacy in its attempt to become the seventh World Marathon Major, alongside races in New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Tokyo and Berlin.
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September 17, 2023 14:02 UTC
Ethiopia seeks to deepen ties with China under BRI
Ethiopia stands ready to further deepen cooperation with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), said a senior Ethiopian official. “Ethiopia attributes its double-digit growth in the past decades to investment from China. “In relation to the Belt and Road Initiative, we are the co-beneficiaries of this global initiative in all aspects,” Tilahun said. Noting the need to deepen Ethiopia-China, in particular, and Africa-China BRI cooperation in general, Tilahun called on Africa and China to further cement ties to attain mutual and win-win outcomes. “What I recommend is that the speed and magnitude of implementing the Belt and Road Initiative should be strengthened,” he said.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 17, 2023 11:17 UTC
Govt forces accused of killing civilians in Amhara for allegedly hiding weapons
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said several people have been shot by government security personnel for allegedly concealing weapons in some parts of the Amhara region. In a statement issued on September 15, 2023, the EHRC said that the extrajudicial killings committed by state security forces in connection with the ongoing conflict in the Amhara region are ” a matter of great concern”. Among the victims were some who were arrested during house-to-house searches, individuals caught on the streets during clashes, and unarmed people who were arrested for allegedly concealing weapons, EHRC said. It said there had been widespread arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial executions, and other human rights violations “not only in Amhara but the neighbouring region of Oromia and the capital Addis Ababa in connection with the conflict in the Amhara region. Among those killed were people walking on the street, working on farmlands, and even staying within their own homes, according to the statement.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 17, 2023 10:07 UTC
Ethiopia faces new charge of atrocities in Amhara
By FRED OLUOCH More by this AuthorEthiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) are facing new allegations of atrocities in Amhara region, just a month after authorities in Addis Ababa imposed a state of emergency in the area to deal with a local rebellion. The organisation is based outside of Ethiopia but says it used local agent to conduct interviews. Grievances must be addressed through dialogue and political process.”In Amhara region, following clashes between the Ethiopian military and the regional Fano militia, Ethiopia declared a state of emergency on August 4. Fano militias had resisted the government's decision to disband the regional security forces arguing that it threatened the identity of Amhara region. Incidentally, militias in Amhara had supported the ENDF against TPLF in the two-year war leading to the peace deal.
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September 17, 2023 00:38 UTC
Anniversary of Amini's Death Sparks Strikes, Protests Worldwide
Numerous images circulating Saturday on social media also showed a significant number of military and security forces around the Amini family residence in Saqqez in Iran's Kurdish region. Over the past few days, Amini's family said that security authorities requested they abstain from arranging the anniversary ceremony, but her father steadfastly underscored the significance of hosting the commemorative event. Images obtained by VOA showed that multiple businesses were closed in some Kurdish cities, including Sanandaj, Divandareh, and Baneh. Images circulating on social media Saturday showed Iranians in New Zealand participating in a protest gathering on the anniversary of Amini's death. Images received by VOA also showed Iranians protesting in front of the Islamic Republic Embassy in Japan.
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September 16, 2023 22:52 UTC
News: Oromia gov. says reports of detention facilities “false information”
“False information is being spread on some social media pages that confuses the public. We would like to state that there are no detention camps in the mentioned cities or in our region as a whole,” the regional government said. A similar report of denial was issued by the State of Emergency Command Post on Wednesday 13 September refuting reports of detention facilities in Oromia region. The Command post asserted and there were five detention facilities under its supervision where only 764 detainees are held in connection with the state of emergency. But the report EHRC further exposed the presence of additional detentions than were officially admitted by the State of Emergency Command Post.
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September 16, 2023 13:41 UTC
The make-or-break situation in Ethiopia: The Fano Factor 😀
And then comes the most immediate cause of the Fano uprising- the ill conceived and practiced disarmament plan of the federal government. The disarmament bluff is thus an immediate triggering factor and the real cause for the Fano uprising is linked to the intolerable dehumanization of the Amhara across Ethiopia. The swarming by Fano of neally all major towns, cities and villages in the region resulted in the complete collapse of the Amhara PP government. In sum, the Fano uprising is quite a significant milestone in the recent history of not only the Amhara region but also Ethiopia generally. Four, if the oppressor (PP) is willing to have genuine dialogue possibly leading to national consensus and reconciliation, the oppressed (Fano) MUST participate genuinely.
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September 16, 2023 12:12 UTC
South African Tourism and Ethiopian Airlines partner for #IsDiwaliDekhoMore&More campaign
South African Tourism has announced the launch of #IsDiwaliDekhoMore&More campaign in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. “We, at South African Tourism, tirelessly aim to provide travellers with incredible value and a seamless experience when they set their course for South Africa. Through this collaboration with South African Tourism, we are thrilled to introduce budget-friendly airfares for travellers in India. “Currently, Ethiopian airline offers one of the fastest links between India and South Africa with minimum layover duration. India is one of the top-3 focus markets for South African Tourism globally.
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September 16, 2023 10:15 UTC
Credentials controversy ends AU legal head’s tenure
The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has terminated the Director of the AU Legal Counsel and director of Legal Affairs just one year into his tenure. A petition launched by “prominent professionals” called on the Chairman to investigate, arguing Fleury-Ntwari fell short of the job requirements. Titled “Request to Review the Appointment of Legal Counsel,” the petition was submitted to AUC Chairperson on September 9th, 2022 – just one month after Fleury’s appointment. While some faulted the firm for a lacking vetting process, analysts lay more blame on AUC Deputy Chairperson Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa. By parachuting in Fleury without proper scrutiny, observers theorize Nsanzabaganwa hoped to gain a loyal ally in the legal counsel office to help smooth her path to someday assume the AUC’s top job.
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September 16, 2023 07:37 UTC
Ethiopia : Who is there to clear up public confusion?
By Staff ReporterADDIS ABABA – (BORKENA) – People are heard complaining that pieces of information being disseminated by various officials including the Premier regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has put them into confusion. Amidst all these, other Ethiopian officials have come up telling us that the work on GERD has not yet been finalized. The Manager of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Engineer Kifle Horo, said two days back that work is undergoing to put five more units into operation at the GERD. He said that the left and right sections of the dam will be between 635 and 645 meters. During the new Ethiopian year (2016), the Renaissance Dam is expected to have a total of seven units.
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September 16, 2023 05:55 UTC
News: Rights body reveals extrajudicial killings by gov. forces in Amhara region; “widespread,arbitrary arrests” in Oromia, Amhara and Addis Abeba
It also included “civilians caught violating curfews” and detained members of the Fano armed group. Gonder, Lalibela, Mekaneselam, Kobo and Shewa Robit cities in Amhara region are named where arbitrary arrests were made. Similar detentions are also made in Oromia region, especially in the newly formed Sheger city as well as the capital Addis Abeba city. Similarly, those arrested under the state of emergency proclamation should also get justice speedy by completing the investigation timely. The Commission once again urged that all measures taken in the context of implementing the state of emergency especially detentions and curfew implementations, “should be guided by the basic principles of necessity, proportionality, non-discrimination and legality.” AS
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September 16, 2023 05:03 UTC
The Current Ethiopian National Defense Force Establishment based on Oromo Ethnic Group 😀
This institution drew talent from all ethnic groups based on interest and merit and was thus admired and trusted by the Ethiopian people. The TPLF dismantled and degraded it by replacing the officer corps with ethnic Tigreans at the top. Prime Minister Abiy replicated the TPLF model and staffed the top leadership of the security and defense establishment with Oromo nationals. Deputy Chief of Staff General Abebaw allegedly said that the military cannot solve the crisis in the Amhara region and recommended a political solution. Below is a video of the ethnicization of Ethiopia’s defense with huge adverse implications for the country’s national security and the wellbeing of its diverse population.
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September 15, 2023 21:36 UTC
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission's Annual Report Highlights Alarming Threats to Social and Economic Rights
In its groundbreaking annual report on social and economic rights, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has highlighted significant threats to various fundamental rights over the past year, including the right to an appropriate standard of living, education, physical and mental health, work, and related rights. However, it is essential to note that the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission's report also underscores that many social and economic rights violations are intertwined with Ethiopia's deteriorating security situation. There has been a growing demand for workers' rights and benefits throughout the year. The EHRC's report addresses the plight of cleaning and security workers employed through agents and construction workers vulnerable to safety and human rights violations. In a nutshell, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission's annual report serves as a critical resource for understanding the multifaceted challenges facing social and economic rights in Ethiopia.
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September 15, 2023 19:00 UTC