Over 122 million people face hunger since 2019 – UN – New Business Ethiopia
This represents an increase of 122 million people compared to 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. The new findings also show how consumption of highly processed foods is also increasing in peri-urban and rural areas of some countries. Moderate or severe food insecurity affected 33 percent of adults living in rural areas and 26 percent in urban areas. We cannot take a business-as-usual approach.”Children’s malnutrition also displays urban and rural specificities: the prevalence of child stunting is higher in rural areas (35.8 percent) than in urban areas (22.4 percent). Wasting is higher in rural areas (10.5 percent) than in urban areas (7.7 percent), while overweight is slightly more prevalent in urban areas (5.4 percent) compared to rural areas (3.5 percent).
Source:News Business Ethiopia
July 12, 2023 20:46 UTC
Russia invites African businesses for business cooperation – New Business Ethiopia
Entitles, “On the road to second Russia- Africa Summit”, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, AFROCOM (the Coordinating Committee for Economic Cooperation with African Countries), and directors of several Russian companies have presented business areas of cooperation African countries can consider. In addition, Russian companies have also expressed their interest to work with African countries in areas of digital transformation that can bring significant change in tax collection and education systems of African governments. The energy sector, which includes development of nuclear energy for developmental purposes, and space technology are also mentioned as areas of cooperation between African countries and Russia. The payment system will allow the countries to own the payment system, according to Mr. Igor Morozov. Extensive banking system, leasing companies, private equity fund, and insurances businesses are the institutions for expanding mutually beneficiary partnership between Russia and African countries, according to Mr. Igor Morozov.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
July 12, 2023 20:22 UTC
US diplomat, Ethiopia Foreign Minister discuss Sudan peace process
Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, met with US diplomat, Molly Phee, on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the ongoing conflict in Sudan, Anadolu Agency reports. He was referring to the regional blocs African Union and Inter-governmental Authority on Development. Phee, the assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs of the US, lauded the Ethiopian government for hosting the IGAD Quartet meeting on the situation in Sudan on Monday. She stressed "parties to conflict should commit to a cease-fire to affect political solutions and to dispense humanitarian aid." The conflict has killed nearly 3,000 civilians and injured thousands, according to local medics.READ: IGAD seeks summit to deploy regional force in Sudan
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 20:17 UTC
Operation Tzur Israel reaches milestone: 5,000 Ethiopian olim reunited
This arrival marks the successful completion of the second phase of Operation Tzur Israel, a government-led initiative aimed at facilitating the Aliyah of relatives of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. Facilitated by The Jewish Agency for Israel, Operation Tzur Israel has now managed to reunite a total of 5,000 Ethiopian Jews with their families in Israel, many of whom had been separated for a long duration. According to a statement by the Jewish Agency, during the course of Operation Tzur Israel, specialized programs were also developed to optimize the integration of the Olim into Israeli society. Notably, the Aliyah Tech program was launched to pave a path for young Ethiopian immigrants to join the high-tech industry in Israel. The Israeli government and the Jewish Agency have made multiple announcements declaring the official conclusion of aliyah from Ethiopia.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 19:38 UTC
Ethiopia wants to join the BRICS group of nations: an expert unpacks the pros and cons
Brazil, Russia and South Africa are primarily natural resource exporters and were badly affected by the global commodity price bust of 2014. Deteriorating relations with western powers: Ethiopia has historically depended on substantial western support through aid and security cooperation. Joining BRICS would signal openness and lead to greater cooperation through platforms like the business council and forum. Sergei Chirikov/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesThe risksThere would of course be risks in Ethiopia joining the BRICS. Ethiopia’s economy, estimated at around US6.78 billion in 2022, is less than half the size of South Africa’s US5.87 billion.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 18:40 UTC
Naiktha Bains ready to build on game-changing Wimbledon run
Bains said: “They’re not the third seeds for nothing, and they played well. We didn’t get off to the best start, we’re a little disappointed with how we played out there. “We just wanted to put on a better show, but they ran away with it really - full credit to them, they played well. “We can now play at the level we need to play at to get back to this level next year,” added Bains. We’re going to try and use this now that our rankings are higher, and play that level of events as much as we can.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 17:58 UTC
Arrests, harassment rising in Ethiopia: rights watchdog
Arrests and harassment of journalists, opposition figures and activists in Ethiopia has risen this year, the war-torn country's rights watchdog said, underlining "concerning" levels of violence despite a peace agreement. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report on the year to June noted "an increase in the arrest and harassment of media personnel, members of opposition political parties and civil society groups, raising concerns on the shrinking of civic space". The commission saw "significant and encouraging progress" in government moves to launch a process of "transitional justice" to handle crimes committed during the fighting. RELATED Ethiopia rights body seeks release of detained journalists MENA"Conflicts and attacks in Oromia region are extremely concerning and require urgent attention," the commission said. The report found "significant improvement in detention facilities and treatment of detainees".
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 17:53 UTC
More than 3.1 million people displaced by Sudan conflict, says UN
More than 2.4 million people have fled their homes to safer areas inside the country, according to the International Organisation for Migration. As conflict continues to rage in Sudan, thousands of people are fleeing across the border to Chad. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned over the weekend that the country is on the brink of a “full-scale civil war”. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that Sudan is on the brink of a ‘full-scale civil war’ (Khalil Senosi/AP)Earlier this week, a regional meeting floated the idea of deploying troops to Sudan to protect civilians. The statement also decried comments by Ethiopia’s prime minister, who called for imposing a no-fly zone over Sudan.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 17:14 UTC
News: Conflicts, attacks in Oromia, security situation in Amhara regions “extremely concerning” says EHRC in annual report
In its 2022/23 annual report released on Wednesday, the commission said conflicts and attacks in the Oromia region are “extremely concerning and require urgent attention”, adding that the security situation in the Amhara region is “equally concerning”. Several instances of arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearances have been committed in Addis Abeba, Oromia and Amhara regions, violating individual’s right to liberty during the report period which is from June 2022 – June 2023, according to the report. In the Oromia region, victims include opposition political party members, as in the case of members of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) and the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), it outlined. The report raises concerns on the shrinking of civic space with an increase in the arrest and harassment of media personnel, members of opposition political parties and civil society groups during the reporting period. Despite some positive developments, the commission highlighted persisting issues in relation to rights of persons in detention, women and children, persons with disabilities, and IDPs among others.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 16:26 UTC
Analysis: The war in Sudan is a problem for Egypt
Egypt will host a summit on Sudan on Thursday, involving various military and civilian groups from Sudan as well as the crisis-ridden country’s neighbours. Egypt’s leaders would like Sudan’s conflict to wind down without General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as “Hemedti”, emerging as the dominant figure in Sudan’s political arena. Sudan’s conflict has also negatively impacted Egypt from a trade standpoint, especially in the agricultural sector. Egypt and Sudan, which are downstream from the dam, have been in a dispute with Ethiopia over the GERD’s construction for years. “If this war was to intensify or prolong for an indefinite period of time with more migrants coming across the border, Egypt would have to step up its game,” Krieg said.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 16:20 UTC
130 Ethiopian Olim Arrive in Israel
A group of 130 Olim (new immigrants) from Ethiopia arrived in Israel on Wednesday, marking the end of the second phase of Operation Tzur Israel. These Olim were reunited with their families in Israel, often after a long separation. The Jewish Agency was tasked with implementing the operation and, as such, coordinated 18 special flights to bring the 5,000 Olim to Israel. In order to meet the demand of the influx of new Olim, The Jewish Agency and the Ministry opened five new absorption centers. “Indeed, when Ethiopian Olim arrive in Israel, the immense emotion and significance of the moment is never taken for granted.”
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 15:42 UTC
Heptathlete Chisom Nwafor takes leading role in School Games event
The 17-year-old presented the medals to school children taking part in a range of activities including BMX and skateboarding. The Chiltern Harrier took up athletics while at secondary school and looks back wishing she got to experience a day like the School Games. Nwafor is one of 20 young talented SportsAid athletes who will engage with and inspire pupils across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes during the 2023/2024 academic year. And while Nwafor hopes to inspire the next generation, she also learned a lot from meeting them. Working with Stoke Park, Leap and SportsAid will mobilise 20 young talented athletes to inspire others young people to achieve their personal best.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 15:32 UTC
Ethiopian gains $100mn via Nigerian central bank swap
The swap enables Ethiopia to access funds blocked in Nigerian banks, including large amounts owed to Ethiopian Airlines, while Nigeria gains access to money held up in Ethiopia through Dangote Cement. Ethiopian Airlines reportedly exchanged USD100 million of USD180 million in blocked funds in Nigeria for Ethiopian birr from Dangote Cement. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds threaten airline connectivity in affected markets. The industry’s blocked funds have increased by 47% to USD2.27 billion in April 2023 from USD1.55 billion in April 2022. Next is Bangladesh with USD214.1 million in blocked funds, Algeria with USD196.3 million, Pakistan with USD188.2 million, and Lebanon with USD141.2 million, according to IATA statistics.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 15:28 UTC
USWNT's Naomi Girma embraces Ethiopian and American roots on journey to Women's World Cup
Naomi Girma isn’t just making her Women’s World Cup debut for the United States this summer – she’s inspiring first-generation Americans across the country. The daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, Girma has developed into one of the world’s best women’s soccer players. Her father started a soccer club for Ethiopian kids in the community of San Jose, which sparked her passion. As Girma developed her soccer skills, one of the major difficulties was just being able to attend every training session. Girma is the first player of Ethiopian descent in the NWSL and on the U.S. women’s national team.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 15:25 UTC
Adopt ‘modern industrial strategy’ to secure car sector, Labour tells Government
Mr Reynolds opened a Labour-led debate in the Commons by calling on ministers to “adopt an active industrial strategy to build the battery factory capacity needed to secure the automotive sector for decades to come”. “The absence of any coherent modern industrial strategy is hurting investment into the UK. The party claims its plans for the sector would create 80,000 jobs, power two million electric vehicles and add £30 billion to the UK’s economy. Labour MP Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale) said manufacturers face a “cliff edge” in January, asking: “What’s the Government going to do about it? SNP Richard Thomson (Gordon) spoke of the “lack thereof” of an industrial strategy, arguing that Brexit was the “elephant in the room”.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 12, 2023 14:25 UTC