Ethiopia: humanitarian aid "hindered" in Amhara, denounces the WHO
“Ongoing violence” in Amhara is hampering humanitarian aid in this region of northern Ethiopia, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO) deplored on Sunday, calling for peace and asking for “ access uninterrupted" to the area. The clashes between local fighters and the army in Africa's second most populous country come just nine months after the end of a devastating conflict in neighboring Tigray region, which also involved Amhara fighters. The government of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Saturday that it had made arrests linked to "the security crisis in the Amhara region", after having imposed a state of emergency there the day before. “We call for the uninterrupted access and protection of the health system in Amhara so that the WHO and its partners can continue to work there. On Saturday, fighters from the nationalist Amhara Fano militia controlled three major towns in the region, according to residents: Lalibela, Gondar and Dessie.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 14:53 UTC
Safaricom Ethiopia Formalizes its Investment From the World Bank Group
Ethiopia| Safaricom Ethiopia is set to receive funds from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), members of the World Bank Group, following the closure of the transaction during a funding ceremony held at the telco’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “The progress Safaricom Ethiopia has achieved in such a short period is nothing short of remarkable. Following the closure of this transaction, IFC will hold a minority equity stake in the Global Partnership for Ethiopia BV (GPE), while Safaricom PLC remains the majority shareholder. We look forward to their input in helping us make strides in the Ethiopian market.” Said Mr. Michael Joseph, Safaricom Ethiopia Chairman. This significant investment will expedite the company’s ambitious plans to provide affordable internet and reliable connectivity across Ethiopia.
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August 07, 2023 14:18 UTC
Journalist Bekalu Alamirew detained for the fourth time
Bekalu Alamirew, the founder and chief editor of Alpha TV, a YouTube-based news channel, was detained yesterday, Ethiopia Insider reported. The journalist was arrested just after returning home from assisting his graduation ceremony, Ethiopia Insider wrote, citing family sources. Bekalu, who was celebrating his second degree graduation ceremony surrounded by family and friends, was taken to the Federal Police Criminal Investigation Bureau found in the Mexico area, Ethiopia Insider reported. The journalist wrote on his Facebook page that he pursued his education in the face of persecution and imprisonment. The journalist has been detained four times in the past three years.
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August 07, 2023 14:11 UTC
‘People are under siege’: why Ethiopia’s war in Tigray isn’t over
The murders were in retaliation for attacks by local militia against Eritrean troops, says Father Tesfaye, who helped bury the bodies. Father Tesfaye and activists say Eritrean troops continue to loot livestock and kidnap people in Irob and elsewhere. “There has been no improvement for us since the peace,” says Father Tesfaye. “The most serious problem we have is no international aid agencies can pass (the Eritrean roadblocks),” says Father Tesfaye. “The people are under siege, they are blocked from the outside world.”Irob Anina is calling for the withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Irob and unhindered humanitarian access.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 13:19 UTC
Ethiopia loses control of some districts and towns to militia fighters
The federal government has tried to centralise security powers after the end of a devastating two-year conflict in the country’s Tigray region, where Amhara regional forces and militia were key allies of the federal military. Now, however, Amhara residents, who were badly affected in that conflict, accuse the federal government of trying to undermine their region. Ethiopia’s intelligence chief and the official overseeing the state of emergency, Temesgen Tiruneh, acknowledged that irregular Amhara forces had taken control of towns, released inmates from prisons and seized government institutions. “These forces have the desire and goal of dismantling the regional government and then moving on the federal system,” Temesgen said. Residents said the informal Amhara militia known as Fano now controls Gondar and Lalibela, which are the main tourist towns.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 13:18 UTC
Ethiopia and Egypt weigh future of Nile and nationhood
In-depth: Egypt and Ethiopia hope to finalise an agreement within four months after a decade-long dispute over Africa's largest dam. "For Egypt, it would be catastrophic for its water security if Ethiopia fills the dam without a legally binding agreement. “For Egypt, it would be catastrophic for its water security if Ethiopia fills the dam without a legally binding agreement. Egypt is one of the world’s most drought-prone countries and relies on the Nile for 90% of its water supply, with 80% of the Egyptian Nile emerging from the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. Previous negotiations between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia fell apart in April 2021 during talks in Kinshasa and all subsequent attempts to revive discussions have failed.
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August 07, 2023 12:55 UTC
2022 Gerson L'Chaim Prize Brings Hope, Healing to Children with Spinal Deformities in Ethiopia
Dr. Nunn serves as medical director and orthopedic surgeon at CURE Ethiopia , a charitable pediatric hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Dr. Tim Nunn (left, CURE Hospital) & Partners 2022 Gerson L’Chaim Prize Brings Hope, Healing to Children with Spinal Deformities in EthiopiaThe L'Chaim ('To Life' in Hebrew) Prize was launched in 2016 through the generosity of AMH Co-Founders Rabbi Erica and Mark Gerson. AMH Co-Founder and Prize sponsor Mark Gerson observed, "Dr. Nunn is an excellent choice for this year's L'Chaim Prize Laureate. "I am passionate about healing pediatric patients because their treatable disability robs them of an opportunity for a full and productive life," said Dr. Nunn, L'Chaim Prize Laureate. CURE Ethiopia is a 70-bed pediatric teaching hospital in the capital city of Addis Ababa.
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August 07, 2023 12:36 UTC
Ethiopia loses control of some areas in Amhara region to militia fighters
Ethiopia's federal government has acknowledged the loss of control over certain districts and towns to militia fighters in the Amhara region, escalating the conflict in Africa's second most populous nation. Members of the Amhara militia, which fight alongside federal and regional forces against the northern region of Tigray, ride on the back of a truck. AFP File photoListen to this article Ethiopia loses control of some areas in Amhara region to militia fighters x 00:00Ethiopia's federal government has acknowledged the loss of control over certain districts and towns to militia fighters in the Amhara region, escalating the conflict in Africa's second most populous nation. During that conflict, Amhara regional forces and militias played crucial roles as allies to the federal military. The informal Amhara militia, known as Fano, appears to be in control of Gondar and Lalibela, prominent tourist destinations.
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August 07, 2023 09:31 UTC
Ethiopia accuses Amhara militia of seeking to overthrow government
The Ethiopian army and the Amhara militia were allies in the two-year civil war against the northern Tigray region. A senior Ethiopian official accused militiamen in the Amhara region of seeking to overthrow the regional and federal governments following days of fighting that led the authorities to declare a state of emergency. Clashes between Fano militiamen and the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) continued over the weekend. The conflict has quickly become Ethiopia’s most serious security crisis since a two-year civil war in Tigray region, which neighbours Amhara, ended in November. Temesgen Tiruneh, director-general of Ethiopia’s national intelligence service who was appointed to oversee enforcement of the state of emergency, acknowledged that militia fighters had taken some towns and districts.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 09:29 UTC
Ethiopia’s government says it lost control of some areas in the Amhara region to militia fighters
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s federal government says it lost control of some districts and towns to militia fighters in the country’s Amhara region during the latest conflict emerging in Africa’s second most populous nation. The federal government has tried to centralize security powers after the end of a devastating two-year conflict in the country’s Tigray region, where Amhara regional forces and militia were key allies of the federal military. Residents said the informal Amhara militia known as Fano now controls Gondar and Lalibela, which are main tourist towns. “You can hear the sound of heavy shooting.”State-run Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to Lalibela, Gondar and Dessie. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who is Ethiopian, said Sunday that the violence in the Amhara region was affecting humanitarian operations.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 09:19 UTC
Community health workers, experts in the in-between, fight for their place in the system
In the U.S., local CHW and promotora organizations came together in 2019 to form the National Association of Community Health Workers. “Community health workers became this momentary darling child,” said Daniel Palazuelos, the director of community health systems for the nonprofit Partners in Health. Sarah Stacke for STATUnder the Community Health Worker Institute, CHWs are embedded in clinics across the Montefiore Health System, including Montefiore Comprehensive Health Care Center. Smith comes from a family of leaders in community health care. The community workers were given training, access to patients’ electronic health records, and culturally appropriate health promotion materials for home visits.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 08:37 UTC
Outrage as India-bound ‘couple’ excretes 184 wraps of cocaine, woman hides drug in private part
Though their travel documents show consistency in their names and depict them as a couple, an NDLEA officer however decided to subject them to a body scan. While their travel documents identify the man as Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and the lady to be Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum, preliminary investigation revealed that the intending passengers were not a couple but obtained the travel documents in the same surname to beat security checks at the airport. She confessed that she was promised Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) upon successful delivery of the drug in India. A further search of the Agency’s crime database revealed that Kingsley also obtained his travel documents with a fake identity for the trip. His travel documents then contained his real name: Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 08:30 UTC
India-bound Fake Couple Excretes 184 Wraps Of Cocaine As NDLEA Intercepts Heroin, Meth Consignments
According to Babafem, “Though their travel documents show consistency in their names and depict them as a couple, an NDLEA officer, however, decided to subject them to body scan. “While their travel documents identify the man as Ilonzeh Kingsley Onyebuchi and the lady to be Ilonzeh Roseline Nonyelum, preliminary investigation revealed that the intending passengers were not a couple but obtained the travel documents in the same surname to beat security checks at the airport. A further search of the Agency’s crime database revealed that Kingsley also obtained his travel documents with fake identity for the trip. His travel documents then contained his real name: Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian. In his reaction to the seizures and arrests of the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 08:01 UTC
Ethiopian recognises travel agencies’ tie-up with travel industry
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and Africa’s largest airline brand, has recognised travel agencies. Ethiopian has rewarded the top three travel agencies in eight different categories based on their performance from January to December 2022. The eight categories are Ethiopian Overall Top Performer, Ethiopian Top Market Share Performer, Newly Emerging Travel Agencies, Industry Pioneers, Ethiopian top Tour package seller, Ethiopian best booking quality Performer, Ethiopian Top Corporate seller, and Ethiopian best online check-in Contributor. Pivotal roleRecognising the pivotal role of travel agencies in easing travel experiences to customers, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said: “Ethiopian Airlines attaches great importance to travel agencies and the significant role they play in the development of travel, tourism and socio-economic activities by easing travel arrangements. Ethiopian is cognisant of the great contribution of travel agencies to the airline’s performance and customer handling experiences.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 07:37 UTC
Sexual harassment case: Playback singer Sourin Bhatt to depose before Mahila police
Cuttack, Aug 7: Popular playback singer Sourin Bhatt has been asked to depose before Mahila Police on August 14 for questioning in the alleged sexual harassment case. In his pleadings for bail, Bhatt had alleged that the allegations levelled against him were totally baseless and were filed with ulterior motifs. In the FIR, the victim had also stated that she and Bhatt were in a relationship for years. She further alleged that Bhatt had assured to give her a break as a playback singer and had taken Rs 10 lakh. Sources further stated that acting on the FIR filed, a team of Commissionerate Police officials had gone to Kolkata on June 21 to contact and quiz Bhatt in connection with the case.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 07, 2023 07:21 UTC