Year: 2020
- Africa
News: US provides $1.55 m for Tulu Moye Power Project in Ethiopia
Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations (TMGO), an independent energy company in Ethiopia, kicked off drilling on 04 March 2020 at its project site, Tulu Moye, Arsi Zone of Oromia Regional state, Iteya District. Addis Abeba, October 15/2020 – The United States, through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), has committed $1.55 million in technical development for the Tulu Moye Geothermal…
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News: Deputy PM recommends arming civilians in Metekel, Benishangul Gumuz region as spate of attacks by armed men leaves dozens killed
Deputy PM Demeke Mekonnen. Picture: Office of the Deputy PM By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, October 14/2020 – After expressing disdain at the killings in Metekel Zone, Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen stated that civilians must be enabled to “defend themselves” against the continued attacks. He said that “there is no other option” for the locals other than “organizing…
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News: 12 Civilians Killed in a Clash Between Individuals in Metekel Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State
Gashu Duggaz, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State Peace Building and Security Bureau Head. (Picture: Metekel Zone Government Communications Office) By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, October 12/2020 – Twelve civilians were killed in Mandura Wereda of Metekel Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, yesterday, October 11, 2pm in the evening. According to the region’s Peace Building and Security Bureau Head, Gashu Duggaz,…
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News: Small Protest Met with Deadly Force in Roobee, Bale Zone, Oromia Regional State
Addis Standard was able to confirm the death of Awal Abdurro (circled in red), the injury of unidentified youth and the arrest of a dozen. Picture: Social Media Addis Standard staffs Addis Abeba, October 12/2020 – “We just buried him, this is a sad day for us. A promising youth’s life cut short, too soon. May Allah have mercy on…
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News: Minister of Peace Muferiat Kamil cautions federal,Tigray region governments to deescalate tension, engage in peaceful dialogue
Muferiat Kamil, Minister of Peace By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Abeba, October 10/2020 – In the midst of an escalated tension between the Federal Government and the Tigray Regional State, Minister of Peace, Muferiat Kamil, cautions both sides to deescalate the tension that observers said was threatening the federation. Speaking last night through the national broadcaster, EBC, Minister Muferiat set a…
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Analysis + Interview: Do We Care? The Challenges of Addressing Autism in Ethiopia
Surafeal and Beletech (Picture: Addis Standard) By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, October 08/2020 – Beletech Kebeta, 57, a mother of four, is left with only three years to retire from a government office, while raising an autistic grandson, Surafeal, 15. According to Beletech, she received Surafeal under her care when he was only forty days old. “His parents had…
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Feature Analysis: COVID-19 in Ethiopia: No care for the caregivers
Ethiopian frontline healthcare workers By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, October 08/2020 – Coronavirus or COVID-19 has brought an unprecedented strain on Ethiopia’s already frail healthcare system and the workers in it. Healthcare professionals have long been voicing their complaints about unfavorable working conditions in the face of the pandemic. The federal ministry of health has made some efforts to…
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News update: Lidetu Ayalew Remains in Police Custody Despite Oromia Supreme Court’s Decision to Grant Bail
by Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, October 07/2020 – Yesterday morning, October 06, 2020, the Oromia Supreme Court allowed release on bail for Lidetu Ayalew which was already granted by the East Shewa Court in Adama. Accordingly, the court rejected prosecutor’s appeal against the bail and adjured his release on bail. Nevertheless, Lidetu still remains in custody. The court wrote…
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Gender-based Violence: A National Challenge Unaddressed
By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb & Bileh Jelan @Bilejelan Addis Abeba, October 06/2020 – According to a report published by the UNDP on gender based violence (GBV), violence against women increases during every type of emergency be it conflict or war, economic crises and disease outbreaks. Data from neighboring Kenya show that 45% of women and girls aged 15 to 49…
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