Social Affairs
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December 24, 2022
News: Drought threatens 20 m children in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia; UN children’s agency warns of funding shortfall
Nearly two million children across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are currently estimated to require urgent treatment for severe acute malnutrition.…
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December 23, 2022
News: Education Cannot Wait announces US$5m grant in response to drought in Ethiopia, bringing total funding to $60m
Driven by climate change, the largest drought in four decades has impacted the learning trajectory of millions. New investment delivered…
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December 21, 2022
Analysis: Incessant cement supply crisis bogs Ethiopia leaving countless workers reel in despair; govt hopes to fine-tune chaos
A photo taken as far back as June 2020 shows “Daily laborers lounge outside cement retail shops in Abo Junction,…
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December 17, 2022
News: Trade Bureau says Addis Abeba hit by sugar shortage, Ministry pledges to overcome supply problem
Addis Abeba – The Addis Abeba City Administration Trade Bureau has announced that the capital city is hit by severe…
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December 16, 2022
News: U.S. opens $1.45 million hospital surgery pavilion in Wolaita Zone, SNNPR
The new USAID-funded surgery ward at Soddo Christian Hospital in Wolaiita Zone. Photo: U.S. Embassy Addis Abeba – The United…
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December 16, 2022
News: “It’s like we are not human”: New Amnesty report reveals Ethiopian migrants forcibly returned after detention in abhorrent conditions in Saudi Arabia
Ethiopian immigrants languishing in Saudi Arabia detention facility. Picture Photo: Nebiyu Sirak social media account/January 2022 Addis Abeba – A…
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December 16, 2022
News: Security situation “fast deteriorating” particularly in western Oromia as thousands displaced, essential services not functional: UN
Thousands of civilians are displaced from several districts in eastern Wollega Zone, in Oromia regional state, including the entire residents…
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December 14, 2022
News: U.S. launches $8.7 m investment for biodiversity, community resilience in South Omo Zone, SNNPR Region
Community members of South Omo Zone celebrate the launch of USAID’s Biodiversity and Community Resilience in the Omo Valley (BIOM)…
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December 13, 2022
Analysis: Unrest, violence in Addis schools ignite blames of “illegally enforcing” Oromia flag, anthem; leads to security crackdown
Picture posted by city police showing school property destruction due to clashes last week. Photo: Addis Abeba Police By Getahun…
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December 12, 2022
Analysis: Will Ethiopia’s latest crackdown on corruption reverse the “red carpet” into “red line”?
By Getahun Legesse @Birmaduu2 Addis Abeba – Corruption has become a daily inescapable challenge in Ethiopia to an extent that…
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