UPDATED: Ethiopia announces start of power generation from GERD's 2nd turbine - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
The second turbine, called Unit 9, has the capacity to produce 375 megawatts, doubling the controversial dam's power generation capacity from 375 megawatts – reached after the unilateral operation of the first turbine, Unit 10, in February 2022 – to 750 megawatts. With two operational units out of 13 in total, the dam becomes the second largest power producer in Ethiopia, said the EBC. However, the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) gave a contradicting figure as it reported the second turbine to be producing 270 megawatts, raising the total capacity of the now-operational two turbines to 540 megawatts. Ethiopia eyes a total power capacity up to 5,150 megawatts from GERD after the completion of the construction and planting the remaining 11 turbines, EBC added. The Ethiopian premier said that downstream countries "should also understand that Ethiopia has no other purpose than fulfilling its needs for power," according to the ENA.
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August 11, 2022 23:04 UTC
2nd turbine turned on at Ethiopia's Nile dam
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August 11, 2022 21:18 UTC
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US expecting new round of Ethiopia peace talks to build on cessation of hostilities
A new round of peace talks for Ethiopia led by African Union representative Olusegun Obasanjo is imminent, a senior US official said on Thursday. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee said the talks could begin “soon". “We are committed to supporting talks between the parties and we're hopeful that the AU High Representative for the talks in Ethiopia, former [Nigerian] president Obasanjo, will soon announce a location and a time for those talks,” she said. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee. Meanwhile, other international organisations such as the World Food Programme this week issued a warning that they will run out of food for Ethiopian refugees by October.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 11, 2022 21:03 UTC
Ethiopia announces that second turbine in GERD is in operation
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday that the second turbine at its controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile is already generating electricity. Cairo and Khartoum fear the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) could threaten their access to vital Nile waters and demand a written agreement on the dam's filling and operation. This shows that the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will not harm the people of Egypt and Sudan. "Al-Shabaab is a security threat to the world and the region. As long as al-Shabaab is a security threat, we will conduct the necessary security operations in Ethiopia", added the government representative.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 11, 2022 21:01 UTC
These foods you might have every day could be most harmful for the environment
These foods you might have every day could be most harmful for the environment Beef, lamb, nuts, dried fruit and coffee were rated the worst in a study that looked at the environmental impact of 57,000 different foods. Scientists found squash, fizzy drinks like Colas and sports and energy drinks were least harmful to the environment.
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August 11, 2022 20:45 UTC
Ethiopia urged to harness tourism sector potential
Experts and policymakers attending the opening of the Tourism and Technology Week on Wednesday have called for concerted efforts to harness Ethiopia's untapped potential in the tourism sector. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Experts and policymakers attending an event on tourism and technology have called for concerted efforts to harness Ethiopia's untapped potential in the tourism sector. Ethiopia's tourism sector has suffered from recurrent conflicts, which were exacerbated by the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts and policymakers attending the opening of the Tourism and Technology Week on Wednesday have called for concerted efforts to harness Ethiopia's untapped potential in the tourism sector. Experts and policymakers attending the opening of the Tourism and Technology Week on Wednesday have called for concerted efforts to harness Ethiopia's untapped potential in the tourism sector.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 11, 2022 18:52 UTC
Ethiopian Business People Among 1,250 Africans to Take Part in Turkey-Africa Int’l Forum –
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2022(Walta) – Some 1,250 traders and business people from Africa, including 100 from Ethiopia, will take part in the World Cooperation Industries Forum (WCI Forum) to be held in Ankara this September. Briefing the media in Addis Ababa, WCI Forum President Utku Bengisu said Ethiopia has been the guest of honor this year and special discounted participation conditions have been prepared for Ethiopian traders and business people. The forum, which is Turkey’s largest African forum, will take place between 14-15, September, it was learned. According to the president, Turkey’s interest in Africa, its win-win strategy, and the new cooperation model it proposes are progressing in Africa. The goal of the WCI international business forum is to introduce direct manufacturing companies in Turkey to future business people in many countries in the world.
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August 11, 2022 18:40 UTC
Ethiopia starts power generation from second turbine at mega-dam
Ethiopia kickstarted electricity production from the second turbine at its controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Thursday, despite continuing objections by Egypt and Sudan over the project. Thursday's move came even though there is still no agreement between Ethiopia and its downstream neighbours Egypt and Sudan about the GERD's operations. Ethiopia's Nile dam. The 145-metre (475-foot) high structure straddles the Blue Nile in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of western Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. Explore further Ethiopia starts generating power at Nile mega-dam© 2022 AFP
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August 11, 2022 18:24 UTC
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs world-leading 100m time, her record sixth race under 10.7 seconds this season
By Amy Woodyatt, CNNShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran a blazing, world-leading 10.62 seconds in the women’s 100-meter final at the Monaco Diamond League on Wednesday. The five-time 100m world champion, who raced to victory by a full meter, has now become the first woman to break 10.7 six times in one season. “I look forward to doing my personal best for the rest of the season,” she added. Florence Griffith-Joyner still holds the women’s 100m record of 10.49 seconds from 1988, ahead of Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah and Fraser-Pryce on the all-time list. Elsewhere, Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon broke the Kenyan record, the meet record and her personal best in the 1500m, but narrowly missed out on Ethiopian Genzebe Dibaba’s 2015 world record of 3:50.07.
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August 11, 2022 10:17 UTC
News Alert: GERD second turbine begins producing power
Addis Abeba – The inauguration ceremony of the power generation by the second turbine of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is underway. Accordingly, GERD’s Unit 9 will start operation today with the capacity to generate 270 MW electricity, according to state media. Unit 10, which generates 270 MW of electricity, started generating power last February. Combined, GERD will generate a total of 540 MW of electricity, which equates the electricity generated by Gibe I and Gibe II dams combined.
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August 11, 2022 08:28 UTC
Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant in Phoenix Is Affordable and Authentic
If you’re looking for an authentic Ethiopian meal, you no doubt will be directed to Café Lalibela in Tempe. The platter started with a base of, the thin and spongy pancake-like flatbread integral to any Ethiopian meal. The spread included(chicken),(beef), and(lamb), all slowly stewed in a sauce flavored with the traditional Ethiopian spice mix known as. And for those who want an even richer experience, every Monday evening from 3 to 5, Gojo features a traditional Ethiopian coffee-making ceremony.The restaurant is located at 3015 East Thomas Road. For more information visit the Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant website
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August 11, 2022 07:03 UTC
Ethiopia: Operating Loans Target Manufacturing Enterprises, EED
Ethiopian Enterprise Development (EED) reported that it would facilitate the provision of operating loan and machine lease to manufacturing enterprises in the current fiscal year by strengthening engagements with regional bureaus and financial institutions. Accordingly, it revealed that operating loans totaling ETB 1.66 billion would be distributed to 1,591 manufacturing enterprises through banks and microfinance institutions. EED also stated that production equipment worth ETB 1.6 billion would be provided to 1,430 enterprises. It is reported that the loan and equipment which will be provided to the enterprises will enable the enterprises to be competitive and engage in the production of import substituting goods. During the 2021/2022 fiscal year, ETB 1.47 billion loan was distributed to 1,420 while 1,523 manufacturing enterprises collectively received equipment worth ETB 1.5 billion.
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August 11, 2022 04:44 UTC
Strike for statehood in the Gurage part of SNNPR
No security incident reported so far in connection with the strikeborkenaA stay-at-home strike has been going on in the Gurage zone for more than two days. What is known about the strike so far is that a flyer was distributed in Wolkite, the seat of the Gurage zone administration, and Hawarya town. Although the demand for Gurage statehood was older than those who already attained ethnic-based federal statehood status, the recent strike in Guraghe seems to have been triggered by the latest developments regarding statehood in the region. She says the Gurage zone was the first zone in the region to demand statehood even during the Tigray People’s Liberation Front-dominated Federal Government. Those grievances are the cause for the ongoing strike in the Gurage zone.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 11, 2022 02:22 UTC
Trump-backed candidates dominate GOP primary showdowns in several more states
Trump-backed candidates dominate GOP primary showdowns in several more states Candidates backed by former President Trump had good outcomes in Tuesday's primary elections. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
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August 11, 2022 01:36 UTC