VOA 60: The UN says death toll from Ethiopian landslides continues to rise and more
The U.N. said Thursday that the death toll from landslides in south Ethiopia has reached at least 257, adding that the toll could rise to near 500. They also said more than 15,000 people must be evacuated because of the risk of further landslides there. General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s military leader, said in speech Thursday that the country is on an "inexorable" march to "sovereignty." July 26 marked the first anniversary of the coup d'etat that brought him to power. These, and more Africa-related news updates on today’s VOA 60.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 14:30 UTC
Ethiopia mudslides: Search for missing continues as death toll rises to 257
Photos from the scene show residents standing over the shrouded bodies of mudslide victims who are being pulled, one by one, from the muddy earth. | Photo: PTISearch teams were still digging at the site of deadly mudslides in southern Ethiopia on Friday, as the death toll rose to 257, according to the UN humanitarian office. The UN humanitarian office, known as OCHA, said in an update Thursday that the death toll could rise to as many as 500, citing local officials. Photos from the scene show residents standing over the shrouded bodies of mudslide victims who are being pulled, one by one, from the muddy earth. Deadly mudslides often occur in the wider East African region, from Uganda's mountainous east to central Kenya's highlands.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 13:41 UTC
Search for hundreds missing after deadly landslides in Ethiopia
Search teams were digging at the site of deadly landslides in southern Ethiopia as the death toll rose to 257, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA said the death toll could rise to as many as 500 and more than 15,000 affected people need to be evacuated from the area. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is expected to visit the remote area on Friday. Images from the site showed residents standing over bodies wrapped in shrouds as more victims were pulled from the muddy earth. Landslides are common during Ethiopia’s rainy reason, which started in July and is expected to last until mid-September.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 13:31 UTC
Ethiopia : Reported intensive fighting between Fano, gov't forces
Government reportedly deployed another round of massive forces in the Gojjam area with the aim to annihilate the fano forces. As it turns out, the Fano forces in Gojjam managed to repel the government offensive. Fano forces have also reported minimal causality on their side. As well, there was intense fighting in North Wollo, South Wollo ( Western part) and Shoa areas of the Amhara region. Meanwhile, the regional government leaders are reiterating a call for peaceful dialogue for Fano at a location and time of the latter’s choice – something the Fano forces reject.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 10:37 UTC
Ethiopia declares 3 days of national mourning as mudslide death toll rises to 257
At least 146 people were killed in mudslides in a remote part of Ethiopia that has been hit with heavy rainfall, according to local authorities. It said in its latest update that the death toll could rise to as many as 500, citing local officials. The national assembly said a three-day period of national mourning would begin on Saturday. Photos from the scene show residents standing over the shrouded bodies of mudslide victims who are being pulled, one by one, from the muddy earth. Deadly mudslides often occur in the wider East African region, from Uganda’s mountainous east to central Kenya’s highlands.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 10:13 UTC
Sudan's agriculture minister denies the country is experiencing faminm
Sudan's Agriculture Minister, Abubakr al-Bushra, denied that there is a famine in the country, challenging U.N. reports that 755,000 people are facing severe hunger. He also rejected the idea of allowing aid agencies to bypass border restrictions to deliver help. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to a severe hunger crisis. The army has blocked aid from reaching areas controlled by the RSF, where supplies are often stolen by RSF soldiers. Al-Bushra opposed potential U.N. Security Council orders to override army restrictions on aid deliveries, fearing it could open borders controlled by militias.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 09:39 UTC
PRESSR: Presight leads AI enablement workshop for top Ethiopian government officials
It also highlighted the potential of generative AI to enhance public services and increase government efficiency. Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh commented: “Today, AI is transforming businesses, industries, government and societies, all around the world. Dr. Adel Alsharji, COO of Presight, said: “The AI Enablement Initiative demonstrates Presight's dedication to supporting Ethiopia in its journey towards innovation and technological growth. Presight was honored to host senior representatives of the government to discuss the potential of AI in public services and share our international expertise in this area. It combines big data, analytics, and AI expertise to serve every sector, of every scale, to create business and positive societal impact.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 09:32 UTC
Tunisia: pro-Saied demonstrations held, alongside counter-protest
Hundreds of supporters of President Kais Saied demonstrated in the Tunisian capital Tunis on Thursday, coinciding with the country's Republic Day. Another Kais supporter, Ali, added: "There is no alternative to Kais Saied for the people to choose. Republic Day celebrates the abolishment of the monarchy in 1957 when Tunisia became a republic. “Today is a sad day, Kais Saied has turned this day into a day of sorrow," said Ezzedine Hazgui, father of one of those imprisoned. "He deprived 12 million Tunisians of celebrating Republic Day today, wanting to rule alone.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 09:22 UTC
Search for People Missing After Ethiopia Mudslides Continues as Death Toll Rises to 257
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Search teams were still digging at the site of deadly mudslides in southern Ethiopia on Friday, as the death toll rose to 257, according to the U.N. humanitarian office. Heavy rain triggered deadly slides on Sunday and Monday in a remote part of the country. The U.N. humanitarian office, known as OCHA, said in an update Thursday that the death toll could rise to as many as 500, citing local officials. Mudslides there have been triggered by heavy rainfall in recent days. Deadly mudslides often occur in the wider East African region, from Uganda’s mountainous east to central Kenya’s highlands.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2024 08:08 UTC
Two million at risk of starvation in Tigray, aid official warns
The images below are of the Korir dam and reservoir, about 45km (28 miles) north of the regional capital, Mekele. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people were killed in the conflict, or died because of starvation and lack of health care. Food grown on our land is better than food aid,” she says. He says the current situation in Tigray has echoes of the catastrophic famine of 1984 in which as many as a million people died of starvation. Relations between the Ethiopian government and aid agencies have been strained in recent years, amid allegations from the UN that food aid was being blocked from reaching Tigray during the conflict there.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2024 22:09 UTC
Ethiopian cardinal expresses Church’s unwavering support as landslide kills more than 250- Detroit Catholic
Gofa Zone is part of the state known as Southern Ethiopia, about 199 miles from the capital, Addis Ababa. Days of heavy rains in this part of Ethiopia triggered the landslide. Following the first landslide that engulfed four homes, local people rushed to the scene, digging through mud to rescue their fellow villagers. But another landslide hit July 22, swallowing many of those who were attempting to rescue the victims. Archbishop Abune Mathias, patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, offered his condolences to the families affected by the landslide.
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July 25, 2024 21:21 UTC
How services trade, green transition benefit everyone – New Business
By Xiangchen Zhang – African nations and the world’s least-developed countries (LDCs) have much to gain from the development of new “green” value chains and a global surge in services trade. They offer pointers on how developing economies can grasp opportunities from the green transition and global swing to services by using World Trade Organization (WTO) processes to argue more proactively for supportive trade policies in strategic sectors. They also highlight how services trade can complement trade in goods. Tapping opportunities here will require African governments – and their international partners, including through Aid for Trade – to invest in digital infrastructure and skills, and to push for further opening services trade. She highlights concerns that developed economies are pushing through unilateral, uncoordinated green trade measures whose high compliance costs exclude LDCs from participating in greening trade.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
July 25, 2024 21:18 UTC
More than 40 killed as migrant boat capsizes off Yemen
Forty-one people were killed after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Yemen on Wednesday night, the UN's refugee agency has said. The tragic accident highlighted the "perilous journey" between Yemen and East Africa. The refugee agency was working with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to assist the survivors and provide protection. Fifty-six people died in a similar tragedy last month, when a boat capsized off the coast of Shabwah governorate, Yemen. The route to Yemen is popular, with at least 97,000 people arriving in the country from across the Horn of Africa last year.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2024 18:31 UTC
Fiji explores dairy innovations in India
[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook]An 11-member delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji Dairy Cooperative Limited, and Fiji Dairy Limited is currently in Gujarat, India, for a scoping visit aimed at developing an action plan and strategy to improve Fiji’s dairy sector. Director for Animal Health and Production Avinesh Dayal states that the objective of the tour is to explore opportunities in the Indian dairy sector and to expose staff and stakeholders to innovations, technologies, knowledge, and new skills. The delegation will also focus on areas such as breeding, nutrition, management and husbandry, value addition, and marketing. Article continues after advertisementThe team will return on the 3rd of next month.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2024 18:07 UTC