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Saturday, Jun 15

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Ethiopia: Peace Agreement With the Remaining GPDM, BPLM Rebel Groups Successfully Concluded: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Govt

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Addis Abeba -- The Benishangul-Gumuz regional government has formally declared the "successful conclusion" of peace agreements with the remaining elements of the Gumuz People's Democratic Movement (GPDM) and the Benishangul People's…

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Ethiopia: Rights Abuses in Ethiopia Must End, El Fasher Crisis Update, UN Stands With Niger

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The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing reconciliation and peace efforts in Ethiopia.

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Envisioning Ethiopia through the Ages

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A worthy exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum tries to cover too much, alas.

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Ethiopia: State Forces Responsible for 70 Percent of Violations in 2023 - UN Report

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Addis Abeba -- A recent United Nations report has highlighted the troubling human rights situation in Ethiopia throughout 2023. Despite notable improvements in the Tigray region following the implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities…

Ethiopia: Human Rights Violations, Abuse Threaten Reconciliation, Peace in Ethiopia

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Geneva -- United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk is calling on warring parties in northern Ethiopia to lay down their arms, warning that human rights violations and abuses amid hostilities continue to endanger reconciliation efforts.

Friday, Jun 14

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Ethiopia Considers Allowing Foreigners to Buy Stakes in Domestic Banks

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After 30 years of barring foreigners from its banking sector, Ethiopia is reportedly considering allowing overseas banks to buy stakes in domestic lenders. A bill moving through the country’s legislature would allow overseas firms to buy…

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UN human rights chief calls for sustained efforts to end violations and abuses in Ethiopia

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk appealed to authorities in Ethiopia to take concrete measures to put a stop to human rights violations and abuses in the country. Türk said it was necessary to end such abuses as they…

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New heat-tolerant wheat varieties prove fruitful for Ethiopia’s irrigated lowlands

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The release of new lines by the ADAPT-Wheat project will expand Ethiopia’s total farming area and wheat production by opening up lowland farming opportunities.

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Ethiopia: Tax Collection in Ethiopia Lags Behind Sub-Sahara - AACCSA

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Ethiopia's share of taxes as a percentage of its GDP is lower compared to other sub-Saharan African countries, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Association (AACCSA) disclosed.

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Why Ethiopia's $5 Billion Megadam Worries Egypt and Sudan

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River is the largest ever built in Africa and promises to transform Ethiopia’s economy. But for countries downstream, like Egypt and Sudan, the dam is seen as a threat.

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Safaricom Ethiopia Initiates $1.5 Billion Investment Through Construction of First Local Telecom Tower

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Safaricom Ethiopia, a telecommunications operator, has announced the receipt of the first batch of 13 telecom towers produced locally by Woda plc, the country’s pioneering firm in manufacturing network towers. This acquisition is aimed at…

Thursday, Jun 13

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Ethiopia: Blood, Tissue Bank Pleads for Donation

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ADDIS ABABA -- The low number of blood donors leaves many patients in hospitals in critical situations, the Blood and Tissue Bank of Ethiopia said, calling for the public's response to the cause.

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Services to Ethiopia and Dhaka on Cochin International Airport Limited’s radar

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CIAL managing director says connectivity to African destinations and Bangladesh remains a possibility if the stakeholders come up with data projecting potential passengers in which case airlines themselves will pursue it

Digital solutions for a sustainable future: Key takeaways from a convening of digital agriculture experts working in Ethiopia

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On 14 May 2024, stakeholders from Ethiopia explored the transformative impact of digital innovations on agri-food systems. Hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the workshop they attended—Digital Innovations to…

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Wednesday, Jun 12

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes New Tax Reforms to Power Its Near Trillion-Birr Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year

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Addis Abeba -- With the proposed federal budget nearing one trillion birr for the upcoming fiscal year, the government is preparing to introduce new tax categories and broaden the tax base with the goal of generating an additional 92.5…

Ethiopia: Parliament Considers Bill Allowing Interception of Communications Without Court Order in Crime, Terrorism Cases

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Addis Abeba -- The House of Peoples' Representatives is currently considering a new bill that would empower investigators to intercept communications and correspondence without judicial authorization.

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ramps Up Efforts to Actively Engage in Brics

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ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has taken various measures to enhance its active role in the BRICS bloc in line with its national development priorities, said Foreign Affairs Minster Ambassador Taye Atskeselassie.

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Ethiopia launches an Electric Veehicle factory

techpoint.africa

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Ethiopia’s new EV factory, LinkedIn’s “Open to Work” tag, Access Bank acquiring ABC Tanzania, and Canal+ saying it has no plans to change MultiChoice's brands.