UN Fears ‘Massive Community Transmission’ of COVID-19 in Tigray

BY CARA ANNA | ASSOCIATED PRESS The United Nations fears “massive community transmission” of COVID-19 in Ethiopia’s troubled Tigray region, fueled by displacement and the collapse of health services, as humanitarian workers finally begin to access the region two months after fighting began. Hospitals have been looted, even destroyed.

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What Happens Next in Ethiopia’s Political Turmoil

BY IAN BREMMER | TIME MAGAZINE This week Ethiopia’s government entered the controversial sixth year of its five-year mandate. But the administration of Abiy Ahmed isn’t going anywhere… not even after a particularly violent summer. Covid-19 has produced plenty of political drama these last few months, but Ethiopia has experienced more than most—here’s why.

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FM Osman Saleh Addresses the 75th Sessions of UN General Assembly (pre-recorded)

BY SHABAIT Your Excellency Ambassador Volkan Bozkir President of the General Assembly; Your Excellency Mr. Antonio Gueterres UN Secretary-General; Honorable Participants, I have the honour to deliver this speech on behalf of the President of the State of Eritrea, H.E. Mr. Isaias Afwerki. The UN General Assembly is taking place this year at a critical […]

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The Story of An Innovative and Cost-Effective Hand Washing Stands

Eritrea promotes workplace safety, hygiene, and safe re-opening of Government offices and businesses during COVID-19 BY UNDP ERITREA The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) has introduced simple and effective hand-washing stands. This ensures workplace safety and wellbeing whilst also promoting local innovation and job creation in Eritrea.

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Ethiopia: Army Issues Stern Warning Against Anyone Planning to Violate Constitution

BY MEDIHANE EKUBAMICHAEL | ADDIS STANDARD General Berhanu Jula, Deputy Chief of Staff and Military Operations Division Head of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), said the army will be “forced to take actions against anyone who claims to violate the constitution.”

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Italian School of Asmara: Interview with Senator Aldo Di Biagio

BY ERITREAERITREA * Q : Senator in recent days a growing controversy has developed over the closure of the Italian Schools of Asmara characterized by unclear and sometimes contradictory positions. Can you take stock of the situation? Senator Aldo: I have followed this serious problem with interest and attention, witnessing the transformation of a banal […]

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