Day: May 7, 2023

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Geingob to chair SADC Organ Troika Extra-ordinary Summit in Windhoek

President Hage Geingob is expected to chair the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Organ Troika Extraordinary Summit plus the Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) in Windhoek on Monday.

The Presidency in a media statement here Sunday said Geingob who is currently the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defense and Security Cooperation will open the Extra-Ordinary Summit that will discuss matters of peace and security in the Region and the security situation in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The SADC organ on Politics, Defense and Security Cooperation is responsible for promoting peace and security in the SADC Region and is mandated to steer and provide member states with direction regarding matters that threaten peace, security and stability in the region.

Heads of State and Government of the SADC Organ Troika, comprising Geingob, outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ President Hakainde Hichilima will attend the Extra-Ordinary Summit plus the FIB TCCs.

“Additionally, Heads of State and government from the Republic of Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Malawi and the United Republic of Tanzania are all expected to attend the Summit as well,” the Presidency indicated.

The Summit will be preceded by the Ministerial meeting on 07 May 2023.

The FIB, it said is the force deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo within the United Nations peacekeeping mission.

Meanwhile, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport on Sunday, ahead of the Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit plus the SADC Troika and FIB TCCs.

Hassan was received by Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hilma Nikanor.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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President Hage Geingob is expected to chair the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Organ Troika Extraordinary Summit plus the Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) in Windhoek today.

The Presidency in a media statement here yesterday said Geingob who is currently the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defense and Security Cooperation will open the Extra-Ordinary Summit that will discuss matters of peace and security in the Region and the security situation in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The SADC organ on Politics, Defense and Security Cooperation is responsible for promoting peace and security in the SADC Region and is mandated to steer and provide member states with direction regarding matters that threaten peace, security and stability in the region.

Heads of State and Government of the SADC Organ Troika, comprising Geingob, outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Organ President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the incoming Chairperson of the SADC Organ President Hakainde Hichilima will attend the Extra-Ordinary Summit plus the FIB TCCs.

“Additionally, Heads of State and government from the Republic of Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Malawi and the United Republic of Tanzania are all expected to attend the Summit as well,” the Presidency indicated.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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PM Abiy Launches Agriculture and Science Exhibition

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today launched the Agriculture and Science exhibition at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa under the theme “from the lab to the field.”

Over 70 companies engaged in transforming agriculture through science and innovation are participating in the exhibition.

The exhibition is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with Ethio Telecom.

The Agriculture and Science exhibition will be open for public viewing for consecutive weeks starting tomorrow.

The exhibition aims to promote the role of technologies in transforming the agricultural sector and improving production and productivity in a sustainable manner.

The exhibition is expected to create awareness among farmers and pastoralists, youth, students researchers as well as investors on the role of science and technology to improve production and productivity and realize sustainable development.

Speaker of House of Peoples Representative, Tagesse Chafo, Agegnehu Teshager Speaker of House of Federation, Prosperity Party Vice President, Adam Farah, regional chief administrators, and top government officials are attending the launching ceremony.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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More Efforts must be Exerted to Modernize Agricultural Development in Ethiopia: DPM, FM Demeke

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen underlined the need for more efforts to modernize Ethiopia’s agricultural development activities with a view to strengthening the overall economy of the country.

Demeke made the remark at the opening of a panel discussion held on the margins of the Agriculture and Science exhibition inaugurated today at the Science Museum in Addis Ababa under the theme “From the Lab to the Field.”

Noting that agriculture is the main economic source of the country and the backbone of other sectors as well, Demeke said the government has given the highest priority to accelerate the sector.

According to him, a lot of encouraging achievements have been registered in the sector due to the efforts being made over the past years.

The agricultural development activities in the lowland areas of the country are a very good testament to which the agriculture sector can be improved as long as the necessary efforts are made, he said.

Hence, he stressed the need to change the old ways of agricultural development activities by mechanizing and transforming the sector through the utilization of necessary technologies.

Demeke further stated that efforts will be made to replicate the encouraging successes being registered in the productivity of wheat on other crops too.

Minister of Agriculture, Girma Amente for his part said the government has been carrying out several efforts to expand agricultural mechanization citing the efforts made to import agricultural equipment free of duty.

The Agriculture and Science exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with Ethio Telecom, aims at promoting the role of technologies in transforming the agricultural sector and improving production and productivity in a sustainable manner.

The exhibition is expected to create awareness among farmers and pastoralists, youth, students, researchers as well as investors on the role of science and technology to improve production and productivity and realize sustainable development.

Agriculture and Science exhibition will be open for public viewing for consecutive weeks starting tomorrow.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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UN Secretary General Says Peace, Stability in Ethiopia has Positive Implications for Entire Region

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres emphasized that peace and stability in Ethiopia has positive implications for the entire region, as Ethiopia has a “central role in the region.”

Foreign State Minister, Ambassador Mesganu Arga has welcomed and held a productive meeting with the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres during his transit at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

During the occasion, the Secretary General expressed his delight that Ethiopia has solved the northern conflict and is making progress.

He emphasized that peace and stability in Ethiopia has positive implications for the entire region, as Ethiopia has a “central role in the region.”

The SG also said he “cherishes” the partnership with Ethiopia and expressed “full support” for national initiatives to consolidate peace and implement post-conflict recovery programs.

The State Minister for his part appreciated his role and the continued support of the UN for Ethiopia.

The State Minister briefed the Secretary General about the progress of the Pretoria Peace Deal.

He expressed the unwavering commitment of the Ethiopian Government to consolidate peace and accelerate recovery efforts. He stressed the importance of supporting national efforts.

The two sides agreed to further strengthen the partnership between the UN and Ethiopia to support the post-conflict recovery initiatives of the Government.

They also exchanged views on the current situation in the Sudan, according to Foreign Affairs Minister.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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PM Abiy Stresses Need to Boost Agricultural Export Trade by Increasing Productivity

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stressed the need to ensure food security and increase export trade through boosting agricultural productivity.

The premier has today launched the Agriculture and Science exhibition at Science Museum in Addis Ababa under the theme “From the Lab to the Field.”

During the occasion, he said Ethiopia is amongst top African countries in coffee, wheat, livestock and recently honey production, adding that due attention should be given to quality production so as to gain foreign earnings.

“All these have not yet transformed towards addressing our problems through exporting and obtaining foreign earnings. To transform that this exhibition greatly help see ways on how to enhance productivity, link production and market, and making our products favorable for sales,” Abiy elaborated.

The Premier emphasized the need to focus on innovative science and technology to transform the agricultural sector.

Noting that agriculture is the foundation for existence of human beings, he stressed the need to support the sector with the necessary technologies with a view to boost productivity and export trade.

Agriculture and Science exhibition inaugurated today plays pivotal contribution to strengthen the development of the sector as it demonstrates the links between agricultural development with information technologies and mechanization, he underlined.

“As we all know, Ethiopia’s population 30 years ago was below 50 million now it is over 100 million while its land and water remains the same. Unless we enhance productivity of the land that our production will not be enough to the increasing population,” Abiy underscored.

Abiy called all to visit the Agriculture and Science exhibition that will be open for public viewing for consecutive weeks starting tomorrow.

The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with Ethio Telecom, aims at promoting the role of technologies in transforming the agricultural sector and improving production and productivity in a sustainable manner.

The exhibition is expected to create awareness among farmers and pastoralists, youth, students, researchers as well as investors on the role of science and technology to improve production and productivity and realize sustainable development.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Over the past week, more than 780 households.

At least 176 people were killed overnight from Thursday to yesterday following flooding caused by heavy rains in two villages of the South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), said provincial governor Theo Ngwabidje Kasi yesterday.

According to the governor, at least 176 bodies were found in Bushushu and Nyamukubi, the areas hit by flooding caused by heavy rains.

Search operations are still underway in the areas since Friday morning under the coordination of the provincial governor.

Since last week, heavy rains have been reported in this part of the country where landslides regularly claim the lives of residents during rainy periods.

Over the past week, more than 780 households were left homeless following the floods that hit Uvira territory in South Kivu, and more than 600 houses were destroyed, according to the authorities of the province.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency