Day: June 25, 2024

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Deputy PM and Nat’l Council on Migration Chairperson Calls for Collaboration to Fight Irregular Migration


Addis Ababa: Strengthening the coordination of efforts to prevent illegal immigration and human trafficking, which are threats to the security of nations and citizens, is essential, Deputy PM and Nat’l Council on Migration Chairperson Temesgen Tiruneh said.

The National Council on Migration chaired by the deputy prime minister has conducted its annual consultative forum today.

Opening the forum, Deputy Prime Minister and National Council on Migration Chairperson Temesgen Tiruneh called for strengthened collaboration to tackle irregular migration and human trafficking.

Acknowledging movement of people from one place to another as a natural and constitutional right, Temesgen expressed concern about the rise of human trafficking.

According to him, Ethiopia is under significant pressure concerning the issue of migration due to its unique position as an origin, transit and destination of migrants.

The deputy PM and national council chairperson revealed that Ethiopia is providing protection for more than 1 mil
lion migrants and asylum seekers.

Yet, he expressed concern about Ethiopian migrants facing problems in other countries.

He mentioned that Ethiopian migrants are becoming victims of human trafficking and illegal border-crossing by organized criminals.

Noting the threat the criminal groups posed to human and national security, Temesgen noted Ethiopia is also at the receiving end of these threats.

The acts of human trafficking and smuggling are causing physical and psychological harm on Ethiopian migrants, he explained.

Temesgen revealed the staggering profits traffickers reap, generating billions annually from this illegal acts.

Therefore, he urged for a multi-pronged approach and cooperative effort of all concerned actors to protect the human rights of migrants and safeguard the national security of the country.

The deputy premier and chairperson of the national council also emphasized the need to address underlying root causes, including socio-economic and political issues, which are driving irregular
migration.

He stated that Ethiopia has approved international agreements and enacted national laws to establish better migration management.

Moreover, the country is implementing national laws to prevent and suppress human trafficking and illegal border crossings, he added.

Furthermore, he recalled the establishment of a National Council on Migration, a collaborative body composed of regions and federal institutions, to ensure a coordinated approach to migration management.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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National Workshop on Tackling Impact of Pollution Underway


Addis Ababa: A two-day national workshop aimed at finding ways to tackling environmental pollution opened in Addis Ababa today.

The workshop, organized by the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority in collaboration with stakeholders, will discuss on the challenges of pollution associated with plastics, water and air.

The workshop is part of the National Pollution Reduction Campaign launched last April with a view to intensify national efforts to reduce pollution and create a healthy environment.

In her opening remark, Deputy Director General of the Authority Frenesh Mekuria said the meeting aims to discuss on the ways of tackling environmental pollution.

According to her, the participants are expected to provide ideas that will be utilized in designing policies and legal frameworks aimed at tackling impacts of pollution.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Hawassa, Jimma Cities in Ethiopia to Host Coffee Exhibitions


Addis Ababa: Cities of Hawassa and Jimma in Ethiopia are finalizing preparations to host a national Coffee Exhibitions with the goal of fostering relationships between coffee exporters and suppliers.

The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority is organizing the exhibitions, which will take place in Hawassa on June 28 and 29 and in Jimma on July 3 and 4.

Panel discussions aimed at exchanging views on the production and quality of Ethiopia’s coffee will also be held as a part of the exhibitions.

Director General of the Authority, Adugna Debela said in a press conference today that the exhibitions target at further enhancing Ethiopia’s economic benefits obtained from coffee by boosting productivity and ensure product quality.

The exhibitions are expected to attract more than 300 coffee suppliers and over 100 coffee exporters, Adugna pointed out.

He stated that such exhibitions are instrumental to ensuring the sustainability of revenues secured from coffee besides their contribution to promote the varieties and q
ualities of Ethiopia’s coffee products.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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PM Abiy Bids Farewell to UNIDO Representative


Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed bade farewell to the representative of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Ethiopia, Calabro Aurelia Patrizia today.

‘We say farewell to Calabro Aurelia Patrizia, UNIDO representative to Ethiopia as she concludes her term here.’

The premier commended the representative for her commitment to the nation’s development.

‘A true friend of Ethiopia who had a deep understanding of local context and an unwavering commitment to the nation’s development,’ Abiy wrote on X.

The prime minister has also extended best wishes to Patrizia in her next chapter.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Ethiopian Airlines Wins Skytrax’s Best Airline in Africa title


Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines keeps its top spot as the Best Airline in Africa and three other categories at the 2024 SKYTRAX World Airlines Award.

Ethiopian took the crown for multiple other accolades with the Best Airline in Africa title for seven consecutive years.

Ethiopian has been honoured with the titles for Best Airline in Africa for seven years in row, Best Business Class in Africa for six years in row, Best Economy Class in Africa for six years in row, and Best Economy Class Onboard Catering in Africa.

Sending his congratulatory message on the award, Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO said: ‘We are pleased to have proudly received the prestigious Skytrax World Airlines 2024 award for the seventh consecutive year.

Ethiopian Airlines’ unwavering dedication to customer-centric innovation has been pivotal to its success, he added.

‘We remain at the forefront of the aviation industry by continually adopting cutting-edge technology to elevate our passengers’ experience.’

Edward Plaisted, C
EO of Skytrax said, “We congratulate Ethiopian Airlines on winning this top award as Africa’s Best Airline for a seventh successive year and this level of consistency is a fabulous achievement that the Ethiopian Airlines management and staff should be very proud of.”

The World Airline Awards are wholly independent and impartial, introduced in 1999 to provide a customer satisfaction study that is truly global.

Travelers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners.

The awards are referred to by media around the world as ‘the Oscars of the aviation industry’.

These accolades, from the reputable SKYTRAX World Airlines Award, showcase our commitment to sustainability in our business and the services we provide. They are dear prizes from our esteemed customers through their vote of confidence and an achievement realized through the hard work of all employees throughout the Ethiopian network.

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is one of the fastest
-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-eight years of successful operations, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Ethiopia, Italy Sign 4.7 Million Euros Grant Agreement


Addis Ababa: Ethiopia and Italy have signed a 4.7 million euros grant agreement today to strengthen sexual gender-based violence and mental health psychosocial support services.

The implementing agreement is entitled ‘Strengthening of the SGBV (Sexual Gender Based Violence) and MHPSS (Mental Health Psychosocial Support) services in Ethiopia.’

It aims to strengthen the local system in the provision and expansion of quality, equitable and accessible gender-based violence and mental health psychosocial support services in conflict-affected three regions and in Addis Ababa.

Finance State Minister, Semereta Sewasew and Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Agostino Palese signed the agreement, according to Ministry of Finance.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Ethiopia Exporting Animal Vaccines to 33 Countries in Africa, Middle East


Addis Ababa: Ethiopia is not only self-sufficient in animal vaccines but also earning foreign currency by exporting to 33 countries in the Middle East and Africa, according to the National Veterinary Institute (NVI).

NVI Vaccine Sales and Customer Service Team Leader, Debebe Shimekit told ENA that the institute has been producing animal vaccines and supplying them to both domestic and foreign markets since its establishment in 1964.

Today, it is one of the most well-known veterinary vaccine producing institutions in Africa with its multidisciplinary professional staff having long years of experience, he added.

The team leader pointed out that the institute has been playing a crucial role in safeguarding the health of livestock, which serve as a universal source of income for Ethiopian pastoralists and farmers.

According to him, the institute is focused on producing and marketing drugs to prevent diseases caused by bacteria and viruses in animals.

The National Veterinary Institute (NVI) produces and suppl
ies 23 types of vaccines for domestic animals, including chickens, camels, dogs, and cattle, among others.

Debebe disclosed that the institute has exported 41.5 million doses of animal vaccines and supplied 292 million doses domestically in the past 11 months alone.

Ethiopia has not imported animal vaccination drugs for several years, effectively reducing foreign exchange expenditures, the team leader stated.

The NVI exports vaccines to countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman as well as Chad, South Sudan and other African nations with large livestock populations, it was learned.

Debebe further revealed that Ethiopia is the first country in Africa to establish an institution capable of producing essential medicines for animal vaccination.

The 60-year institute has the capacity to produce 350 million doses of vaccines annually.

The NVI actively engages in identifying livestock disease problems and seeks solutions through the development and promotion of research products. This approach aims to allevi
ate livestock diseases while safeguarding animal welfare and the environment.

Typically, the institute collaborates closely with national veterinary service delivery institutions as a stakeholder in the field.

It also partners with national and international institutes on various activities such as vaccine development and enhancement, vaccine production, pathogen identification and characterization, and technology transfer related to these areas.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency