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PM Abiy Launches Annual House Renovations Program for Impoverished

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has launched the annual house renovations program for the impoverished this morning.

The Prime Minister launched the 2023 annual home renovations program for impoverished communities in the Aware area along with First Lady Zinash Tayachew.

The premier called upon all to join the annual housing renovations program effort.

He also said that “the heavy rains we have witnessed in the past weeks ought to encourage all of us to extend a helping hand to those in need.”

“The heavy rains we’ve witnessed in the past weeks ought to encourage all of us to extend a helping hand to those in need. We launch the annual housing renovations program for the impoverished this morning and I call upon all to join this annual effort,” Abiy twitted.

It is to be recalled that PM Abiy launched this annual initiative in the first year of his premiership five years ago.

Several segments of the society including government and private institutions as well as other volunteers have been engaging in this program annually to help those in need of decent and humane living conditions.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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World Bank, Ethiopia Working to Provide Electricity to More than 56 million people in Ethiopia

World Bank disclosed that it is working in partnership with Ethiopian Electric Power to provide electric power to more than 56 million people in Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Electric Power Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Ashebir Balcha urged the bank to intensify its partnership with the Ethiopian Electric Power.

The remarks were made today at a training program organized by the World Bank to modernize the Ethiopian Electric Power institutional capacity and discuss on its strategic plans.

Erik Fernstrom, Practice Manager at the World Bank East Africa Region said the Bank is working in partnership with the Ethiopian Electric Power to provide electric power to more than 56 million people in Ethiopia.

He stressed the need to make efforts in order to address the challenges that might encounter in the efforts to expedite the ongoing works.

According to him, the training will help to bring strategic ideas and enhance partnership.

Ethiopian Electric Power Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Ashebir Balcha has also called up on the bank to continue its support.

During the occasion, the three years plan of Ethiopian Electric Power in the production of electric power, construction of transmission lines and distribution stations has been presented for discussion.

The three days training will discuss on selected topics vital for the effective implementation of the strategies, it was learned.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Youth and Civic Education Minister calls on youths to be resilient and hard-working

The Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Mounouna Fotsou has called on the youths of the North West Region to embrace peace, hard work, and resilience in order to build a brighter future for themselves and generations to come.

This was on May 12 at the campus of the University of Bamenda, while officially launching the civilian component of activities leading up to the National Day, on May 20. The theme of this year’s 20th May celebration is “Defense forces and Cameroon people in harmony to safeguard peace and national unity, bedrock to a strong and prosperous Cameroon”.

The Minister stated that “the theme of this year is based on that synergy, harmony between the defense forces and the Cameroonian people. This locality chosen is the testimony of living together and also national unity”

The event saw the presence of the Minister |Delegate at the Presidency in charge of the Supreme State Audit, Mrs. Mbah Acha Rose.

This was another opportunity for the minister to hand out government support to youths within the framework of President Paul Biya’s three years special youth plan, a program that has funded over 500 youth projects in this part of the country since 2017.

A symbolic number of youth biometric cards, National flags, and other national symbols, were also handed to youth groups and others in view of empowering the youth and sensitizing them on the laws of the nation and institutions.

It should be noted that this launching comes after the inauguration of two multipurpose youth empowerment centers in Baligham and Bamendakwe this Thursday, May 13.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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Stranded traders want demand indemnity and new market location

Close to 200 frustrated traders, victims of the Thursday May 11 massive demolition exercise at Marché de la Garè in New Bell Douala II sub-division say till present, authorities have said nothing about their highly expected indemnification.

“The common man has been feeding from his activities in this demolished market. The economy of the country is broken. No jobs. How will the traders be able to feed their families and take care of the school needs of their children? The situation is critical. We are still waiting to hear from the mayor of Douala II and government authorities.” A victim explained.

In order to meet their household needs, some of the victims have decided to squeeze themselves at along the road to market their goods in a bit to generate income.

“Presently we are selling on the road despite accident risks. We are compelled to take the risk because it is the sole option.”

On the site, agents (municipal police) of the Douala II council and security elements are present to ensure the caterpillar clears off the debris without any resistance from the traders.

Since Thursday, victims are still on the site trying to recover some items buried in the debris.

Other young persons stormed the place extracting iron rods, planks, aluminium and other important materials to sell.

According to the Douala II council authorities, the demolition of the Marché de la Garè falls within the council’s urban disorder fight plan.

What the traders now want is indemnity and a new market where they can continue their activities.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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SW Peace Forum: Gov’t to examine challenges and trace way forward

The Director of Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s office Ebune Confiance Balungeli on behalf of the Prime Minister has said that the government is committed to the socio-economic development of the South West region.

He was speaking during the opening of the first-ever peace and development forum organized by the Southwest Regional Assembly.

The Minister’s representative cited ongoing efforts to revamp the two agro-industrial giants in the region.

According to him, such an initiative offers a veritable platform to harness local energy toward restoring sustainable peace and development in the region.

” This Forum has to do with examining the challenges of this region and tracing the way forward. For the next two days, they are going to discuss them. It shows the atomized importance of the fact that people can come together and discuss topical issues of this region. You all know that this region has been inflicted with many security challenges. Thank God things are getting better and better” he stated.

The PM’s representative continued, “The peace process is permanent.

I have come, I have listened and I am going back to report to the Prime Minister the enthusiasm of the people of South West region for peace and development. Their attachment to a state institution and to H.E president Paul Biyia”

“The South West region through this conference has shown that they have their destiny in their hands and that, they don’t depend on onlookers” he continued

The President of the South West Regional Assembly, Bakoma Zacheus Elango, said they intend to use the platform to gather ideas that will sustain the achievement registered since the start of their mandate over two years ago.

“We are aware of the certain challenges we face and therefore we have decided to convene this forum that we have named ” South West Peace and Development Forum” Bakoma stated in

an interview granted to the state broadcaster, CRTV.

The platform which ended on May 13 will provided an avenue for the population from the grassroots to ask questions and get clarification on varied subject matters that concern the region.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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Ethiopia to Host First-ever One African EXPO

The first-ever One African EXPO will be held in Addis Ababa, from May 20–30, 2023 in honor of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the African Union.

The One Africa Expo 2023 is set to be an unprecedented Business-to-Business (B2B) trade show, created specifically for African governments, private and public business sectors, global companies, and business professionals to showcase their products, services, expertise.

By providing a gateway to the global market, the OAE 2023 presents a unique opportunity to promote bilateral trade between Africa and the world.

This platform offers an exceptional visual experience of Africa, bringing together diverse industries ranging from mobility, cultural diversity, tourism, technology, green initiatives, agro-industries, financial services, and infrastructures, involving all 55 member states.

The One Africa Expo 2023 is a must-attend event for those seeking to explore and expand their business potential in Africa, while also contributing to the development of the continent’s economic success.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Society Striving to Enhance Awareness, Trained Manpower in Field of Space Science in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Space Science Society stated that it has been contributing its part in promoting the awareness about space science and enhancing professionals in the field.

The Ethiopian Space Science Society held its 18th General Assembly today in the presence of board members and administrative bodies from various universities.

Board Chairperson of the Society Mesenbet Shenkute explained about the 18 years journey of the society and presented scientific explanations.

The Chairperson also discussed about the performance of the society during the current fiscal year including the encouraging achievements and challenges.

In her explanations, she pointed out that the society is working focusing on education and capacity building activities to create awareness in the field of space science.

Mesenbet also said that efforts are being made to enhance the understanding of the field by providing aerospace related training in order to enhance scientific excellence.

The chairperson mentioned that the society is also working to improve the country’s human resources in the field space science by facilitating scholarship opportunities abroad.

According to Mesenbet, the society will exert efforts to create a prosperous space science community that will shape the future of Ethiopia through space technology development.

Manager of the Ethiopian Space Science Society, Biruk Terefe, said on his part that efforts are being made to promote space science and technology in the country.

Training is being provided to increase the awareness of space science and technology, in particular, he said.

Ethiopian space science society was established in 2004, with 47 founding members.

It is a non-profitable organization constitute of members from Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Science and technology, and the related field of professionals as well as individual , and institutional members interested in the above fields.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency