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Ethiopia earns USD 38 mln in export revenue ILO develops application connecting
from Chinese-built industrial park employers, job seekers in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has earned USD 38 million in export revenues from its flagship Chinese-built International Labor Organization has launched application code named “Sira” that
Hawassa Industrial Park in the last two years, an Ethiopian official said on Wednesday. directly connects employers and job seekers through mobile and web applications as
well as call centers on Wednesday.
Built by China Civil Engineering Corporation (CCECC), the Hawassa Industrial Park,
which is located in the Southern Regional State, was initially completed in a record The aim of “Sira” is to address the mismatch between job seekers and employers
time of nine months back in July 2016. focusing on low and middle skilled occupations. The applications will facilitate
returnees and other members of the community to easily have access to suitable and
CCECC has also constructed and commissioned Kombolocha and Adama industrial
decent jobs.
parks, while it has completed 70 percent of construction work for Bahir Dar Industrial
The user-friendly application that uses both Amharic and English language was
Park.
developed by “Sira” CEO Mamil Masresha.
Speaking to the media, Mekonnen Hailu, Public Relations Director of Ethiopia The CEO, who had no better way of searching for jobs on her return from abroad, was
Investment Commission (EIC), said the 38 million US dollars export revenue was motivated to develop the application to ease the hardship of finding jobs for other
earned from textile goods produced by 20 local and foreign firms located inside Hawassa returnees.
Industrial Park. “Sira is user-friendly and above all reduces cost and unnecessary involvement of
Mekonnen further said that the Hawassa Industrial Park has created job opportunities brokers through specific matching like location, job title and educational level,”
for 23,000 Ethiopians, who are also receiving practical skills training to build their Mamil said.
capacities. There are plans to include other languages as per the users of the application if
Ethiopia hopes to build and commission 30 industrial parks by 2025. regions welcome the idea and promote it, she noted.
(Xinhua) (ENA)
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Afar rocked
by deadly violence
By Dawit Endeshaw week ago, at which time the clash began, probably around in the area is still high where
public was raising demands midnight on December 25, the security situation might
for a better administration 2018. deteriorate. However, federal
In a fresh round of violence and infrastructure in the area. police and the Ethiopian
The Special Police Force of the
that erupted this week four Furthermore, sources say that
Afar Regional State clashed Defense Forces are currently
people are said to have lost there were also questions of
with the armed individuals monitoring the situation in the
their lives and 13 severely inclusion under the Somali
in the kebele escalating the Kebele and to deter another
injured in what was a relatively Regional states.
situation and causing the eruption of violence.
calm region: the Afar Regional The small kebele – which damages.
State, The Reporter has learnt. belongs to Afar Regional State It is to be recalled that just
Following this, the road which
According to source from the – in addition to other ethnic a couple of months ago, the
passes thorough the small
area, the clash which erupted groups, is also inhabited by ruling party of the region–
kebele and connecting the
in a place called Endefo–a Issa Somalis. Afar National Democratic
Tigray Regional State as well
small Kebele along the border During the protests, there as Djibouti with the rest of Party—replaced the a other
of Afar and Somali Regional were attempts by groups to Ethiopia was closed for hours, long serving president of the
States – involved a group take down the flag of the Afar Abdi Bouh, deputy head of region (next to Ismael Ali Sero)
of armed individuals and Regional State and replace it Agriculture Bureau at Endefo Haji Seyoum with Awol Areba.
a Special Police of the Afar with Somali Region’s flag, a told The Reporter. It was on In addition, the party has also
Regional States. resident of Endefeo told The the next day that the road was appointed Ayesha Mohammed
Reporter. opened for cars.
The clash was preceded by a (Eng.), Minister of Defense, to
public protest in the kebele a It was after this that the According to Abdi, the tension be the chairman of the party.
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AEUP calls for intervention to stabilize market
By Neamin Ashenafi on the ground and might lead advised the government that the recent house rent called on the government to
the public to an unnecessary saboteurs might be behind increment by the corporation follow closely and control
disorder. Therefore, the the recent price hikes, and providing a sound the activities of some greedy
The All Ethiopian Unity government should take the shortages in the services of solution to the problems that businessmen that are engaged
Party (AEUP) in its latest action to revise and discard transportations, electricity are faced by the public in
and water irregularities. in creating an artificial price
press briefing stated that the decision,” leaders of the different parts of the country.
the recent price increment Hence, the government increment on commodities
party highlighted.
on the tenants of the Federal should take all the necessary Apart from this, the leaders and take some measures to
Housing Corporation is The leaders of the party also measures including stripping of the party stressed and stabilize the market.
unacceptable and the price
hike might be related to those
US issues travel advisory for Somalia over Sudan claims Israeli connection to unrest
terrorism The Sudanese government has claimed arresting several people for collaborating
with Israel to destabilize the country.
United States Department of State said in a statement that violent crime, such as
kidnapping and murder, is common throughout Somalia, including Puntland and The claim amid sporadic protests in the capital Khartoum on Thursday and a general
Somaliland. Illegal roadblocks are also widespread. strike by journalists for being targeted in the crackdown against the continuing
unrest.
A number of schools acting as “cultural rehabilitation” facilities are operating throughout
Somalia with unknown licensing and oversight. Reports of physical abuse and people The Sudanese Journalists Union (SJU) on Thursday declared a three days strike to
being held against their will in these facilities are common. protest the increasing attack on them during the coverage of the protests.
Terrorists continue to plot kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in Somalia. The journalists have also been angered by the censorship imposed on them.
They may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting airports and seaports, SJU said in statement that the security organs had imposed censorship, especially on
government buildings, hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, and other areas where large the newspapers, to control the flow of information relating to the protests.
crowds gather and Westerners frequent, as well as government, military, and Western
“We are deeply concerned by the aggressive abuses against the journalists since the
convoys.
beginning of the protests,” read the SJU statement.
Pirates are active in the waters off the Horn of Africa, especially in the international It further stated that many journalists had been attacked, arrested and tortured, with
waters near Somalia. several cases recorded in the past few days.
The United States government has limited ability to provide emergency services to United “Around nine of our colleagues have faced different kinds of abuses including arrests,
States citizens in Somalia due to the lack of permanent consular presence in Somalia. detention and,” SJU said.
(US State Department) (The East African)
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Usually, a number of people send us a message on facebook, to verify particular news in the
social media posted under our name,”
FAKE NEWS
ALERT By Dawit Endeshaw area, things took a turn to worst
on that fateful day and it was all
hundreds of people went to the
school where the researchers
because of unfounded rumors or were taking samples and began
October 23, 2018 was unfortunate fake news reportedly circulated attacking them. They were
day for two longtime friends in the social media on the day of attacked by stones and dragged
who went to their hometown the killing. on to the streets.
to conduct a medical research. The rumors were first began In the same token, other
The research results and its aim in the social media and then researchers who went to study
would have been a great deal for found their way into the town, the level of HIV Prevalence in
the local community. However, according to those close to the Bahir Dar were also attacked.
their effort and aspiration was case.
cut short with a tragedy that Apparently, the incidents had
claims their lives. According to these accounts, far reaching consequences for
a group of youth in the area the health sector. Since then,
They were beaten to death by spread a rumor about the two health workers in various
an angry mob in West Gojjam researchers saying that they regions are facing problems to
Zone, Amhara Regional State. were administrating injections practice their usual routine, and
Wossen Tafere, a researcher and and vaccinations to students. it is all because of fake news in
a PhD candidate at the Ethiopian the virtual world, particularly
Institute of Water Resources The youth also disseminated a facebook.
and his friend, Mandfero Abi, false claim that the students who
were killed while conducting received the injections form the With the popularity of the
a research at a school in West researchers were filling ill and social media and the growing
Gojiam. dying, according to multiple penetration of the internet, the
sources from the area. conventional media platforms
According to reports from the such as radio, television and
Following this, print media is diminishing,
experts argue. Now, people
have more access to those news
platforms, largely facebook for
news.
However, this new platform
came with its own
danger where anyone
can disseminate any
information freely;
whether it true or not.
But, the more burning
issue is the fact that
people are inclined to
believe the information
or news reports on these
platforms without questioning
their trustworthiness.
This has a created a new era of
fake news in the world politics.
And no one is shielded from this
raging fire. In fact, sometimes
these new mediums are seen
turning to platforms for hate
speeches where in countries like
Myanmar they helped fuel the
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Given the complexity of the problem and its global trend, there are only few countries that
have laws to regulate fake news, thus far.
CLOSER
LOOK AT
BANKING
AND
FINANCE
Abdulmenan Mohammed is a seasoned
accountant and well-known commentator
in Ethiopian print media. Currently based
in the UK, Abdulmenan is works for a
premium property management company
as an accounts manager. Before moving
to the UK for education, he worked for an
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University, in England. More than a decade
in the UK, Abdulmenan, nevertheless,
stayed close to the issues back home in The Reporter: As you mostly accounting principles for accounting and audit. In fact,
Ethiopia. Furthermore, since 2010, he know, since 2014,
Ethiopian lawmakers have
the practiced in the US; it was not
exclusive to US standards but
it is not limited to accounting
only; auditing as well will
has become an active participant and passed a proclamation just accepted rules from around have specific set of steps and
instituting what is called the world. For instance, in standards to follow while
commentator in Ethiopian print media; the International Financial Ethiopia, the set of standards auditing financial accounts
Reporting Standards thought at higher learning under IFRS. For instance, there
HVSHFLDOO\RQEXVLQHVVDQGÀQDQFLDO (IFRS) replacing the so institutions and the ones are specific steps to follow
called Generally Accepted practiced in the professional when an auditor goes through
matters. While back home for a vacation, Accounting Principles environment are often a blend a financial account; there are
Asrat Seyoum of The Reporter caught up (GAAP). Can you explain the
basic difference between the
of the US and UK standards.
At times, you have industry
also sets of standards to refer
to when an auditor verifies a
to Abdulmenan to discuss current issues two accounting principles specific standards adopted financial reporting is really
and what it means to from personal experiences of up to the standards. What you
LQ(WKLRSLD·VEDQNLQJDQGÀQDQFHVHFWRUV the process of preparing professionals. So, largely, we need to know is every country
and presenting financial had a scattered set of standards or industry had its own set of
Excerpts: statements? in use in Ethiopia. Hence, what financial reporting standards
IFRS seeks to accomplish is for many years; and now
Abdulmenan Mohammed: To
collect all the accounting and IFRS would be that common
begin with, GAAP is not really
audit standards and devise one accounting language among
a codified and organized set of
unified templet and guideline the global community. So, what
standards. It was composed of
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it means is that there is an rate for GAAP-based reporting
international body that would was quite low.
research and adopt accounting
With regard to real value
and audit principles. And
estimation could there be a
Ethiopia would have to follow
difference between two?
that body and keep up with
these evolving set of standards. It is possible. One thing I can tell
you is that GAAP did not really
Since the enactment of the
have uniform methodology to
law, Ethiopian institutions
estimate certain values such
are now in the process
as depreciation on fixed assets.
of migrating to this new
Mostly, it depended on the
set of standards. But, the
practice that the accountant
migration is proving to be
is more familiar with, in his
quite difficult, what does
previous work experience. For
the international experience
instance, if we see financial
show?
assets like shares the value
No doubt it was a long and estimation could vary greatly
difficult process. You see, depending on accountant’s
countries had already adopted inclination to use par value or
accounting principles that fits the market value. It is really the
their unique situation. The discretion of the accountant to
set of standards were tailored choose any of the methodology.
to country-specific needs; so However, under the IFRS, we
the issue was debated fiercely are talking about unifying
even in the UK. Mind you, for all these methodologies and
the UK and other advanced following a uniform practice.
nations compliance to the
What about the academic
IFRS is relatively easier since
curriculum, could IFRS
most of the crafters of these
affect the education sectors?
new standards are from these
nations. But, for developing We regard to the academic
countries like ours, since curriculum, and if we are
most of these standards are talking about our curriculum,
developed in the context of even with the GAAP, it was
the advanced economies, really difficult for graduates
compliance could prove to to connect with the real world
be difficult. Most of these application of the accounting
financial and accounting principles. I don’t know how it
standards do serve a purpose is now, but in my day, most of
in the advanced world. But, what we were thought at school
developing nations lack these was based on accounting books
basic financial sophistications. from the US. On the other
Furthermore, some of hand, when we left school,
standards included in the IFRS we came to realize that most
could also have contradictions similar to one another. On taxpayer should organize its to how one can calculate assets of Ethiopia’s accounting
with other laws and top of that, the respective accounting books and how to values or financial investments. standards were copied from
proclamations of developing accounting and audit bodies in present that information for tax In the past, professionals were the UK; that was a big problem.
nations. For instance, the these nations have had constant purposes. So, the outcome of free to cheery pick between Even then, the curriculum in
standards could be in conflict communications over the years this report is tailored to the tax different methodologies itself, although reliant on US
with some of the regulatory thus leading to the adoption of authority and no other groups. and that will make the textbooks, it was not really
frameworks put in place by this common standard. When If you take shareholders, stock overall product uneven. For designed in way that follows a
the National Bank of Ethiopia you come to our situation, markets (if there is any) and instance, even in Ethiopia, certain system. Furthermore,
(NBE) to protect the banking the demand for financial the like they require a different the terminologies chosen by what is thought at schools in
sector. Sometimes, it is like information is not that big set of financial information; accountants while preparing Ethiopia is not really up-to-
taking laws from other nations to begin with. Most of these completely different from financial reports could vary date. You see, these standards
and trying to implement it to financial reports are consumed the one prepared for the tax greatly: some reports could say are just like laws; they keep
a local context; it is incredibly either by the company’s authority. This difference “inventory” while others say evolving through time to fit
difficult. management and shareholders emanates from the simple truth “Stock”. This happens when the existing conditions in the
or by some government bodies. that the tax proclamation has a the set of reporting standards business world. So, when we
If the previous standard There is rarely the need to unique goal in sight. It could be are acquired from different come to IFRS, the academic
were as disintegrated as you share such reports beyond that about collecting taxes more countries. It lacks uniformity. institutions have to really
say they were how then is our national borders; so the effectively or encouraging However, the advantage of think long and hard. They need
the world communicating push factors to find a common investment or bring about IFRS is that there are codified to focus on IFRS books now.
with respect to finance? accounting terms with the income redistribution. steps to follow while preparing Nevertheless, I also sympathize
You have to know that most global community did not as Financial reports, on the other financial reports. And that with the institutions since it
of these advanced economies such exist since now. hand, could be concerned with will bring about increased will require huge investment to
had a unified set of unique performance of that company uniformity among reports. replace all these books and also
What about the tax authority
standards applicable within in and valuation of its assets and For example, if you look at an to keep an updated knowledge
and financial reporting for
their own national territories. that sort of thing. IFRS based financial report stock; as I told you the
tax purposes…?
So, what had been happing is for five firms and GAAP based standards are highly dynamic
So, what could you tell
that companies had to adopt the There is financial report and reports for another five, the they keep changing from time
me about the specific
local standards wherever they there is tax report. The tax end result would probably to time.
differences between GAAP
operate. This is partly due to authority is the intended be similar in structure and
and IFRS with regard to the What should be then the role
lack of centralized standards. consumer of the tax reporting. terminology in the IFRS based
output which is the financial of the Ethiopian Accounting
If certain companies do Ethiopia had a tax law for so five reports. Meanwhile, this
report? and Audit Board? Shouldn’t
business in two or more nations many decades now and that is not true for GAAP. On the
proclamation kept evolving If you look at IFRS, what it does other hand, under IFRS-based the education system be
they will be forced to operate
taking into consideration the is it gives you specific rules financial reporting, the level an important area in the
with the standards of each
changes in the nation’s tax as to how to prepare financial of information that is provided migration to IFRS?
nation. That being the general
rule, most of these standards base. What this law actually reports. For instance, there are to the customer would increase
in advanced nations are quite does is codify the way the some many methodologies as tremulously. The disclosure Closer look . . . page 25
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ESCAPING CONFLICT:
YEMENI REFUGEES IN ADDIS
By Hiwot Abebe refugees from the Middle of June 2018, there are a made the trip across the Red
East that have recently total of 22.443 refugees in Sea into the Horn region.
returned to Ethiopia is also Addis Ababa, mainly from
In a recent interview with
Ahmed is a little boy of memorable. International Eritrea, Yemen, Somalia
Al-Jazeera, Rafiq Ahmed,
around 9 years old. He Labor Organization in and South Sudan. The
chairman of the Yemeni
runs across the street collaboration with 251 majority of these (79%)
Refugee Community in
around Atlas Hotel, yells Communications has are from Eritrea and 8.3%
Ethiopia said, “We live here
out people’s names when developed a mobile app of these are from Yemen.
like it’s our own country.
he sees them approach, and SIRA to help these returnees Since November 2017, 9,292
This is because of the huge
waves around a piece of reintegrate into the job Yemenis have entered
bond dating back thousands
wood he plays with as he market by linking them the country through Bole
of years between Ethiopia
wanders the streets of Bole. with potential employers. International Airport
and Yemen.”
and 8,965 have departed
Ahmed’s father holds up a With this in mind, the
by November of this year. Yemen has historical ties
laminated plastic sign in migration route to the
Officially 1,771 Yemeni with Ethiopia. Some wall
Amharic that explains he Middle East now flows both
refugees are in the country inscriptions state that the
is a Yemeni refugee and in ways. Refuges from Yemen
but the number can be as Axumite kingdom extended
need of help. He is among and Syria can occasionally
high as 4000. Syrian refugees throughout Ethiopia into
thousands of Yemeni been seen in the streets of
in Addis are estimated to be Yemen and the southern
refugees that have flocked Addis Ababa and several
significantly fewer. Arabian Peninsula. Yemen
to Ethiopia in the past 6 more live outside the city.
and Ethiopia enjoyed
months, escaping civil war, Ethiopia is one of the largest The war in Yemen, in
trade relations during
drought and famine. refugee asylum countries conjunction with ecological
Medieval times. Yemenis
in the world and the second crisis has resulted in the
Hundreds of thousands became the largest Arab
largest in Africa following largest humanitarian
of Ethiopians have made community in Ethiopia
Uganda. At the beginning disaster the world has ever
the dangerous trek into rooting themselves in the
of 2018, Ethiopia has hosted seen. According to the UN,
Djibouti, across the Red country during the 1920s by
892,555 refugees that fled more than 600 civilians
Sea into Yemen in hopes becoming shop operators,
their homes as a result have been killed and 10,700
of a better life. This trend sweet sellers, launderers
of political instability, injured since March 2015.
continues to this day and butchers. During Italy’s
conflict, famine and other The lack of adequate
with these young people 1936 invasion of Ethiopia,
problems. So what is being health care facilities has
endangering their lives the Italians brought in
done to integrate them into forced massive outbreaks
during the treacherous numerous Yemenis to work
the country? of cholera and nearly
crossing of the sea to live as builders. And in times
two thirds of the Yemeni
as illegal immigrants in Along with immigrants of crisis, Yemen provided
population is food insecure.
a foreign land. News of from South Sudan, Sudan, a safe haven for Ethiopian
their lives under harsh Eritrea and Somalia, More than 3 million refugees and Ethiopia
work conditions or as refugees from Yemen and Yemenis have fled their in turn accepted Yemeni
slaves in people’s homes Syria have entered the homes in the past 3 years immigrants during times
is often heard. The 180,000 country this past year. As and tens of thousands have of political upheaval.
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Many Yemenis cross from Aden to Djibouti by boat a percentage of jobs within industrial parks
before crossing the Ethiopian border. The Many to refugees; and provide access to vital events
have been in the country since war broke out in documentation to facilitate increased access to
2015 while several more have arrived more recently, basic and essential social services. The government
following family members already in the country. has also planned to amendment to the 2004 Refugee
Some are beneficiaries of the government’s Out- Proclamation, which will enable refugees to
of-camp policy. They have been allowed to reside become more independent, better protected and
in urban areas and seek employment. However, have greater access to local solutions.
opportunities for employment are scarce.
The residents of the city have grown used to
With few employment prospects and dim seeing these refugees. The confusion that was
likelihood of returning home any time soon, stirred up a few months ago is dissipating,
many have made their homes around the now. Their integration into local
Urban Refugee Reception Centre office community is questionable. Most treat
in Hayahulet. A little known restaurant them with pity, often praying for those
in Bole area is a convening point for still trapped in their crisis-torn homes,
those that have made the city their and hope to forget them soon. They
home and for the new arrivals. The frequently approach cars and better-
UNHCR provides 70 U.S. dollars The war in Yemen, in off neighborhoods, often amassing
per person for refugees that reside more cash than local beggars. Some
in urban areas of Addis Ababa. conjunction with ecological of these refugees make enough for
However, the organization has
only received 17% of the USD 327.8
crisis has resulted in the largest their daily food and save for their
monthly rent. But what will the
million dollars needed to support humanitarian disaster the world future hold for them?
refugees in Ethiopia. Living expenses
in the city are high and many have has ever seen. The famine in Yemen remains the
largest humanitarian crisis in the
resorted to begging.
world, The US pulled out troops from
One of the main objectives of the UN Syria on December 26 and both countries
High Commissioner for Refugees global continue to be fighting ground for Saudi
compact is enhancing refugee self-reliance. Arabia, Russia and Iran. It is unlikely that
The Ethiopian government launched the these crises will end soon and that refugees or
Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework the displaced will return home in the near future.
(CRRF) in 2017. According to the UNHCR report on
Ahmed joins his father on the sidewalk but a
the CRRF in July, Ethiopia plans to expand its out-
passerby immediately distracts him. The cafés
of-camp policy; provide work permits to refugees;
nearby are used to this pair, offering them
increase enrolment in primary, secondary and
refreshments, lunch or shade from the strong
tertiary education; provide access to irrigable land
midafternoon sun. Ahmed eats a little from plate
for crop cultivation; facilitate local integration in
of french-fries the café staff has brought him then
instances of protracted displacement; earmark
rushes out to invite his father inside.
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VIEWPOINT
The evolution of a state within a state: is that
not a mockery of contemporary politics?
Aristotle, one of the leading notion or rather grapple with country under reform to instead Oromo Liberation Front (OLF)
thinkers of ancient Greece, the deteriorating reality on the initiate a renewed violence and had struck in Asmara, Eritrea, if
used to say that “man is, by ground getting complicated by prepare for war against the host any, prior to the latter’s decision
nature, a political animal”. In the day. In a press statement government in command. to return to Addis Ababa after
his philosophical conception he gave on December 21, 2018 quite a terribly long break from
from his office in Addis Ababa, Worse, the old man’s domestic political scene. Come
and elucidation of politics in
he was not hesitant to declare astonishingly odd and what may, though, one cannot
its formative stage, he argued
The whole of Ethiopia, having officially instructed his uncompromising criticism of become that naive to imagine
that the organization of a noble
the Government of Abiy Ahmed
including the Oromia society is achieved more through armed militia illegally operating the brokering of a secret deal
in Oromia to show maximum (PhD) in power was not limited to – a deal which would allow the
Region, is now yearning for cooperation than confrontation
restraint when it comes to this pompous threat apparently former guerilla fighting front
between and among its hostile
lasting peace and inter- undesired and intermittent making the rebel group look like into the country together with its
individuals and groupings with
group harmony in the wake various competing views and clashes with the Regional and an ‘an alternative ‘government active combatants to still keep on
of the reform measures being Federal Police and military in the country at the moment. It carrying out its armed resistance
interests.
forces except where they are also denounced the government’s where and when it wishes to.
courageously taken by the This golden dictum has lasted alleged failure to honor the
provoked and compelled to Naturally, no government is
change agents within the ever true throughout our ages to defend themselves at times of terms of the bilateral agreement that magnanimous or foolish to
UXOLQJ(WKLRSLDQ3HRSOHV· this date. Definitely, politics is unexpected attack. purportedly concluded with a put its inherent, legitimate and
Revolutionary Democratic the art of conducting war through view to paving the way for its exclusive authority of owning
peaceful and harmonious means Probably due to his advancing comeback in the same manner
Front (EPRDF) coalition and using force in jeopardy
and the battlefield happens to be age coupled with an intoxicating as did a dozen of other opposition to that level in the face of an
itself, writes Merhatsidk the mainstream society in which self-coronation, it is hard to forces which were allowed into incoming belligerent.
Mekonnen Abayneh. it operates. You cannot genuinely establish if the gentleman knew the nation one after another
compete for political power of the far-reaching consequences having relinquished their anti- Amid this confrontational
and fight it out successfully of his manipulative and self- government struggle in all its rhetoric injected into the crisis
articulating and arguing in favor incriminating declaration. In forms. by Dawd Ibsa, the Oromia Police
of your own separate policies other words, it must be a simple Commission had no choice,
mockery of civilized politics to On the verge of the dynamic but to release a balancing
and programs in one hand and
encounter an exhausted rebel change that has been taking statement emphasizing that it
using firearms in another.
leader formally excused for his place in this country, Only has run out of its patience under
Sad to rush for a dismissive previous wrongdoings, officially God should know what kind the circumstances. On this
conclusion, Dawd Ibsa, who invited to lay down his arms of peace deal the agents of the account, it has unveiled, (though
claims to be the sitting head of and welcome home as a proud reformist Government of Prime reluctantly), that the Oromo
the Oromo Liberation Front, is celebrity to otherwise contribute Minister Abiy Ahmed and the
too old to grasp this classical in the reconstruction of the leadership of the then-exiled The evolution. . . page 31
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administration of
Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD)
Prime
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during winter
Moscow is the most populous city in Russia and is also its capital city. Millions of
tourists visit Russia and Moscow is the top tourist destination in the city. Moscow
has over 13 million people and is a great choice for tourists to visit in the summer
months as well as in winter. Christmas in Moscow is truly beautiful as Moscow
often gets snowfall during the holiday season. The festive mood is in the air and
there are many tourist attractions in the city during Christmas. Moscow is a major
world city and a major political and economic capital in the Eastern European
region.
If tourists want to enjoy a white Christmas in Moscow, they have to look at the
average temperatures and weather conditions in the area during Christmas. The
average temperature in Moscow is usually below freezing during Christmas and
snow is a routine event during this time. Wearing thermal clothing and warm
clothing is essential and packing such clothing items for a Christmas in Moscow
makes sense.
There is a festive mood, many tourist attractions, and the celebration is something
tourists enjoy when they visit Moscow.
Winter holidays are the perfect time to discover the Russian capital. Despite the
cold grey skies, Moscow captivates the soul with its dreamy fairy-tale look.
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Twitter’s newest feature is reigniting the flame war between iOS and Android
owners.
The feature — which was quietly enabled on Twitter’s mobile clients earlier this
month; it has long been part of the TweetDeck app — has received a mixed response
from users since CEO Jack Dorsey spotlighted it.
Some are happy to have additional details to dig into for context, for example,
whether a person is on mobile or using third-party apps, but others believe it is
an unnecessary addition that is stoking the rivalry between iOS and Android fans.
Interestingly, the app detail isn’t actually new. Way back in 2012 — some six years
ago — Twitter stripped out the information as part of a series of changes to unify
users across devices, focus on service’s reading experience and push people to its
official apps where it could maximize advertising reach.
Back in 2012, Twitter was trying to reign in the mass of third-party apps that
were popular with users in order to centralize its advertising to get itself, and its
finances, together before going public. (Tech Crunch)
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WeChat is the latest to get Snap-like #ThisWeekInHistory
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users around the world, just
added a Snap-like ephemeral
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biggest overhaul since 2014.
The revamp comes as Tencent,
which owns stakes in Snap,
sees increasing rivalry from
up-and-comers like video app
TikTok and news app Jinri
Toutiao. WeChat has, over
the years, morphed beyond a
straight-up messenger to include many utility purposes. With more than 1 million
lightweight apps up and running, users can accomplish a long list of tasks, ranging
from shopping to ride-hailing, without ever having to leave WeChat.
Meanwhile, some have expressed frustration over WeChat’s core as a social
app. Moments, a feature akin to Facebook News Feed, was once a haven for close
friends to share articles, photos and videos. But newsfeed content became blander
over time as people’s contact list grew to include their bosses and their local fruit
seller who needs to be added as a friend to process WeChat payments.
WeChat founder Allen Zhang is known for his obsession with user experience and
has been cautious with tweaks, so a major redesign to the super app is effectively
a guidebook for where WeChat is headed for the next few years.
The new off-the-cuff video feature, aptly named “Time Capsule,” is one of
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Instagram sent its users into a frenzy Thursday morning with an abrupt change
to the layout of its feed—an all-too familiar move from an app that’s played with
your emotions since the first time you threw a sepia filter over a photo of your
coffee cup.
The new feature, which removes the vertical scroll you’ve come to know and love
(read: become addicted to), replaces it with an Instagram Stories-esque horizontal
scroll.
Given the reaction, you’d have thought Instagram banned sharing childhood
photos while home for the holidays or something. You know you’ve messed up
when you piss off the Big Meme accounts, and, uh, Mashable.
Tech Crunch heard from Instagram about the feed nuke, and reports that the
rollout was a “bug.”
“Due to a bug, some users saw a change to the way their feed appears today. We
quickly fixed the issue and feed is back to normal. We apologize for any confusion”
an Instagram spokesperson told Tech Crunch. The company confirms it’s still
testing the navigation style in Explore. Mercato in the 1970s
Simply based on the fact that Instagram has discussed rolling out a feature like
this for its explore page, I’m going to go ahead and assume that this “bug” was
more of a warning shot. (Esquire)
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“I am the product of the Derg
era, where I spent my youth
fast removed from clubs with
live music like that of my
parents’ generation,” explained
Yohannes Tessema, as the
imitation sounds of Muluken
Melesse played from stage. “I am
glad I found such a place inside
Mama’s Kitchen club, instead of
being at grocery store or shinny
clubs, listening to loud music, to
enjoy and unwind.”
With its unique extravaganza
night life, artifacts and an array
of live music of the famous and
aspiring Jano Band, the hottest
raggae star Chelina and the
legendary Alemayehu Eshete
with Abegaz Shiota’s crew and
many others, Mama’s Kitchen
club has become a destination for
the young and old, the affluent
and the visiting diasporas, tired
of pre-recorded music elsewhere,
but preferring the live music of
the old, the way Addis Ababa
used to be-with its lively music,
unique hospitality, preserved
in the memories of the older
generation.
“When I moved to Washington
DC, I was young and spent
much times in clubs listening
to the likes of Ephrem Tamru
NIGHTLIFE
and Tewodros Tadesse. I lived
the experience and when I
returned to Ethiopia, I expected
to experience that and more,
but I was sad when that did not
happen. But this club has given
me hope that we can experience
some of that,” said Kirubel
Girma, a returnee from the
United States.
The club, an off spring of the
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in the first place; is 70 billion
birr required to fund the said
projects. Anyway, now, should
As far as I know, the Board is this requirement be abandoned
so far focused on the awareness the regulator has to think how
creation and training. Yes, to return this fund to owners
it is important; yet again (the Banks) and how they are
there is a need to move to going to dispense it as a loan
more specific technical without instigated inflation.
trainings and supports for On the other hand, DBE,
these institutions. So, they as policy bank which was
have to think about these allocating the fund collected
things. I also have my doubts via the NBE-Bill instrument,
if the Board has adequate is said to be facing problems
professionals and resources in recent years with rising
to provide technical support NPL and loan recovery.
to somewhat 30 universities Should DBE face further
in the country. Nevertheless, difficulties, do you think
the Board is expected to stir there will be blow bank on
higher learning institutions the banking sector through
to adapt their training courses NBE-Bill?
to the new IFRS system. As I
said before, the curriculum Yes, it is possible. In fact,
is also expected to provide an the banks bought Bills not
up-to-date course material and directly from DBE but from
keep up with changes in the NBE. And NBE could absorb
IFRS world. You see, that is the losses there and settle
why accounting professionals the banks claims should DBE
choose ACCA; the course in credit is largely caused by back when it was first saving and current. Current face problems. Nevertheless,
modules are always up-to-date the rather strict requirement announced, how are the deposit are type of deposit that as nation and one financial
with developments in the IFRS. of banks to provide credits to banks surviving the impact banks don’t pay interest on; system, the impact would
Since I came back, I have meet their customers. Yes, in some NBE-Bill? meaning it is almost cost them definitely be felt since it a huge
some colleagues of mine in the instances, shortage of liquidity noting to acquire that deposit. fund. The saving grace is that
First of all, back when the
business telling me the great might have played a role in If you see, the statistics, about DBE is not a deposit collecting
NBE-Bill directive was first
difficulty they are facing to driving the credit shortage; 65 percent of the deposit that entity and as such there might
announced, the banks in
even find professionals to assist but in most cases it is the is raised by Ethiopian banks not be a run-on-bank type
Ethiopia were really swimming
with IFRS system. banks’ strict requirements in currently is current deposit. of risk; yet the NBE would
in excess liquidity. So, based on
the form of loan guarantees So, the bulk of what they loan defiantly be forced to step in
Let’s talk about the banking my estimates, during the first
that is causing the shortage. as NBE-Bill is the deposit they and bailout the bank if need
system. Let me give you three, the instrument sucked
Currently, the banks do have raised via current deposit be. But, the impact is certainly
two potentially conflicting out the excess liquidity that
capacity to lend. They can even types. And that is why they big enough to be felt in the
stylized facts about the was building up in the system
tell you that there is shortage were able to stay afloat. If they financial system.
baking industry in Ethiopia. prior and running to 2010. So, in
of borrowers; borrowers that pay 7 percent interest on all
For one, the banking those days, even after providing What is your take of the
can qualify as per their loan deposits and loan to NBE at 5
sectors have always been adequate credit, the banks current DBE performance
requirements. Some of these percent they go bankrupt in no
characterized as having were not really squeezed by and its future?
requirements like collaterals time.
excess liquidity with the the NBE-Bill requirement. But
and project plans and as such From a financial stand point
regulator NBE constantly after that, you can see the Bill So what do you think should
can be a bit stringent; but it is not the bank faces risk if its loans
devising instruments to has started to impact the sector be the future of NBE-Bill?
the problem of the banks alone. keep failing. It even stands
tackle that. On the other especially around 2013 and 2014.
Generally, there is inadequate At this moment, I think to wipe out its capital base,
hand, we see a scenario Meanwhile, the first NBE-Bills
credit information regarding the Bill has reached a level in its worst case scenario.
where business in Ethiopia approached maturity relieving
borrowers. This has to be where it is having the ideal
some of the strain building up Nevertheless, as policy banks
unable to access credit from strengthened for banks to relax kind of impact in the banks’
in the banking system. Now, we also know that it is highly
the banking system. What is their stringent requirements.
if you see the past 2 or 3 years, operation. Further extension vulnerable to the political
the story there? In this, we can mention the
owing to the maturity of some of this Bill might generate a situation and the success of
absence of national ID system negative consequence for the
To give you context, let’s portion of the Bills, the overall the projects it has financed.
which can serve as a guarantee banks, in my view. My greatest,
go back to 7 or 8 years back net effect of the requirement On the other hand, its recent
for some loan packages. So, concern, however, has been
where banks in Ethiopia were has been really static. As you trouble with its NPL which
as the information system the allocation of the credit
suffering from excess liquidity. know, the first five years, the is about 40 percent speaks
becomes more reliable and in the economy. The original
This scenario prompted NBE outstanding NBE-Bill was volumes about the policies
accessible, banks can provide argument is for this fund to
to adopt the 27 percent NBE- growing at a phenomenal rate of the government which
credits based mainly on the be funneled to Development
Bill instrument, which far since the movement was only led bank to finance projects
merit of the business plan and
down road managed to suck in one direction: from banks to Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) and which were prioritized by the
not the collateral guarantee.
out this excess liquidity and NBE. But, in the recent years, to be allocated for long term government policy. So, it begs
At this point, for instance,
bring the baking system to that the net growth of the NBE-Bill projects. So, we have to really the question, why agricultural
banks are not in a position
appropriate liquidity level. For outstanding has slowed down ask if this loan was used for the and manufacturing projects
to provide personal loans to
many years, excess liquidity as some of the matured Bills intended purposes. Now, the prioritized by the government
customers because of the
was no more an issue to the were playing an offsetting role. Bill is roughly about 70 billion and financed DBE are not
lack of dependable national
banks; in fact, at some point, and out of this 50 billion is performing. Furthermore, the
ID system and based on that a But, this is true when we
NBE was forced to institute channeled to DBE. According NPL also reflects on DBE’s
comprehensive credit history consider the principal of
some measures to help build up to recent information, only internal loan evaluation
of borrowers. NBE-Bills; however, the
liquidity in the banking sector. half of the 50 billion is loaned procedure; if the bank
interest rate that the Bill
Now, I think last year, we again A recent IMF report indicted to agriculture and other followed the right procedures
pays out and the interest rate
are hearing of excess liquidity. that some 30 to 40 percent priority sectors; so where is the in providing loans to projects
the banks charge to raise the
Yes, on the other hand, there is of the overall outstanding rest of that money? It is used in these prioritized sectors.
deposit they are investing in
shortage of credit. So, we need loan portfolio of private by DBE to purchase treasury Is the bank prudent in
the Bill indicate a loss for
to ask why credit is in short commercial banks is held in bills, indirectly financing assessing projects which have
the banks. How about that?
supply in an industry where the so called 27 percent NBE- government expenses accessed loans? Or has it been
there is ample capacity to lend. Bill. Given the projection of Consider this; banks mainly indiscriminately. This leads compromised somehow? These
In the first place, the shortage its destructive consequences have two types of deposits: one to question if the NBE- questions have to be answered.
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VIEWPOINT +
Confusion and hypocrisy on the
new food and medicine bill
Commenting on my article, to this conclusion after thorough products” in such a way as to as my critiques believed and
“The Magic of the New Food and reading of each article of the cover each product whether understood, only addresses
Medicine Bill,” published in this bill one by one. In this regard, produced industrially or at the public health concerns of
paper on December 15, 2018, two I was not expecting a rush, home. While the definition of the small proportion of urban
individuals have offered their uncalled for, simplistic and very each item in the bill extend dwellers by focusing on local
The adoption of industrially produced, imported
opinions. The first one, Dereje mechanical opinion from the two the scope of application of the
international convention Moges, who is mentioned in this individuals with their confused regulatory scheme, interestingly, and distributed products or
by a sovereign state does paper as “a legal consultant” understanding of my article that no mechanism or institutional items and served through
not necessarily impose involved in the drafting process the bill is meant to cover “food set up is laid down to regulate business establishments
of the (bill) and, a rather detailed traders and food establishments,” and ensure the safety, standards ignoring the common fact that
automatic legal obligation
critique by Wondu Bekele, and not foods prepared “for social or meeting the requirements most Ethiopians are used to a
to issue implementing who attempted to “detoxify” events and holidays …traditional small scale industry way of life
of the law on foods produced
laws to put it in to effect the arguments and positions healers etc…” and offered freely for public in transforming raw materials
and accordingly parties presented on my comment My argument is rather the consumption in ceremonies such to finished products in making
to the convention can against the bill and set himself as wedding, mourning, religious food, medicine, alcoholic drinks,
opposite! First of all, Food,
in clarifying the “intention” and duties etc… The same also apply cosmetics and tobacco for public
carefully take measures Medicine, Medical Devices,
“good faith” of the Ministry of for traditional medication, and individual consumption. If
Cosmetics, Alcohol and Tobacco
of implementation Health by writing in his declared preparation and serving local the bill is meant to regulate only
are so important to human beings
depending on the capacity as Executive Director and should be regulated in order homemade alcoholic liquors, products that are offered by such
concrete circumstances of Mathewos Wondu Cancer to safeguard and protect public cosmetics and in local tobacco institutions, it does not worth
Society. health by whomever they may snuffing, chewing and smoking. the effort and the time of the
of the country and parliament, the public money to
be produced, supplied, imported, I sincerely believe that putting in
should harmonise their Having examined the opinions
place the regulatory mechanisms finance the institution that would
of these two individuals, I have exported, stored, distributed,
international obligation offered for sale or for free, whether for these items too is highly be tasked to enforce the laws
confirmed that both persons have and I am justified to question
with their national utterly misread, misunderstood by a business establishment or at desirable since they are put to use
and have public health concerns what kind of law or institution
laws, writes Yohannes and totally missed the core home or even at a personal level,
so long as they are put for the use that involve the majority of would be targeted to address the
Woldegebriel. point of my article. It is recalled regulation of the same products
of public consumption. Ethiopian population in their
that I indicated on my article that are used or consumed by a
daily life.
the bill’s failure to delineate its Indeed, the bill broadly defines
scope of application. I reached these items as “regulated The new bill, in the same way Confusion . . . page 32
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70
Seven decades after its adoption, were no enforcement treaties, collective security, enabling the world’s refugee protection
the Universal Declaration of no proper appeal mechanisms, increasingly flagrant human- system should be strengthened,
Human Rights (UDHR) remains and, until much later, not even rights abuses. To address not least by reaching an effective
a beacon of hope for the world, basic covenants countries could this, the Commission’s report consensus on the balance
sending out an unequivocal sign. A creature of its time, the recommends that the Security between the right to movement
message that an injustice UDHR also says little about the Council’s permanent members and the power of states to restrict
anywhere is a threat to justice rights of women, the disabled, voluntarily suspend their vetoes it –with the long-term objective of
everywhere, and that no abuse of the LGBTQ+ community, in situations involving mass a new international convention
human rights can be allowed to and children. And so, despite atrocities and, by implication, that supports Sustainable
continue without challenge. major advances over the last allow more scope for the ICC. Development Goal 10.7, which
When it was adopted seven decades – such as the And, beyond identifying the
While illiberalism and commits states to “facilitate safe,
in December 1948, the creation of the International more detailed responsibilities of orderly, regular, and responsible
authoritarianism is on the
Universal Declaration of rise, it is important to recall
Criminal Court (ICC) and the governments and international migration.”
Human Rights sent the UN’s Responsibility to Protect institutions, new mechanisms
that the UDHR – and the One of the Commission’s most
doctrine – human-rights abuses should be created to ensure
unequivocal message that covenants and conventions it
continue to be perpetrated at an corporate compliance with urgent sets of recommendations
an injustice anywhere is a has inspired – champions every relates to the treatment of
alarming rate and with virtual human rights.
person’s right to life, liberty, children now at risk in the
threat to justice everywhere. and security. Incorporated into
impunity.
It is to the credit of the UDHR’s world’s 40-plus ongoing wars.
But the UDHR remains many countries’ constitutions, To make recommendations authors that, unlike the A new report that emerged this
constrained by a lack of it stipulates that no one should relevant to a review of the UDHR European Convention on Human year from the Commission’s
consensus about why the be subjected to torture or to at 70, New York University Rights, a single declaration work, Protecting Children
arbitrary arrest or detention. convened the Global Citizenship enshrines not only civil and in Armed Conflict, edited by
rights it includes should be It enshrines the rights to a fair Commission (of which I was political rights, but also social Shaheed Fatima QC, also calls for
regarded as fundamental, let trial, privacy, free expression chair) under the auspices of John and economic rights. But it is radical changes – for schools in
alone who should protect and association, and freedom Sexton and Paul Boghossian. Our not enough to declare that such conflict zones to enjoy the same
them and how, writes of thought in religion and deliberations were informed by a rights are important. In South effective protection as hospitals;
conscience. Moreover, it team of philosophers brilliantly Africa, for example, a modern
Gordon Brown. emphasizes important social led by Jeremy Waldron. constitution includes explicit
for states to take active measures
to prevent sexual violence
and economic rights, such as commitments to upholding
Beyond enumerating rights, against children and to prevent
the right to work and form labor social rights. Yet the country has
the Commission argued for a child abductions and trafficking,
unions. found no satisfactory means of
new clarity about who should and for a clear declaration that
enforcing them.
But the authors of the UDHR carry out the corresponding denial of humanitarian access is
– created amid the Cold War duties, and how. Time and again, The desperate plight of the always unlawful where civilians
politics of the 1940s – could only vetoes or threats of vetoes by the world’s nearly 70 million are at risk of starvation. In the
agree on what rights people permanent members of the UN displaced people and over 20 longer term, Fatima recommends
should have, not on why these Security Council have blocked million refugees has just been that the international
rights should be regarded as action. The resulting paralysis recognized in new agreements community consider adopting a
fundamental, let alone how has not only permitted massive hammered out in December this comprehensive legal instrument
or by whom they should be loss of human life; it has also year. The Commission’s report
protected. At the outset, there undermined the credibility of asserts unequivocally that The Universal . . . page 30
OPINION +
A business model for sustainability
In a recent report, the the next decade. agenda. of millions of workers. This
Intergovernmental Panel on approach has allowed us to be
Climate Change (IPCC) warned With so much to gain – and to And yet, to sustain this progress, more strategic in identifying the
that without “rapid and far- lose from inaction – the private businesses must recognize that challenges and opportunities
reaching” changes to how land, sector is beginning to focus on even in a global value chain, that our business faces.
energy, industry, buildings, the connection between profits it is impossible to outsource
and sustainability. According to corporate responsibility. On By using our resources and
transport, and cities are
the Ethical Corporation’s latest the contrary, multinational brands, we have also addressed
Business leaders must managed, the damage to our
Responsible Business Trends corporations must use their key development challenges like
recognize that in global planet could be irreversible.
report, 69 percent of business market power to drive social poor nutrition, sanitation, and
value chains, there is The message was clear: we need
executives surveyed said they change. Consider my company, hygiene; climate change and
a cooperative effort on a global
no way to outsource are integrating SDGs into their Unilever: 2.5 billion times every deforestation; human rights;
scale to change our current
skills training; and workplace
environmental or social trajectory. And, given that many strategies. At the same time, the day, someone somewhere uses
number of companies receiving one of our products distributed equality. And we have done all
responsibility. On the of the toughest sustainability of this with nearly a 300 percent
challenges the world faces are B Corp Certification – which via a supply chain that includes
contrary, multinational measures a firm’s social and more than 80,000 suppliers and return over ten years and a
linked to how it does business, 19 percent return on equity,
companies can and must use the only prudent way forward is environmental performance – nearly two million farmers, who
demonstrating that it is possible
their extended supply chains to change how business is done. has increased in recent years. in turn support communities of
to employ a development-
to drive change and improve millions of people. Such scale
This may sound daunting, but Global finance is also inching focused agenda that delivers for
enables Unilever to contribute
the quality of life in the we already have a framework toward sustainability. For shareholders and stakeholders.
to and benefit from the SDGs,
markets where they operate, to guide the transition: the example, environmental, social,
which is precisely what we try I am not suggesting that success
writes Paul Polman. United Nations Sustainable and governance assets under
to do. has come easily, or that our
Development Goals (SDGs). The management are estimated to
job is finished. Although I will
SDGs, adopted in September 2015 be as high as USD 22 trillion In 2009, we introduced the
be retiring from Unilever at
by 193 countries, are designed dollars; USD 82 trillion is Unilever Sustainable Living
the end of 2018, I am confident
to achieve a “more sustainable committed to the UN Principles Plan, a blueprint to bolster that the company I have led
future for all” by 2030, which, for Responsible Investment; our social, environmental, for more than a decade will
by extension, will enable a USD 32 trillion is pegged to and economic performance. continue to improve business
better business environment. carbon pricing; and even the Goals include strengthening processes with an eye toward
The Business and Sustainable market for “green bonds” is the health and wellbeing of strengthening sustainability.
Development Commission has growing exponentially. This over a billion people; reducing
estimated that meeting the momentum matters because the environmental footprint The key to addressing
SDGs could add some USD 12 financial market support associated with the production the world’s social and
trillion and 380 million jobs to will be essential in achieving and use of our products; and
the global economy by the end of the sustainable development enhancing the livelihoods A business . . . page 33
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The Universal . . . CONT`D FROM PAGE 27
and civil accountability mechanism for the integrated, millions do not have a strong
protection of children in armed conflict. sense that human rights should be upheld
as the universal rights of all. That is why
Former US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt – the
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the Commission, citing the work of Fonna
driving force behind the UDHR – once declared
Forman, founding Director of the Center on
that human rights begin “in small places close
to home, so close and so small that they cannot Global Justice at the University of California,
be seen on any maps of the world. Unless these San Diego, makes recommendations about how
By Tsion Taye governments might actively encourage and
rights have meaning there, they have little
meaning anywhere.” And indeed, The Ordinary support human-rights education – something
their authorship and ownership of their history. The ongoing political reform has
another. So in this first session, one participant had to ask another sparked a positive national psychology for
economic visions, strategies and roadmaps.
participant about his/her bio and present this to the rest of the African countries must reclaim their destiny a transformative change.
audience. The bio included items related to where the person came and start rejecting the low expectations that Inspired by the positive spirit, this writer
from, what they believed their biggest achievements was to date, have been normalized in their development along with Professor Lemma W. Senbet (The
strategies and policies. William E. Mayer Chair Professor of Finance
what their aspirations for the future were, and what he/she wished at the University of Maryland) co-authored
After 50 years, and hundreds of billions in
to be remembered for after he/she leaves this world for good. And international aid, Africa’s development efforts a proposal to establish an independent
one of the things that I have learned from this session is that we all Ethiopian Economic Advisory Council (EEAC)
leave much to be desired. In the 1970s, Africa
to engage the diaspora in the reform process.
would like to be remembered for one thing in life. And that is to be accounted for over three percent of global
The proposal was reviewed by a Steering
manufacturing output. In 2016, the figure has
remembered, as someone who has positively contributed in the life Committee consisting of local and diaspora
fallen to 1.5 percent, according to the Economist
experts and reflects inputs provided by them.
of others, be it through charitable deeds or through our professional Intelligence Unit.
The objective is to support the government in
works. And I thought to myself, we are all well intended people but As bad as Africa’s share of global manufacturing
“formulating a vision and long-term economic
unfortunately quite misunderstand each other. output looks, it is better than its stake in the
strategic direction; articulate an integrated set
fast-growing global capital markets. In 2017,
of clear principles and priorities; and develop
Is there something more rewarding and gratifying than realizing Sub Saharan Africa (barring South Africa)
a clear short- to medium-term road map for
was the only region that did not even register
that the people you are serving are happy and well off because of accelerating economic growth and employment
a microscopic blip on the radar screen of the generation.”
you? Take your job for instance. There is probably a list of things USD 77.57 trillion global capital markets.
The Proposal is anchored in an interdisciplinary
that make you happy when you think about your job. Earning a If the past is prologue for the future, it can be approach to development, bringing together
decent salary, having a supportive and understanding boss, a decent said with a sufficient degree of confidence that diaspora and local experts in different
“piecemeal”, and/or “gradual” reforms will disciplines, including macroeconomics,
working environment, and work colleagues that are pleasant to not bring about the transformative changes agriculture, industry, energy, technological
work with might be considered as common candidate criteria for that Africa badly needs. innovation, finance, etc. Its aim is to build a
job satisfaction. In my opinion, the level of satisfaction you get from Ethiopia is at a critical juncture in its critical mass of complementary and mutually
all of these does not amount to the level of satisfaction you get from
realizing that the people you are serving are happy and satisfied
because of your service. The recipients of your service can be your
Diminishing moral . . . CONT`D FROM PAGE 18
customers in the case of a business, the general public in the case of some regional governments infer putrefying of their crowd than taming irrational views of
political system, probably, due to the declining their people against others. Instead of aiming
government organizations, the recipients of your charitable deeds
moral system. for a common ground for their differences,
in the case of an NGO, your students in case of a university, your
The political parties that came home peacefully most politicians in our country show disdain
patients in the case of health service provider, or your clients in the for those who disagree with them. I believe that
after decades of exile seemingly fail to solidify
case of a law firm. That day when you realize that your service to peaceful political discussions. Few of them this is a sheer sign of narcissistic moralism – an
others is not just an option but a necessity is the day you feel that rather apparently conspire to uphold the indication of self-love and hunger for acclaim
political rift and to emerge as winners at the which is nuanced with the idea that I am right
you are really earning your income! The gratefulness you observe
cost of lives of innocent citizens. Above all, this
in others as a result of your services is, in my opinion, an income and all others are wrong. With the likes of such
is a primitive political strategy which does not
morally frail political leaders, further political
on its own! suit the 21st century. Most importantly, it is
the strategy of morally spoiled and autocratic divisions and social disorders are imminent.
Although each of us knows that we are well meaning and intended politicians. Politicians who are on the moral Therefore, to avoid a further political rift
people, we often feel that others do not understand this. Because we high ground cannot conspire to merely satisfy
and social turmoil, we (the common people)
their selfish ends. Instead, they might subdue
feel that people misunderstand us, we loose hope in our attempts their narcissistic behavior to emerge as and our soi-disant politicians should be quite
to serve others and make others happy. And we really become the champions of public interest. cautious about where we are going from here.
Particularly our leaders should control their
person we do not want others to perceive us to be. I say, let us not All the above issues might tell us how our
self-centeredness. They should not be driven by
loose hope and keep on doing our best to serve others in the best way politicians are consumed with themselves.
dreams of emptied glory which overlooks the
Egocentric leaders or politicians also cannot
possible. Because, there is always people out there who realize our interests of the public.
serve the public. They mindlessly appropriate
well-meaning intentions and would like to keep getting our services! every system to serve their insatiable interests.
Ed.’s Note: Kibrom Berhane is a lecturer of
In sum, because our moral system is
Ed.’s Note: Tsion Taye is a researcher in the field of Agricultural Journalism and Communication at Mekele
diminishing, these days, our politicians are so
Economics. She is a graduate of Wageningen university from which she quick to judge and too feeble to control their University. The views expressed in this article do
obtained her Masters and PhD degrees. Her passions include reading nerves (just like the mindless crowd) while not necessarily reflect the views of The Reporter.
books and reflecting on life experiences with whomever shares this passion. talking about sensitive issues. Most political He can be reached at kibromabselam@gmail.
She can be reached for comments at tsimoute@gmail.com. leaders care more about arousing the emotions com.
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The Global
Commission
Citizenship
report was
Education and Chair of the
International Commission on
The evolution . . . CONT`D FROM PAGE 18
made possible with editorial Financing Global Education Liberation Front’s forces operating in Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front
help from K. Anthony Opportunity. He chairs the the Western, Eastern and Kelem-Wollega (EPRDF) coalition itself. Hence, why
Appiah, Craig Calhoun, Zonal Administrations of the region Dawd Ibsa should desperately try to carry
Advisory Board of the Catalyst
Andrew Hilland, Robert have so far murdered a dozen of innocent on the discarded path of violence and
Shrum, Diane C. Yu, and Foundation. The article was
citizens, including two police commanders thus destabilize the positive atmosphere
many others. For the provided to The Reporter by and 12 officers, not to mention that several created by the government is far from
full membership of the Project Syndicate: the world’s inhabitants in various localities have clear.
Commission, see gias.nyu. pre-eminent source of original been maimed physically and displaced
It makes no sense for a disgruntled leader
edu/2016/04/release-global- op-ed commentaries. Project from their homes.
of the former rebel group with a pretty
citizenship-commission- Syndicate provides incisive The commissioner further told the media poor historical record of having achieved
report/. perspectives on our changing that a weaponry store belonging to the any tangible gains on the ground in the
world by those who are local police station was looted and bank course of its prolonged struggle as a
Ed.’s Note: Gordon Brown, robbery has been committed in broad liberating front to now claim commanding
shaping its politics, economics,
former Prime Minister daylight resulting in the grievous loss an army as well as fighting against and
and Chancellor of the science, and culture. The views standing up with the government security
of up to three million birr. Other public
Exchequer of the United expressed in this article do not and private property damage is beyond and military troops from the safest and
Kingdom, is United Nations necessarily reflect the views of imagination, either. warmest throne generously awarded
Special Envoy for Global The Reporter. to him by the welcoming authorities
Depending on his extended clarification, diligently working hard for a peaceful and
lower-level government structures are democratic transition with unwavering
reinforcing reforms. development agenda to take advantage of demolished and essential public services dedication.
Its approach includes: forging global the new international aid paradigm.” are disrupted due to the serious breakdown
development partnerships with Why an independent council? Independent of law and order which has continued to Does it mean that an ‘infamous state’
leading universities, think-tanks, advisory councils are common in engulf the vast administrative areas of the is in an underground process of
and corporations with track record emerging countries. Their purpose is to region affected by the rampant insecurity. formation within the political and spatial
and interest in developing countries; supplement not supplant the country’s What is exceedingly disappointing is that jurisdiction of the ‘legitimate state’?
leveraging the new international National Planning Commission or the all this criminal activity was perpetrated
If pronounced to be true, that kind of far-
aid modality; building centers of Office of the Chief Economic Adviser of against life and property allegedly in the
fetched and ill-advised move to emerge
excellence for innovation; improving the the Prime Minister. name of the OLF, according to Alemayehu
into an ‘alternative ‘regime alongside the
effectiveness and accountability of the Ejigu, Commissioner General of the
As the proposal notes, the primary reasons legitimate authority through the barrel
public sector; and establishing a private- Oromia Regional Police.
for independent advisory councils “often of the gun would , I am afraid, eventuate
public partnership in the policy space. include acquiring independent policy to the de-legitimization of the group and
Regardless of the misguided view of its
The timing is right and the stakes are advice from non-governmental experts, pioneering leader, OLF’s return from the political suicide of its instinctually
high. In the last 6 months, Ethiopia seeking alternative visions, strategies its endless exile upon the invitation of ambitious leadership already in disarray.
has received USD 4.2 billion from and policies to expand the government’s the government is, indeed, a ‘blessing
its international partners. Plans are policy choice sets, enriching the debate in Our wise forefathers have got an
in ‘disguise. No one rules out that OLF
underway at the International Finance the country’s development discourse and interesting and quotable proverb to that
is a household name inside the Oromo
Corporation (IFC) and the US government creating synergies for best solutions.” effect: In no time and by no means should a
communities both at home and abroad.
Millennium Challenge Corporation poor mouse ever underestimate the power
Why the diaspora? The diaspora is an Nevertheless, I have never heard of any
(MCC) for additional financial support. of the cat to the extent of embarrassing
integral part of the solution. Invariably, single news headline that the age-old
it by unusually smelling its nose at close
These are precursors for plentiful countries that have succeeded in their rebel group had ever managed to acquire
range.
international aid in the coming years. development efforts are those who relied and control for a while even an inch of
Most importantly, massive foreign direct on their own people, diaspora and local, territorial foothold in the region concerned
during the five-decade old armed struggle Ed.’s Note: Merhatsidk Mekonnen Abayneh
investment is bound to flow to Ethiopia, rather than on foreign consultants.
it has waged in a protracted manner. is a Legal Advisor in Chief to the President of
enticed by loan guarantees by the US The objective of EEAC is “to create the Amhara Regional State in the capacity
and UK governments and other donor synergy in collaborative efforts and As a matter of fact, the whole of Ethiopia, of a Regional Bureau Head without
agencies. leverage the talents of all Ethiopians and including the Oromia Regional State, is portfolio. He writes on legal, political
Though these are reasons to celebrate, people of Ethiopian heritage” at home and now yearning for lasting peace and inter- and peace and security issues. The views
we would be remiss not to temper our abroad. group harmony in the wake of the reform expressed in this article do not necessarily
celebration with the acknowledgment that As the World Economic Forum noted, measures being courageously taken by the reflect the views of The Reporter. He can be
foreign aid, no matter how massive, does “India’s high-tech industries were to change agents within the ruling Ethiopian reached at clickmerha1@gmail.com.
not necessarily translate into progress. a large extent created by returning
It is important to channel available migrants and are deeply connected to the technology and experience.” Its founder, The third and the outermost circle
resources into areas where the multiplier diaspora…” Ethiopia, too, should make Enawgaw Mehari (MD), was nominated consists of International Partners,
effect is greater and the spillover effects good use of its diaspora as a matter of as CNN Hero in 2007. including universities, multinational
are wider to scale the country’s economic priority for its economic development. corporations, and global foundations.
Vision Ethiopia coordinates annual
activities. For instance, Google has a program that
The Ethiopian Diaspora is well conferences to promote dialogue on post-
Experiences from China, India and represented at prestigious universities, conflict transition in Ethiopia. There are is committed to advance Africa’s digital
Korea suggest this requires having a including the US Ivy Leagues, in many such individual and group diaspora transformation. Microsoft, Cisco, and
clear vision and a roadmap to bridge the the faculty ranks. There are many initiatives. many other corporations have similar
vision, strategic priorities and goals set internationally acclaimed experts at the initiatives. Established and connected
forth. In this endeavor, the Ethiopian The EEAC proposal provides a well-
forefront of their disciplines in finance, structured, integrated and interactive members of the diaspora can serve as
diaspora community can serve as a kernel agriculture, corporate governance, interlocutors between Ethiopia and such
extension of the nation’s knowledge base. forum to scale these and other similar
health, technological innovation, etc. initiatives for broader impact across the corporations, universities, foundations,
Three questions force themselves upon Others are engaged in high-level economy. and think tanks in their host countries.
us: Why an advisory council? Why should management and research positions in The organizational arrangement of EEAC The challenges are formidable, but not
it be independent? Why the diaspora? premier international organizations and can best be described as a cascade of insurmountable if the right strategies and
The economic development terrain is US Federal government. Some are authors three concentric circles. At the center is policies are put in place. The opportunities
undergoing a rapid change, triggered by of award winning books and sought after the Core Team that will be stationed in are plentiful and could be impactful, if
geopolitical reshuffle. This has prompted speakers in international conferences. properly managed. Connecting the dots
Addis Ababa, comprising of 10 to 12 local
a change in the international aid modality. Still others are advisors to high-level US and strengthening the thread that goes
and diaspora experts of international and
The US and UK have officially shifted government officials.
national repute with expertise in priority through them is getting halfway closer to
the focus of their international aid from The diaspora is actively involved in areas that are key for the development of tying a bow around a strategic vision that
government budget support and project Ethiopia’s development. For example, a the country. will transform Ethiopia.
financing to incentivizing Multinational young Harvard professor (Jelani Nelson)
Corporations to invest in Africa. These The second concentric circle represents
has established AddisCoder, an intensive Ed.’s Note: Yonas Biru (PhD) was
have significant impacts on Ethiopia’s a network of satellite Interdisciplinary
summer program in Ethiopia to introduce the Deputy Global Manager of the
development agenda. Advisory Teams, consisting of subject-
high schoolers to computer programming
matter experts, reflecting the various International Comparison Program at
The EEAC “can help mitigate potential and algorithms.
focus areas of the core team. Organized the World Bank. The views expressed in
risks and threats that are inherent in a Diaspora doctors have organized “People by disciplines in 8 sub-teams, the experts this article do not necessarily reflect the
period of geopolitical uncertainty. It can to People” whose primary purpose is to will focus on urgent and strategic issues views of The Reporter. He can be reached
also help position Ethiopia’s strategic serve as a “bridge to transfer knowledge, in their expertise. at biruyonas@yahoo.com.
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Confusion . . . CONT`D FROM PAGE 26
@anchihoye large junk of the population. for the purpose of face saving, win global
recognition and obtain obsequious flattery
While the bill mentioned regarding the
showered from foreign institutions to
&ΎPieces
registration of traditional healers and
certain individuals.
taken previously and proposed in the environmental challenges is using we are not moving fast enough. As
of up to six months of imprisonment and a
bill have basis under the convention, the power of markets and building Winston Churchill once said: “I never
fine of five thousand birr. This provision
the drafters of the bill have gone much coalitions to improve effectiveness. The worry about action, only inaction.” That
militate against the widespread practice
further and asserted to be more catholic final SDG, Partnerships for the Goals wisdom should shape our approach to
than the pop supposedly in their bid to in the Ethiopian objective realities in
which minor children are helping and (SDG 17), recognizes this and urges business and the SDGs today. The world
claim “global recognition” and possibly business leaders to cooperate with we want for our children will arrive only
receive congratulations at the expense supporting their poor family in mobile
personal cigarette vending activities. The governments and civil society to deliver when we choose action over indifference,
of the freedom of action and choices of on sustainable-development objectives. courage over comfort, and solidarity
individuals to smoke, loss of employment prohibition of sale of tobacco products by
minors is warranted on condition that A good example of SDG 17 in action over division.
opportunities for tobacco products is the Food and Land Use Coalition, a
growers, producers, distributors and “economically viable alternatives are
global network of business executives, Ed.’s Note: Paul Polman is CEO of Unilever
sellers, generation of revenues for business promoted for individual sellers.” The
scientists, policymakers, investors, and and a member of the Leadership Council
establishments and individual income and drafters of the bill have the unique luxury
farmers that is working to transform of the Sustainable Development Solutions
last but not least, contribution of varies to ignore the actual reality of Ethiopia
the world’s fragmented and complex Network (SDSN). The article was provided
types of taxes to the government. wherein children of poor family are denied
food systems. One key area of focus for to The Reporter by Project Syndicate: the
the sale of tobacco products without any
In his critique, Wondu claimed that “no this coalition is the disconnect between world’s pre-eminent source of original op-ed
alternative employment and revenue
provision proposed in the bill is unique production and consumption. commentaries. Project Syndicate provides
generation opportunity.
to Ethiopia!” In reality, the proposed bill incisive perspectives on our changing
We need more of this; the future of the
encroach the fundamental constitutional While I still maintain on my position that world by those who are shaping its politics,
global economy is no longer dependent
freedom of citizens for personal action and regulating tobacco products are necessary economics, science, and culture. The views
on whether we act, but on how long we
choice, good or bad, and mandate public in line with the international convention, I expressed in this article do not necessarily
take to do so. Despite some progress
bodies to decide on behalf of citizens as if do not think imposing extra burden on local reflect the views of The Reporter.
on the SDGs over the past three years,
the state is a caretaker or tutor and treating producer, importer, distributor and sellers
individuals as a child below 18 years of would enable to achieve the objective
age. A constitution need not list down
the innumerable types of freedoms that
intended by the proclamation other than
self-serving global recognition to certain
House approves . . . CONT`D FROM PAGE 3
government must restrict its interference individuals. If tobacco products are useless “This does not mean that forgiveness times and historical events with a
against citizens and all personal freedoms and only contribute to exacerbate the will be presented for individuals or forum to be heard and perpetrators to
that a person can legitimately exercise are negative health impact of the person, it groups who committed mass killings disclose and confess their actions as a
categorized under freedom of action and would have been reasonable, legitimate and related serious crimes. As we way to reconciliation and to achieve
choice. and much easier to cease production and all know, we approved the Amnesty lasting peace,” the newly endorsed bill
The bill also purports to impose 70 percent eliminate the factory while it was under Proclamation last June,” Tesfaye says in its preamble.
space of health warnings on packages of government ownership. Having decided said citing the proclamation which
tobacco when the convention actually According to the provision of the bill,
to privatize the enterprise and inviting stipulates that criminals who are
requires not less than a minimum of the commission will be accountable to
foreign investor to acquire and invest on accused of killings of people should
30 percent and ideally 50 percent. This it, it is total naivety to propose and decide the Prime Minister while it will have its
be tried in court accordingly with
requirement impose extra burden to legal to adopt a law that would stifle its activities own members to be determined by the
the extents of their crimes they are
tobacco products and provide enormous within the limit the law permits. government. Similarly, a chairperson,
charged with.
opportunities for the market of contraband deputy chairperson and other members
tobacco that are not always free and not The adoption of international convention The bill, In its preamble, states that of the commission will be appointed by
bound under any obligation to comply with by a sovereign state does not necessarily it is necessary to reconcile based on the HPR upon recommendations by the
health warnings. impose automatic legal obligation to issue truth and justice the dis-agreement Prime Minister.
implementing laws to put it in to effect and that developed among the peoples’
While avoiding the sale of tobacco products accordingly parties to the convention can After an apparently moderate
from store shelves that are easily accessible of Ethiopia for years because of the
carefully take measures of implementation discussion, the House approved the
is recommended, requiring retail sellers different social and political conflict.
depending on the concrete circumstances draft bill with a majority vote, one
to hide even the availability for sale of
of the country and should harmonize The bill has also been designed against and one abstaining.
the product to smokers is tantamount to
their international obligation with their with the aim of identifying and
providing shield and coverage to offer for The bill comes after six months, in
national laws. It is a bizarre to try to issue ascertaining the nature, cause and
sale illicit tobacco that will be detrimental. which time the government approved
local laws and requirements far more dimension of the repeated gross
The flow of contraband tobacco through an amnesty law issued in June for
than the international convention require violations of human rights so as to
the long and porous border of Ethiopia has exiled Ethiopians who had been wanted
always been a challenge. Unlike any other to brag for “global recognition” without fully respect and implement basic
assessing the legal, financial, investment, by the former administration.
country in the world, Ethiopia shares a human rights recognized under
long border with a Somali nation that had employment etc…implications. Ethiopia’s constitution as well as According to latest information
no functioning state for several decades. other international and continental obtained from the Office of the
This border has always posed so many Ed.’s Note: Yohannes Woldegebriel is agreements that are said to be Attorney General, over 800 people have
challenges for the steady flow of all kinds a legal expert. The views expressed in important for the reconciliation. been pardoned during the grace period
of contraband goods including tobacco that this article do not necessarily reflect the
they had been given to report to the
according to a study has already reached 40 views of The Reporter. He can be reached “It is believed that providing victims of
Attorney General. The pardon period
percent of circulation and up to 90 percent at johnwaa@hotmail.com. gross human rights abuses in different
will expire in two weeks’ time.
in the eastern part of the country. It is
entirely irresponsible to disregard this fact
Opposition gaining . . .
and push for a bill that would encourage CONT`D FROM PAGE 1
the flow contraband tobacco.
The ban imposed for the sale and smoking
of tobacco and obligatory distance laid
down under the bill are also impractical Movement for Unity and Democracy Recalling that it has been engaged in movements to question and challenge
and far from the actual reality. In fact the and Ethiopian Democratic Party (EDP) different negotiations and consultations the incumbent and the current
absence of restricted area for smokers to merge as one political party in its in the past two years, Yeshiwas says that leadership change in the ruling party,
is another irrational addition that does endeavor to provide a lasting solution the recent decision of merger with the
not tally with the requirements of the the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary
to the political questions and demands two political parties is the result of this
international convention. The net effect of Democratic Front (EPRDF), the
of the public throughout the nation. effort and invites other political parties
this ban is so short sighted that would have chairman further stated.
to join such initiatives to provide a
the effect of paralyzing the businesses of Up on finalizing their discussion, the
hotels and entertainment with far reaching
lasting solution. The party, established seven years
three parties plan to dissolve their
consequences on their competitiveness individual parties and join hands to Apart from this, the party is going to ago, finally conveyed a message to all
and profitability. form one new party. The new party celebrate its seventh year anniversary political forces in the country that they
While the bill rightly banned the sale of is expected to have a new name and through different programs. According should not hesitate to come together
tobacco products to minors and ironically political program, according to to the schedule, the General Assembly to address the questions of the public
it not only banned sale of tobacco products Yeshiwas; and most probably politics is expected to pay tribute to the for the sake of both the nation and the
by minors notwithstanding the 14 years of of citizenship is the likely focus of this contribution, efforts and the sacrifice
public to build and ensure a democratic
minimum age threshold provided under new party with much higher emphasis of leaders, members, and supporters of
Ethiopia’s labor law and departed even political system in the country.
on social justice. the party for their courage and tireless
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HARNESSING
GIFTS
Making technology easily
accessible to everyone is at
forefront of advancement these
days. This revolution is also
resulting in the improvement of
accessibility of technology for
the disabled members of the
community. One NGO in Ethiopia
is working hard to increase the
capacity of the visually impaired
to take advantage of these
technological advancements.
In this regard, “Together!” a
resident charity organization
has graduated visually impaired
students who took trainings
in basic computer skills, this
week. The fourth-round of the
training session organized in
collaboration with Addis Ababa
University was concluded with
a colorful celebration featuring
the dancing and fashion talents
of the visually impaired.
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Crossword
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1. European currency 60. Boast 27. Former Italian currency
6. Wanes 61. Unsanctified 28. Not closed
10. Drudgery 63. Wicked
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15. Journey 65. Cornered 31. Drags
16. Christmas season 66. French for “Head” 33. Slumber
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Can you spot the 12 differences between the two pictures? SOLUTION
SPOT THE DIFFERENCES
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