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""An Exploration of How COVID-19 Impacted Women
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Just now at the UNSC: 🇪🇹Ethiopia's Ambassador ends his statement with this declaration: I'd like to remind everyone that Ethiopia will prevail...as it has in the past whenever faced with challenges.
#NoMore
After decades of violence, war, and destruction, our countries & region want & need peace, cooperation, & friendship.
#NoMore
to those promoting hatred, division, and enmity.
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-🇪🇷
@AmbStesfamariam
: "The unjust & abusive blockade against 🇨🇺 constitutes, w/out a doubt, one of the most prolonged & serious systematic violations of international law and the Charter of the🇺🇳."
-🇪🇷is 1 of the founding members of the Group of Friends in Defense of🇺🇳Charter
The latest figure is that 203 more humanitarian trucks arrived in Tigray Region. Around 900 trucks, however, are still *missing* or not being returned. Much evidence shows trucks being used to transport TPLF fighters + looted material.
#NoMore
Comment from Press Secretariat: "The failure of Western countries/organizations to look into atrocities by TPLF in Amhara + Afar regions makes it clear there are politically-motivated positions and double-standards when it comes to Ethiopia."
#NoMore
Actually, the image is not from Dessie. And not from
#Ethiopia
or
#Africa
, at all. It comes from a video uploaded to YouTube..in 2016..from Novosibirsk, in Russia. Rehearsal for the Victory Parade 2016. Novosibirsk. See the link & judge yourself.
#Eritrea
This headline from BBC is wrong and misleading. The truth is that schools will close for a period of 1 week so that communities can participate in harvesting crops.
#NoMore
Feltman just visited Kenya (now he's back in Ethiopia). Meanwhile, Blinken met with Egypt FM Sameh Shoukry. Shuttle diplomacy or full court press? Ethiopians have made their stand known. 🇪🇹
#NoMore
If a news agency in Seattle could get the fundamental basics of this straightforward event - in Seattle! - so wrong, just imagine how bad & inaccurate coverage of Ethiopia/Eritrea must be by agencies reporting on those countries from far-away capitals.
#NoMore
🇪🇹Finally, in addition to the other points, Ethiopians will be alarmed + highly suspicious of this proposal, since the author shares close ties to TPLF associates.
#NoMore
So happy to share that my book on child mortality in🇪🇷is now available for purchase. Also note that I'll be donating a portion of all proceeds from sales to children's schools & orphanages in the country. Use the promo code: leaflets20 and save 20%. Link:
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'For 80 years, they have harassed and declared wars on us that we never wanted. Can we not be allowed to live in peace as a people?
Of course, there is no reason for us to ask for their permission. As a people, we have the right to live in peace.' - PIA (2023)
🇪🇷Awesome.
'I am glad to announce that we are poised for a very good harvest this year thanks to the gracious rainfall and the coordinated effort of farmers and the government'--Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture
#SDGs
#development
#Africa
🇪🇷🇪🇹Will be interesting to hear updates on Feltman's recent trip. Egypt disappeared from itinerary (or they met quietly). UAE says it's thinking of pulling out of a $23billion arms deal w/US. And Turkey is set to host summit w/African countries to further strengthen ties.
#NoMore
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Interesting that the 🇺🇸envoy Hammer met w/Kenyatta on same day of the latter announcing that he'd be unable to attend the peace talks.
-Questions...?
🇪🇷🇪🇹
-It keeps getting worse
-some individuals and groups are spreading pure disinfo, seemingly in the belief that any emerging peace threatens their power, world view, or interests
--Not only false, but dangerous and irresponsible
🇪🇷
A 'new world order is needed that will enable everyone to make...contributions, participate, cooperate, work together and respect each other & respect international law" -- PIA June 2023
🇪🇷
-In🇪🇷, plastic bags were banned from Asmara in early 2002, following bans in other areas, including Keren and Dekemhare.
-Then in 2004, a national legal notice was enacted to ban plastic bags throughout the country. 1/
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-The new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Agriculture has been launched, aligned with the roadmap of “Safe and Nutritious Food for Everyone, Everywhere”🇪🇷
Everything reported by this award-winning African journalist from on the ground in Addis & surrounding environs 100% contradicts what CNN et al. have been loudly shouting about for the past few days. No wonder trust in Western media is plummeting.
#NoMore
Watching CNN, and other inter'l media before my flight, I thought I was going to a war zone.
Was in Addis yesterday, In Adama now but there is nothing, No bullets, No tension, bars are open, No roadblocks.
There is actually more Millitary presence in Kampala than in Addis Ababa.
📢
Dr. Adesina (
@AfDB_Group
): "I could stay here for another week as I am so impressed with their work ethic, self belief & determination"
-"🇪🇷is so different to what I heard about it from outside and the rest of Africa needs to learn more about🇪🇷 & from it"
🇪🇷'We're a relatively small country; why do they need to antagonize us? Can't they learn from developments in other parts of the world? Will they ever come to terms with the fact creation of a unipolar world, dividing the world into regions, has failed miserably?' -PIA (2022)
🇪🇷Eritrea's history is one of perseverance and resilience. It has withstood wars & illegal sanctions aimed to break it. Again, we will remain united & stay resilient in the face of new unjust and coercive actions.
#NoMore
🇪🇷🧺
The Gerset Farm Project
▶️responded to community needs, provided numerous benefits and continues to make positive, tangible changes in the lives of many local residents
#SDGs
#Africa
#Agriculture
🇪🇷
'The map determining the exact boundary lines w/clear coordinates is given by the EEBC to🇪🇷🇪🇹. It is also deposited in the🇺🇳. Therefore, there is no border dispute...What we have is illegal occupation of🇪🇷territory, including the town of Badme.' -Amb. Girma Asmerom 2014
Feltman today: "I want to really refute [the narrative] that the US is nostalgic for the TPLF’s return to govt, for a return of the EPRDF, TPLF-dominated regime that was under Meles Zenawi for 27 years. We aren't taking sides in this conflict." But🇪🇹's feel otherwise.
#NoMore
🇪🇷
-On day 1, alongside🇨🇫🇬🇲🇨🇮🇧🇼, had a chance to share important pts from🇪🇷's development story.
-In a short period of time & despite challenges,🇪🇷has made progress in several areas. It remains committed to working & moving ahead.
#SDGs
#Education
#Health
#development
#Food
🇪🇷voted against UNHRC Draft resolution on🇪🇹(which was adopted).
Statement:
"Security & HR challenges we see in🇪🇹are consequence of unprovoked/premeditated war initiated by TPLF. The resolution ignores heinous crimes of TPLF, is biased, & suffers from procedural/substantive flaws"
🇪🇷
-Years-long approach vs🇪🇷to isolate & keep it in the cold has failed
-It continues to build ties w/partners @ regional & global level
-Seeks to coexist in harmony/cooperation w/all & contribute to extent of its capability to regional/global peace, security & development
🇪🇹🇪🇷🇸🇴The IC's continued refusal to acknowledge this dimension is a shame of epic proportions. A grim stain on the conscience that will not soon wash off.
🇪🇷🇨🇳
To mark 10th anniversary of 🇨🇳BRI, I was asked to share some views on its possibilities & cooperation.
--It offers a lot of potential positives for 🇪🇷 & can be a 'win-win'
@XHNews
🇪🇹🇪🇷
Some of those deluging us with fake reports this week have a long track record.
-Remember, among many other examples, when they used old pics/images from Novosibirsk, in 🇷🇺, in a sad attempt to pass it off as Dessie in 🇪🇹.
🇪🇷
'This is not the kind of world order that the peoples of all continents need.
Nobody needs these kind of policies, hegemony, control and not allowing people to grow and work hard to try to change their quality of life.' - PIA (2023)
🇪🇷🙏⛪️
-Ngdet, Kudus Michael, religious observance starting in the early AM.
-Many ppl already arriving and will be visiting the church/homes in surrounding area.
#Peace
#Culture
#SDGs
#Community
🇪🇷🇪🇹
The Horn of Africa stands w/🇪🇹 because the entire region has been victim of TPLF. For 3 decades, the group was funded/backed unconditionally by🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺+ used as a blunt tool to further interests of faraway capitals - at the direct expense of local peoples.
And these new pics are from airport in Lalibela, destroyed by TPLF. The US/West has in recent weeks raised loud alarms about Addis Ababa & airport, so would be really interesting to see their specific thoughts (condemnations?) about this.
#NoMore
🇪🇹🇪🇷
-🇪🇷has been calling for peace for 24 years
-Yet it was ignored by IC, esp. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺 who instead of trying to ensure peace agreement they oversaw, actively supported the group violating it
-Now as EVER,🇪🇷will support a genuine, lasting peace, as that is good for🇪🇹, and🇪🇷
🇪🇷The National Association of 🇪🇷 Teachers was established in 1958
▶️also a member of the International Teachers Association and Africa Region since 1996
▶️currently about 29,000 members
#SDGs
#WorldTeachersDay2022
What happened on the trip to 🇹🇷🇦🇪? Seems awfully quiet, compared to reporting beforehand. Were his recommendations ignored? Today, leaders from across Africa arriving in Turkey. Many have stood by 🇪🇹.
#NoMore
🇨🇳🇪🇷
-Members of🇨🇳Medical Team in 🇪🇷married in 🇪🇷.
-Big part of cooperation is mutual respect & understanding. This is reflected in decision to partake in local tradition.
-As newlyweds said:"🇪🇷is our 2nd home"
-🇨🇳Medical Team has been serving in🇪🇷since '97
#SDGs
#Peace
#Culture
Timely and relevant 🧵:
1999--'“Massawa is a free port; Assab is a free port for🇪🇹. We believe the port (of Assab) shall be free to use not only to 🇪🇹but everyone who wishes to use it, that’s our policy it won’t be a cause of any conflict...' 1/
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Super : Dekemhare is set for new modern, industrial solar project. Project includes:
▶️30 MW solar PV plant with associated substation
▶️Battery energy storage and connection to 66 kV transmission line
#SDGs
#Africa
#Development
🇪🇷🇪🇹🇿🇦🇺🇸
-Outpouring of solicitude for TPLF reflects widespread ignorance of the group & current conflict
-Appeasing it will not secure long-term peace. Rather, it will embolden the group, prolong the region’s pain, and destabilize the Horn further.
🇪🇷
-In light of🇪🇷continued positive engagement & cooperation with partner, recall:
-West's desire was to “pin down & punish🇪🇷” for continuing to insist on EEBC binding resolution
-West worked to undercut support for🇪🇷& aimed to “isolate🇪🇷&wait for it to implode economically”
🇷🇺🇨🇳released statement which touched on building new world order with no "neo-colonialism and hegemonism" and based on the UN Charter.
-Interesting that both points have also been raised in 🇪🇷meetings with🇨🇳🇷🇺. As PIA said, 'a new world order is needed'
🇪🇷🇨🇳
-🇨🇳evacuees from🇸🇩arrived in 🇪🇷 and now heading home.
-🇪🇷has been coordinating + cooperating w/various countries to support ground evacuations, open airspace, and repatriate nationals.
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@CCTV_Plus
Agriculture is central to fostering socioeconomic growth, reducing poverty, and improving food + nutrition security in🇪🇷 & across the wider region.
#SDGs
#Africa
🇪🇷💧
-From independence - 2022, nearly 800 total dams constructed nationwide.
-2023: 16 micro-dams built, with 25 more in various stages of progress and projected to be completed in 2024.
-17 additional micro-dams soon to be started/projected to be completed this year, as well.
🇷🇺ambassador to🇪🇷 comments:
-"🇪🇷has long ceased to live under the dictation of the West"
-"🇷🇺has a partnership, friendly & equal relationship w/🇪🇷...This, as political scientists aptly put it, is causing heartburn in the collective West"
🇨🇳 State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi scheduled to visit 🇪🇷, among other countries next week. 🇪🇷🇨🇳 signed MOU on BRI not long ago, as well.
#Eritrea
#China
#SDGs
🇪🇷
"We would like integration more than anybody else ... Self-reliance is interpreted as an isolationist trend, which it is not at all. Self-reliance is preparing yourself for partnership, equal partnership." -PIA (May 2008)
🇪🇷-AfDB chief: “I just came back from🇪🇷. I hear a lot of things about🇪🇷but my 1st time there & I was talking to
@UNDP
staff. You know what they told me? That, in🇪🇷, corruption is 0%. Why do we not talk about that?'
🌴🌴🇪🇷🇪🇷In the eastern lowlands of Eritrea, date palm plantation is being promoted. Around 21,000 date palm trees have been planted, with the aim to raise the number to 200,000 by 2026.
#SDGs
#Africa
#Development
👀Tomorrow, UNSC votes on renewing Somalia sanctions, hoping to "assist the country". Remarkably, in lead up, some Western countries also have tried to include wholly unrelated & concocted issue of 🇪🇷-🇩🇯bilateral relations. This was rejected by 🇷🇺&🇨🇳 among others.
#NoMore
🇪🇹🇺🇸🇪🇷🇦🇪
-As things on the ground go against TPLF,🇺🇸is exerting more pressure on🇪🇹
-Yesterday,🇺🇸Blinken spoke to🇦🇪's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about🇪🇹situation
-Perhaps message of those🇪🇹's in the country & globally who protested did not get thru: "no more meddling"
Great!🇪🇷
-Min. of Land, Water & Environment, w/ int. development partners, launches new project to promote food/nutrition security & livelihoods
of vulnerable rural communities via enhanced agricultural/fishery production, resource management, agro-processing & trade.
-worth $16M
🇪🇷has every prerogative+right to enter into partnership/alliance w/any country of its choice + in accordance w/exigencies of its interests
Also,🇪🇷 sovereign choice has always been that of aversion to dependency, polarized alliances & the suzerainty of a big brother
Lavrov's talks w/Chairperson of AU Commission: "🇷🇺emphasizes that the IC shouldn't impose any artificial solutions on African countries in settling their conflicts. IC should accept their decisions & help these countries implement them". 🇪🇹🇪🇷🇸🇴
#NoMore
🇪🇷⚕️
Orotta School of Med./Dental Med. & Asmara College of Health Science commencement today.
--269 graduates: 163 male & 106 female
--ACHS (est. 1995) has graduated nearly 5,000 students to date
--Orotta (est.2004) has graduated 528
#SDGs
🇪🇷Each and every child, regardless of background, deserves an equal opportunity. Kudos to those who work to empower and support our children.
#SDGs
#Development