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Andualem Sisay Gessesse is a journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I am an Ethiopian journalist with over a decade of experience in media and communications consultancy. I completed my study in Media and Communications in 2005. Since then, I have been working for several local and international media. Some of the local and international publications I worked with and is now contributing for includes: Capital newspaper of Ethiopia, The East African newspaper, www.Africareview.com, Daily Nation of Kenya, The Citizen of Tanzania, Daily Monitor of Uganda, www.newBusinessEthiopia.com, Africa Renewal of the United Nations and www.GeminiNews.org of Canada, among others. In 2011, I won Excellence in Journalism Award by the Ethiopian Foreign Correspondent Association in English language category. I worked for 10 months in Uganda as development reporter under fk Norway exchange program sponsored by the Norwegian Government. My global reporting and training travels includes: Tokyo, Japan; Stuttgart, Germany; Rome, Italy; Hilversum, The Netherlands; Delhi, India; Marrakech, Morocco; Johannesburg, South Africa; Maputo, Mozambique; Djibouti, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Kampala, Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya. Currently in addition to www.newBusinessEthiopia.com, which I launched in 2009, I am working as resident correspondent journalist for NATION Media Group of Kenya from Ethiopia. As independent media and communication consultant, I have also worked for international organizations such as, UNFPA Ethiopia office (United Nations Population Fund), Kifiya Financial Technology, Techno Brain Ethiopia and Starbucks and Microsoft East and South Africa wing through the PR firm - Bertolli & Associates of Kenya. In addition to media, I have also done researches and investigative reports for international institutions, such as Global Integrity, Devex, World Wide Web Foundation, Access Capital S.C. and many business intelligence firms from across the world.
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Flies and fungi: Climate change could make food less safe, experts warn
Food safety is a significant global concern, with climate change and the globalization of food production posing new challenges. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that unsafe food causes millions of illnesses and deaths annually. Rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions are expected to increase food contamination and food-borne diseases. Experts warn that fly populations and mycotoxins, which are harmful compounds produced by fungi, will become more prevalent, exacerbating food safety issues. The global food system, responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, needs to adapt to ensure safe and nutritious food. Advanced plant breeding technologies could help produce more resilient crop varieties.
Milking it? Ethiopian farmers fight drought with insured cows
Ethiopian farmers, hit by drought, have been participating in a Farm Africa project that provides loans to buy dairy cows and insures them against sickness. The initiative aims to foster a culture of saving and micro-insurance among farmers as climate change challenges traditional farming and herding livelihoods. However, some farmers, like Manza Bulacho and Melese Olte, have struggled with the project, facing issues such as delayed insurance payouts and difficulties with cow insemination. Nyala Insurance S.C., the provider of the livestock insurance, admitted to delays due to technical problems with their app. The project has seen over $100,000 saved in village associations and nearly $70,000 in loans accessed by farmers. Despite challenges, the project has sparked interest in livestock insurance among farmers, with Nyala Insurance planning to expand its services.
Milking it? Ethiopian farmers fight drought with insured cows
Ethiopian farmers, facing the challenges of climate change, are turning to an innovative micro-insurance scheme to protect their livelihoods. The program, run by UK-based nonprofit Farm Africa, helps farmers purchase and insure dairy cows to generate income. Despite some initial setbacks and delays in insurance payouts, the initiative has seen significant interest and success, prompting expansion. The project underscores the need for better training for farmers and suggests that government incentives could further support such insurance schemes.
Flies and fungi: Climate change could make food less safe
Rising temperatures and climate change pose significant risks to food safety, with potential increases in food contamination and food-borne diseases. Despite the global concern, few countries have integrated food safety into their climate action plans. Experts highlight the vulnerability of the global food system to contamination from pesticides, mycotoxins, and pathogens like Campylobacter bacteria. The World Health Organization emphasizes the need for resilient food systems to ensure safe and nutritious food amidst climate change. The article underscores the importance of addressing food safety in climate change strategies to protect public health.
After era of kings, is multiparty politics an illusion in Ethiopia? https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/2558-2587370-s7pmkkz/index.html Inside Ethiopian’s scheme to rule African skies http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/smartcompany/Inside-Ethiopian-s-scheme-to-rule-African-skies/1226-1995524-rw0f33/index.html Small beer: Farmers unable to grow enough barley, wheat, rice to supply agro-processors https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/Small-beer--Ethiopian-farmers-unable-to-supply-agro-processors/2558-2526258-np43fhz/index.html Return cash stashed in your banks, African Union tells Europe http://www.nation.co.ke/news/africa/Bring-cash-stashed-in-your-banks--Europe-told/1066-3151816-4htj1lz/index.html Where will huge state investments lead Ethiopia? https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ethiopia-under-construction/2558-2541166-6xyokr/index.html Opposition party claim Ethiopian army killed 32 demonstrators http://www.nation.co.ke/news/africa/Opposition-claim-Ethiop
European Union offers €50m in Boko Haram war
The European Union has signed an agreement to provide €50 million from the African Peace Facility to support the Lake Chad Basin Commission Multi-National Joint Task Force in its fight against Boko Haram. This follows a donor conference organized by the African Union Commission in early 2016. The funds will enhance regional coordination in combating Boko Haram, which has caused over 13,000 deaths, displaced 2.5 million people, and led to significant regional economic disruption. The support includes construction and maintenance of MNJTF headquarters, as well as providing transport, communication assets, and a command system to improve operations coordination among troop-contributing countries.
Africa urges Europe to return stolen funds
The African Union Commission is in ongoing discussions with the European Commission to repatriate illicit funds held in European banks, which could be used for development projects in Africa. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma emphasized the moral and economic benefits of returning these funds. The discussions also covered cooperation on migration, terrorism, and security, with the EU already financing various projects in Africa. The dialogue aligns with the 2014-2017 Roadmap from the Africa-EU Summit, focusing on peace, security, human development, and democracy.
Africa woos Europe to return stolen funds
The African Union Commission is in ongoing discussions with the European Commission to repatriate illicit funds held in European banks, which could be used to support Agenda 2063 and improve health in Africa. Africa loses approximately $50 billion annually through illicit financial flows, nearly double the Official Development Assistance it receives. The discussions also covered cooperation on migration, terrorism, and security, with the EU already engaged in various projects across Africa, including the Horn of Africa, Sahel, and Lake Chad regions. The priority areas align with the 2014-2017 Roadmap from the Africa-EU Summit.
Kenya’s think tank Kippra tops Africa in global index
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy and Research Analysis (Kippra) has been ranked the top think tank in sub-Saharan Africa for 2015 by the Global Go to Think Tank Index Report. The index, produced by the Lauder Institute of the University of Pennsylvania, covers 143 countries and ranks 6,846 think tanks globally. Kippra is ranked 143rd worldwide. Other top-ranked think tanks in sub-Saharan Africa include Imani Centre for Policy and Education from Ghana, Senegal’s Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa, and Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis. The index was launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with remarks from Steve Glovinsky, special adviser to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
AU official offers solution to African migration crisis
Visa-free movement across Africa could significantly reduce migration to Europe, according to AU Commissioner for Social Affairs, Dr. Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko. He highlighted the economic benefits seen in Rwanda and Mauritius from such policies and urged other African nations to follow suit. The African Union is focusing on long-term solutions like employment and education to address the migration crisis, rather than crisis management. Reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of Africans have died attempting dangerous journeys to Europe, with the UNHCR estimating 1,500 deaths last year alone.
Opposition party claim Ethiopian army killed 32 demonstrators
The opposition in Ethiopia claims that the Ethiopian army killed 32 demonstrators, including Oromo students who protested against the Addis Ababa city expansion plan. The plan is feared to encroach on Oromia farmers' land. Following the protests and reported deaths, the government stated that the expansion plan was still in draft and would not proceed without public consultation. The protests have resulted in an undisclosed number of casualties, injuries, arrests, and detentions.
Chinese company to set up Kenya-Ethiopia power link
Ethiopian Electric Power has signed a $119.3 million contract with China Electric Power & Equipment Technology Company to construct the Ethiopia–Kenya power transmission line. The project, with a total length of 1,045 kilometres, is financed by the African Development Bank and the French development agency, with an estimated overall cost of $1.26 billion. The Ethiopian side of the project is expected to be completed within 26 months.
Ethiopia dam nears completion
The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River, set to be Africa's largest hydroelectric dam and the world's tenth, is expected to be commissioned this year with an initial production of 100 megawatts of electricity. The project, which began four years ago, is halfway complete and is being constructed by Salini Impregilo with consulting from Tractebel Engineering. Despite opposition from Egypt, a recent tripartite agreement with Sudan allows Ethiopia to use the dam for power generation and export. The dam will have a capacity of 6,000 megawatts, and the construction is domestically funded through aggressive fundraising. Additional infrastructure includes a saddle dam and a 500 kilovolt power transmission line.
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