Ethiopian news update

Here are some recent news updates from Ethiopia:

Politics

• The Ethiopian government has announced plans to hold a national dialogue to address the country's political and economic challenges. The dialogue is expected to bring together representatives from various political parties, civil society organizations, and the government. (Source: Reuters)
• The Ethiopian parliament has approved a new law that allows the government to seize land from farmers and give it to investors. The law has been criticized by opposition parties and human rights groups, who say it will lead to the displacement of thousands of farmers. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Economy

• Ethiopia's economy has been growing rapidly in recent years, with GDP growth rates averaging around 8% per year. However, the country is facing challenges such as high inflation and a large trade deficit. (Source: World Bank)
• The Ethiopian government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country. The initiative includes plans to improve infrastructure and increase marketing efforts to attract more tourists. (Source: Ethiopian Airlines)

Humanitarian

• The Ethiopian government has declared a state of emergency in the Tigray region due to a conflict between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The conflict has resulted in the displacement of thousands of people and humanitarian agencies are struggling to access the affected areas. (Source: UN News)
• The Ethiopian government has launched a new campaign to eradicate malaria in the country. The campaign includes plans to distribute mosquito nets and provide treatment to those affected by the disease. (Source: WHO)

Sports

• Ethiopia's national football team has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. The team won a playoff match against South Sudan to secure their spot in the tournament. (Source: BBC Sport)
• Ethiopian long-distance runner, Tirunesh Dibaba, has won the gold medal in the women's 10,000 meters at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. (Source: IAAF)

Other

• Ethiopia has launched a new satellite into space, making it the first African country to do so. The satellite, called "Ethiopia-1", will be used for telecommunications and Earth observation. (Source: Space.com)
• The Ethiopian government has announced plans to build a new railway line that will connect the capital city, Addis Ababa, to the port city of Djibouti. The project is expected to improve trade and economic ties between the two countries. (Source: The East African)