Japan Archives - Ethio Negari

11 Aug

US and other four countries urges to de-escalate Amhara’s conflict

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US and other four countries announced their concern about the conflicts in Amhara and Oromia regions in Ethiopia The governments of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America are concerned about the recent violence in the Amhara and Oromia regions, which has resulted in civilian deaths and instability. “We encourage all parties to protect civilians, respect human rights, and work together to address complex issues in a peaceful manner”, the statements said. The international community continues to support the goal of long-term stability for all Ethiopians. Last week, US Secretary Anthony Blinken spoke with…

15 Feb

Japan scholarship to African Students

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List of Japanese Scholarships Without IELTS Visit Here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8ar7cu • Host country: Japan• Host university: Different • Financial coverage: Fully Funded• IELTS: Not Required • Eligibility Criteria: Every candidate from around the worldh • Deadline: Not the same for each university (you will need to see it on the official website of the scholarship offered at the university)

04 Oct

North Korea fires ‘dangerous’ ballistic missile over Japan

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North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan, the fifth launch in 10 days, amid expectations that it is gearing up to test its first nuclear weapon in five years. The missile, detected by the Japanese coast guard and South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, prompted warning sirens in northern Japan with residents advised to take shelter. Train services in the northeastern Hokkaido and Aomori regions were suspended temporarily. It was the first North Korean missile to fly over or past Japan since 2017, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned what he called a “barbaric” act. South Korean…

01 Sep

Japan Promises $30 Billion in African Aid at the TICAD Summit

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The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) that took place on August 27 and 28, 2022 in Tunisia concluded with Japan’s pledge of $30 billion in aid for development in Africa. According to Reuters, the country wants to work more closely with the continent, with the rules-based international order under threat after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Addressing a Japan-Africa summit in Tunisia, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reportedly said Tokyo would work to ensure grain shipments to Africa amid a global shortage. Kishida said the $30 billion would be delivered over three years, promising smaller sums for food security in…

29 Aug

Japan, AfDB Announce up to $5bln Support for Private Sector in Africa

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ADDIS ABABA – The government of Japan and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced a $5 billion financial cooperation to provide support for the private sector in Africa. The announcement was made at the Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) held Sunday in the Tunisian capital, Tunis. The funds – which finance their Enhanced Private Sector Assistance for Africa 5 (EPSA-5) initiative – consist of $4 billion under the existing window and an additional up to $1 billion that will be provided under a new Special Window. Japan is expected to establish the Special Window to support…

18 Aug

Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy

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Japan's young adults are a sober bunch - something authorities are hoping to change with a new campaign. The younger generation drinks less alcohol than their than their parents - a move that has hit taxes from beverages like sake (rice wine). So the national tax agency has stepped in with a national competition to come up with ideas to reverse the trend. The "Sake Viva!" campaign hopes to come up with a plan to make drinking more attractive - and boost the industry. The contest asks 20 to 39-year-olds to share their business ideas to kick-start demand among their…

15 Aug

Japan Supports Jigjiga Medical Training Center’s Expansion Plan

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The Japanese government has granted 4.4 million Birr to support an expansion project of a Medical Worker Vocational Training facility in the Somali Regional state. The grant agreement was signed between the Japanese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ito Takako, and Dr. Abdullahi Abdi Mohammud, Executive Director of Human Concern Organization, on Monday. Accordingly, Japan will donate up to USD 86,584 or equivalent to ETB 4,453,910, for “the Project for the Expansion of Jigjiga Medical Worker Vocational Training Center in Somali Region”. The fund is a part of the Japanese Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) which supports community development…

14 Jul

Japan Extends $3.5mln worth of Food Aid to Ethiopia

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Ethiopian and Japanese governments inked a 3.5 million US Dollars grant agreement to finance a food assistance program. Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and Japanese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ito Takako, signed the grant agreement and exchanged notes for the ‘food assistance program’ on Tuesday. “Through this grant aid, around 2,250 tons of Japanese rice will be provided to Ethiopia,” announced the embassy of Japan in Addis Ababa said in a statement issued on Wednesday. The grant, worth approximately 180 million birr, will support the East African nation combat food insecurity brought on by various factors including droughts and conflict, according to…

07 Jul

Japan to Offer $6.5m Grant Aid to Drought Response in Somali Region

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Japan has decided to extend an emergency grant aid worth USD 6.5 million to the people affected by the drought in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, its embassy in Addis Ababa announced today. The grant aid will be provided as emergency food assistance through a partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), according to the embassy. The fund is expected to provide 7,600mt of food to 446,000 people in the Somali Region who have been impacted by the drought. “This will allow the beneficiaries to meet their basic food needs for a period of six months from July to December…

09 Jun

Ethiopian Envoy in Japan Discusses investment with Toyota Tsusho Corp Officials

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The ambassador held the discussion today with Kazumasa Kimura, Executive Officer for New Business Development Africa Division COO of Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Hiroumi Ohara, Manager of power and infrastructure group of Africa Division. In a statement the embassy said Ambassador Tefera briefed the Investment opportunities, incentives, investment policies, to the Toyota Tsusho Corporation officials. The ambassador has also spoken about the competitive advantages in the manufacturing, energy, and pharmaceuticals sector in Ethiopia. Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a trading arm of the Toyota Group, markets automobiles, trucks, steel products, industrial machinery, chemical products, and energy in both domestic and overseas markets. …