Politics – Horn of Africa: ETHIOPIA and the rest

Commission says over 451,000 metric tons of grain in stock

June 20, 2016 New Face

Commission says over 451,000 metric tons of grain in stock Addis Ababa June 18/2016 The National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC) has confirmed a stockpile of more than 451 thousand metric tons of grain for drought victims. The Adama central grain-store alone has close to a million quintals of grain, of which some 45 thousand metric tons is being distributed. The grain from the Adama stock was destined to beneficiaries in Oromia, Amhara, Afar, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella and the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s states. Grain, edible oil and nutritious…

Gambella says to intensify rehabilitation efforts for rescued children

June 20, 2016 New Face

Gambella says to intensify rehabilitation efforts for rescued children Addis Ababa June 19/2016 The regional state of Gambella has assured families of children rescued from the Murle militants that the state government will consolidate efforts of rehabilitating the children. The rescued children have been receiving various supports since their arrival back to their home ground, according to Chief Administrator of Gambella Gatluak Tut, who said such support and rehabilitation efforts will be maintained. The comments by the Chief Administrator came during the reuniting of 23 additional children with their families…