you studied law in ethiopia and then in the united states. you set up the ethiopian women's lawyers association to provide legal help for ethiopian women who couldn't afford it. in 1996, there was a celebrated case where you defended a 14—year—old girl who had been kidnapped by a man who wanted to marry her forcibly. she shot him dead with a rifle. she was imprisoned for murder, she was found guilty of that. you managed to get her released, you were instrumental in getting the law to stop men kidnapping women to marry them changed. so now here you are saying to me, "i have to remain "impartial when i hear about cases of gang rape and so on." i mean, can you sleep at night with a clear conscience? well, my professionaljourney has been quite interesting, as you say, because i don't think it's very common to get this opportunity to work as an activist and now to come to the other side of the fence and be responsible to deliver justice to 100 million people. and i accept this is a very challenging position, especially given the very complex s

you have violence in many parts of ethiopia. you have an acute food crisis as well, which means that 30 million of the country's 110 million of the country's 110 million population million of the country's110 million population are in urgent need of help. this is a tough hole for you to be a senior official in ethiopia? you are absolutely correct. this government and the people of the country have embarked on a promising transition but, unfortunately, we are facing the harsh reality and this has been a combination of conflicts, drought and other gross violations of human rights. yeah, it is a reality but i am hopeful that we will come through this difficult situation.— situation. what gives you because _ situation. what gives you because to _ situation. what gives you because to be _ situation. what gives you because to be hopeful? l situation. what gives you i because to be hopeful? can situation. what gives you - because to be hopeful? can i remind people of what is going on in ethiopia, notjust what is going on in the north

what is that has happened in ethiopia? that is made it possible for bob to rule should even come to play this kind of attack. now the, in the answer to that is the care of the state of your peer itself. you have the war in gray, which is launched in november 2020. and one of the very 1st things that happened was that the. ready pins withdrew troops that they had fighting out about inside some malia, because they needed them to fight, integrate, and in a sense, the whole of the european security system is really overstretched because they are fighting a war in to great or have been, they've got many troops on the board of that, and they fighting the rumors for the south. so who you have a huge number of troops being involved and in conflict inside ethiopia. and that needs a gap in the, in a supposed be which the about being able to come through. right. so just, just to be clear about that, it, if you have a military and forces, perhaps in position now where they've extended themselves and not any fighting it grinds in the n

he says, conflict on the somali, ethiopia border is on the rise. the somali state government has been supported by the european courses, trying to fight with bob. there was a story that came out saying that 150 a least members have been killed. but throughout the week and even earlier this month, there has been different kind of claim and counter claim of victims and red tree. and so on enough for the u. n. w p to. 2 start removing some of its employees. the somali region is one of the asked where it has a comp that's taking care of thousands. so if you open displeased people, and this goes to show you that this conflict says really moving forward. show bob was claiming that they have been killing or winning the battle so far. but this is the 1st time that the people inside or the region outside. the somali regional government forces really. 3 clean this money victims or this money killing. and in a way to stop, i'll show bob from advancing to the capital of the somali region and far beyond spain is reported. it 2nd monkey pox related that in the p

it was spent in kenya, ethiopia, and somalia. a key part of this effort will be expanding, financing and distribution to get higher quality seeds, that can withstand drought, extreme heat and floods into the hands of farmers who currently can't afford those seeds or can't find a way to access them. this year alone we are expanding the coverage of drought tolerant maze from 13 million acres in southern africa, to 17 million acres. that is in addition, the equivalent to all the farmland in rwanda. we are using new technologies to help poor farmers waste less fertilizer. in ethiopia we use satellite mapping to help farmers fine-tune their fertilizer applications. the results, fertilizer waste, dropped by 40% to 80% while it grew by 200%. we are now working to spread this kind of precision agriculture approach throughout the continent starting with niger, ghana, tanzania, malawi and zambia. we are also working with fertilizer companies to increase distribution in africa. i am pleased to announce one of the world's largest fertilizer

the european union slashed its financial assistance to ethiopia following the outbreak of a civil war. there in 2020 the commission recently authorized or reduced package of 8 worth 81000000 euros for the african countries. education and health care needs. russell stress that the money will be sent directly to humanitarian groups, bypassing ethiopia, as government. earlier in the week, russia's foreign minister was warmly welcomed and were served a lab. ralph shared his latest take on western ambitions for africa, so called to lead to west totally united under the united states. totally subordinated to the united states and feeling 3 feeling that it has the right to decide when the until to promote its own interests result following international law. the vote in respect to the suffering mcwhorter. joe states that you know, piano mostly they've been out. we've denied seeing age and on saw they have the quote on the, on the top. they interfere with all the fancy, the particle that each of the african countries did not want this final situation in that country. but their shot is not int

the ongoing grout drought certainly set to continue . ethiopia, we'll see some showers a chart. so one or 2 showers to intercoastal fringes of tans in the air, maybe into central areas of mozambie. you could catch a shower to the in zimbabwe bit for much of southern africa, it is dry. not too much. wet weather in the forecast may see a little bit of weather the sweeping across cape towns we go through sunday, which had in dryer behind. i saw air white official airline of the journey to some low boat is a mechanical. okay. or even that self driving train at the airport. but android today can be the ever, the humanoid robots like me, will be everywhere. al jazeera documentary, next to the lead on the weird and wonderful world will box that learn, think and even trust. i feel like i'm alive, but i know i on the machine. the origins of the solutions. oh no. because yeah. oh ah, welcome back. a quick amount of our top stories here at this hour protest as of storm libya's parliament, the eastern city of to brook. they're angry of a worsting living conditions and political deadlock. th

in ethiopia we use satellite mapping to help farmers fine-tune their fertilizer application. the result, fertilizer waste dropped 40% to 80% while yields grew as much as 200%. we are now working to spread this kind of perception agriculture approach throughout the continent starting with niger, donna, tanzania, malawi, in zambia. we are also working with fertilizer companies to increase distribution in africa. i am pleased to announce that one of the world's largest fertilizer companies has offered to provide $20 million of free fertilizer that usaid will then help distribute, enough to support $100,000, and we need other fertilizer companies benefiting from high prices to join them. we are also helping tackle the 25% to 30% of global food reduction that is lost or goes to wakes. -- or goes to waste. one of the most important steps we can take to boost food or lower agricultural emissions. in nigeria were 40% of the country's food production is lost, we have partnered with a local business that install solar powered walking pulled storage rooms in markets, giving farmers face

hand over power to civilian government until that happens. decades all tensions between c, dawn and ethiopia on the rise again linked to a disputed border area of alpha chava sit on says it's fide heavy artillery and retaken territory that up until recently was held by the european army. katya lopez heard a yan has more. a 0 village may seem calm, but it's at the center of a heated dispute between sudan and he, theo, bia, for more than a century, both countries have fought for its surrounding border area. alpha chava. a rich and fertile region of about 250 square kilometers al jazeera has gained rare access to the village were the latest rise and violence has emerged. sudan says 7 of its soldiers, and one civilian were recently kidnapped by ethiopian forces. their bodies left mutilated. though on, on, on the north, through the shade, one of the villages was a family member of it's not uncommon for a few of your neighbors don't get back or kill us for ransom, and they demand huge sums of money. we are forced to either pay or be killed. the ethiopian government denies the accusations. it says

not too many showers there too. across kenya, the ongoing grout drought said he set to continue. ethiopia. we'll see some showers, a chance of one or 2 showers to into coastal fringes of tans and air may be into central areas of most and but you could catch a shower to the in zimbabwe. but for much of southern africa it is dry. not too much wet weather in the forecast may see a little bit of weather to sweeping across. cape towns we go through sunday, which had in dryer behind. ah. around 3 quarters of sub saharan africa's cultural heritage is on display in western museums. it didn't happen overnight, we were robbed over time. the 1st episode of a new series reveals how european colonization remove tens of thousands of artifacts and the uphill struggle to reclaim restitution. africa stolen on episode one blunder on al jazeera lou. ah welcome back, a good amount of the top stories here. this al protest is of storm libya's parliament, the eastern city of to brook the angry of a worsening living conditions. on political deadlock, there were similar demonstrations and several other cities. th

until that happens. tensions are rising between sedan and ethiopia spock by a disputed buddha, saddam satisfied, heavy artillery and retake and territory that up until recently was held by the ethiopian army. cutting off his hold, a young reports, a 0 village may seem calm, but it said the center of a heated dispute between sudan and he, theo, bia, for more than a century, both countries have fought for its surrounding border area. alpha chava, a rich and fertile region of about 250 square kilometers, al jazeera has gained rare access to the village where the latest rise and violence has emerged. sudan says 7 of its soldiers and one civilian were recently kidnapped by ethiopian forces. their bodies left mutilated. the one on the north through the shade. one of the villages was a family member of you had thought uncommon for i puke your neighbors took it back or kill us for on some minute. they demand huge sums of money. we are forced to either pay or be killed. the, the opium government denies the accusations. it says a local rebel group is responsible and has promised to investigate

well now in all the developments in the region that tensions arising between ethiopia and see don aus is sparked by a border dispute. so don is saying it's fide heavy artillery and recaptured several of its territories, which up until recently. well, by the ethiopian army, catch it up as of a on reports. a 0 village may seem calm, but it's at the center of a heated dispute between sudan and he, theo, bia, for more than a century, both countries have fought for its surrounding border area. alpha chava, a rich and fertile region of about 250 square kilometers, al jazeera has gained rare access to the village where the latest rise and violence has emerged. sudan says 7 of its soldiers and one civilian were recently kidnapped by ethiopian forces. their bodies left mutilated though on, on, on the north rather shade. one of the villages was a family member. it's not uncommon for a few of your neighbors. took it back or kill us for, on some they demand huge sums of money. we are forced to either pay or be killed. the ethiopian government denies the accusations. it says a local rebel group is

especially after the sudanese army recaptured a vast areas of forming land which were controlled by ethiopia for decades. now the threat of violence has made it difficult to farm the nearby. lance has to share that in a lot, aka. we're gripped with fear we are suffering. the cost of living as soaring and women are forced to take are the low paying jobs. we no longer enjoy the dignified life we had in the past. the tension isn't new, but it is escalating partly fueled by border disputes, and also the construction of ethiopia, hydro electric dam on the blue nile, which sudan fears will compromise its water supply. and now the killing of soldiers has renewed their mutual mistrust. katya locus of the yan al jazeera, a new wave of violence force, nearly 33000 children to flee their homes in northern mozambique and june. that's more than any other month in the history of the crisis that is engulfed the region . at least at 53 people were also killed. conflict has been raging between armed groups and cupboard delgado province for more than 4 years. there been reports of beheadings and kidnappings.

at least 79 have been killed in blue nile state, close to the border with ethiopia. 200 others have been wounded. fighting between the tribes began on monday. blamed on long running travel disputes, land access. the state governor has imposed a nighttime curfew and banned public gatherings for a month. heftier morgan has more. reporter: this is a residential neighborhood in sudan's blue nile state and it was the scene of fighting between tribe members over a land dispute which started over the weekend. the tribes and several other either niceties have been residing in the blue nile for over a decade. but other trikes retaliated and that has led to the killing of more than 80. now, the resulting violence here in blue nile state has resulted in protests in virus parts of the country. including eastern states, southern states and the capital khartoum which on tuesday issue hundreds of members from the housea tribe protesting against the violence that has happened here. blue nile state is the scene of fighting between rebel forces and the decade for decades until a peace deal was signed in 2

it's now back—to—back wins for ethiopia in the world marathon on the streets of eugene as tamirat tola won the day before in a championship record time as well. belgium's women footballers are into the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time, thanks to a 1—0 win over italy in their euro 2022 group d clash. tine de caigny struck the decisive goal four minutes after half—time, a goal which means belgium take second place in group d behind france, who drew 1—1 with iceland. it means belgium will take on 0lympic silver medallists sweden in the quarterfinals. i think we did a greatjob today. we did a greatjob the last ten days in england, we did a greatjob in the preparation of this tournament, so, also very happy for every player who did a lot of work also, ourstaff, player who did a lot of work also, our staff, and player who did a lot of work also, ourstaff, and our fantastic supporters here. that i also receive in belgium. meanwhile, in the men's game, robert lewandowski has joined up with her new team—mates ahead of completing his move from bayern munich to bar

at least 79 have been killed in blue nile state, close to the border with ethiopia. 200 others have been wounded. fighting between the tribes began on monday. blamed on long running travel disputes, land access. the state governor has imposed a nighttime curfew and banned public gatherings for a month. heftier morgan has more. reporter: this is a residential neighborhood in sudan's blue nile state and it was the scene of fighting between tribe members over a land dispute which started over the weekend. the tribes and several other either niceties have been residing in the blue nile for over a decade. but other trikes retaliated and that has led to the killing of more than 80. now, the resulting violence here in blue nile state has resulted in protests in virus parts of the country. including eastern states, southern states and the capital khartoum which on tuesday issue hundreds of members from the housea tribe protesting against the violence that has happened here. blue nile state is the scene of fighting between rebel forces and the decade for decades until a peace deal was signed in 2

bob controls large slaves of somali, or in his long sought to establish a base in ethiopia, over 400 migrants in refugees of diss and bought from the n g o ship. see, watch in toronto, italy, a ship rescued. the people from a mediterranean last week and 4 separate operations, but it's been in search of a safe port for days now. in temperatures of a 40 degrees celsius. and spain is reported, it's 2nd monkey folks related death in the past 2 days. they are the 1st confirmed monkey pox deaths in the european union. the global outbreak has now seen will than turn on 1000 cases in nearly 80 countries. this is in the last few months since may more noise stories coming up in the news hour. that's in the 25 minutes time. i'll see you then. 00000000 i shan't. hummel, him and her in the shop is on hand and it's been stopped by lost on a 101st to me when i try to force it. but i see a diamond only in house to talk with dish ashan ashan a bit. how cautious handy a lot of brooklyn for a in a kind of a hot on my last to recommend. i challenge them and kind of not how it was sending high in olney.

i'm a conan who is also the foreign minister of ethiopia. i, i'm, we're, we can't confirm if the have really gone to, to great to speak to the leadership of the t p left. but again, they've, there has been difficulty in terms of conducting human rights investigation in ethiopia because of lack of space for our interest. for this kind of international investigations to move forward and also access access to much of the country is limited. 2 the open government is insisting it's because of a t p and left the t p n f. as it's insisting it's because of ethiopian government. so it's been a catch 22 for this international actors. we've come to yoga to really investigate what happened, integrate the conflict, and to grey has been going on for almost 2 years and has affected millions of ethiopian st. displaced ethiopians. and also i could, these are some researchers after 500000 people have died in this conflict. and this has been a real interest from global players to come to yoga and really tell you what really happened in the conflict of the last

let's move away from narcotics and instead, get high on protecting our environment in ethiopia. entrepreneurs kit ist to spice company. tuba aims to reduce the countries addiction to plastic shopping bags. she's not only challenging environmental pollution, but also creating jobs in odessa baba eco friendly in fair bags for men, women for work or for going out and produce locally in ethiopia. impossible will not for keeter's test failure kit is founded to but if you appear in 2018 in this suburb of addis ababa, he discrete at 31 jobs for women like us. all the women are weavers in work from home. heaters comes regularly to collect the fabric, the me i said this, we use these fabrics for oh, different designs of bugs. so we combine it, we deliver he just had the idea to start a business 5 years ago. at that time she was a student and she was living in this area which is known for this big dumpsite in 2017, a landslide on the site caused the death of at least 130 people. after this event, kita wanted to do something for the neighborhood. one of the reasons why that happened was existential phil

transport destructions and punitive sanctions are impacted. key supply chains is what some locals in ethiopia are saying about and they government handling of the crisis. yes, i think it was a hasty decision. it is not taken poor people into consideration when transport providers increase prices, immersion, and turn increase the price of the are. therefore, we are the ones affected mothers. i've been looking for at least 45 minutes. i think the fuel prices is a global problem and i think it is related to the lack of stability globally. we'll understand the supply chain disruption that most of the global oil was due to lack of a lease. i don't think it's fair to blame the government. well, there was a lack of supply, like, you know, when i have learned that russia and ukraine contribute a lot to the world. and obviously that is why the cost of living and fuel prices have increased heavily due to the conflict between these $2.00 countries. in an unprecedented way, the world were greatly benefit if there is peace between these 2 countries. elsewhere on the continent there, of course, a nationwid

thank you. meanwhile, tensions arising between sudan and ethiopia spoke by a disputed border. it comes days after sedans says it 5 heavy artillery and recaptured several of his territories. but up until recently were held by the ethiopian army. katya lopez, audio reports a 0 village may seem calm, but it's at the center of a heated dispute between sudan, any theo, pia, for more than a century. both countries have fought for its surrounding border area. alpha chava . a rich and fertile region of about 250 square kilometers al jazeera has gained rare access to the village where the latest rise and violence has emerged. sudan says 7 of its soldiers and one civilian were recently kidnapped by ethiopian forces . their bodies left mutilated. the one on, on the north, through the shade. one of the villages was a family member of you. it's not uncommon for i puke your neighbors to kidnap or kill us for on some, you know, they demand huge sums of money. we are forced to either pay or be killed. the, the opium government denies the accusations. it says a local rebel group is responsible

days after lab rav wrapped up his visit. ortiz maria phenomena covered his tor agent, congo, uganda, ethiopia, truly historic tour. at a time of isolation, russia, the world's most sanctioned country, is supposed to be struggling, losing ties and partners. but instead, it's foreign minister to was the african continent with a bang airplane land that 4 times in 4 days ain't for a different african country than everywhere. russia. 7 diploma accepted as a high leverage back to get as a brand in ethiopia, they lay the floor with fresh green grass, a symbol of respect, man, everlasting friendship. in a gander, a leader not seen without a mask since they called at 19 outbreak, made a notable exception for la rav he had nothing on his mouth, but a smile in congo. the hogs, smiles and jokes that greeted la rob. we're more representative of an old pals reunion rather than formal diplomacy, a, in each country. they also the same russia, enjoying overwhelming appreciation for supporting african anti colonial movements more than half a century ago, while recognizing the independence of african states. th

a brussels foreign minister breaks down the reasons for the global food crisis as he stopped by ethiopia during his tour of african countries rather due to the absolutely inadequate reaction of the risk. we should those sanctions undermining the availability of food on demarcus known as the orchestra wagner. just as the musician this note above that, but the name itself is what keeps it didn't politicians because it's probably minutes is a general only good night r t gets an exclusive look into the inner workings of a high profile. russian private military agency during it's classified operations against ukrainian forces in don box with hello there you're watching are international. my name is donald quarter. welcome to the program. now to our top story, europe has suffocated itself by creating constant challenges to the supply of russian gas. that's according to russia's top diplomat. sergei live rob speaking in ethiopia on the last leg of his tor, across africa. europe systemic could, during the last, almost 10 years was creating barriers on the way of bringing to european countries ch

as a brand in ethiopia, they lay the floor with fresh green grass, a symbol of respect and everlasting friendship. in a gander, a leader not seen without a mask since the cove at 19 outbreak made a notable exception for la rav he had nothing on his mouth but a smile in congo. there hogs smiles and jokes that greeted la rob. we're more representative of an old pals reunion rather than formal diplomacy. a, in each country, they all saw it the same russia, enjoying overwhelming appreciation for supporting african anti colonial movements. more than half a century ago, while recognizing the independence of african states. this report been with us for the last 100 years. how can we be? what much could again, this is a how can you have been to somebody who was never home does. the venues for la groves tree were picked carefully and wisely. a no gonna. he was greeted by a veteran african ruler and opinion leader. while in congo it was the turn of a regional influencer at the country's hound since 1979. and then on to kyra. an ad is ab, about the headquarters of too powerful regional bodies. th

with russia's foreign minister breaks down, the reasons for the global food crisis says he stops by ethiopia during his tour of african countries rather due to the absolutely. and that it was the reaction of the risk which of those sanctions undermining the issue of food on demarcus, that known as the orchestra wagner. just as the musician this note above that the name itself is when he didn't politicians present this 5 minutes. this agenda is a good night. we get an exclusive look into the inner workings of a high profile russian private military agency during its classified operations against ukrainian forces in dunbar with plus author and political cartoonists. ted rall share his take on the conflict in ukraine and the backlash of western sanctions later this hour with just after 5 pm here in the russian capital and you're watching r t international. i'm donald quarter. welcome to the program. now europe has suffocated itself by creating constant challenges to the supply of russian gas. that's according to russia's top diplomat, sergei lab, rob speaking in ethiopia on the last leg of his

ah ah, russia's foreign minister breaks down the reasons for the global food crisis says he stops by ethiopia during his tour of african countries. rather due to the absolutely medical reaction of the risk. we should those extensions of undermining the availability of food on demarcus, then known as the orchestra wagner. just as the musician valued has no the but the name itself is what keeps west didn't politicians. president 5 minutes is a general already good night. we get an exclusive look into the inner workings of a high profile russian private military agency during its classified operations against ukrainian forces and on box. plus, amid europe's energy crisis. britain urges to warring governments in libya to reach an agreement to resume oil exports as the north african countries struggles with the fall out of the west, 2011 military intervention with just after 6 pm here in moscow. and you're watching r t international. i'm donald quarter. welcome to the program. now on to our top story, europe has suffocated itself by creating constant challenges to the supply of russian gas. that's

ah, a russian foreign minister breaks down the reasons for the global food crisis as he stops by ethiopia during his tour of african countries. rather due to the absolutely medical reaction of the risk. which of those sanctions undermining the really beautiful doing good work with the orchestra wagner. well, just as the musician there, you know, the name itself is read, the people didn't television. suppose it is 5 minutes is a general way. could night, party gets an exclusive look into the inner workings of a high profile russian private military agency during its classified operations against ukrainian forces in dunbar. plus if urges brothels to ban russia from support moscow's military operation, and you and ukraine from entering the you with just passed a pm here in the russian capital. and you're watching our 2 international. i'm donald's quarter. welcome to the program. now, europe has suffocated itself by creating constant challenges to the supply of russian gas. that's according to russia's top diplomat, sergei lab rav speaking in ethiopia, and the last leg of his tor, across afri

, with russia's foreign minister, breaks down the reasons for the global food crisis as he stops by ethiopia during his tour of african countries rather due to the absolutely. and then to put the reaction of the wrist mission, those sanctions of undermining the availability of food on give articles this rag not well. just as the musician looters know the what the name itself is one, what keeps west didn't politicians. president probably minutes is a general only good night. we get an exclusive look into the inner workings of a high profile russian private military agency during it's classified operations against ukrainian forces and done boss. plus a new report warned that the islamic state terrorists have set up basis across africa and are launching an increasing number of deadly attacks in the region with just after 4 pm here in the russian capital. and you're watching r t international. i'm donald quarter. welcome to the program. now the u. s. is trying to run a unipolar world, where those who don't submit to it's will are to be punished. that's according to russia's top. diplomats are ga

that number is likely to increase by 20 million people by september and those three countries ethiopia, somalia, kenya at sunday to south sudan, sudan and so many other parts of africa and beyond. i think pacing, looking at a universe of need we just announced $331 million at the summit of the americas last week in food assistance and food security and money for the americas. that is in our own hemisphere. associate the images of severe hunger and malnutrition with the ethiopia famine back of the day or was somalia those places have great needs so to do guatemala, honduras places with a combination of climate shock and no high fertilizer prices has really settled the populations with significant hunger. and food needs. so again, we have additional resources to bring to bear. talk to david beasley this week about the situation in south sudan. what more we can do to try to save off that risk of having to cut people off of food assistance. we need other donors to do more. that actually helps us out upon the hill as well. i'll talk to mcconnell not that long ago. i was in the context of th

after uganda, he travels to his final destination of ethiopia. russia's top diplomat also spoke with representatives from over 20 arab league nations. it's a visit that hasn't gone down well with the u. s. department of state a spokesperson claiming that the tor demonstrates how isolated russia is. it is becoming clear that russia is recognizing that his own actions have caused it to become a tooth . and we have good relations with russia. all countries of africa have sovereignty and are free to choose their own policies quicker. our stance on the russia, ukraine crisis has remained unchanged since it's breakout. we never wanted to how with the wolves as to will to the fire johannesburg base political science researcher, not that tico. mo louie was says, a meeting between the ugandan president and russian foreign minister is of crucial importance to building equal cooperation, which will be beneficial for both sides. what do the, the, the president of a, of you gotten better rated is simply that we know lined in the sense of using the cold war analogy, west or east. however, we do kn