The idea of a UNITED, self-sufficient, independant, and powerful #Ethiopia in Africa is one of the greatest threats to European powers. It is all about economics. #TPLFJUNTA provides them a fragmented powerless Ethiopia.
#EthiopiaPrevails#EthiopiaUnite
๐๐ก Big News from Ethiopia! ๐๐ช๐น
Excited to share that the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a unique feat of engineering, is nearing completion!
๐๐๏ธ This extraordinary project has achieved a significant milestone, with only the bridge over the central dam section remaining to be finalized. The powerhouse, a marvel of modern technology, is almost nearing, with only the installation of turbines ongoing.
A significant achievement in our journey was the removal of the left cofferdam. This crucial structure allowed the safe installation of turbines #11 to #16 by diverting water from the powerhouse. ๐ ๏ธโจ
With the dam's left and right sides completed to 645 meters and the central section at 640 meters, we're also making strides with constructing a crucial bridge. This will support the operational spillways, ensuring our dam can manage overflow effectively and sustainably. ๐๐ก๏ธ
Moreover, the two bottom outlets, set to be retired soon, will remain emergency backups once turbine generation begins. They are a testament to our commitment to safety and efficiency. ๐๐ง
This project is not just about generating power; it symbolizes Ethiopian resilience and ingenuity. As we move forward, we're not just building a dam but setting the foundation for sustainable development that will benefit future generations. ๐ช๐ฟ
#EthiopianRenaissanceDam #EngineeringExcellence #SustainableDevelopment #ProudMoment #EthiopiaRising #Ethiopia
My ETV interview with Ato Shiferaw re Ethiopia-Somaliland Port deal and other Horn topics. I know I sound like a broken record, but everyone will benefit long term from the deal - if, they are willing to put aside narrow jingoistic instincts.
https://t.co/p4ES5hQkCF
Following region-wide discussions held in the Amhara Region, led by PP Executive Members, I have convened representatives from all zones of the region this morning to address critical current issues facing the region. Providing responses on a number of issues, we have underscored the importance of uniting efforts for a common purpose.
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๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐
โOne may smile, and smile, and be a villainโฆโ
Hamlet:
O most pernicious woman!
O villain, villain, smiling, damned villain!
My tablesโmeet it is I set it down
That one may smile, and smile, and be a villainโ
At least I am sure it may be so in ETHIOPIA
Shakespeare, HAMLET ACT 1, SCENE 5, 105โ109 (paraphrased)
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐?
Alas! What a tangled web the Gang of Four villains weave
When first they practice and plot to deceive
Disinform and demonize our #Ethiopia sitting in their dark secret cave!
Alexander Dumasโ fictional 3 (4) Musketeers set out on an adventure to right the wrongs, injustices and abuses of the Ancien rรฉgime (โold orderโ), the socio-political system of France before the French Revolution.
Now the 4 real Mouseketeers of #Ethiopian human rights have set out on an adventure โ foolsโ errand -- to name, shame and inflame the New Order birthed in Ethiopia in a free, fair and popular election.
๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ฒ๐! ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ฒ๐!
๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐,
and NOT through vicious campaigns of lies and disinformation, ethnic polarization, demonization and national humiliation,
or promotion of violent confrontation, diplomatic strangulation (sanction), backroom manipulation, fomenting of political tension and insurrection and covert incitements of death and destruction.๐๐โค๏ธ๐ช๐น
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐)!
@PMEthiopia@AbiyAhmedAli@mfaethiopia@_AfricanUnion@USEmbassyAddis@SecBlinken@StateDept @PowerUSAID @USAIDEthiopia @ChinaEmbAddis@GovernmentRF@EUinEthiopia@RusEmbEthiopia
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ- ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐!
When PM Abiy declares with supreme pride and without any hesitation that there is no place in Africa that represents the ultimate expression of ecotourism like Gorgora Resort, he speaks the raw and unvarnished truth.
I have visited Gorgora and Gorgora Resort many times and followed the resortโs construction from the very beginning.
Gorgora is a small village/town (est. pop. 5+k) set on a peninsula (a piece of land projecting into a body of water) on the north shore of Lake Tana, Mother of Abai (a/k/a Nile) River in the Amhara region of #Ethiopia. It is barely an hourโs drive south from the historic city of Gondar and a pleasant boat trip on Lake Tana from the port of Bahr Dar. Gorgora preceded the founding of Gondar and was one of Ethiopiaโs earliest capitals during the reigns of Emperor Susenyos I and his son Fasilides, the founder of Gondar, in the 17thcentury. During one of my visit, I was told Gorgora was named in honor of Gregory the Illuminator, founder and first official head of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Gorgora is the ideal ecotourism destination. Old-style tourism is about going to a destination, having fun and going back home. Ecotourism is about visiting natural areas to interact and learn about the culture and traditions of local people and communities, enjoying the natural flora and fauna of the area, helping conserve the environment and empowering and improving the lives of the local people.
Gorgora Resort sits on an elevated rocky promontory (cliff-type) with a breathtaking and spectacular view of Lake Tana and several inhabited islands. It is a resort ready to provide visitors amenities and personal services available at any world-class 5-Star hotel.
But to me, Gorgora it is more than luxurious vacation spot. It is a place of special spiritual experience. Watching the sun rise over Lake Tana from Gorgora hill is an uplifting experience. Tana changes its color from copper tan to blue to green and everything in between depending on the season and position of the sun. There are unique species of fauna and flora to behold. It is a haven for birdwatching and fishing. And the weather, ahh! It is perfect (for me): Averaging around 74F (23C) daytime.
Visiting the magnificent ancient monasteries and churches in the vicinity of Gorgora and being blessed by the monks and priests has been my most memorable experience. By watching and interacting with those monks, I have learned unforgettable lessons in humility. So much can be learned from those who have totally and completely committed their lives to the service of the Creator.
As an ecotourist, Gorgora Resort inspires me to action.
There are many natural and cultural resources that need to be protected, repaired and conserved. There is a problem of soil erosion and environmental degradation from unplanned use of natural resources. I want to help in an organized conservation effort. The people in the local community rely on subsistence agriculture with few other alternatives. I want to be part of an organized effort to help create jobs and educational opportunities for the young people in the Gorgora area. I want to promote ecotourism and recreation on Lake Tana in general.
Every time I visit Gorgora, I whisper to myself the lyrics of a very famous old song called โSweet Dreams.โ The lyrics appeal to me because Gorgora Resort and Lake Tana are dreamland/water for me.
โSweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
(Hold your head up) movin' on, (keep your head up) movin' onโฆโ
To me, sweet dreams are made of Gorgora Resort and Lake Tana. I have travelled the world and seven seas and have never seen a place like Gorgora Resort or a lake like Tana. If you are looking for something (spiritual), you will find it in Gorgora!
Truth be told, I have not seen any place that rivals the recent collection of world-class Ethiopian resorts either, including Wanchi-Dendi, Chebere-Churchura, Halala Kela Resort and for that matter Adwa Memorial Museum. Nothing in Africa compares to these magnificent ecotourism and urban tourism destinations.
To me, the Great Star in the Ethiopian crown jewels of ecotourism destinations is Gorgora Resort. It is t is a sight to behold and a state of being to experience! The serenity is celestial and its natural beauty breathtaking.
Many have contributed to the construction and completion of Gorgora Resort and performed their jobs beyond and above the call of duty. When the story of the resplendent Gorgora Resort is told and future generations bask in its awesome beauty, they will learn that the descendants of those who built the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the obelisks of Axum, Fasil Gehbbi Palace and other artistic and cultural monuments continue that great Ethiopian tradition.
My special thanks to HE PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopiaโs Ecotourism-in-Chief and inspirer of the Googora Resort project.
Special thanks to the contractor and project managers who insured construction of a world-class resort with meticulous care. Special thanks to the engineers and architects who designed and implemented the project and the thousands of workers who worked with energy and determination.๐๐โค๏ธ๐ช๐น
Rah, rah!
Letโs all go to Gorgora
And enjoy the fauna and flora!
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A jewel of Nature under Ethiopian sky, Wonchi-Dandi crystal clear water, lush green grass, mountain high trees, 14th Century Church in the middle of the lake; blessed by elders deeply in love with nature and #Ethiopia A breath taking beauty to be explored and admired.
When you are not at war or in an immediate or eminent danger , what warrants a trained soldier to shoot straight into a neighborhood of his own people ? Specially when we know their request is water ! Ayyyyy #Ethiopia ayyy #AbiyAhmed
When I was Amb to #Ethiopia I drove from the Mereb to Moyale, Jijiga to Gambella, Irob to Omorate and points between with no security, no bodyguards. I pray the great nation can again have that stability as quickly as possible to continue its journey to peace and prosperity.
Time to put the weapons down, respect international laws, demarcate the border and let the two brotherly peoples of #Eritrea and #Ethiopia live in peace, work together for the brighter future of our region.
We have a lot more in common than differences.
Amnesty International is at it again with a campaign for Tegaru victims when there hasn't been time for independent atrocity investigations. It's irresponsibly divisive while #Ethiopia holds its breath to see whether or not implementation of the peace agreement will succeed.