Oromia
Ethiopia inaugurates Arjo castor seed processing factory
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Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Arjo Didesa castor seed processing factory, stating that Midroc Investment Group's project enables significant local substitution of revenue-generating products. The factory has a production capacity of 200 tons per hour and substitutes up to 2.3 million tons of imports. It supports industrial development in cement, paper, and construction sectors using local resources.
Oromia education officials announced ongoing work to strengthen play-based learning for children. This was highlighted during the World Play Day event.
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Oromia Caffee Speaker Saada Abdurehman said the Gadaa system affirms the people's right to self-governance and power ownership.
A traffic accident in Goro Gutu woreda, East Hararghe zone of Oromia region, has claimed the lives of nine passengers. The incident involved a container truck traveling from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa that collided with a stationary container truck. The zone police command stated that nine lives have been lost so far.
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Oromia region's trade bureau states that essential food items for the Lent fasting period are being adequately supplied to markets at affordable prices. Market Development Director Gute Temesgen highlighted organized efforts to prevent shortages. Supplies include livestock, eggs, vegetables, and staples amid seasonal demand.
Two employees of a fuel station in Mojo town, Oromia region, have been sentenced to imprisonment and fines for illegally dispensing fuel. The workers, Adis Mulgeta and Haregweine Dag from the Ola fuel station, faced charges for endangering the fuel distribution system. The court also ordered the seized fuel to become government revenue.
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Ato Haylu Adunya, head of the Oromia Regional Communication Bureau, stated that the Adwa victory symbolizes Ethiopian unity, pride, and indivisibility. He noted that it opened a new chapter of equality for peoples by breaking the yoke of colonialism. The remarks were made in Addis Ababa.
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