Burkina Faso: Ministere de la Sante et de l’Hygine Publique (12.11.2022)

Ethiopia: Declaration of the Senior Commanders on the Modalities for the Implementation of the Agreement for Lasting Peace through a Permanent Cessation of Hostilities between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) – (12.11.2022)

Ethiopia: FDRE Government Communication Services – The Government is working to ensure the peace agreement is implemented per agreed terms (12.11.2022)

A look into TPLF’s Second Press Release since signing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement

Today, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) published their second Press Release on the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement of the 2nd November 2022. The party released already one Press Release on the 4th November and now the second one on the 12th November 2022. This is following questioning of the reasons and arguments for signing it.

The new Press Release continues where the last stopped. Nothing is shocking or out of the ordinary here. The TPLF is defending their reasons and the cause of the CoH Agreement. While they still have to work with and find support from within. That is it how it seems and after 10 days… there is still no silence of the guns, the humanitarian aide hasn’t entered the region and neither is there any goodwill from the Federal Government. So, the TPLF really has to wonder if this was really the trick or they was outplayed by the Tripartite Alliance by signing it.

They have called the Press Release: “Let us strengthen our unity and strive for better struggle!” and the first thing it says is: “People of Tigray, secure peace; Respect the Constitution; I will not surrender my right to self-determination.” He has been subjected to betrayal, oppression and injustice that history should not forgive. These forces of destruction have been conducting open military invasion with the aim of eradicating the people of Tigray from the face of the earth.
However, this is apart from the right, popular and just goal and iron unity. The people of Tigray, who had no military capacity, fought for their existence without being defeated by the coalition forces He has been carrying them. The forces of destruction that were determined to destroy it completely caused countless destruction and devastation to Tigray and its people but thanks to the hard fighting and persistent resistance, the dream of these forces did not come true to the extent they wanted
” (TPLF, 12.11.2022).

We know the Tripartite Alliance have used all means since the November 2020 invasion. They have blocked humanitarian aide, utilities, communications and ensured the region has been hit with a man-made famine. This has been done deliberately to hit the region and weaken their war-effort. That’s why the agreement is questioned and the timing of it too. The TPLF is right about the annihilation and the planned destruction of the region. That is right about it…. but still asking for unity after signing the agreement. This should have been on offer and in talks across the region before doing so. Hard to ask for unity when your signing of your cause to someone who hasn’t been sincere or honest ever. That’s why the hostilities still lingers on and there hasn’t been a stop of the warfare from allies of the Federal Government.

The TPLF continues: “Despite the basic fact, we are seeing those who are rushing to accuse the Tigray government without saying that our reaching this agreement will endanger the will of our people. Therefore, our people at home and abroad should not be confused by this urgent and unreasonable conclusion and should not be intimidated by our peaceful negotiations. Because the Tigray government has no other starting point and destination than fulfilling the basic needs of its people” (TPLF, 12.11.2022).

It is natural that people question the reasons for the agreement… especially when the people has seen what the Tripartite Alliance has done and the rhetoric used by them. They came in “Operation Law Enforcement” but we know there was other things at play. Old grievances and consolidation of power, which was another reason for the war. The Prosperity Party and allies in Asmara and Bahir Dar wanted to settle old scores. So, the basic needs are far from met and there is little to show that the Cessation of Hostilities will bring it.

The TPLF Press Release ends with: “The victory of the people of Tigray is inevitable as long as we strengthen our unity and organize our capacities until our goal is achieved.
Our welfare and safety in our arms!!
Tigray wins!!”
(TPLF, 12.11.2022).

The TPLF is asking a lot of it’s people, especially when there is yet nothing to show for it. Yes, the TPLF has a paper, but what worth does it have when one of the allies are still active in the region. The people are still feeling the war and isn’t getting the changes of peace. That is only in ink and therefore, the TPLF should explain this and why they trust the Federal Government on this. The Federal Government has done it to buy time and also ensure they have less international pressure. They might even get more funding from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. That’s why people like me thinks it’s trick.

Unless, the goodwill and things are changing rapidly. There is a need to see that. It’s hard to ask for unity. When there is no signs or reports, which shows a true cessation of hostilities. There is neither a promise of ceasing the blockades of the Region. That’s why time will tell… if there will be any difference, but the Federal Government has to show that its sincere. If not… it was all a lie and the TPLF played along to it. That would be tragic, because the Tripartite Alliance has to show they are done with the war and open the borders for humanitarian assistance… Peace.

Mali: Communique No. 041 du Gouvernement de la Transition (11.11.2022)

RDC: Societe Civile Force Vive du Congo Noyau de Rumangabo – Mis au Point de la Situation Securitaire qui Prevaut dans la Localite de Rumangabo ce 11/11/2022 (11.11.2022)

Opinion: Another Crypto Currency Company going bust…

There is clearly huge losses in investing in crypto-currencies these days. The markets aren’t steaming or beaming up high. It is maybe a downturn and a natural progression after a rising bear market over the years. However, in the recent months there been some red flags.

This being the fall of Celsius, Terra, Voyager and Three Arrows. Only today the well known FTX is seeking bankruptcy as well. That means that several of crypto-currency exchanges or “banks” has fallen.

For me that is a sign of a negative spiral. When the entities that trade, store crypto-currencies and are the middle-men are ones going bust. They are going in the wind and the consumer buying from these entities are losing their investments. Their savings and risks have outweighed the supposed massive gains.

These entities was supposed to sell, trade and be the wallet of the crypto-currencies. These entities was initially ensuring the blockchains or the trade of crypto. So, when these businesses goes bust. You know the business model isn’t working or have enough liquidity to work. They cannot even find a sustainable method or means of running the trade. The businesses has leveraged tokens and these internal coins has been deemed worthless. That’s why they fell after the value of these tokens crashed into the ground.

It is like these businesses has gone in circle. They have promised huge returns and being secure places to invest in crypto. The owners and CEOs has pledge vast funds and equity. It seems that these companies has sold dreams and it has turned into nightmares.

They have sold the clouds, but never taken anyone up into the air. These things didn’t have a foundation or a roots to begin with. The companies was just selling dreams and visions, but not substantial or valuable products. That’s why these are falling apart so rapidly. Either when their own tokens are devalued or cease to exist. If not when either Bitcoin or Ethereum is losing steam. It’s like everything evaporates and goes into thin-air.

That’s why the following of these companies only shows how this bear-market has worked. When the times are good and people are investing. Everything seems on the “up and up”. However, when people are pulling their funds and the big investors loses interests. It is like a crash is happening and it’s erupting in a total cluster-fuck. Where the only last resort is going bankrupt and stop operating.

This unregulated market surely knows how to make itself look irredeemable. Because, the companies that trades crypto and seems like the major players are all falling out. They are just losing it and will cease to exist. That is a tragic result, as all the ones investing and spending money through these entities are losing their money. Unless, they were able to pull out their funds or empty their wallets in time. Because that is off essence here.

We can surely see there is no good news. Only another company who traded crypto going bust. Another place where people invested and trusted to do their “banking” has been lost.

The ones that believes the crypt currencies are the future. Is making it much harder for themselves. When their banks, stock-exchanges or whatnot are going under this rapidly. They are just proving why there is a need for legislation and for more oversight. Since so much values are lost and people are hurting just for trusting in these entities. It is just not sustainable and it will deplete small time investors who did risk their funds into it. Peace.

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Ghana: Office of the President Special Development Initiatives Secretariat – Response to Statements made by the Hon Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa about the 2021 Compensation Figures of the Special Development Initiatives (SDI) Secretariat in the Report of the Auditor General (11.11.2022)