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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-MARATHON

(240317) -- SEOUL, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jemal Yimer Mekonnen of Ethiopia waves on the podium after winning the 2024 Seoul International Marathon in Seoul, South Korea, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-MARATHON

(240317) -- SEOUL, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jemal Yimer Mekonnen of Ethiopia celebrates after he crosses the finish line at the 2024 Seoul International Marathon in Seoul, South Korea, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-MARATHON

(240317) -- SEOUL, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jemal Yimer Mekonnen (C) of Ethiopia, silver medalist Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo (L) of Kenya and bronze medalist Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo of Kenya pose on the podium after the 2024 Seoul International Marathon in Seoul, South Korea, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-MARATHON

(240317) -- SEOUL, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jemal Yimer Mekonnen of Ethiopia poses on the podium after winning the 2024 Seoul International Marathon in Seoul, South Korea, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-MARATHON

(240317) -- SEOUL, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jemal Yimer Mekonnen (C) of Ethiopia celebrates as he crosses the finish line during the 2024 Seoul International Marathon in Seoul, South Korea, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-MARATHON

(240317) -- SEOUL, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Jemal Yimer Mekonnen (C) of Ethiopia celebrates as he crosses the finish line during the 2024 Seoul International Marathon in Seoul, South Korea, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230924) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen (at the podium and on the screens) delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 23, 2023. During the 78th session of the UN General Assembly's general debate on Saturday, nations from the Horn of Africa passionately called for action to combat the imminent climate threat and to overhaul the currently outdated and unjust global financial framework. Leaders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea depicted a bleak scenario of a world severely affected by climate change. Their message was unequivocal: This pressing crisis requires a swift and united effort. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-GENERAL DEBATE

(230924) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen delivers a speech at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 23, 2023. During the 78th session of the UN General Assembly's general debate on Saturday, nations from the Horn of Africa passionately called for action to combat the imminent climate threat and to overhaul the currently outdated and unjust global financial framework. Leaders from Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea depicted a bleak scenario of a world severely affected by climate change. Their message was unequivocal: This pressing crisis requires a swift and united effort. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-ETHIOPIA-DEPUTY PM-MEETING (CN)

(230526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen Hassen in Beijing, capital of China, May 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-ETHIOPIA-DEPUTY PM-MEETING (CN)

(230526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen Hassen in Beijing, capital of China, May 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-QIN GANG-ETHIOPIAN DEPUTY PM-TALKS (CN)

(230525) -- BEIJING, May 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang holds talks with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen Hassen in Beijing, capital of China, May 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

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AU Executive Council meeting kicks off with call for concerted efforts to realize continental aspirations

STORY: AU Executive Council meeting kicks off with call for concerted efforts to realize continental aspirations DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of AU Executive Council meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English interpretation): MUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO, Acting Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO, Acting Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DEMEKE MEKONNEN, Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 6. various of AU Executive Council meeting STORYLINE: The 42nd ordinary session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) kicked off on Wednesday with a call for increasing efforts to deepen continental integration and toward realizing Africa's development aspirations. The meeting, comprising foreign affairs minister

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-AU EXECUTIVE COUNCIL-MEETING

(230215) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen (C) speaks at the opening ceremony of the 42nd ordinary session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Feb. 15, 2023. The 42nd ordinary session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) kicked off on Wednesday with a call for increasing efforts to deepen continental integration and toward realizing Africa's development aspirations. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FM-CHINA-FM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(230110) -- ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang (L) and Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen attend a press conference after their talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Jan. 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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Ethiopia's Mekkonnen wins Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Hailu Mekonnen of Ethiopia crosses the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon at Tokyo Big Sight on Feb. 27, 2011. Mekonnen won his first marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 7 minutes, 35 seconds.

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-WANG YI-ETHIOPIA-FM-MEETING

(220920) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen in New York, the United States, on Sept. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-WANG YI-ETHIOPIA-FM-MEETING

(220920) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (2nd R) meets with Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen (2nd L) in New York, the United States, on Sept. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Russia-Ukraine conflict wreaks havoc on African economies: expert

STORY: Russia-Ukraine conflict wreaks havoc on African economies: expert DATELINE: April 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of Addis AbabaSOUNDBITE 1 (English): TEWODROS MEKONNEN, Economist at International Growth Centervarious of ships and cargosSOUNDBITE 2(ENGLISH): TEWODROS MEKONNEN, Economist at International Growth Center STORYLINE: Tewodros Mekonnen, an economist at the International Growth Center says that the Russia-Ukraine conflict has rocked several countries in Africa, particularly net importers of commodities. Mekonnen told Xinhua in an interview that as the conflict drags on, African countries with trade ties with Russia and Ukraine face wheat and fertilizer supply shortages. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TEWODROS MEKONNEN, Economist at International Growth Center "A lot of African countries use nitrogen-based fertilizer for their food production. Some of them are very dependent on it. About 70 percent of global nitrogen-based fertilizer is produced

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GLOBALink | Russia-Ukraine conflict wreaks havoc on African economies: expert

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has rocked several countries in Africa, particularly net importers of commodities, a senior economist has said. Tewodros Mekonnen, an economist at the International Growth Center, told Xinhua that as the conflict drags on, African countries with trade ties with Russia and Ukraine face wheat and fertilizer supply shortages. "Many African countries use nitrogen-based fertilizer for their food production, and they import about 70 percent of the product from Ukraine and Russia," said Mekonnen. "So with the supply side being affected, they are facing increased import bills." If some compromise by reducing fertilizer imports, food production would shrink and food prices would rise higher, the economist warned. Data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization showed that the Food Price Index averaged 159.3 points in March, up 12.6 percent from February, when it had already reached its highest level since its inception in 1990. According to Mekonnen, countr

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-INTERVIEW

(220415) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tewodros Mekonnen, an economist at the International Growth Center, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on April 11, 2022. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has rocked several countries in Africa, particularly net importers of commodities, Mekonnen has said. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Russia-Ukraine conflict wreaks havoc on African economies, says expert" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-INTERVIEW

(220415) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tewodros Mekonnen, an economist at the International Growth Center, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on April 11, 2022. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has rocked several countries in Africa, particularly net importers of commodities, Mekonnen has said. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Russia-Ukraine conflict wreaks havoc on African economies, says expert" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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China plays rising role in Ethiopia's renewable energy development: official

STORY: China plays rising role in Ethiopia's renewable energy development: official DATELINE: April 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of windmills 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOGES MEKONNEN, Communications Director with Ethiopian Electric Power 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOGES MEKONNEN, Communications Director with Ethiopian Electric Power STORYLINE: China is increasingly participating in Ethiopia's renewable energy sector, enabling the African country to tap into its rich renewable energy resources, an Ethiopian official has said. Speaking to Xinhua recently, Moges Mekonnen, communications director with the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), said Chinese companies have emerged to play a visible role in Ethiopia's green economy with a good track record of building renewable energy sources. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOGES MEKONNEN, Communications Director with Ethiopian Electric Power "Chinese involvement in Ethiopia's renewable energy sector is visible. They

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-RENEWABLE ENERGY-INTERVIEW

(220413) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Moges Mekonnen, communications director with the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 28, 2022. China is increasingly participating in Ethiopia's renewable energy sector, enabling the country to tap into its rich renewable energy resources, an Ethiopian official has said. TO GO WITH "Interview: China plays rising role in Ethiopia's renewable energy dev't: official" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-RENEWABLE ENERGY-INTERVIEW

(220413) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Moges Mekonnen, communications director with the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 28, 2022. China is increasingly participating in Ethiopia's renewable energy sector, enabling the country to tap into its rich renewable energy resources, an Ethiopian official has said. TO GO WITH "Interview: China plays rising role in Ethiopia's renewable energy dev't: official" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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China-Africa collaboration boosts Africa's green development

STORY: China-Africa collaboration boosts Africa's green development DATELINE: April 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-aided projects in Africa 2. various of Africa 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOGES MEKONNEN, Communications Director at the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER MBUGUA, Chief executive officer of Kenya's Rural Energy Authority 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher at Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs STORYLINE: As Africa seeks to strike a balance between development and environmental concerns, the Chinese engagement is propelling the continent's quest for green development. With a population of 1.3 billion, Africa is rich in renewable energy resources including hydro, solar and wind. But according to data from the World Bank, only 46.7 percent of Sub-Saharan Africa's population had access to electricity in 2019. Accordin

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Xinhua Headlines: China-Africa collaboration boosts Africa's green development

(220411) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Moges Mekonnen, communications director at Ethiopian Electric Power, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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Ethiopia's Mekkonnen wins Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Hailu Mekonnen of Ethiopia crosses the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon at Tokyo Big Sight on Feb. 27, 2011. Mekonnen won his first marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 7 minutes, 35 seconds. (Kyodo)