Solomon Yimer
Journalist at Freelance
Freelance journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, covering politics, economy, technonogy, environment and health. DM open for tips.
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1 week ago |
climatechangenews.com | Vivian Chime |Solomon Yimer
As Ethiopia’s rising fuel prices eat into his daily earnings, motorcycle taxi rider Teshale Natnael says an electric scooter would be the “perfect solution”. But there’s a hitch. “We don’t have electricity in our village,” Teshale, 25, said as he sipped from a steaming cup during his coffee break in Dubancho village near Yirba, a small town in the Sidama region about 350 km (220 miles) south of Addis Ababa.
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1 month ago |
news.mongabay.com | Solomon Yimer
For more than 400 years, the people of the Konso highlands in Ethiopia have used terracing and traditional farming methods to adapting to their harsh environment, building a globally recognize agricultural system on steep, erosion-prone land. However, in recent decades, climate change has altered once-predictable weather patterns, making it harder for small-scale farmers to maintain their traditional farming practices and secure their livelihoods.
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Jan 17, 2025 |
news.mongabay.com | Solomon Yimer
In southern Ethiopia, the Konso people have maintained a 400-year-old stone terracing system, essential for farming in the region’s semiarid environment. This UNESCO-listed practice helps prevent soil erosion, conserve water and enhance agricultural productivity, and at the heart of it are the Konso elders who play a crucial role in passing down the knowledge of terracing to younger generations.
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Nov 26, 2024 |
news.mongabay.com | Sonam Lama Hyolmo |Solomon Yimer
In the face of climate change, pastoral and agropastoral communities in eastern Ethiopia remain at the receiving end of worsening droughts and climate shocks that have taken a toll on animal rearing and traditional livelihoods. For generations, pastoralists and agropastoralists across the country have used traditional knowledge and weather forecasting for preparedness and drought conditions.
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Nov 25, 2024 |
nature.com | Solomon Yimer
AbstractTuberculosis (TB) is a major public health challenge in Ethiopia. TB treatment outcomes were suboptimal compared to the expected target of the national TB control Program. The provision of standard anti-TB treatment is the primary component of the directly observed treatment, short-course strategy. The aim of this study was to assess the TB treatment outcomes and the determinants of an unfavorable treatment outcome.
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My leatest for @MongabayOrg Photos: Ethiopian farmers blend tradition, innovation to sustain centuries-old agriculture https://t.co/nrK7GvBPnq
RT @LatoyaAbulu: Sustaining a 400-year-old Ethiopian farming tradition: Interview with elder Gehano Guchoir @solomonymr reports for @Monga…
My latest photo essay for InfoNile explores the challenges facing Lake Hawassa and the inspiring efforts to save it. Here is the full story: https://t.co/F0bMBTPIF2
Lake Hawassa in Ethiopia is grappling with pollution and urbanization, threatening local livelihoods. Community-driven efforts like tree planting, waste recycling, and clean-up initiatives offer hope for restoring its health and sustainability. Story➡️🔗https://t.co/gI3gZyqWo7 https://t.co/G9TOkDu6oM