(LUKE TRESS / New York Jewish Week) — One candidate is an Israeli-American Orthodox Jew born in Ethiopia. Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the candidates’ support for Israel has emerged as a major focus of the campaign. Despite Pilip’s Israel bonafides, Suozzi has pitched himself as the more reliable defender of Israel in the race. Suozzi defeated Santos in the 2020 election, when the Republican, like Pilip, was also a lesser-known challenger of color. Her campaign did not make her available for an interview with the New York Jewish Week.

Ethiopia Emerges As New Bitcoin Mining Hotspot – Will it Last? Ethiopia is growing popular for Bitcoin mining after China ejected the industry from its borders in 2021. Ethiopia Embraces Bitcoin MiningDespite having banned the actual trading of cryptocurrencies, Ethiopia gave the green light to Bitcoin mining operations starting in 2022. Similar to Ethiopia, Russia has also opened its arms to Bitcoin mining but banned using cryptocurrency in other ways—namely as a means of payment. Kazakhstan and Iran, for example, were once world leaders in Bitcoin mining before turning against the industry because of its power consumption.

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Ethiopia Coffee and Sidama Coffee greatly impacted the Ethiopia Premier League title race on Thursday when they beat leaders Mekelakeya and CBE respectively. Ethiopia Coffee beat Mekelakeya 4-0, while Sidama Coffee came from behind to upset CBE 2-1 to open up the title race. Ethiopia Coffee, meanwhile, struck quite early with Mesfin Tafesse on target in the ninth minute to go 1-0 up. Abdulkerim Worku doubled the advantage for Ethiopia Coffee at the half hour mark. Ethiopia Coffee leapfrog St George into third place on the log with 25 points, four points behind CBE in second with 29.

These containers house powerful computers, marking the arrival of Chinese Bitcoin miners in the region, as per a report by the South China Morning Post. The entry of Bitcoin miners into Ethiopia is not without risks. While Ethiopian officials remain cautious about the implications of crypto mining, the sector presents potential economic benefits, especially in terms of foreign exchange earnings. The influx of mining equipment into Ethiopia underscores the country’s growing importance in the crypto mining landscape, with Chinese miners dominating the scene. Despite these challenges, Ethiopian authorities have permitted crypto mining, primarily due to the revenue generated through foreign currency payments for electricity.

That said, when cooking, onions are often treated like a herb. UnsplashAre onions good for you? These include red onions, sweet onions, white onions, and yellow onions. But onions also work well as one of the main stars of the show, and these delicious vegan recipes are the proof. Sweet roasted pumpkin, caramelized red onions, and fragrant sage leaves make the perfect trio of toppings.

Temesgen Tiruneh, ex-Director General of National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) appointed DP Prime Minister (Photo: NISS)Addis Abeba – The House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) has appointed Temesgen Tiruneh, the former director general of National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) as deputy Prime Minister. Temesgen Tiruneh, who has just resigned from his post as president of the #Amhara regional state, is now appointed as Director of the National Intelligence & Security Service (#NISS). A trusted confidant& close ally of PM Abiy, Temesgen was his national security advisor before. He will now be replacing Demeke Mekonnen, the longest serving deputy PM who also doubled as Foreign minister starting November 2020. Dr Mekdes Daba appointed health minister replacing Lia Tadesse (Photo:Hakim/Facebook)She served as the president of the Ethiopian Obstetricians and Gynecologists Association (ESOG).

Dwud Ibssa, OLF’s Chairman, has been placed on house arrest for several months following the assassination of popular Oromo artist Hachalu hundessa. “If there was a special agreement with OLF [that wasn’t met], there would have been no reason for some of them [OLF leaders] to assume power and others to enter the bush, causing suffering to many people,” the PM remarked. According to the statement, integration of OLF army, non-partisanship of the Ethiopian security forces, return of OLF offices including its headquarters in Addis Abeba and other confiscated properties, were parts of the deal. “There are no party leaders and political officers of the OLF across Oromia, who have not been arrested, as confirmed by a committee established by the Election Board,” the party said in its latest statement. The report confirmed that many OLF leaders and members are “illegally detained” and were subjected to abuse.

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR), the lower chamber of the parliament, on Thursday approved the appointment of new cabinet members upon the endorsement of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The newly-introduced cabinet members include Temesgen Tiruneh as the East African country's deputy prime minister, replacing the departing veteran Ethiopian politician Demeke Mekonnen, who was the country's deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The Ethiopian parliament also approved the appointment of Mekdes Daba as the country's minister of health, replacing the departing Health Minister Lia Tadesse. Members of the lower house of the Ethiopian parliament unanimously approved the three incoming ministers upon Ahmed's endorsement. Tiruneh, on the other hand, was recently appointed as deputy president of the Prosperity Party, following the resignation of Mekonnen.

The ministry of finance and UNIDO have inked a $28 million deal to bolster Ethiopia's textile and garments industry. State minister of finance Semereta Sewasew and UNIDO country representatives Calabro Aurelia Patrizia signed the agreement recently. The ministry of finance and UNIDO have entered a $28 million agreement to bolster Ethiopia's textile and garments industry. The project will champion a circular economy in textiles by introducing resource-efficient technologies, as outlined by the finance ministry. The organisation has prioritised support for the textile, leather, and agro processing manufacturing sectors, aligning with Ethiopia's industrial goals.

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR), the lower chamber of the Ethiopian parliament, on Thursday approved Temesgen Tiruneh as the country's deputy prime minister. The HoPR unanimously appointed Tiruneh, who was previously the director general of the National Intelligence and Security Service of Ethiopia, upon the endorsement of the country's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Ahmed, while presenting the credentials of Tiruneh, said the former intelligence chief has garnered rich educational and governance experience, supported by several senior positions in the Ethiopian government over the years. Ahmed said Tiruneh's appointment as the deputy prime minister of Ethiopia, Africa's second-most populous nation, would help strengthen the government's efforts to realize the socioeconomic development of the country. Last month, Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party appointed Tiruneh, who is a member of the party's executive committee, as its deputy president, replacing the departing veteran Ethiopian politician Mekonnen.

According to reports, Bitcoin Mining companies from China have been migrating their base into Ethiopia, despite the country’s ban on crypto trading. Bitcoin Mining, a process that validates Bitcoin transactions consists of mining systems competing with each other to solve a cryptographic problem and award bitcoin. The three biggest costs for Bitcoin mining are electricity, network infrastructure, and mining infrastructure. Now, Bitcoin mining is an energy-intensive process with customized mining systems that compete to solve a cryptographic problem. More details on the Ethiopia Bitcoin miningEthiopia allowed Bitcoin mining starting in 2022 although the East African country still bans cryptocurrency trading.

Ethiopia’s parliament on Thursday approved the appointment of intelligence service chief Temesgen Tiruneh as deputy prime minister, replacing Demeke Mekonnen, who had served in the role for 11 years, state-run media reported. In addition, parliament accepted the nomination of Taye Atske Selassie, a former ambassador to the United Nations, as foreign minister. A vice president of the party typically serves as deputy prime minister. He was appointed deputy prime minister after the death of longtime prime minister Meles Zenawi in 2012 and survived a reorganisation of the ruling party after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018. Abiy appointed Demeke as foreign minister days after civil war broke out in November 2020 in the northern Tigray region.

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday commended the launch of the Ethiopian Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Project (EPPR). The EPPR is a comprehensive three-year project that addresses issues of pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response specific to Ethiopia's complex landscape. "The establishment of this initiative reflects a firm commitment from the Ethiopia government and our partner organizations to invest in a sustainable and comprehensive approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response," Nonhlanhla said. It said the project will help Ethiopia's laboratory systems increase services and accessibility, including improved detection of priority pathogens. It will also enhance Ethiopia's surveillance of outbreaks at points of entry and improve the alert system mechanism for the country.

News: Women-led civil societies in Ethiopia call for sustained dialogue with armed groups, inclusion of women in peace talksWomen-led civil society groups urge inclusion of women in peace talks with armed group (Photo: Adoye Center for Ethiopian Women Empowerment)Addis Abeba – A group of Women-led and women-based Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia have called for sustained negotiations between the government the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), and commencement of talks with other armed groups in the country. In a joint presser on Wednesday, more than a dozen civil society organizations said despite armed conflicts “disproportionately affecting women”, the exclusion of women from the Pretoria negotiation and the two rounds of talks in Tanzania, is a matter of “great concern”. “We demand the inclusion of women in all dialogues, negotiations, and decisions that will shape the future of our country and impact the lives of our girls and women,” the statement noted. The civil society groups appreciated ongoing efforts by the government and OLA, to resolve the conflict that caused “extensive damage to our people” through peaceful negotiations, and affirmed their support to its success. Responding to questions raised by members of the House of People’s Representatives during the house’s 14th regular session on Tuesday, PM Abiy Ahmed expressed his government’s “readiness to engage in dialogue” with all dissenting armed groups if they lay down their weapons and show willingness to talk.