The IATA said that trapped funds in Nigeria have become a major problem for foreign airlinesThis followed a report that British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and others might leave Nigeria soon. The International Air Transport Association has highlighted that international airlines faced challenges over trapped ticket revenues in Nigeria and other countries. It stated that if the situation is not quickly resolved, it could lead to foreign airlines exiting the country. This comes after a report that British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and others might leave Nigeria soon. FG explains why foreign airlines abandon Nigeria, says the country is worst debtor to airlinesLegit.ng reported that the federal government has explained why some airlines prefer neighbouring countries to Nigeria.

The source further claimed that those who seek their overdue wages face the risk of imprisonment and threats from security personnel. The issue of delayed salary payments is particularly severe in the rural areas of the Hadiya zone, especially in the East and West Badwacho districts. According to him, frequent arrests have been reported among teachers who publicly address the issue in East Badwacho. The EHRC has documented cases of intimidation, including threats, assaults, and imprisonment, directed at those protesting the lack of payment. Despite these financial hurdles, the administration of Hadiya Zone has been striving to fill the budgetary gaps with loans, ensuring salary payments for eight of the 19 districts, according to the EHRC.

Palestinians said they felt “no joy” this Christmas as Israel bombed Gaza on Monday, with no end in sight to the war that Hamas says has claimed more than 20,000 lives. “Our heart goes to Gaza, to all people in Gaza but a special attention to our Christian community in Gaza who is suffering,” the Catholic leader said. Christmas eve strikeJust ahead of Christmas, the Hamas-run health ministry said at least 70 people were killed in an Israeli air strike on Sunday at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. Health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said the “toll is likely to rise” as many families were thought to be in the area at the time of the strike. Israeli military spokesman Jonathan Conricus indicated that forces were close to gaining control in northern Gaza and that now “we focus our efforts against Hamas in southern Gaza”.

Simultaneously, Ethiopia has initiated an investigation into a publicized $6 million fraud case, where funds, intended as the Ethiopian government’s contribution to the AfDB, mysteriously vanished. The Abidjan-headquartered lender has decided to maintain existing Ethiopian staff under their employment contracts, with the Ethiopian office overseen by an officer-in-charge. The diplomatic clash arose on October 31, 2023, when two AfDB staff members in Addis Ababa were unlawfully arrested , physically assaulted, and detained by Ethiopian security forces. According to anonymous sources, the altercation ensued when senior Senegalese economist Abdul Kamara, AfDB Ethiopia Country Manager, disputed the authenticity of the associated bank account. Ethiopia has reportedly declined to share any investigation reports or details related to the incident with the AfDB.

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KARACHI: The Ethiopian Tourism Pavilion at the Karachi Feast received an overwhelming response, attracting an impressive influx of more than 25,000 visitors over the three-day extravaganza which concluded on Sunday. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, opened the Ethiopian Tourism cubicle on Friday in the presence of a diverse audience, including Honorary Consul H.E. Madad Ali Sindhi, graced the Ethiopian Pavilion with his presence at the Karachi Festival on Saturday. The Ethiopian Tourism Pavilion gave a captivating display of Ethiopia’s multifaceted culture, rich heritage, and unparalleled tourism offerings. The cultural performances by the Ethiopian Embassy elicited immense applause, further enhancing the immersive experience for the Karachi audience.

The second tourism destination developed through Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ initiative has been inaugurated in the South West Ethiopia region. “Yet another spectacular destination to unleash the potential of the tourism sector,” Development and Planning Minister Fitsum Asefa said. The tourism sector is one of the five economic pillars of the government’s development plan. The PM announced seven more development projects in March under the Dine for Generation initiative as a continuation of the ‘Dine for Sheger’ and ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ initiatives. Authorities say unlocking the potential of the sector has been at the heart of these Dine initiatives, and their respective projects.

Russian Bitcoin mining solutions provider BitCluster has unveiled plans to establish a 120-megawatt (MW) data center in Ethiopia. The move aims to position Ethiopia as a key player in the global Bitcoin mining landscape. The company has emphasized that the entire energy supply for the Bitcoin mining data center will be sourced from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. The project’s scalability positions Ethiopia as a favorable location for continuous Bitcoin mining operations, attracting attention from international stakeholders. Overall, BitCluster’s ambitious project in Ethiopia marks a significant milestone in the global Bitcoin mining landscape.

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Atop many Christmas wish lists in economically troubled Zimbabwe is a travel document, and people are flooding the passport office this holiday season ahead of a price hike planned in the New Year. Nolan Mukona said he woke up at dawn to get in line at the passport office but when he arrived at 5 a.m. there were already more than 100 people waiting. Atop many Christmas wish lists in economically troubled Zimbabwe is a travel document and people are flooding the passport office this holiday season ahead of a price hike planned in the New Year. Atop many Christmas wish lists in economically troubled Zimbabwe is a travel document and people are flooding the passport office this holiday season ahead of a price hike planned in the New Year. The passport office has increased working hours to operate at night to cater to the growing numbers.

Qatar Airways has this week announced it’s 2024 network expansion, which consists of an expansion to Hamburg and a return to Venice. Without further ado, let’s get into it…Qatar Airways Expands to Hamburg, Venice Returns…Photo Credit: Harrison Rowe/AviationSourceQatar Airways has laid out the following scheduling for Hamburg and Venice flights, effective from June 12 and July 1 next year respectively:Doha to Venice departing at 09:00 and arriving 14:20 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Venice to Doha departing at 16:50 and arriving at 23:10 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Doha to Hamburg departing at 08:35 and arriving at 14:10 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): The Ethiopian Tourism Pavilion at the Karachi Feast received an overwhelming response, attracting an impressive influx of more than 25,000 visitors over the three-day extravaganza which concluded on Sunday. Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi graced the Ethiopian Pavilion with his presence at the Karachi Festival on Saturday. An industrious endeavour by the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Pakistan emerged as a beacon of cultural richness and tourism allure during the Karachi Feast. The Ethiopian Tourism Pavilion gave a captivating display of Ethiopia’s multifaceted culture, rich heritage, and unparalleled tourism offerings. The cultural performances by the Ethiopian Embassy elicited immense applause, further enhancing the immersive experience for the Karachi audience.

On 19th December 2023, the Ethiopian Catholic Church has launched her Ten-Year Plan which was under preparation since July 2022 until September 2023. The strategic plan titled: Ethiopian Catholic Church Ten-Year Plan (ECC-TYP) is a long-term plan, which was completed at the end of 2015 in the Ethiopian calendar (September 2023) and is starting the execution phase as of 2024. All leaders of religious denominations have congratulated the Church in reaching to this big milestone and have promised to commit in working with the Catholic Church in addressing common issues. The Bishops conference will oversee, monitor and evaluate the implementation regularly. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia.

DNAKARACHI: The Ethiopian Tourism Pavilion at the Karachi Feast received an overwhelming response, attracting an impressive influx of more than 25,000 visitors over the three-day extravaganza which concluded on Sunday. Madad Ali Sindhi, graced the Ethiopian Pavilion with his presence at the Karachi Festival on Saturday. An industrious endeavor by the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Pakistan emerged as a beacon of cultural richness and tourism allure during the Karachi Feast. The Ethiopian Tourism Pavilion gave a captivating display of Ethiopia’s multifaceted culture, rich heritage, and unparalleled tourism offerings. The cultural performances by the Ethiopian Embassy elicited immense applause, further enhancing the immersive experience for the Karachi audience.

The fourth round of trilateral negotiations involving Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) ended this week in Addis Ababa, without an agreement. "Considering the importance of painstaking discussions to reach an agreement, Ethiopia and Sudan insisted on the continuation of the negotiations. Not only has Egypt taken part in these talks half-heartedly, but it has also worked against the success of the talks. The statements Egypt issued before and after each round of talks indicate this lack of genuine interest and commitment to reach an agreement. Recent reports also reveal that Ethiopia and Egypt had appealed to the United Nations Security Council on the issue of GERD.

Saudi soprano Reemaz Oqbi shines on global stageRIYADH: Saudi soprano Reemaz Oqbi recently enthralled an international audience with her voice as the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir took the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera House in New York City by storm. After dabbling in various genres, Oqbi found that classical music was where she could express herself best. Reemaz Oqbi, Saudi opera singerClassical music, a genre originating in Europe, has grown to cultivate an air of prestige, often with elitist stigma originating from Eurocentric beliefs. Reemaz Oqbi, Saudi opera singerIn one of her recent private shows, she performed “Habanera” from the opera “Carmen” by French composer Georges Bizet. The Saudi Music Commission hosted the International Opera Festival earlier this year in Riyadh.