The Ethiopian army regained control of Lalibela on Thursday following a pullout by a regional militia whose fighters had overrun much of the historic town in fierce clashes the day before, residents said. There has been no official casualty toll from Wednesday’s fighting, and representatives of the federal and regional governments and the Ethiopian army have not responded to messages from AFP. “The military control the town. Fano have already left early morning,” the deacon told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. ‘No Direct Damage’ to ChurchesThe latest clashes on Wednesday saw Fano seizing control of much of Lalibela and pushing the army back to a base on the outskirts of town, according to residents.

Addis Abeba — The Ministry of Trade has announced that khat exporters will now be required to undergo a rigorous registration process, which includes meeting newly issued pre-license requirements to participate in the business. During a press briefing held yesterday, Gebremeskel Chala, Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, emphasized the necessity of pre-licensing criteria for the khat export sector. There are almost 5,000 registered khat exporters in Ethiopia; however, less than 500 are active in the industry. Gebremeskel warned that khat exporters who fail to renew their licenses within the given timeframe and meet the necessary requirements will have their khat export license revoked. In May 2022, the Ministry made an additional announcement stating that it had taken action to revoke the business licenses of 830 khat exporters.

Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia signed on Thursday a cooperation agreement in the petroleum and energy sectors. The deal was signed by Finance Minister of Ethiopia Ahmed Shide and Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh. The agreement allows the two countries to collaborate in the fields of oil supply, energy technology transfer, and energy investment, according to the Ethiopian embassy in Riyadh. The conference brought together ministers, think tanks, and NGOs as well as development banks to discuss how to enhance trade between Saudi and Africa. The event is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance economic cooperation and seize investment opportunities with African countries.

With an unusual home life, his grandmother provided the food to match – whipping up what Skehan calls “these fabulous meals”. I’m not sure you could have got them at the local bakery, that’s for sure.”Skehan says his time in America encouraged him to be even more adventurous. It certainly influenced me in terms of the cuisines we were trying – like Ethiopian food and Korean food and Sichuan cuisine. Towards the end of the pumpkin cooking time, bring a large pan of water to the boil and generously season with salt. Season well and cook on high for four hours, then add the chickpeas and cook for a further 30 minutes.

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The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. Businesses in the Ethiopian traditional clothing market say cheaper garments made by Chinese manufacturers is driving them out of work. Kennedy Abate has this report from the capital Addis Ababa, narrated by Vincent Makori.

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) offers win-win opportunities for exporters from around the world to explore the vast Chinese market, with particular importance to enterprises from the Global South, an Ethiopian expert has said. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Reading Time: < 1 minutesIn an effort to protect the rights and well-being of children across Africa, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde has issued a call to action for African leaders to develop policies that promote and safeguard the interests of the continent’s youngest citizens. Zewde’s appeal comes following the launch of a study conducted by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. UNICEF Representative, Dr. Laila Omar Gad, echoed the president’s sentiments, emphasizing the need for governments to allocate sufficient resources towards supporting and protecting children’s rights. The report by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child provides valuable insights and recommendations that could inform policymaking aimed at protecting children’s rights. VIDEO | Protection of children’s rights on the African continent: Sahle-Work Zewde:

A first round of talks, between late April and early May, had ended in persistent disagreement. Despite the declared willingness of the parties to continue talks, ten days later the OLA accused the Ethiopian government of having launched an offensive contrary to the "hoped-for de-escalation". The OLA has been repeatedly accused by the government of being responsible for these massacres, a charge it systematically denies. The government, for its part, is accused of indiscriminate repression, which fuels Oromo resentment against the federal government. In addition to Oromia, Ethiopia is torn apart by numerous unrelated conflicts, often linked to identity claims or territorial disputes.

Abiy Ahmed’s port access ambitionsOne of the root causes of President Abiy Ahmed’s discontent is Ethiopia’s landlocked status. As one of the most densely populated landlocked nations globally, Ahmed believes that this geographical limitation negatively impacts the country’s economy. Quest for a portPresident Ahmed’s solution to Ethiopia’s landlocked situation is to secure a port from a neighbouring country. Eritrea’s concernsEthiopia’s pursuit of port access has alarmed its seafaring neighbours with Eritrea being particularly concerned. Abiy Ahmed justifies Ethiopia’s claim to port access based on historical, geographical, ethnic and economic grounds.

“Put the Urim ve-Tummim in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron’s heart whenever he enters the presence of the Lord. According to the Bible, priests would ask the breastpiece “yes” or “no” questions with two sticks — the Urim ve-Tummim. With no Urim ve-Tummim to guide our decisions, the best we can do is stick to Lux et Veritas. AARON SCHORR is an Ethics, Politics, and Economics major in the class of 2024 in Grace Hopper College. JAKE GARZA SEYMOUR is a Global Affairs and East Asian Studies major in the class of 2024 in Morse College.

The suspect in one of the shootings died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Tuesday, police said. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The suspect in one of two deadly shootings within three days in the St. Johns neighborhood was found dead Tuesday, according to Portland police. Tibeso had been found at tractor-trailer parking lot at 10100 North Portland Road, where officers say they used tourniquets to try to stop the bleeding. Within 15 minutes, police say another man was found shot near Northeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Northeast Russell Street. It is unclear whether these two shootings are connected, but officials say it’s rare to have two fatal shootings in such close proximity.

Many people fear the Unesco heritage site will be damaged in the fightingFighting has erupted in the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, as government forces and local militia have clashed, residents told the BBC. Fano, a militia in the surrounding Amhara region, has been battling the army since it was ordered to disband. The Amhara region around Lalibela has been a battleground between the Fano militia and the military for several months. Federal government forces and the militia group were allies in the fight against Tigrayan forces from northern Ethiopia, who launched a rebellion in 2020. The conflict ended with the signing of a peace accord last year between the federal government and Tigrayan forces.

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines Group has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200LR Freighter aircraft, taking the number of the plane type the airline operates to 10. The freighter would further increase the Group’s Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services capacity to meet growing cargo demand around the globe. “We are delighted to announce that we took delivery of our 10th Boeing 777-200LRF aircraft,” Ethiopian Airlines announced Tuesday. This popular twin-engine commercial cargo plane can carry payloads of more than 100 tons, the carrier noted. The new Boeing 777-200LR Freighter would take its dedicated cargo fleet to 17.

ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the crucial need to maintain and sustain dengue fever surveillance activities in Ethiopia. The WHO, in its periodic bulletin on outbreaks and other emergencies on the African continent issued late Tuesday, said since early April this year, Ethiopia has been grappling with a dengue fever outbreak which was initially reported in the Logia and Mille districts within the Afar region and has now spread into three more regions. Although the current trend for dengue fever is declining, it is crucial to maintain and sustain surveillance activities. The WHO warned that the ongoing dengue fever outbreak in Ethiopia is one of several concurrent outbreaks that the East African country is facing, including cholera, COVID-19, malaria, and measles. The WHO also warned that the current climate change led by the El Nino phenomenon could extend the transmission period of major vector-borne diseases including dengue fever.