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BBCADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s parliament has approved the appointment of a new president to replace the country’s first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde. Taye Astike Selassie, foreign minister since February, has taken up the largely ceremonial role. In Ethiopia, political power lies with the prime minister – currently Abiy Ahmed. The prime minister’s backing of her initial appointment in 2018 was hailed as a breakthrough for gender equality in Ethiopian politics. The replacement of Sahle-Work means that Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan is currently Africa’s only female head of state.
A 19th-century Ethiopian shield pillaged by the British during the 1868 Battle of Maqdala will be repatriated in November, after a brief stint on display at Ohio’s Toledo Museum of Art (until 27 October). The shield was withdrawn from auction in February, when the Ethiopian government identified it as loot and requested it be restituted from the UK. Many of these objects remain in museums in the UK, although several of them have been repatriated in recent years. The leather-and-silver shield is engraved with "Magdala 13th April 1868”, marking the date of the battle during which it was looted. In Toledo, the shield briefly joins the last leg of the travelling exhibition Ethiopia at the Crossroads.
Ethiopia's two houses of parliament elected Taye Atske Selassie, the country's top diplomat, president on Monday (Oct. 7). He handed over the Constitution by the country's outgoing president. Taye succeeds the country's first female president who was elected six years ago of the mainly ceremonial position as executive power is vested in the prime minister. Taye Atske-Selassie Amde addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, on Sept. 27, 2024. Taye is a seasoned diplomat, he notably served as Ethiopia’s Permanent ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Importantly, as has been established by the World Health Organization, countless researchers, and innumerable case studies from different contexts, young health professionals play a key role in maintaining and improving the healthcare sector of nations worldwide. The benefits of their participation and control role within Eritrea’s national health sector are multifaceted, and over the past several decades the country’s young health professionals have positively impacted the nation’s overall health, well-being, and living standards in a variety of ways. To begin, Eritrea’s young health professionals, freshly graduated from the nation’s network of health-related training institutions (including those based at Orotta, in Asmara, and Mendefera, among several others), are equipped with the latest body of knowledge and best practices. The great adaptability, ability, and willingness of Eritrea’s young health professionals to learn new systems quickly have made them a critical national asset, particularly as the country works to improve its health information systems and clinical protocols. Additionally, young health professionals in Eritrea are heavily involved in a range of public health initiatives and campaigns, many of which are focused on preventive care and approaches.
Yeshihasab, deputy editor of the state-owned Bekur newspaper, was arrested at the offices of the Amhara Media Corporation, the newspaper’s parent company, in the regional capital Bahir Dar, according to his wife, Meseret Hunegnaw, and media reports. Authorities initially held him at a makeshift military station before transferring him on the same day to a police station, Meseret told CPJ. On October 3, he was moved again to an unknown location but officials had yet to explain the reasons for his detention, she said. On October 1, Amhara regional government and Ethiopian National Defense Force officials said they were engaged in a "law enforcement operation” targeting armed groups and their "logistical and intelligence” networks within the government and private sector. CPJ did not receive any replies to its emails requesting comment from the Amhara Amhara Regional State Government Communication Bureau, Bekur newspaper, or the Amhara Media Corporation.
Karachi: Two Chinese were among three killed and around a dozen other people injured in a massive explosion near Karachi airport late Sunday night. Confirming the death of Chinese nationals on Monday, the country’s embassy in Islamabad severely condemned the attack. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy strongly condemned the “terrorist attack,” expressing condolences to the victims from both countries and extending sympathies to the injured and their families. China also urged Pakistan to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the perpetrators are severely punished. The Embassy also asked the Chinese nationals and enterprises in Pakistan to remain vigilant and take necessary safety precautions.
By Tesfa-Alem Tekle More by this AuthorEthiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde left office on Monday, weeks after speculation swirled around her tenure. Sahle-Work Zewde with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at Parliament after Sahle-Work's appointment as Ethiopia's first woman President on October 25, 2018. Her rise to the presidency inspired many as a role model for female leadership in a traditionally male-dominated political landscape. Ethiopia's newly appointed President Taye Atske Selassie receives the Constitution from outgoing President Sahle-Work Zewde after taking the oath of office at Parliament building in Addis Ababa on October 7, 2024. ReutersThe Prime Minister did not comment on the rumours, however.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Milton is expected to bring wind and rain to Central Florida and that will likely cause delays and cancellations at area airports. Orlando International Airport announced Monday afternoon that the airport will cease commercial operations on Wednesday morning in advance of Hurricane Milton. Operational Update/3 – Hurricane MiltonOur airport will cease commercial operations on Wednesday morning, in advance of Hurricane Milton. ➡️ https://t.co/VAiO6KFJfY pic.twitter.com/3VwhV4MVvm — Orlando International Airport (@MCO) October 7, 2024Check below to see the status of all the flights at Orlando International Airport, as well as Orlando Sanford airport. **Be sure to double check your flight status on the airport websites as information could be delayed**Orlando International Arrivals Orlando International Departures Orlando Sanford Arrivals Orlando Sanford Departures
Taye Atskeselassie (Amb.) has been sworn in as president of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, replacing Sahle-Work Zewde, whose seven-year term in office expired this week. Taye had been serving as minister of Foreign Affairs before his appointment as head of state was made official during the parliamentary opening session today. It is not yet clear who will replace him at the helm of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- The two houses of the Ethiopian parliament on Monday appointed Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the new president. Prior to his appointment as the country's foreign minister, he also held the position of foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Addressing a joint session of the two houses, Atske Selassie said the government is striving to achieve 8.4 percent economic growth in the current fiscal year starting on July 8. Atske Selassie also highlighted Ethiopia's deepening diplomatic relations with China, which have been elevated to an all-weather strategic partnership. He also said that Ethiopia's diplomatic influence in multilateralism has strengthened with its recent entry into the BRICS mechanism earlier this year.
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Beijing: China has urged Pakistan to make more targetted measures to provide full protection for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the safety and security of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in the country, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. The spokesperson made the remarks in response to the terrorist attack at Sindh Province, Pakistan, that killed and injured Chinese personnel. At around 11 pm local time on Sunday, a convoy of a Chinese project was attacked near the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. The incident resulted in deaths and injuries of both Chinese and Pakistanis, among whom two Chinese were killed and one injured. China is deeply shocked by the attack against Chinese citizens and strongly condemns this terrorist act, said the spokesperson.
Kenyan athlete Kipyegon Bett, who won a bronze medal in the 800m at the 2017 World Championships in London, has passed away at the age of 26 due to renal and hepatic failure. Bett first gained recognition as a champion at the U20 World Championships in 2016 in Bydgoszcz, Poland, and was viewed as one of Kenya's brightest middle-distance talents. Bett was hospitalized last week in his hometown of Kericho and was readmitted on Friday as his health worsened. Recently, the World Anti-Doping Agency expressed concerns to Kenya's sports ministry regarding major cuts to the operational budget of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak). This year, Adak’s budget was slashed from $2.32 million to just $155,000, raising alarms about its potential impact on the integrity of Kenyan athletics.
Led by Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced that it has removed five members of the interim administration of the Tigray region from their positions, including President Getachew Reda. The statement also noted, "officials serving in the interim administration, including President Getachew and other cabinet members and bureau heads, will no longer have the authority to lead, make decisions, or issue directives." The TPLF further cautioned that the interim administration appears to be positioning itself as a permanent government, issuing declarations in the name of its cabinet. Moreover, the TPLF accused the interim administration of "neglecting its responsibilities outlined in the Pretoria Peace Agreement and instead engaging in manipulative efforts to consolidate power." This split has led to a rift between the party's veteran leader and chairman, Debretsion, and Getachew, the President of the Tigray Interim Administration, who was expelled from the party following the 14th TPLF Congress.
