borkenaState-owned media outlets on Tuesday (the day of the Ethiopian New Year) aired video footage of Ethiopian Authorities – both federal and regional – at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project site. From the information released, it is organized as an Ethiopian New Year event in a way to celebrate the fourth filling of GERD’s reservoir – apparently to demonstrate the grandiosity of Abiy Ahmed Administration’s achievement. Video : embedded from FANA youtube channelCover photo : screenshot from the videoEthiopian News VideoJoin our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaGot a business? Follow us on twitter @zborkenato get the latest Ethiopian News updates regularly. Subscribe to YouTube channel To share information or for submission, send e-mail to info@borkena.com

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After recent deadly attacks in northern Mali, some people in Bamako say the government should consider restarting or increasing dialogue with armed groups. There's been a resurgence of deadly violence in Mali's north in recent weeks inolving attacks by Islamist militants on civilians and security forces. ".... We're all Malians, so it would be better to talk to each other and come back to the negotiating table. We'll never be able to liberate the North without war, and after the war we'll negotiate, because we'll all know each other's weight. The surge in violence comes UN peacekeeping forces vacate their bases ahead of their full withdrawal at the end of the year.

South African Tourism has announced the launch of #IsDiwaliDekhoMore&More campaign in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. It is aimed at encouraging Indian travellers to visit South African destinations and experience its diversity. Moreover, the campaign is an extension to the second leg of ’More & More’ campaign rolled out by the tourism board earlier this year. “South Africa has been one of the most preferred destinations for travellers from India and around the world. Currently, Ethiopian airline offers one of the fastest links between India and South Africa with minimum layover duration,” Bilen Arefaine, country manager, Ethiopian Airlines, added.

The British Museum is facing calls from one of its own former curators to return sacred tablets to Ethiopia. “Following an undertaking given by the British Museum, nobody but priests of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church ever will.”It has been argued that the British Museum Act of 1963 prevents treasures housed in museums from being given away unless in specific circumstances, such as when they are “unfit to be retained”. The Tabots are among artefacts seized by the British in the 1868 Battle of Magdala. The British Museum Act restricts their ability to hand back almost every item in the collection, but not the Tabots. “The Tabots can be released now without a change in the Act, simply by the trustees recognising they are unfit to be retained.

A SAUDIA A320 operating a scheduled flight from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah has declared an emergency in the last few moments, and is initiating a return to Abu Dhabi. SAUDIA flight SV571 Abu Dhabi – JeddahSAUDIA flight SV571, an Airbus A320-200 operating from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) declared a general emergency not long after departure, squawking code 7700. The flight is currently negotiating a diversion and return to the departure airport. Diversion and return AUHThe flight had been airborne for approximately 30 minutes before negotiating the subsequent return to AUH. Weather for the flight’s return to AUH is visual flight conditions (VFR), with nil cloud and visibility 10km or more.

“Accordingly, I address the following questions to Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry:What are Egypt’s political options if Ethiopia continues to ignore Egyptian demands? What are the ministry’s perceptions of the news circulating about Ethiopia’s plans to build other dams on the Nile River, assuming this [news] is valid? What is the impact of the [GERD] filling on Egyptian water security? The downstream nations fear possible blows to water facilities, agricultural land, and overall availability of Nile water. Negotiations over the dam between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan have stalled for years, with the three parties ultimately failing to reach any agreements.

Spread the loveWorldStage Newsonline– Mr Joep Ellers, Airbus Airline Marketing Director for Africa has projected that African carriers will need at least 160 new passenger and freighter aircraft to meet the rising demand by 2042. Since the mid-1970s our range of innovative commercial airliners have operated on routes to, from and within the continent. According to him, customers in the region presently account for 295 orders while African carriers are increasingly aware of the operational and economic benefits of acquiring new and modern aircraft. “Africa’s Airbus operators include customers such as Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair, Air Senegal, South African Airways, Air Côte d’Ivoire, EgyptAir and more. “In addition, a number of international carriers operate Airbus long-haul products on their routes to African destinations,” he said.

Addis Abeba – A global network of over 300 human rights organizations from 105 countries is urgently calling on the government of Ethiopia to end the current internet shutdown in the Amhara region. The KeepItOn coalition, a global movement to end internet shutdowns, believes that internet shutdowns during conflicts put people’s lives at risk and prevent access to vital information. Following these escalations, reports of disruptions in flight operations to various cities in the region and internet shutdowns have also emerged. The UN Human Rights Office also reported at least 183 deaths in clashes since July, as well as mass arrests of over 1,000 individuals. This is not the first time Ethiopian authorities have resorted to internet shutdowns during times of conflict and crisis.

The successful transfer of knowledge and skills from China in the fields of science and technology is helping Ethiopia realize its development aspirations, an Ethiopian expert has said. The ETU hosts the Luban Workshop, which was launched in April 2021 in partnership with China’s Tianjin University of Technology and Education under the guidance of the Ministry of Education of China. The ETU deputy director-general also highlighted how the Luban Workshop facilitates the transfer of cutting-edge knowledge to the Ethiopian youth in particular and the East African country in general. “As an institute, our aim is to be a center of excellence in East Africa, and we have international students drawn from East African countries. Luban Workshop is a project named after the ancient Chinese craftsman Lu Ban.

Emirates is set to enhance its services to Sydney by transitioning to an all-A380 operation, beginning on November 4, 2023. With its decision to operate an all-A380 service to Sydney, the airline is taking another giant leap in providing a world-class experience for its passengers. The Emirates A380, famous for its spacious and comfortable cabins, will now dominate the route, promising travelers an unforgettable journey. A Complement to Premium EconomyThe third daily A380 service to Sydney will complement the two existing Sydney A380 flights, both of which offer Emirates’ latest Premium Economy cabin. Melbourne and Sydney enjoy the privilege of three daily flights, while Brisbane benefits from double daily services.

ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- The successful transfer of knowledge and skills from China in the fields of science and technology is helping Ethiopia realize its development aspirations, an Ethiopian expert has said. The ETU deputy director-general also highlighted how the Luban Workshop facilitates the transfer of cutting-edge knowledge to the Ethiopian youth in particular and the East African country in general. "As an institute, our aim is to be a center of excellence in East Africa, and we have international students drawn from East African countries. The center (Luban Workshop) is not only dedicated to our local strength and industry but also a center of capacity building for the wider East African region." Luban Workshop is a project named after the ancient Chinese craftsman Lu Ban.

Addis Ababa — Ethiopians in the diaspora are celebrating the 2016 Ethiopian New Year that started on the 12th of September. Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia have celebrated the New Year at the Ethiopian Embassies in various parts of the world. Ethiopians in the United States, United Kingdom, Djibouti, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Japan, South Sudan and others have celebrated the 2016 Ethiopian New Year in various ways. During the occasions, Ethiopian Ambassadors in these countries have extended New Year best wishes to all Ethiopians. The ambassadors have also urged Ethiopians in the diaspora to further strengthen their continued support to realizing the multifaceted development efforts of the country.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Malcolm Maisel Myers, beloved husband, father and grandfather, who passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2023, at the age of 89.

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