Two-thirds of the immigrants from Ethiopia to Israel between 2020 and 2022 identified as Christians, according to official data from the Population and Immigration Authority. The official data was publicized by The Israeli Immigration Policy Center (IIPC) and was seen by The Jerusalem Post. It reveals that out of more than 5,000 immigrants from Ethiopia who arrived in Israel as part of Operation Tzur Israel, 3,301 identified as Christians. Earlier this week, Israeli citizens of Ethiopian descent and advocates of Ethiopian Jewish immigration assembled outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. A coalition of advocacy groups supporting Ethiopian Jews voiced their concerns on Thursday.

“Twenty years ago, you would always see lions lying in the road,” says Asaye Alemayehu, who runs the Nabu project. There are about 1,100 lions clinging on in Ethiopia’s last remaining pockets of wilderness, according to a study published in 2021. Farms rub up against areas of protected forest in Ethiopia’s Kafa region, where researchers are studying the lion population. “Our animals can’t graze freely because we fear the lions.”It is rare for people to kill lions in Kafa, where they are respected. Fekede says more funding would make protecting Ethiopia’s lions possible, but “if things continue as they are, with deforestation and other human factors, we will lose the lions.

Yohannes Buayalew (Photo : SM)borkenaThe Ethiopian government on Tuesday has arrested Yohannes Buayalew, a member of the Amhara regional state council, under circumstances where his parliamentary immunity is not lifted. It is said that it is the Command Post that is in charge of running the State of Emergency arrested in Bahir Dar. Yohannes Buayalew, in a recent session at the Amhara regional council, condemned the way that the government is handling political grievances of Amharas. Yohannes has served the ruling party both at the Federal and regional government levels. In Addis Ababa and some cities in Oromia tens of thousands of arrests of ethnic Amhara are reported in connection with the state of emergency measures.

Collin County Commissioners Court on Monday, Aug. 14, voted to call an election set for Nov. 7 on a comprehensive $683 million bond issue that seeks to address several issues within the county. Commissioners, at their previous regular meeting Monday, Aug. 7, approved a five-part bond issue. The decision came after a lengthy discussion led by County Judge Chris Hill, who proposed dissolving one of the propositions dedicated to parks and open space development and re-directing the money to roads and highway improvement. Commissioners ended up rejecting Hill’s proposal, voting to dedicate funds to park development. To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit https://publisher.etype.services/Sachse-News

Many school districts were scrambling to comply with a new state law requiring at least one security officer with a gun at every campus during regular school hours. The measure was a direct response to the worst school massacre in Texas history, the May 2022 fatal shooting of 19 students and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. By Bob WielandTo Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit https://publisher.etype.services/Sachse-News

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Yesterday, a Qatar Airways flight between Delhi and Doha diverted to Dubai due to a pilot onboard who was a passenger died in flight. Details From The Qatar Airways Flight from Delhi to Doha That Diverted to Dubai…Data provided by RadarBox.com. Last year he had joined Qatar Airways where he was flying the Boeing 777”. Once the aircraft landed into Dubai, the pilot who died was taken off the aircraft and then continued onwards to Doha, Qatar. At this stage, Qatar Airways has not released a statement on the emergency.

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts announced the grand opening of Royale Sarovar Portico in Agra, India. Agra is a popular tourist destination known for the iconic Taj Mahal. Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate: Located near the Taj Mahal. Crystal Sarovar Premiere: A modern hotel located close to various attractions. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Agra: A hotel within a short distance from the Taj Mahal.

Certain categories of UAE residence visa holders can enter the country even if they have lived overseas for more than six months. "For individuals on an employment residence permit with accompanying dependents, the expectation is that they will stay in the UAE. UAE residence permit holders who remain outside the UAE for six consecutive months will not be able to re-enter on their existing residence permit as this would become inactive. Victor Besa / The NationalAs per regulations, 10-year golden visa holders can stay outside the UAE for more than six months without any change to their residence permit status. “That is why it is important families should check the validity of a student’s permit.”

The Israeli government has appointed a special envoy to investigate and then to recommend a solution for the aliyah crisis from Ethiopia. There are thousands of Ethiopian citizens who claim they are entitled for aliyah and the Israeli government says that the aliyah from this country has ended. Earlier this week, Israeli citizens of Ethiopian descent and advocates for Ethiopian Jewish immigration assembled outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. Israel executed rescue operation last week from GondarLast Thursday, Israel executed a significant rescue operation, evacuating over 200 Israeli and Ethiopian nationals from Ethiopia due to the intensifying conflict between the Ethiopian Army and the FANO militia. The rescue comprised three planes which transported Israeli citizens, Jewish Agency personnel, Project TEN volunteers, and immigrants.

A Sudanese artist who escaped the conflict in Khartoum presents an art exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of his reflection on the ongoing effects of the conflict in Sudan. It represents the way I feel about the darkness that is happening in Sudan," saidAbdelrahman Abdalla, a Sudanese artist. Supporting artists has become almost monumental because Sudanese art is undergoing a renaissance especially with the ongoing conflicts. In a joint appeal, the heads of 20 global organisations pointed out that "more than six million Sudanese people are one step away from famine". - 'No excuse' -"There is no excuse for waiting," said the statement, pointing out that two appeals for aid to help some 19 million Sudanese "are just over 27-percent funded".

Addis Abeba — A recent conflict in the Amhara region between the federal government and a non-state armed group known as Fano has wreaked havoc on local industries, leading to damages. Amhara Industry and Investment Bureau announced yesterday that over 3,000 permanent workers lost their jobs due to the damage that occurred in industries. In a recent interview, Abate Getahun, the Director of the Amhara Region Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Redevelopment Fund Office, disclosed to Addis Standard that the estimated cost of rebuilding the war-ravaged areas in the Amhara region surpasses a staggering half a trillion birr. For months, tension and sporadic clashes have engulfed large parts of the Amhara region, which is the second-largest regional economy after Oromia. The dire situation has prompted Yelikal Kefale, the President of the restive Amhara region, to request the intervention of the federal government.

Companies Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia amid civil unrestA customer at an M-Pesa outlet. Safaricom Ethiopia’s Mobile Financial Services, the company that will be running M-Pesa, was unveiled on Wednesday as it seeks to replicate the success that has been seen in Kenya. “We are excited to go live with M-Pesa in Ethiopia and start providing mobile financial services to our customers,” said Stanley Njoroge, interim CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia. They will also be able to buy airtime and transfer money between their bank accounts and mobile money wallets. Read: Safaricom adds 675 new jobs after Ethiopia entryThe Ethiopia unit generated Sh1.83 billion in revenue but the operating costs came in at Sh19.95 billion, leading to a loss after tax of Sh12.

Over the past week, heavy fighting has spread across Amhara region, home to Ethiopia's second-largest ethnic group. In early August, Amhara Fano militia fighters briefly seized several towns and cities, before being recaptured by the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). Due to the security situation in the Amhara region, many health facilities have not been able to replenish supplies, while ambulances could not move quickly to respond to emergencies in the most affected areas, ICRC said in a Wednesday statement. The deliveries of assistance included intravenous fluids, suture materials, antibiotics, painkillers, gloves, orthopaedic and fracture repair materials, physiotherapy materials, surgical drainage tubes, anaesthesia consumables and dressing materials such as gauze and bandages. The ICRC has also assisted with the transportation of blood supplies provided by the Ethiopian Ministry of Health.

Duisburg, Germany — From August 23 to 27, the Canoe World Championship will take place in Duisburg, Germany. This year, the tour operator Schauinsland-Reisen is stepping up its involvement in sports by supporting the event as a Co-Sponsor. This marks the sixth occurrence of the championship at the Duisburg Regatta Course. Athletes from 92 nations will compete for a total of 42 world championship titles. Within the tournament’s framework, the Para-Canoe World Championship will also take place, welcoming athletes with disabilities.