A logo for the Waaqeffannaa Religion Followers Organization, a registered religious institution (Photo: Waaqeffannaa Religion Followers Organization/Facebook)Addis Abeba – Police in Babile district of the East Hararghe zone in the Oromia region detained more than 80 Waaqeffannaa believers in a raid during the East Hararghe Zone Waaqeffannaa believers mid-year assembly held on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Babile town. “The 54 were detained in a military camp for days before they were transferred to the Babile district police station, where the 25 committee members have been held. Taji Mohamed, head of the East Hararghe Waaqeffannaa congregation, local religious leaders Raji Bedada and Abdeta Bogale, and Zewude Girma (PhD), a Waaqeffannaa religious teacher, are among those detained, based on Lemma’s account. Inspector Taju Mohammed of Babile district police did not respond to Addis Standard’s inquiry about the matter. Attempts to get a comment from other local officials in Babile district and East Hararghe zone have been unsuccessful.

Reaffirming its dedication to supporting MSMEs, Alibaba.com said it has been rolling out artificial intelligence (AI) tools for global suppliers, which have so far attracted adoption by around 30,000 businesses on its platform. "As we promote wider adoption of our AI tools amongst MSMEs, we also hope to expand our global supplier base to cover 100,000 suppliers in the next three years. On Alibaba.com alone, approximately 30,000 MSMEs globally are using the platform's AI tools. Alibaba.com connects more global MSMEs now than ever before, serving more than 48 million buyers and more than 200,000 suppliers on its platform worldwide. About the Survey:In May 2024, Alibaba.com conducted a survey of 500 businesses on Alibaba.com across the globe.

Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) announced that spice exports generated USD 7.5 million from 8,400 tons sold over the past 11 months. ECTA’s Director General Adugna Debela highlighted Ethiopia's diverse spice production, over 50 varieties with 16 currently exported to 39 countries. The Authority is working to improve spice production and marketing to further boost foreign exchange earnings. Meanwhile, the country exported 252,000 tons of coffee over the past 11 months, generating USD 1.28 billion. Panel discussions will delve into industry issues, highlighting Ethiopia's potential to maximize foreign exchange earnings through its strong coffee production capacity.

The UAE and the UN's refugee agency on Wednesday finalised a $20 million aid package to deliver crucial humanitarian support in Sudan and neighbouring countries. About 17.7 million people in Sudan and 7.1 million in South Sudan face acute food insecurity as a result of war in Sudan. In this initiative, the UAE has committed $25 million: $20 million for Sudan and $5 million for South Sudan. A second agreement, to support the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, will bolster aid supplies given to families and communities caught up in the civil war. The Sudan Humanitarian Fund contribution, meanwhile, will assist with access to funds to address humanitarian needs and emergencies – including aid supplies and medical equipment.

from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEthiopia BureauADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – THE Ethiopian health sector has borne the brunt of conflict that escalated over the past year between regional forces and the national army. The Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition identified 14 incidents of violence against or obstruction of health care in Ethiopia in 2023. On at least one occasion in Oromia in November, the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) carried out two drone strikes in Delanta Woreda district. Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition reports that ENDF regularly deployed armed drones against opposition forces, killing hundreds of civilians and destroying vital infrastructure, including hospitals. She said tragically, reporting barriers made it likely that the situation in Ethiopia was worse than they were aware of.

Chinese commercial vehicle giant Foton Motor is setting its sights on Ethiopia's growing economy. The company announced plans to introduce more commercial trucks and electric vehicles (EVs) to the country, further solidifying its presence in the African market. Foton recently delivered 100 heavy trucks to the Ethiopian East Africa Holding Company. "Ethiopia's thriving economy requires reliable commercial vehicles," stated Foton Motor Chairperson Chang Rui. The company also expressed plans for local vehicle production, offering a comprehensive range of commercial vehicles to enhance transport efficiency and bolster regional economic development.

The statement reads :“The Office of the Prime Minister advises the public to be cautious of fake content that is currently circulating online pertaining to an MOU with Somaliland. We urge everyone to remain vigilant against such fake content that misuses our official logo.”Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding on January 1, 2024. If finalized and signed, Ethiopia will get 20 kilometers of coastal land on a 50-year lease from Somaliland which Ethiopia intends to use for military bases and commercial activity. This week, his government accused Ethiopia of crossing its border after Ethiopian troops entered Somalia from Hiran region Chasing Al Shabab fighters. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

Rudy Rochman is a prominent advocate for Israel and the Jewish people, with over 500,000 followers across social media. He is also working on a documentary titled We were never lost – focusing on Jewish communities that believe they are the ‘lost tribes’ of Israel in Africa and Asia. In the framing of the Jewish story in this way, modern Israel is a realisation of a struggle for decolonisation. He notes that Jews are called “Jews” today following the Roman exile from Judea, but that before the Roman exile, Israelite tribes were expelled by the Assyrian Empire, and those tribes were spread throughout the world. For Rochman the film is not only about education, it is also part of a vision in which these scattered tribes return to Israel, which he believes could be the key to resolving the conflict with the Palestinians.

Nearly 300 canned coffee drinks sold under various names have been recalled nationwide due to potential botulism contamination. But recent online search trends show many people are wondering if there is currently a coffee recall in the United States. THE SOURCESTHE ANSWERYes, there is a canned coffee recall in the U.S. due to potential botulism contamination. WHAT WE FOUNDSnapchill Coffee, a Wisconsin-based company responsible for manufacturing canned coffee drinks for dozens of coffee brands and roasters in the U.S., issued a voluntary recall of nearly 300 brewed canned coffee drinks over potential botulism contamination in June. Below you can find a full list of the recalled canned coffee products in alphabetical order, showing the coffee roaster name followed by the product name.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 met and held discussions with Mr. Tadiwos Getachew Belete, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kuriftu Resorts and Spa who called on him at State House, Entebbe. The President welcomed the Ethiopian investor’s interest to invest in Uganda’s tourism sector. President Museveni informed his guest that Uganda is peaceful and has one of the best climates in the world; favourable for all kinds of tourists. Mr. Belete told President Museveni that he is looking forward to contributing to Uganda’s tourism sector through initiatives such as establishment of amusement parks in forests and national parks without interrupting nature. The businessman was accompanied by the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Uganda, H.E Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, Ms. Adiam Negash, a diplomat in Charge of Tourism and Ms. Tigist Bekele, a senior diplomat at the Ethiopian Embassy.

In an exclusive interview with The National, Mr Hamdok, chairman of the Co-ordination of Civilian Democratic Forces (Taqaddum), warned that “people could die from hunger and starvation more than from bullets”. I told him we wrote to you and we're happy to meet you any time soon," Mr Hamdok said. "We were very hopeful, they started on the right track but very quickly they stopped and we are not getting anywhere," Mr Hamdok said. Mr Hamdok dismissed reports about the UAE having a nefarious role in Sudan, amid allegations of its support for the RSF. Mr Hamdok stressed the importance of countries paying attention to Sudan and working to end the war.

Ethiopia Nigd Bank striker Simon Piter and a host of other Ethiopia Premier League stars were sanctioned this week. In addition to these two players, sevem more were punished with one match suspension each and fined 1500 birr. Those players are Keni Saidy (Shashmene City), Yeabsera Mulugeta (Shashmene City), Michel Nelson (Shashmene City), Firew Solomon (Bahir Dar City), Yosef Tarekegn (Adama City), Abdulkerim Mohammed (Ethiopian Insurance) and Kenean Markneh(Mekelakeya.) Shashmene City, who saw four of their players punished this week copped, a fine of 5000 birrs. Tigabu Tikubet, an Ethiopia Nigd Bank fan, had tried to disrupt the match officials in the match between Sidama Coffee and Mekelakeya.

“I know every year we get different people to try Ethiopian food. There is an Ethiopian community there, but you also have a goal of teaching more Americanized people about Ethiopian food, as stated front and center on your website. In America, you had to adjust to how fast everybody moves; everything is constantly going, going, going. And typically with Ethiopian food, it’s not known to be fast-paced. So I think Ethiopian food is getting up there, it’s just taking a little bit longer.

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, was named ‘The World’s Most Improved Airline’ and ranked number one for the Best Economy Class Airline Catering at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The event was hosted by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization, known for its evaluation of the global airline industry. The World Airline Awards are based on a comprehensive global customer satisfaction survey conducted over several months, covering more than 375 airlines worldwide. In recent years, Saudia has demonstrated unparalleled progress in its rankings, earning the title of ‘The World’s Most Improved Airline’ for the third time. Notably, in May 2024, Saudia was ranked among the top five for arrival On-Time Performance (OTP-A) and first globally for the highest departure On-Time Performance (OTP-D).

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has issued the first individual securities investment advisor license to Habtamu Eshetu Gebre, a seasoned expert with 25 years of experience. This milestone marks a significant step in advancing Ethiopia’s capital market, says the capital markets regulator. Deloitte, an international consultancy, become the first entity to secure the license for operations in the East African country. According to ECMA, Habtamu holds a Master of Business Administration from Addis Ababa University as well as certifications in financial markets and professional management competence. “We are proud to issue Habtamu a securities investment advisor license,” said Brook Taye, Director General of the ECMA.