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Ethiopia Consulate marks Africa Day
The Consulate of Ethiopia in Jamaica commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU), Africa Day, on May 25, at Buff Bay Primary School, in Portland. Yodit Getachew Hylton, honorary consul of Ethiopia in Jamaica, addressing the event, said, “[T]his is indeed a special day for me! Hylton also conducted a demonstration of a traditional Ethiopian Coffee ceremony, and served Ethiopian traditional cuisine Injera, Wat and Defo Dabo. The students, teachers and the Maroon community also had the opportunity to sample Ethiopian traditional food and coffee. Complementing the Africa Day celebration was an African fashion show displaying traditional Ethiopian clothes as well as West African attire.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 02, 2023 06:44 UTC
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, June 2 - June 8
1935 — French Championships Men’s Tennis: Englishman Fred Perry wins his only French title, beating Gottfried von Cramm of Germany 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3. 1972 — French Open Women’s Tennis: American icon Billie Jean King wins her only French singles title; beats Evonne Goolagong of Australia 6-3, 6-3. 2011 — Roger Federer ends Novak Djokovic’s perfect season and 43-match winning streak, beating him 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) in the French Open semifinals. 1999 — Steffi Graf wins her sixth French Open title and her first Grand Slam championship in almost three years, beating top-ranked Martina Hingis 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. 2011 — Rafael Nadal wins his record-equaling sixth French Open title, beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1 in the final.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 02, 2023 02:41 UTC
Air Algérie places orders for 5 Airbus A330-900s and 2 A350-1000s
Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, has signed a firm order for seven widebody aircraft to support its commercial development. Airbus A330 and A350 variantsThe A330neo and the A350 are the latest generation of Airbus widebody aircraft. Overall, sales of Airbus widebody aircraft have been progressing well. Airbus remains optimistic about the future of its widebody aircraft sales and is investing in new technologies to make its widebody aircraft variants even more fuel-efficient and comfortable. A350The A350 Family is the world’s most modern and market-leading long-haul aircraft family, powered by Rolls-Royce’s new Trent XWB engines.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 21:53 UTC
Kuwait-Ethiopian agreement to recruit domestic workers
Head of the Union of Domestic Labor Recruitment Offices Khaled Al-Dakhnan revealed that the Kuwait union has signed a joint agreement with its Ethiopian counterpart to organize the recruitment of domestic workers. He explained that this agreement will allow the provision of domestic workers from Ethiopia after they obtain the appropriate training. About 600 employment agencies working under the supervision of the Ethiopian Federation of Domestic Workers will participate in providing workers to Kuwait in coordination with the concerned authorities. It is expected that the joint labor agreement between Kuwait and Ethiopia will be signed permanently in the next few days. Al-Dakhnan added that Kenya and Uganda are awaiting the labor agreement with Kuwait.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 20:49 UTC
Ethiopia: Ethnic Cleansing Persists Under Tigray Truce
Click to expand Image Displaced people from Western Tigray stand outside a school where they are sheltering in Mekele, Ethiopia, February 24, 2021. © 2021 EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP via Getty ImagesLocal authorities and Amhara forces in Western Tigray Zone in northern Ethiopia have continued an ethnic cleansing campaign against Tigrayans since the November 2, 2022, truce agreement. “The November truce in northern Ethiopia has not brought about an end to the ethnic cleansing of Tigrayans in Western Tigray Zone,” said Laetitia Bader, deputy African director at Human Rights Watch. Accountability and justice are also needed for all the human rights abuses in Western Tigray. Facilitate access for independent human rights investigators to Western Tigray, including the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 20:32 UTC
Tourism Remains Broken – Ethiopian Business Review - Satenaw: Ethiopian News
The truth of the matter is that the tourism industry is in a dilemma and remains broken due to various challenges, new and old. Young people and women make up the majority of the labor force in the tourism industry. According to the Ministry of Tourism, Ethiopia’s tourism industry is beginning to show indications of revival following the signing of the peace accord between the government and TPLF. The State Minister added that maintaining peace is essential for the growth of the tourism industry. As a service sector, tourism services are particularly important in enhancing a nation’s reputation and also in promoting economic growth and development.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 20:02 UTC
Memorandum of understanding to benefit refugees in Ethiopia
The African country’s Refugee and Returnee Service, the camp zone and the United Nations Refugee Agency (IOM) signed the document that will benefit the facility that in the last 30 years hosted more than 16,000 refugees, including those born there, said a press release. The memorandum, first of its kind in Ethiopia, defines a route for refugee inclusion and local integration in Kebribeyah and the surrounding refugee camps. It also provides a framework for transforming the camp into a part of the town of the same name, which requires further strengthening of sustainable public services, water systems, housing, energy and environment, livelihoods and infrastructure development. Refugee and Returnee Service Director General Tesfahun Gobezay stressed that the document lays the cornerstone of a bold move to ensure refugee self-reliance and inclusive services. Similarly, it contributes to the implementation of the commitments made by the Government of Ethiopia during the Global Forum on Refugees 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 18:39 UTC
“We are Creating Technological Empowerment..” – Ethiopian Business Review - Satenaw: Ethiopian News
So, generally, Wegenfund is an Ethiopian-based donation platform that enables charitable organizations and religious institutions to campaign and raise funds globally. They [religious institutions] are not obliged to be registered as charitable organizations, as they are also legal entities. That is why we have about 100 causes, but only 47 registered organizations as of March 13, 2023. What feedback have you received from charitable organizations, religious institutions, and individuals? There are about 3,000 charitable organizations that are registered with the Ethiopian Authority of Civil Society Organizations.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 17:58 UTC
Motorcycle riders remain in critical condition Wednesday night following collision in Pleasant Prairie as investigation continues
The motorcycle’s driver, 24-year-old Waukegan, Ill. man, was in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, according to Sgt. Both were flown in separate helicopters to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa following the crash that occurred shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday. The motorcycle, according authorities, had attempted to maneuver around the car, but took an unusual approach, according to Lt. Zach Quever. The motorcycle struck the garage and debris from in its path was later discovered on the roof, he said. IN PHOTOS: EMCO Chemical Distributors Inc.'s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Taking time to reflect 09102021-KN-EMCO- Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP 09102021-KN-EMCO- Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP 09102021-KN-EMCO- Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP 09102021-KN-EMCO- Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP 09102021-KN-EMCO- Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP 09102021-KN-EMCO-Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP 09102021-KN-EMCO- Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP 09102021-KN-EMCO- Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP 09102021-KN-EMCO- Remembrance-Ceremony-GSP
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 17:32 UTC
The Wheat Irony – Ethiopian Business Review - Satenaw: Ethiopian News
Ethiopian farmers cultivated 2.3 million hectares of wheat in 2021–2022, yielding 25 million quintals of grain—a notable achievement for a country without a long history of irrigated wheat production. The campaign, which supports smallholders pooling resources to purchase inputs, has increased the cultivation area to 1.3 million hectares from 400,000 hectares in 2022. Currently, the country’s 6 million families produce only 5.52 million tons on 2 million hectares. The government’s plan to export wheat is affecting flour milling factories and manufacturers of related products. Wheat growers in the Bale and Arsi zones, which are both known for their fertile land and high wheat production, had hoped to receive a premium price for their product.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 17:08 UTC
Calendar for June 1
Editor’s note: Calendar items must be submitted at least six days before an event. FRIDAY, JUNE 2The McDowell Senior Center will hold a spring dance on Friday, June 2 from 6-9 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at the McDowell Senior Center. For tickets and more information, call the McDowell Senior Center at 828-659-0821. SATURDAY, JUNE 10The Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League in Old Fort will host a Paint Your Pet class with Lisa Hines as the instructor. TUESDAY, JUNE 13The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tuesday, June 13, from 12:30-5 p.m. at the Marion Community Building, 191 N. Main St., Marion.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 17:07 UTC
Old Fort, Marion to hold festivals on Saturday
On Saturday, Old Fort will hold a first-ever celebration for its trail and rail pathways while Marion will have its annual Liver Mush Festival. The inaugural Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in downtown Old Fort. Liver Mush FestivalLater in the day, downtown Marion will celebrate the 15th annual Liver Mush Festival from 5-9 p.m. Saturday. “Come join the celebration of liver mush and the liver mush heritage of Marion and McDowell County! So bring your dancing shoes and have a good time at Marion’s 15th annual Liver Mush Festival.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 16:05 UTC
Preserving heritage: Ethiopian quest to recreate ancient manuscripts
Armed with a bamboo ink pen and a steady hand, Ethiopian Orthodox priest Zelalem Mola carefully copies text in the ancient Ge'ez language from a religious book onto a goatskin parchment. This painstaking task is preserving an ancient tradition, all the while bringing him closer to God, says the 42-year-old. As featured on Ethiopian priests on a quest to recreate ancient manuscripts Ethipian priests are on a mission to recreate ancient religious manuscripts, something they call a disappearing tradition.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 15:58 UTC
Ethiopia: New scheme to export maids to Saudi Arabia after ban due to rights abuses lifted
Last month, the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management government office declared the end of an assisted repatriation of Ethiopian migrants’ programme, which had brought home more than 130,000 citizens. The move followed depressing images of Ethiopian citizens who had been subjected to cruel abuse in Saudi Arabia jails and homes, intensifying pressure on the central government in Addis Ababa to act swiftly. Black marketThe new plan, which began in April, seeks to have all workers sent through a new arrangement between the governments of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia to stimulate sluggish economic growth. It will require all salaries to be sent to local Ethiopian banks and have all government-sponsored domestic workers paid in Ethiopian Birr exclusively, a maneuver that will stem the parallel black market, which is commonly used across the country. Local currency there is exchanged at almost
Source:Ethiopian News
June 01, 2023 15:36 UTC