Downtown business owners react to presidential detours: 'It's been very quiet'
MILWAUKEE — It's been an active Wednesday in downtown with President Biden in the area. "It's been very quiet," Diane Wilson told TMJ4. This isn't the first time the store owner has seen a sitting president make their way through downtown. That intensity in detours this time around slowed down business for her neighbors across the street, too. Both Wilson and Bekele say, that despite the slow business, having presidents come to town and put downtown Milwaukee on the map is great for the city.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 14, 2024 20:37 UTC
News: Parliament revokes immunity of Christian Tadele seven months after his arrest
News: Parliament revokes immunity of Christian Tadele seven months after his arrestChristian Tadele (Photo: Social Media)Addis Abeba – In its 17th ordinary session held this morning, the House of Peoples Representatives revoked the immunity of Christian Tadele, who has held a seat in Parliament since 2021. This comes seven months after the detention of Christian, a member of the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA). Alongside Christian, other detained individuals include Yohannes Buayalew, a member of the Amhara Regional Council, and Kassa Teshager, a member of the Addis Abeba City Council. And more recently, Desalegn Chane, a member of the House of Peoples Representatives and the opposition NaMA, are others who were also detained under the state of emergency. Previously, family members expressed concern to Addis Standard that, after being transferred to the Federal Police Commission Crime Investigation Bureau in Addis Abeba, they observed a deterioration in the health conditions of the detainees.
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March 14, 2024 13:54 UTC
Sen. Tina Smith urges Biden to support Ethiopia amidst crisis
Senator Tina Smith has joined her colleagues, including Senator Amy Klobuchar, in sending a letter to the Biden Administration. Simultaneously, dire drought conditions in Ethiopia are further exacerbating humanitarian needs in areas already ravaged by conflict. The United Nation’s Ethiopia Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 2023 was only 34% funded with a $2.66 billion shortfall. We support the Administration’s continued global leadership in the provision of humanitarian aid to those most in need. Work with the Ethiopian government and international partners to ensure humanitarian aid gets to those in need; and3.
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March 14, 2024 13:52 UTC
Jewish Agency offers $27.5k reward in case of missing Israeli girl
Ronald and Loramae Simkoff of Beachwood happily announce the marriage of their grandson, Ryan Simkoff, son of Paul and Michele Simkoff of Atlanta, Ga., to Haley Czarnowski, daughter of Ed and Joanne Czarnowski of Tampa, Fla. The couple reside in New York City, where Ryan works in the financi…
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March 14, 2024 13:48 UTC
Jazeera Airways announced new Chief Executive Officer
Barathan Pasupathi (Bara), a former CFO of Jazeera Airways, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways effective 26 March 2024. Bara, a former Jazeera Airways CFO was instrumental in the setup of Sahaab Aircraft Leasing and served as its CFO from 2007 to 2010. He was the founding CFO of Jetstar Asia in 2004 and served as CFO at Jazeera Airways and Jazeera Airport Services Company (previously Sahaab Aircraft Leasing) from 2007 to 2010. I will always feel part of the Jazeera team, and will be cheering for its continued success. I am looking forward to leading the Jazeera Airways team and continuing to deliver growth, great experiences for our customers and strong results for our shareholders.”
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March 14, 2024 13:47 UTC
“Unresolved territorial issues in Tigray could lead to resumption of conflict”: US intelligence report
An annual Threat Assessment Report released by the US Intelligence Community warns that territorial disputes could rekindle fighting in Tigray. “Ethiopia is undergoing multiple, simultaneous internal conflicts, heightening interethnic tension and the risk of atrocities against civilians,” it reads. The statement acknowledges the conflict in the Amhara region before alluding to ongoing tensions between the federal government and the TPLF and Tigray Interim Administration over territory claims in Ethiopia’s north. “While the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in November 2022 between the Ethiopian Government and the Tigrayans ended a two-year war, unresolved territorial issues could lead to a resumption of conflict,” reads the report.
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March 14, 2024 13:07 UTC
Ethiopia and China discussed strengthening bilateral ties
Both sides exchanged views on the current partnership, which Zhiyuan described as practical cooperation in various fields and which can be further enriched. In October last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that the long-standing comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries was upgraded to an “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.”The statement was released after the bilateral discussion between both presidents in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, together with their respective delegations, during the official visit of the Ethiopian head of government. According to official sources, only four countries in the world have a strategic partnership with China in all fields (economic, social, military, and security), and Ethiopia is the only one in Africa that established firm relations at this level. jrr/llp/jf/nmr
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March 14, 2024 12:56 UTC
Ethiopia, Pakistan discuss aviation sector cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Pakistan have discussed potential areas of cooperation in the aviation sector to further strengthen their bilateral relations. The areas of cooperation were discussed during a meeting between Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula and Federal Secretary for Aviation Saif Anjum, said a news release. Both sides had a detailed discussion on the matters of mutual interests including bilateral cooperation for knowledge sharing and technology transfer in the aviation sector. He also highlighted the growing popularity of Ethiopian Airlines among the people of Pakistan who have been fully appreciating the services offered by one of the largest airlines in the world. On the other hand, Federal Secretary for Aviation Saif Anjum acknowledged the critical role being played by Ethiopian Airlines in bringing Africa closer to Pakistan and assured the ambassador of his institution support in advancing the bilateral cooperation in the Aviation Sector.
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March 14, 2024 12:46 UTC
Ethiopia Grants Multimodal Transport Service Licenses to Three Companies
Three Ethiopian companies have been granted licenses to offer multimodal transport services, marking a significant step towards a more robust logistics sector in the country. The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Dr. Alemu Sime, presented the qualification certificates to Panafric Global, Tikur Abay, and Cosmos Multi Modal Share Company. It is to be recalled that the Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA) rejected bids from seven logistics firms for multimodal operating licenses in 2023, including Tikur Abay. He highlighted the development of guidelines specifically designed to enable private entities to participate in the logistics sector. These guidelines have now paved the way for issuing licenses to qualified private transport companies.
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March 14, 2024 10:07 UTC
Europe to raise funds for war-ravaged Sudan at Paris aid conference on April 15
France, Germany and the EU will co-host an international, ministerial-level conference in Paris to raise funds for Sudan and neighbouring countries on April 15, the first anniversary of the civil war, officials have told The National. A representative for the German Federal Foreign Office confirmed that Foreign Affairs Minister Annalena Baerbock will co-host the event. Fund-raising will be geared towards Sudan and neighbouring countries, where several hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees have fled. Members of Sudanese Armed Forces outside the palace of the first Sudanese president after independence, late President Ismail Al Azhari, in Omdurman, Sudan. The Sudanese army rejected a call for a ceasefire during Ramadan, which began on Monday, saying it intended to continue to fight.
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March 14, 2024 06:51 UTC
Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus launch new codeshare partnership
The codeshare gives customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and IrelandDOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) are launching a new codeshare partnership beginning 13th March 2024. Qatar Airways will add its codeshare on flights operated by Aer Lingus (EI), the national carrier of Ireland, and Aer Lingus Regional, in a move which further strengthens Qatar Airways’ ongoing partnership expansion with International Airlines Group (IAG). Once implemented, Qatar Airways will have codeshare coverage with all IAG carriers, including British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and Aer Lingus, solidifying its position in the European market. This new codeshare will enable connections between Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) flights through Dublin, London, and Manchester. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, said: “Our new codeshare partnership with Aer Lingus demonstrates Qatar Airways’ commitment to its customers, who will benefit from a wider choice of global destinations.
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March 14, 2024 06:14 UTC
Tigray Peaceful, but Hunger Remains
The Tigray region is Ethiopia’s northernmost state. The Tigray War officially took place from November 3, 2020, to November 3, 2022. Months after the end of the conflict, the United Nations and the United States halted food aid for Tigray. Plowing doesn’t usually begin until the rainy season in May or June. “The war took everything,” Hayale says.
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March 14, 2024 05:03 UTC
Multicultural Coffeehouse meets Expressions
The Multicultural Student Association (MSA) has hosted the Multicultural Coffeehouse for over 10 years, but this year, things went a little differentlyThe Black Student Union (BSU) was planning to celebrate the end of Black History Month by hosting their last event, Expressions, the night before the Multicultural Coffeehouse. They had arranged to have food, talent and fellowship, similar to the plans for Multicultural Coffeehouse. Because Expressions and the Multicultural Coffeehouse were similar gatherings scheduled back-to-back, MSA and BSU decided to work together and combine their efforts for one event hosted on March 1. The Multicultural Coffeehouse and Expressions event took place in the LaRita Boren Campus Center, outside of the Office of Intercultural Programs. They transitioned the night smoothly from Expressions to the Multicultural Coffeehouse.
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March 14, 2024 04:13 UTC
In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ film: what's his faith? And why is marijuana deemed holy to the Rastafari?
Goshen, IN (46526)TodayThunderstorms, accompanied by locally heavy rainfall at times. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%..TonightShowers early, then cloudy overnight. Chance of rain 70%.
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March 14, 2024 03:38 UTC