Images from Tigray war misleadingly linked to recent conflict in Amhara region
Social media posts claim to show photos of Ethiopian troops captured by Fano rebels in Amhara in February 2024. However, this is misleading: while the images feature government soldiers, they were captured during the Tigray war that ended in 2022. Screenshot of the misleading post, taken on March 11, 2024Four images in the post showed dozens of soldiers seated on the ground in military uniform. The claim was shared on a page called “Amhara Fano central command official”, which regularly publishes content about the Fano militia group. It contained images of captured soldiers from the misleading post and scenes of fighting.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 14, 2024 03:04 UTC
Ethiopian Parliament To Decide On MP’s Legislative Immunity Tomorrow
Parliament will convene tomorrow to vote on a motion to lift the legislative immunity of one of its members, among a dozen items on the agenda for its 17th regular assembly. The official parliamentary schedule does not specify which MP’s privilege is at stake, but inside sources told The Reporter it is likely to be Christian Tadele, a member of the opposition National Amhara Movement (NAM) party. Christian and Dessalegn Chanie, another MP and NAM member, have been in custody for months now. Other items on the parliamentary agenda tomorrow include loan agreements with the Italian government and International Development Association for thermal energy, educational training, and logistics sector projects.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 14, 2024 02:05 UTC
The ‘light within us’ still burns
A capacity attendance at Caulfield Racecourse for the United Israel Appeal (UIA) gala fundraiser in Melbourne heard from a visiting Israeli military hero and two survivors of the October 7 pogroms. “Although they hit us hard, as hard as can be, they cannot extinguish the light within us. “Life on the Gaza border is 95 per cent heaven and five per cent hell,” she said. “We choose the 95 per cent.”Israel’s ambassador Amir Maimon said, “This is a war we didn’t ask for. Get The AJN Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up
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March 14, 2024 00:24 UTC
Knesset passes updated wartime budget
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March 13, 2024 16:28 UTC
In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Film, What's His Faith? and Why Is Marijuana Deemed Holy to the Rastafari?
NEW YORK (AP) — The biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” has been a box-office hit in the United States and several other countries. Some of those laws have eased, granting Rastafari sacramental authorization to grow the marijuana they deem sacred. The Rastafari faith is rooted in 1930s Jamaica, growing as a response by Black people to white colonial oppression. “Ganja,” as marijuana is known in the Caribbean, has a long history in Jamaica, and its arrival predates the Rastafari faith. In one of the first scenes of the film, Marley mentions this name.
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March 13, 2024 15:48 UTC
In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ film, what's his faith? And why is marijuana deemed holy to the Rastafari?
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March 13, 2024 15:43 UTC
In ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ film, what’s his faith? And why is marijuana deemed holy to the Rastafari?
Some of those laws have eased, granting Rastafari sacramental authorization to grow the marijuana they deem sacred. The Rastafari faith is rooted in 1930s Jamaica, growing as a response by Black people to white colonial oppression. The Rastafari message was spread across the world in the 1970s by Marley and Peter Tosh, another Jamaican reggae legend and globally known Rastafari. “Ganja,” as marijuana is known in the Caribbean, has a long history in Jamaica, and its arrival predates the Rastafari faith. In one of the first scenes of the film, Marley mentions this name.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 13, 2024 15:42 UTC
Election Board suspends ‘One Ethiopia’ party over financial fraud allegations
Authorities of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) have suspended the One Ethiopia Democratic Party and its leaders pending a criminal investigation into alleged financial fraud. A notice from the Board addressed to the opposition party yesterday accuses its members of misusing a 2.7 million birr government subsidy this financial year. The Board alleges much of the subsidy was disbursed illegitimately and without receipts, and accuses the party’s leaders of making unlawful withdrawals. NEBE will file a legal claim for the return of the allegedly misused funds, according to the notice.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 13, 2024 14:25 UTC
Egypt to receive $8bn EU aid amidst Gaza and Sudan conflicts
RIYADH: Egypt is set to receive €7.4 billion ($8 billion) in aid from the EU to support its economy until 2027 amidst conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, according to reports. Dimitris Kairidis, the Greek migration minister, told the news source that Egypt had played a “very critical, key role” in managing irregular migration to the continent. Khairy told the FT that the war in Sudan has had no prominent impact on the Egyptian economy so far. The economist believes that the negative impact of the war in Sudan on Egypt has three elements. “Sudan provides Egypt with 10 percent of its needs for livestock and meat.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 13, 2024 14:14 UTC
a&o Hostels announces plans to invest 500m euros towards expansion
a&o will primarily look to convert existing office and commercial properties into hostel accommodation across Europe. LONDON – Leading European hostel chain a&o will invest approximately 500 million euros towards company expansion, with the conversion of existing office and retail properties into accommodation earmarked as a key area for growth. Currently, a&o‘s CO2 footprint is 3.73 kilograms per night, which is up to 80 percent lower than industry competitors. Winter has also announced plans to look at expanding a&o’s hostel presence across Europe in key locations such as London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin, Munich, Prague, and Amsterdam. a&o Hostels is benefiting from the momentum of an exceptionally strong performance in 2023, with 6.1 million overnight stays, 2.7 million guests and a turnover of 217 million euros.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 13, 2024 14:10 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines receives ‘Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award’
Among others, Ethiopian Airlines is a global award winner including Skytrax ‘Best African Airline’ for six years in a row. ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines Group, the national flag carrier of Ethiopia, announce that it has been honored with the prestigious ‘Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award’ by the Federal Government of Ethiopia. The Award was given by His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and was conferred to Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew. Ethiopian Airlines Group has been distinguished for its substantial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it maintained vital air connectivity and also played a pivotal part in the global distribution of the much-needed lifesaving medical supplies and vaccines. Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, reaffirmed the airline’s dedication to maintaining its status as a leader in the aviation industry saying, “The Award is a testament to the relentless dedication and hard work of all Ethiopian Airlines employees who have worked tirelessly day and night.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 13, 2024 13:50 UTC
JetSMART takes off with its first inaugural flight to Peru
QUITO – JetSMART, the renowned ultra-low-cost South American airline, started official operations this March 6 from Quito to Lima, Peru, which will allow also to connect to other two cities Cusco and Arequipa. On its inaugural flight to Lima, JetSMART had 98% passenger occupancy, marking its commitment to provide affordable and accessible travel options for Ecuadorian passengers. The routes to Ecuador go from Quito/Guayaquil to Lima and Quito/Guayaquil with a connection in Lima to Cusco and Arequipa. We extend a warm welcome to JetSMART to the Ecuadorian skies and wish them great success in their operation.”Benjamín Dulanto, Commercial Manager of JetSMART Peru, expressed the expectations of starting with this first flight: “For JetSMART, it is essential to promote air connectivity in the region, which enhances bilateral tourism. Thanks to the start of new air operations to Peru with JetSMART, connectivity will be strengthened, opening greater opportunities for commercial and cultural exchange between our nations.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 13, 2024 13:15 UTC
News: U.S. Intelligence Community report warns ‘unresolved territorial issues could lead to a resumption of conflict’ in Ethiopia
These include the unresolved status of western and parts of southern Tigray that are still occupied by Amhara regional forces affiliated with the government, the withdrawal of Eritrean forces from northeastern parts of Tigray, and the delay in IDP returns. “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,” the annual threat assessment report said. Furthermore, Tigrayan authorities reject plans for referendum after “a substantial influx of settlers has transpired” especially in western Tigray, and accused federal institutions of being “actively involved in demographic modifications.”“The feasibility of conducting a referendum is unattainable,” Getachew Reda, Tigray Interim Administration President, said. The State of Emergency was first declared in 03 August 2023 following a series of instability in the regional state that began with mass protests in several major cities against the federal government’s decision to reorganize regional special forces into regular police and the national army. The protests have quickly deteriorated to widespread clashes and instability and the subsequent assassination on 27 April of the Head of the ruling Prosperity Party in the region, Girma Yeshitila.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 13, 2024 12:22 UTC
In the spotlight: Ethiopian Airlines earns esteemed Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award
In the spotlight: Ethiopian Airlines earns esteemed Ethiopian Institutional Achievement AwardFavoriteEthiopian Airlines Group, Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, is delighted to announce its receipt of the esteemed ‘Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award’ from the Federal Government of Ethiopia today. This honor was presented by His Excellency Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and bestowed upon Mr. Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Group. The award recognizes Ethiopian Airlines Group for its significant contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, reaffirmed the airline’s dedication to maintaining its status as a leader in the aviation industry saying, “The Award is a testament to the relentless dedication and hard work of all Ethiopian Airlines employees who have worked tirelessly day and night. Notably, Ethiopian Airlines has earned global acclaim, including the prestigious Skytrax ‘Best African Airline’ award for six consecutive years.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 13, 2024 12:08 UTC