Fathi Ghaben, Renowned Painter and Arts Educator in Gaza, Has Died at 77
Fathi Ghaben, a renowned painter and a pillar of Palestine’s artistic community, died on February 25. Palestine’s Ministry of Culture said this week that Ghaben died after appeals from his family to Israeli authorities that would have allowed Ghaben to leave the Gaza Strip to seek medical aid. He was also a fierce advocate for arts education in Palestine and was a founding member of the Association of Fine Artists and Artists in Gaza and established the Fathi Ghaben Center of Arts. “Palestine was always present in all its details in Ghaben’s works,” Palestinian Minister of Culture Atef Abu Seif said. Ghaben also served as an adviser in the Ministry of Culture, during which time he gifted the building multiple beloved murals.
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March 01, 2024 21:54 UTC
On The Run with John Stifler: Marathon runner Kiptum at the height of his powers upon death
For anyone who missed the story: Kiptum, the latest in the long list of world-class runners from Kenya, won last October’s Chicago Marathon in two hours and 35 seconds. Sprinting toward the finish line while smiling and blowing kisses all over Chicago, Kiptum made us all want to find out how much more he could do. He had been a clear favorite to win this year’s Olympic marathon. In his absence, Kipchoge will run without the challenge of the brightest rising star in sight. According to one source with experience in Kenya, Kiptum was at least 30 years old.
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March 01, 2024 21:46 UTC
Art Dealer Vito Schnabel Takes a Roll in the Hay with Truman Capote in New ‘Feud’ Episode
Vito Schnabel, a New York art dealer and the son of painter Julian Schnabel, is among the stars of the latest episode of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, the FX TV series that chronicles Truman Capote‘s volatile friendships with several female members of his era’s Manhattan elite. Van Sant helmed the majority of Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, including this week’s episode. In bed together, Capote seeks one while they are watching an episode of The Love Boat, and a disaffected Rick says to wait. Andy Warhol, who really did star in an episode The Love Boat, playing himself, flashes by on screen. “Look, your friend Andy’s on Love Boat,” Rick says.
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March 01, 2024 21:25 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Group launches ecommerce logistics facility – New Business Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines Group launched its ecommerce logistics facility inside the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics premises. The newly built facility, which is dedicated to e-commerce, mail and courier logistics services is aimed at bridging logistical gaps and positioning Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as the cross-border ecommerce logistics hub for Africa and beyond. Marking the unveiling of the new facility, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “The inauguration of this cutting-edge e-commerce logistics facility is a significant breakthrough for Ethiopian Airlines Group and the entire African economy. We have implemented high-end technologies in the infrastructure that revolutionize the way goods are transported and delivered in the e-commerce industry in Africa.”“Through this facility, Ethiopian Airlines paves the way for development of e-commerce services in Ethiopia and the African continent. The diverse shipments Ethiopian Cargo has transported worldwide with care and the satisfied customers have made Ethiopian prestigious awards winner airline.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
March 01, 2024 21:21 UTC
Bomb Scare Forces Zimbabwe’s President to Abort Landing
An aircraft carrying Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa aborted a landing Friday in the city of Victoria Falls, where he was supposed to attend an international conference, after authorities received an email of a "credible bomb-firearm threat." Presidential spokesperson George Charamba issued a statement confirming that authorities received a bomb scare email at Victoria Falls airport. “It looks like this scare was confined to the airport,” he told VOA from Victoria Falls. “Nothing is impacted on the actual activities of Victoria Falls. All scheduled activities are happening.
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March 01, 2024 20:44 UTC
Fighting Resumes Between Ethiopian Government and Militants
Fighting broke out Friday between Ethiopian government forces and members of the Fano militia in Bahir Dar — the capital of the Amhara region — according to residents and the regional administration. It added that the Fano militia retreated and wasn’t able to "resist the combined strength of the security forces." The Fano militia, without a formal structure, could not be contacted for comment. According to the Rift Valley Institute, a nonprofit research organization, there are various Fano groups in the region, each without formal leadership structures. Another reason for recent tensions is the Ethiopian government's attempts to disband Fano insurgent groups after realizing they were gaining power and momentum.
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March 01, 2024 19:49 UTC
Rising Violence, Human Rights Violations Threaten Peace in South Sudan
Commission member Barney Afako told the council that entrenched impunity in South Sudan was fueling armed conflict, repression, corruption and human rights violations, including sexual violence. “Last April, we named senior officials responsible for serious crimes, including extrajudicial killings, torture, rape and sexual violence,” he said. He threatened to end the mandate of the U.N. Human Rights Commission in South Sudan unless it accepts new conditions. He said the commission must “share evidence and names of the individuals and entities accused of human rights violations” to the government. They expressed concern about South Sudan’s human rights situation in view of the upcoming elections.
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March 01, 2024 19:48 UTC
Turkiye, Gulf states’ converging interests in Horn of Africa
Turkiye, Gulf states’ converging interests in Horn of AfricaSinem CengizGrain from US Aid is unloaded from a ship and bagged at Berbera Port in Somaliland. Turkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council states were among several regional nations that backed Somalia, stressing the importance of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In Somalia, the Gulf states are key players jockeying for influence. During the Gulf diplomatic crisis that began in 2017, the Horn of Africa was an area of rivalry for the GCC states and Turkiye. Amid the tensions in the region, the Somali president has visited the GCC states.
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March 01, 2024 19:24 UTC
Military court in Somalia sentences 6 Moroccan men to death for membership in Daesh
Manila cafe sheds light on Palestinian heritage in wake of destructionManila: Mahmoud and Nadia Habib opened their cafe in early 2023 to bring a piece of Palestine to the Philippines. Little did they know that the place would soon turn into a center of Gaza heritage and a hub of solidarity in Manila. Located on Mabini Street, Cafe Habib is light, warm and informal with its white tables, grey sofas and ochre walls showing maps, photos and symbols of Palestinian heritage. For Nadia, it is also an attempt to “bring a piece of Palestine to the Philippines” to share its rich heritage, traditions, and flavors. This shows that our voice goes out to the world, and everyone really has a huge heart,” Mahmoud said.
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March 01, 2024 18:38 UTC
Military court in Somalia sentences 6 Moroccan men to death for membership in Islamic State group
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March 01, 2024 18:34 UTC
Home heroes Kerr and Muir set to light up World Indoor Championships
Reigning 1500m world champion Kerr and Olympic silver medallist Muir both go in the 3000m at prime time on Saturday evening, with the gun going at 8.15pm and 8.45pm, respectively. Ethiopian pair Selemon Barega and Getnet Wale will hope to spoil Kerr’s homecoming, with USA’s Yared Nuguse also in the mix. Another Ethiopian in Gudaf Tsegay is the one to beat for Muir, with the 5000m world recorder holder at the top of a strong field that also includes former 3000m steeplechase world champion Beatrice Chepkoech. 400m hurdles world champion Femke Bol is the big name in the women’s 400m on Saturday, while 400m hurdles Olympic champion and world record holder Karsten Warholm bids for his first global 400m medal but will have to beat defending champion Jereem Richards. In terms of field events, men's pole vault world record holder and Olympic champion Mondo Duplantis is in town on Sunday to defend the title he won two years ago in Belgrade.
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March 01, 2024 17:55 UTC
Kenya-Ethiopia to feed Tanzania's power demand
Kenya plans to step up its electricity imports from Ethiopia in the coming weeks to feed Tanzania , Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited , (KETRACO) has said. The plan is collaboration between Ketraco and Ethiopia Electric Power Company (EEP) and will be facilitated by the Ketraco converter Suswa Substation. The Sub-station which facilitates cross-border transfer of power between Kenya and Ethiopia is a power hub where power from different sources converge making it the biggest switchyard in the region. The sub-station will additionally facilitate cross boarder transfer of power with Tanzania via 400Kv Isinya Substation. The project undertaken by Ketraco and Ethiopia Electric Power Company (EEP) was financed by different agencies through grants and loans.
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March 01, 2024 17:31 UTC
Heavy fighting reported in Bahir Dar
Ethiopian Airlines on Friday canceled flights to Bahir DarHeavy fighting has broken out in several areas in the capital of the Amhara region, Bahir Dar between Fano rebels and federal troops, reports say. Large-scale fighting erupted in three kebeles of the city early Friday morning, the BBC reported, citing accounts from four residents of Bahir Dar. Shortly after, we heard sounds of machine guns and heavy weaponry.”Another resident quoted by the BBC reported continuous gunfire in the Abay Mado area for three consecutive days. In Bahir Dar and the suburbs, schools remained closed for the entire day. Ethiopian Airlines has been compelled to cancel flights to Bahir Dar, as reported.
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March 01, 2024 17:27 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines oo joojisay qaar ka mid ah duullimaadyadii mari jiray hawda Soomaaliya
Ethiopian Airlines oo joojisay qaar ka mid ah duullimaadyadii mari jiray hawda Soomaaliya8 Saacadood ka horAto Mesfen ayaa sheegay in go'aankooda uu sidoo kale la xiriiro dhacdadii ka dhacday hawada Soomaaliya bartamihii bishii aanu soo dhaafnay. Ato Mesfen ayaa xusay in dhacdadii Sabtidii ay ka dhigtay shirkadda Ethiopian Airlines inay qaadato go'aankan sababo la xiriira ammaanka iyo badqabka hawada Soomaaliya. "Sidaa darteed, maalin ka dib dhacdadani oo dhacday Axaddii, Febraayo 17/2024, waxaan shaaca ka qaadnay in Ethiopian Airlines ay go’aansatay inay joojiso isticmaalka hawada Soomaaliya. Waxa uu intaa ku daray in diyaaradda Ethiopian Airlines ay hawada Jabuuti isticmaalayso “iyada oo uusan qarash dheeri ah kaga bixin”. E-mail ay u dirtay BBC-da ayay Ethiopian Airlines ku sheegtay in masaafada labada diyaaradood u dhaxeysay ay ahayd 23 KM.
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March 01, 2024 16:29 UTC
Ethiopian immigrant’s body finally repatriated
The remains of an Ethiopian illegal immigrant, who passed away while in police custody in December, have finally been repatriated to his home country. Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, Senior Superintendent Near Bagali, confirmed that the man had died shortly after being apprehended along with six other compatriots for illegally entering Botswana. They have already appeared before the Nata Magistrates Court. In August last year, Botswana police intercepted a cargo truck en route to South Africa, carrying 40 Ethiopian nationals near Ngwasha gate. Three individuals, including the truck driver, were arrested and subsequently appeared for mention at the Nata Magistrates Court.
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March 01, 2024 15:21 UTC