Somalia Will Defend Itself if Ethiopia Seals 'Illegal' Port Deal, President Says
"If Ethiopia insists, Somalia will resist and will refuse," Mohamud told Reuters on Tuesday in an interview at the heavily fortified presidential palace in Mogadishu. Analysts and diplomats fear a withdrawal of Ethiopian troops would further destabilise Somalia, where al Shabaab attacks have killed thousands of civilians and soldiers since 2006. Somalia and several Western countries, including the United States, which regularly carries out strikes against militants in Somalia, have said Ethiopia's port deal has boosted al Shabaab's recruitment efforts. Ethiopian troops invaded Somalia in late 2006 to oust an Islamist movement from which al Shabaab originated. Mohamud said his government's estimates showed al Shabaab had recruited between 6,000 and 8,000 new fighters in January alone.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 23, 2024 12:14 UTC
Ethiopia Voices Concern About Somalia's Report to UN Security Council
New York — Ethiopia's envoy to the United Nations issued a statement saying that the government of Abiy Ahmed regrets "Somalia's accusations and the report it submitted to the United Nations Security Council on the 19th of this month." Ambassador Tesfaye Yilma Sabo pointed out that Ethiopia is sorry for the statements made by Somalia's ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Baalle, in a special meeting held a few days ago by the Security Council on the situation in Somalia. The report submitted by Somalia was about Ethiopia's violations against Somalia's independence and Ethiopia's military intervention on the borders of the two countries. He said that Ethiopia has contributed to the peace and security of Somalia," with Ethiopian soldiers who lost their blood fighting against Al-Shabaab. Catriona Laing, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations for Somalia, told the members of the Security Council that the African Union meeting held recently in Addis Ababa failed to calm the tension between Ethiopia and Somalia which was "disappointing".
Source:Ethiopian News
February 23, 2024 11:00 UTC
Somalia will defend itself if Ethiopia seals 'illegal' port deal, president says
"If Ethiopia insists, Somalia will resist and will refuse," Mohamud told Reuters on Tuesday in an interview at the heavily fortified presidential palace in Mogadishu. Analysts and diplomats fear a withdrawal of Ethiopian troops would further destabilise Somalia, where al Shabaab attacks have killed thousands of civilians and soldiers since 2006. Somalia and several Western countries, including the United States, which regularly carries out strikes against militants in Somalia, have said Ethiopia's port deal has boosted al Shabaab's recruitment efforts. Ethiopian troops invaded Somalia in late 2006 to oust an Islamist movement from which al Shabaab originated. Mohamud said his government's estimates showed al Shabaab had recruited between 6,000 and 8,000 new fighters in January alone.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 23, 2024 10:43 UTC
Global Green Growth Institute praises Ethiopia's readiness to tackle climate change
Helena McLeod, Deputy Director General of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), met with Ethiopian State Minister of Planning and Development Seyum Mekonnen in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian representative outlined the government's current climate change actions and identified key priority areas for investment by development partners. The GIZD representative and the minister held talks on ways to strengthen strategic partnership in addressing climate change. Helena McLeod, Deputy Director General of the Global Green Growth Institute, for her part, praised Ethiopia's readiness to tackle climate change and outlined ways in which GGGI can support the state. The Global Green Growth Institute is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability and provides technical support, research opportunities for many countries around the world.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 23, 2024 10:06 UTC
Booking.com faces $530mn penalty from Spanish Authorities
In a significant regulatory action, Booking.com faces a substantial $530 million fine imposed by Spanish authorities, according to an announcement from Booking Holdings. • Net income was $222 million, a decrease of 82% from the prior-year quarter. • Net income per diluted common share was $6.28, a decrease of 80% from the prior-year quarter. • Non-GAAP net income was $1.1 billion, an increase of 18% from the prior-year quarter. • Non-GAAP net income per diluted common share was $32.00, an increase of 29% from the prior-year quarter.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 23, 2024 08:36 UTC
Westminster Abbey Agrees “in Principle” to Return a Sacred Tablet to Ethiopia
The tabot – a blackened flat piece of wood featuring a carved inscription that symbolically represents the Ark of the Covenant and the Ten Commandments – has been at the Abbey since British forces returned with it from the Battle of Maqdala, where it was looted in 1868. The move by Westminster Abbey will put pressure on the British Museum, which has 11 tabots in its collection that are not on display and are available to be visited by Ethiopian Orthodox priests. There have been successful returns of tabots held in British institutions. One was sent back to Ethiopia soon after it was discovered in a church cupboard in Edinburgh 23 years ago. When the artefact landed back in the country, which has been petitioning for the return of its tabots for decades, a public holiday was declared and thousands of people lined the streets of Addis Ababa to witness its return.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 23, 2024 08:35 UTC
Space Perspective unveils the future of human space travel
With its first SpaceBalloon finished and its launch vessel, Marine Spaceport Voyager, in its final stage of preparation, Space Perspective is beginning to eye its test flights window. SPACE COAST, FLA. – Space Perspective, the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, released images of its completed test capsule. Development & ManufacturingUniquely, Space Perspective is vertically integrated with in-house capsule design, manufacturing, testing and operational functions. The Pale Blue Dot is a beacon for the Space Perspective mission and brand – an image that reminds us to act more kindly toward the planet and each other. Mercedes-Maybach Partnership | OREO Space Dunk PartnershipSpace Perspective is on a mission to bring more humans to space than ever before.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 23, 2024 06:27 UTC
Three speedsters nabbed in Gauteng
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree motorists have been arrested for driving at over 190 kilometers per hour in a 120 kilometers per hour zone. Gauteng Traffic Police nabbed the three during a speed law enforcement operation on the N4 freeway last night. Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane says officers will not tolerate reckless, and negligent behaviour on the road. Excessive speeding poses a danger to all road users and increases the likelihood for motorists to be involved in a collision with another car or maybe a pedestrian. Those who are found in violation of the rules of the road will be persecuted.”
Source:Ethiopian News
February 23, 2024 00:09 UTC
ANALYSIS: To Fend off Aggressive Ethiopia, Somalia Signs Defence Deal with Turkey
In return, Turkey will receive 30 percent of revenues from Somalia’s exclusive economic zone as payment for its maritime security services. The deal could increase Turkey’s over-sized influence in Somalia and the Horn of Africa. On January 2, Somalia suspended diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa signed an agreement with the secessionist Somaliland region in Somalia to have access to the Red Sea. Osman observed that the commitment to building Somalia’s naval capabilities is a forward-thinking approach to ensuring the long-term security and safety of international maritime routes. “This aspect of the treaty not only benefits Somalia but also provides security assurances to global trade stakeholders reliant on these waterways,” he noted.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 22, 2024 22:38 UTC
Presidents’ Sneaker Game: Donald Trump in ‘Air Trump’ Sneakers, Bill Clinton in New Balance, Barack Obama in Asics & More
Bill Clinton’s New Balance Sneakers, 1992 Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Bill Clinton jogs with a Secret Service agent past a Santa Monica, Calif., pier on Sept. 16, 1992. Barack Obama’s Air Jordans, 2007 Image Credit: Sports Illustrated via Getty Ima Barack Obama in Air Jordans during a basketball game at Spencer Family YMCA in 2007. Barack Obama’s Asics Sneakers, 2008 Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Barack Obama waves to the crowd after working out at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Berlin on July 24, 2008. Bill Clinton’s Hoka Sneakers, 2019 Image Credit: GC Images Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton are seen on July 23, 2019 in New York City. Donald Trump’s Sneakers, 2024 Image Credit: Getty Images Donald Trump releases a new line of signature shoes at Sneaker Con at the Philadelphia Convention Center on Feb. 17, 2024.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 22, 2024 21:55 UTC
Somalia signs defense pact with Turkey amid tensions with Ethiopia
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Source:Ethiopian News
February 22, 2024 21:51 UTC
Tributes pour in for legendary singer Getachew Kassa
Tributes have been paid to legendary singer Getachew Kassa who died on Tuesday aged 80 after a long illness. In a career spanning more than six decades, Getachew introduced a unique melodic tone to Ethiopia’s modern music history. Despite his passing, Kuku said that the enduring gift of his music continues to be with us all. Ethiopia’s popular musician, Teddy Afro, also conveyed his condolences via social media. Dawit Tsige said he was saddened by the passing of Getachew in a tribute to the singer.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 22, 2024 20:47 UTC
News: Navy members ‘more than ever ready’ for any mission: Rear Admiral Nasser Abadga
Rear Admiral Nasir Abadga with members of Ethiopian navy. Photo: ENDFAddis Abeba – Rear Admiral Nasir Abadga, a representative of the Ethiopian Naval Force Chief Commander, said that members of the navy have been carrying out the mission assigned to them “at any place and time” and are playing a major role in strengthening Ethiopia’s “honor by taking countermeasures against anti-peace forces.”The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) quoted Rear Admiral Nasir as saying that the navy and army members “are more prepared than usual for any mission.”He further said that Ethiopia’s defense forces are “a force of peace” who live with the people and “give their lives for the peace of the country and its people”. Building a strong navy by adapting to new military technologies as required by the time and is “a continuous task.”Rear Admiral Nasir further highlighted that by strengthening Ethiopia’s “internal unity” and by using “military and scientific knowledge to build a modern, professional army that can be integrated with the times”, the navy should work together to bring about a tangible change that can increase “the current fighting capacity” of the country. Although Ethiopia is still a landlocked country, it has been organizing a navy force for the past five years. In June last year, Ethiopia has graduated several members trained in various professional fields, including in Navigation, Engineering, Electricity, Communication and Armament Department for two years.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 22, 2024 15:02 UTC
With the agreements signed with Somalia and Djibouti, Turkey strengthens its presence in the Red Sea
After Somalia, too Gibuti closes ranks in military cooperation with Turkey, in an evident attempt to take action after the controversial memorandum of understanding signed last January 1st between Ethiopia and Somaliland for Ethiopian access to the Red Sea. The agreements include a military training cooperation agreement, a military financial cooperation agreement and a cash aid implementation protocol, according to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. Djibouti opened its embassy in Ankara in 2012 and the following year Turkey opened its in the Horn of Africa country. The signed agreement should therefore further strengthen the strategic partnership between the parties and increase their coordination and cooperation in regional and international issues. The agreement between Turkey and Djibouti comes, moreover, in conjunction with the similar agreement on defense and security signed last February 8 between the government of Ankara and that of Somalia.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 22, 2024 14:48 UTC
Ethiopian army drone kills dozens, witnesses say
Africa News of Thursday, 22 February 2024Source: bbc.comAn Ethiopian army drone strike has killed dozens in the Amhara region, according to witnesses and hospital sources. The attack reportedly occurred on Monday near a small town called Sasit in the central part of the country while a truck was dropping off passengers . The Ethiopian army has been engaged in combat with a local militant group called Fano since August last year in clashes triggered by a controversial move by federal authorities to dissolve regional paramilitary groups. A medical practitioner confirmed that 18 people sustained serious injuries and three of them died upon arrival at a medical facility. The Amhara region has been under a state of emergency since August of last year.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 22, 2024 14:38 UTC