The image is from artillery attack in the Amhara region of Ethiopia in 2023 ( photo : file/social media)Getahun AssefaThere are wide scale war crimes and crimes against humanity being committed in Ethiopia. The use of such armaments against civilians is a stark violation of international law and amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity. Why does the West let African killers and dictators go away with their war crimes and crimes against humanity? What describes better the hypocrisy and duplicity of the international community than the continued financial support of the Bank and the Fund? Amharas should call, in one voice, to stop the West’s hypocrisy and duplicity as well as its financial and political support to Abiy who is committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
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October 20, 2024 16:14 UTC
Justin Kent and Natasha Wodak top Canadians at TCS Toronto Waterfront MarathonBy Myles Dichter, The Canadian Press on October 20, 2024. Mulugeta Asefa Uma of Ethiopia, who won the men's division, leads the pack while running the course during the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, in Toronto, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovShare this story:TORONTO – Natasha Wodak and Justin Kent cruised to their first Canadian marathon titles on Sunday in Toronto. Wodak, the 42-year-old Canadian women’s record holder, strode to victory in the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon in a time of two hours 27 minutes 54 seconds. Organizers said nearly 30,000 runners from 70 countries participated in the weekend’s events, which included a five-kilometre race on Saturday and the marathon, wheelchair marathon and half marathon on Sunday.
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October 20, 2024 16:03 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Consortium Disputes Keyamo’s Claims on Nigeria Air ProjectIn a formal petition addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ethiopian Airlines Consortium has urged the Nigerian government to intervene in an ongoing dispute involving Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and the controversial national carrier project. The allegations made by Keyamo, which he labeled as a “fraud,” have received significant media attention and sparked public debate regarding the Nigeria Air project. The consortium also addressed specific statements made by Keyamo regarding staffing, tax measures, and the operations of the airline. Highlighting the potential ramifications of Keyamo’s remarks, the Ethiopian Airlines Consortium warned that such negative portrayals could deter foreign direct investment in Nigeria, which they deemed critical to the government’s broader reform efforts. They reiterated their willingness to support whatever direction the Nigerian government chooses regarding the national carrier but stressed the need for fair representation and communication.
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October 20, 2024 15:47 UTC
Olympian Joshua Cheptegei lived up to his billing to take home the men’s crown. At the same time, Alemaddis Eyayu pushed pre-race favourite Cynthia Limo behind for a surprise win in the women’s race in Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, in New Delhi on Sunday. Kenya’s Alex Matata (27) led a major part of the race with his teammate Nicholas Kipkorir, who ran his maiden half marathon internationally. Incidentally, the Vedanta Delhi half marathon was one of the fastest races in the World and usually saw incredible timings by the participants. Eyayu beats favourite Limo to win the women’s title
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October 20, 2024 10:46 UTC
“When he was taken for body scan, the result showed he ingested illicit drug which proved to be cocaine. As a result, he was placed under excretion observation during which he expelled five big egg size wraps of cocaine weighing 400grams. “In his statement, the 51-year-old suspect confessed that he was to be paid upon successful delivery of the drug consignment in Thailand. While his body scan revealed ingestion of illicit drug, the statement further informed that “When he was put under observation, he excreted a pellet of cocaine weighing 22 grams. Upon search of her luggage, a total of 70 parcels of Canadian Loud, weighing 35.70kg were recovered from her.
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October 20, 2024 10:41 UTC
Addis Ababa, October 20, 2024 (FBC) – Ambassador Bizunesh Meseret, Chargée d’Affaires of the Ethiopian Embassy in New Delhi, addressed World Trade Expo 2024 hosted by World Trade Center (WTC) and All India Association of Industries (AIAI) in Mumbai. Ambassador Bizunesh presented a comprehensive overview of the Ethiopian Government’s profound economic policy reforms that aim to create a conducive business environment. Moreover, she briefed the audience on trade and investment opportunities and urged Indian investors to invest in Ethiopia. The Expo served as a platform for showcasing potential prospects in trade and investment, and fostering collaborations. It brought together senior officials, diplomats, policy advisors, investors as well as representatives of chambers of commerce and industry.
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October 20, 2024 10:20 UTC
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s security forces arrested 21,971 illegal residents across the Kingdom in a major crackdown conducted over a week, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. The arrests, made between October 10 and October 16, were part of joint field security operations carried out in coordination with various government agencies, targeting violators of the country’s residency, labor, and border security laws. Among those detained, 13,186 individuals were found to be in violation of the Residency Law, while 5,427 violated the Border Security Law, and 3,358 were arrested for breaching the Labor Law. The sweep also saw the detention of 1,421 people attempting to cross into Saudi Arabia illegally. Authorities also apprehended 18 people for their involvement in transporting, sheltering, and employing illegal residents.
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October 20, 2024 09:49 UTC
Similarly, the Airtel Uganda IPO in November 2023 was opened to regional participants. In Tanzania, foreign investors were allowed to effectively underwrite the Vodacom Tanzania IPO in 2017, after initially being locked out. The country also operated without a formal stock exchange until October 2023, when it set up the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) through a partnership between its finance ministry, the government’s strategic investment arm Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and Nairobi-based FSD Africa. Despite locking out foreigners from the debut IPO, the establishment of the Ethiopian securities exchange included an initial capital raise targeting $11.07 million (Sh1.43 billion), which was open to external participants. Others included 16 domestic private commercial banks, 12 private insurance companies and 17 other private domestic investors.
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October 20, 2024 09:34 UTC
By ISSAs tensions between two TPLF factions rise, urgent measures are needed to prevent another crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Both factions seek support from the Tigray security forces, which is a dangerous move against peace. So far, the security forces have largely kept their neutral posture, with their leaders committing to maintaining peace and preventing looming anarchy in Tigray. At this point, any move by Tigray’s security forces to support either faction would plunge the region into more violence. Most Tigray security force members are young, so any misstep by their leaders could lead them into violence that will be hard to control.
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October 20, 2024 08:57 UTC
The World Athletics’ Gold Label road race e vent is set to feature over 36,000 runners from 17 countries in five categories. I have brought this into my practice for half marathons and it has helped me improve as an athlete. I suffered an injury a month back and it was literally a race against time to get fi t for the VDHM. His impressive credentials include an individual bronze and team gold at the Asian half marathon champion ship in 2023. Rounding out the elite field is Kalidas Hirve, whose extensive marathon experience adds depth to the competition.
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October 20, 2024 08:47 UTC
By Sirak ZenaIn the deafening silence that now engulfs the Amhara diaspora, we hear the echoes of screams from their homeland. The Echoing Silence and Silent Witnesses: The Amhara Diaspora’s Moral CrossroadsThe diaspora’s inaction is not just unconscionable—it is a betrayal of the highest order. The Amhara diaspora, once so vocal and passionate, now appears tragically myopic. The Amhara diaspora must find its voice, not just to condemn these atrocities but to demand accountability and advocate tirelessly for their people’s protection. The Amhara diaspora, once a formidable force in the advocacy landscape, now faces a profound ethical dilemma.
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October 20, 2024 08:15 UTC
Ethiopia recorded a 14 per cent increase in foreign direct investment during the 2023/2024 fiscal yearChinese investors have significantly contributed to Ethiopia's economic growth, injecting over US$8.5 billion into the country and creating thousands of jobs, according to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). The EIC reports that 3,309 Chinese-led projects have played a key role in supporting Ethiopia's socio-economic development goals, enhancing both its infrastructure and industry sectors, reports Xinhua News Agency , a partner of TV BRICS. These projects have created more than 325,400 permanent and temporary jobs for Ethiopians in recent years, greatly benefiting the local workforce. Ethiopia also recorded a 14 per cent increase in foreign direct investment during the 2023/2024 fiscal year, securing US$3.9 billion. The EIC credits this growth to increased Chinese involvement, as the nation continues to attract foreign capital for its economic expansion.
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October 20, 2024 07:47 UTC
Mamo Esmelealem MihretuYonas Biru, PhDMamo Esmelealem Mihretu and several commercial bank presidents are in DC to encourage the diaspora to invest in Ethiopia. Three of the four, including export, foreign investment, and foreign aid are in decline and are unlikely to reverse their trajectory, given the current political governance. When Prime Minister Abiy came to power, the international community was flooding the country with international aid to the tune of tens of billions. Today, Mamo Esmelealem Mihretu and several presidents of commercial banks are in Washington DC to hoodwink gullible diaspora souls to invest in Ethiopia. In what way are Mamo Esmelealem Mihretu and commercial bank presidents in Washington to rob the diaspora?
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October 20, 2024 06:08 UTC
Over the week, Ethiopia hosted the First African Defense Ministers Conference, attracting defense ministers, high-ranking military officials, and researchers from across the continent. “The role of Ethiopia in strengthening peace in Africa, especially in the Horn of Africa and East African region is very crucial. The Eastern African region is currently facing many challenges. “The troops contributing countries that are in Somalia are part and parcel of Eastern Africa, the Eastern African region, regional forces. The participants underscored the importance of the conference, as it brought together African defense leaders responsible for maintaining their countries’ security.
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October 19, 2024 19:44 UTC
In a complex geopolitical dance, Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia have aligned themselves in an increasingly hostile stance toward Ethiopia, each driven by their own geopolitical motives. Were there to be a global “Axis of Evil” index for 2024, Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia would surely top the African rankings. With their open support for armed movements within Ethiopia, there is ample justification for the government to devise defensive measures. Central to this endeavor is the rejuvenation of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Horn’s regional economic community, whose potential remains largely untapped. The Pretoria Agreement, which Eritrea opposes, has stymied the rapprochement between Asmara and Addis Ababa, threatening regional stability.
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October 19, 2024 19:38 UTC