‘At the door of death’: desperation in Ethiopia as hunger crisis deepens
“We are always hungry.”The drought is one of the worst in recent memory, but it is just the latest crisis to hit Tigray. Across Ethiopia, one in six of the 120 million population need food aid because of drought, conflict and rising inflation. “We would not be seeing this level of need without the suspension.”Aid agencies resumed food aid deliveries in December after reforms were put in place to stop theft. These included putting GPS trackers on food trucks and removing Ethiopian officials from the distribution of humanitarian grain. In Tigray, just 14% of people targeted by NGOs for food aid last month had received any by 21 January.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 14:31 UTC
The race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year
Anthony IzaguirreAssociated PressA special election in the suburbs of New York to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos could offer clues about the mindset of suburban voters everywhere as 2024 election contests ramp up across the country. “This is a big concern for my district,” Pilip said. He had a comfortable victory in his last race in the district in 2020, defeating Santos, then a relatively unknown Republican. Another question that has loomed over the race has been whether the district will exist in its current form for much longer. The ruling was a major win for Democrats in the state who have angled for more favorable congressional districts.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 14:25 UTC
Westminster Abbey in discussions to return sacred Ethiopian treasure
Westminster Abbey (Dean and Chapter of Westminster)A sacred Ethiopian tablet looted at the height of empire could be returned to Africa after being held for years in Westminster Abbey. It would put pressure on the British Museum - which has several similar artefacts known as Tabots – to return their items. He said: “This would pile pressure on the British Museum to follow suit. The abbey and the museum have agreed the tabots are too sacred to study or display. The tabots kept in the British Museum are not displayed and it says its “long-term ambition” is to lend them to a UK-based Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 13:49 UTC
Ethiopia to join Africa's big league
Ethiopia to join Africa's big league09 February 2024Next month, the first phase of an extra 7.5Mta of cement capacity will be commissioned in Ethiopia. The US$243m Melka Jebdu cement plant is expected to be commissioned in 2025 and will be well placed for exports. Chinese investment to claim the top spotEthiopia's cement market has largely been made up of local cement producers and small Chinese plants. The Global Cement Report™ 15th Edition (GCR15) reported that Dangote has been considering a 5Mta expansion of its Ethiopian cement plant. Moreover, as China throws the gauntlet to the country's current major players, Ethiopia is well on its way to entering Africa's big league for cement production.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 13:28 UTC
News: PM Abiy, Tigray Interim admin meet in wake of differences on ‘referendum’, drought response
Addis Abeba – In a major development and the first such meeting subsequent to the formation of the interim administration of Tigray a year ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his cabinet members met today with a delegation led by Getachew Reda, President of the Interim Administration of Tigray, and senior officials of the TPLF. The PM also repeated the government’s earlier claim that both the Tigray interim Administration and Amhara regional state officials have agreed to conduct a referendum to resolve the status of Western Tigray, which remains occupied by forces affiliated with Amhara region administration. The Tigray delegation attending today’s meeting comprises Debretsion Gebremichael, who has recently been re-elected Chairman of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), as well as Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, and Maj. General Tsadkan Gebretinsae, senior leadership of Tigrayan forces and deputy presidents of the Tigray Interim Administration, among other members of the interim administration. According to the official readout by the office of the Prime Minister, the meeting aimed at undertaking an “in-depth review of the initiatives and progress in the Tigray Region since the inception of the Interim Regional Administration. The evaluation of Federal and Regional actors focuses on post-conflict reconstruction and implementation of the peace agreement.”As of the writing of this news, there is no statement issued by the Tigray Interim Administration providing further details on the meeting.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 13:26 UTC
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the race to replace George Santos
Vying to replace him are former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, the Democratic nominee, and Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip, the nominee for both the Republican and Conservative parties. He has held other elected office on Long Island dating back to the mid-1990s, first as mayor of Glen Cove and later as Nassau County executive. Pilip is an Ethiopian-born former Israeli paratrooper who has served in the Nassau County legislature since her election in 2021. Here’s a look at what to expect on election night:SPECIAL ELECTION DAYThe special election in New York’s third congressional district will be held Tuesday. On Tuesday, the shortest, most direct path to victory would be to win in Nassau County.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 13:22 UTC
Airbus Starts 2024 With 30 Deliveries & 31 Gross Orders
Airbus has this week unveiled their January 2024 numbers, which consist of 30 deliveries and 31 gross orders secured. The European planemaker is looking to hit the ground running with the year, by delivering as many aircraft as possible and securing as many orders as possible. Without further ado, let’s get into it…Airbus Starts 2024 With 30 Deliveries & 31 Gross Orders…Photo Credit: James Field/AviationSourceOn the orders front, there were two secured by Airbus this month, which consist of the following:20 A350-1000s for Delta Air Lines. Three Airbus A321neos for Wizz Air. One Airbus A320neo for Air China.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 10:02 UTC
US calls for investigation into alleged civilian killings in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
The U.S. is calling for an investigation into an alleged massacre of civilians in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where a local rights group says more than 80 people were killed last week following clashes between soldiers and armed groups. Rights monitors have documented a range of human rights abuses by government forces during the conflict, including alleged extra-judicial killings. On Tuesday, the Ethiopia Human Rights Council said it had received information “showing that massive human rights violations were committed” during fighting in Merawi on Jan. 29. The rights group said the killings “were conducted by moving from house to house” during searches. Last week, Ethiopia’s parliament voted to extend a state of emergency in the Amhara region in an attempt to quash the Fano rebellion.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 09:01 UTC
The Armenians in Ethiopia
Ras Tafari’s famous European diplomatic tour, which took him to Rome and other European capitals, occurred during a time when Ethiopia was striving to assert its sovereignty on the global scene and in the African continent that was under colonial domination. Kevork Nalbandian, who served as its conductor, composed the Ethiopian national anthem, which remained in use from 1925 to 1974. Boris Adjemian, a French historian of Armenian descent, explores the journey of the Armenian diaspora in Ethiopia, extending his focus to include the entirety of the community within the country and its economic and political contributions. He highlights how the Negus’s brass band was a constant presence, tirelessly performing in all conditions, regardless of rain or shine, and enduring the relentless heat of the Addis Ababa highlands. From the book, we gain insight into how the brass band was strategically utilized to discreetly communicate Ethiopian diplomatic messages during international gatherings.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 08:59 UTC
The Race for George Santos' Congressional Seat Could Offer Clues to How Suburbs Will Vote This Year
A special election in the suburbs of New York to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos could offer clues about the mindset of suburban voters everywhere as 2024 election contests ramp up across the country. “This is a big concern for my district,” Pilip said. He had a comfortable victory in his last race in the district in 2020, defeating Santos, then a relatively unknown Republican. Another question that has loomed over the race has been whether the district will exist in its current form for much longer. The ruling was a major win for Democrats in the state who have angled for more favorable congressional districts.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 08:49 UTC
With Jewish vote up for grabs, NY congressional candidates Suozzi, Pilip hold sole debate ahead of special election
(LUKE TRESS / New York Jewish Week) — One candidate is an Israeli-American Orthodox Jew born in Ethiopia. Amid the Israel-Hamas war, the candidates’ support for Israel has emerged as a major focus of the campaign. Despite Pilip’s Israel bonafides, Suozzi has pitched himself as the more reliable defender of Israel in the race. Suozzi defeated Santos in the 2020 election, when the Republican, like Pilip, was also a lesser-known challenger of color. Her campaign did not make her available for an interview with the New York Jewish Week.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 09, 2024 07:19 UTC
Ethiopia Emerges As New Bitcoin Mining Hotspot – Will it Last?
Ethiopia Emerges As New Bitcoin Mining Hotspot – Will it Last? Ethiopia is growing popular for Bitcoin mining after China ejected the industry from its borders in 2021. Ethiopia Embraces Bitcoin MiningDespite having banned the actual trading of cryptocurrencies, Ethiopia gave the green light to Bitcoin mining operations starting in 2022. Similar to Ethiopia, Russia has also opened its arms to Bitcoin mining but banned using cryptocurrency in other ways—namely as a means of payment. Kazakhstan and Iran, for example, were once world leaders in Bitcoin mining before turning against the industry because of its power consumption.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 08, 2024 22:01 UTC
Besintu Season 2 Episode 21 – Ethiopian Comedy
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February 08, 2024 21:52 UTC
Ethiopia Coffee spank Mekelakeya, Sidama too hot for CBE
Ethiopia Coffee and Sidama Coffee greatly impacted the Ethiopia Premier League title race on Thursday when they beat leaders Mekelakeya and CBE respectively. Ethiopia Coffee beat Mekelakeya 4-0, while Sidama Coffee came from behind to upset CBE 2-1 to open up the title race. Ethiopia Coffee, meanwhile, struck quite early with Mesfin Tafesse on target in the ninth minute to go 1-0 up. Abdulkerim Worku doubled the advantage for Ethiopia Coffee at the half hour mark. Ethiopia Coffee leapfrog St George into third place on the log with 25 points, four points behind CBE in second with 29.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 08, 2024 19:30 UTC
China's bitcoin miners line up for Ethiopia thanks to cheap energy, lax crypto regulations
These containers house powerful computers, marking the arrival of Chinese Bitcoin miners in the region, as per a report by the South China Morning Post. The entry of Bitcoin miners into Ethiopia is not without risks. While Ethiopian officials remain cautious about the implications of crypto mining, the sector presents potential economic benefits, especially in terms of foreign exchange earnings. The influx of mining equipment into Ethiopia underscores the country’s growing importance in the crypto mining landscape, with Chinese miners dominating the scene. Despite these challenges, Ethiopian authorities have permitted crypto mining, primarily due to the revenue generated through foreign currency payments for electricity.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 08, 2024 14:30 UTC