Ethiopian Delegation Called On Caretaker Federal Minister
An Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Fiscal Policy and Public Finance Dr Eyob Tekalign Tolina Friday called on Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad AkhtarISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Feb, 2024) An Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Fiscal Policy and Public Finance Dr Eyob Tekalign Tolina Friday called on Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar. The Finance Minister welcomed the delegation on their visit to Pakistan and said that Pakistan highly values its bilateral ties with Ethiopia including trade and economic relations. Dr Shamshad Akhtar briefed the delegates on the latest economic developments, fiscal policy adjustments, and tax reforms undertaken by the Caretaker government. The delegation was greatly impressed by Pakistan's effective resolution of economic challenges and expressed their keen interest in learning from the country's experiences. The meeting was attended by Governor State Bank Jameel Ahmed, FBR Chairman Amjad Zubair Tiwana and Secretary Finance Imdad Bosal.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 12:41 UTC
Ethiopia: News - Rights Body 'Gravely Concerned' After Ethiopia Lawmakers Extend Emergency Rule in Crisis-Hit Amhara State
Public life came to a standstill during nearly a week of protests across Amhara state (file photo)Addis Abeba — Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it was "gravely concerned" after the extension by lawmakers today of a state of emergency in the crisis-hit Amhara regional state. The Commissioner cautioned that lawmakers and the government "should duly consider necessity, legality [and] proportionality", of the state of emergency. Gonder has also witnessed civilian casualties and property damage, with reports of extrajudicial killings by security forces in Shewa Robit. On 28 April, the Ethiopian Joint Security and Intelligence Task Force announced that it started "taking decisive measures" against "extremist forces" that it accused of "trying to take control of regional state power by destroying the constitutional order in the Amhara regional state." The Amhara regional state has since been the epicenter of the latest militarized conflict involving government forces armed groups that swept large parts of the regional state.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 12:19 UTC
Pakistan, Ethiopia agree for twinning of cities, promote tourist exchange
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to pursue the twinning of their cities and promote tourist exchange besides underscoring enhanced cooperation in the field of medicine and agricultural education. The bilateral cooperation was discussed as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and African Union Atif Sharif visited the historic Ethiopian city of Aksum in Tigray where he also met City Mayor Abeve. The ambassador and mayor agreed to pursue the twinning of Aksum with a Pakistani city and to promote tourist exchange. The ambassador, who visited the IDPs living in a school, also held an interaction with the President of Aksum University Professor Gebreyesus Brhane. The professor showed keen interest in collaborating with Pakistani universities in STEM, medicine, and agricultural education.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 12:18 UTC
Family who lost daughter in Boeing crash urges others to avoid aircrafts: 'Fraud and profits over safety'
Boeing's latest incident involving an Alaska Airlines door plug has put the company's credibility in question following a string of tragic accidents involving 737 Max planes. Samya was one of 157 people killed in March 2019 on board a Boeing 737 Max plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Ethiopia. "There have been over 20 serious quality defects on Max planes. Since the incident, shareholders have also filed a lawsuit against Boeing, claiming the company prioritized profits over safety. And now we know that they have had many manufacturing defects in these infamous Boeing Max aircraft."
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 12:11 UTC
State-owned vaccine production company was set up in Ethiopia
The company has a great potential to enter the global marketA state-owned company was opened in the Kilinto Industrial Park in Ethiopia. It will play an important role in vaccine production in the region and on the continent in general. According to Tadesse, the company will not limit itself only to the local market, but will also expand to the international level. Developing national vaccine production capacity is one of the government's priorities. Kilinto is one of 13 industrial parks operating in the African country that specialises in the production of pharmaceutical products.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 11:33 UTC
News: Killing of four more humanitarian workers in 2024 brings toll in Ethiopia to 46 since 2019: UN
News: Killing of four more humanitarian workers in 2024 brings toll in Ethiopia to 46 since 2019: UNAccording to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), four Ethiopian aid workers have perished since the start of 2024, while 46 aid workers have lost their lives in Ethiopia over the past four years (Photo: ERCS)Addis Abeba – The latest report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reveals that since the beginning of 2024, four Ethiopian aid workers have lost their lives. Among the deceased, two were in the Amhara region, while the remaining fatalities occurred in the Afar and Gambela regions. The report also discloses that a total of 46 aid workers have lost their lives in Ethiopia since 2019, with 36 of these victims directly linked to the conflicts in northern Ethiopia. In its report, OCHA indicated a notable increase in temporary arrests of aid workers and abductions within the Oromia region. According to OCHA, the targeting of humanitarian supplies and convoys for looting has seen a marked rise in 2023.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 11:16 UTC
From desolation to revival
The primary culprit lies in the dark shadow cast by waterborne diseases and the scarcity of clean water in the region. Higher education institution is almost non-existent.”The consequences of lacking basic amenities like clean water ripple through every aspect of life within this community. The goal: to provide clean water access to the 275,000 people residing in the region. This picturesque scene is a testament to the transformative power of the solar energy project facilitated by World Vision. If such activities on clean water had started earlier, my relatives and neighbors could have still been alive,” he said.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 10:52 UTC
Ministry under fire: where is the Peace?
The hopes were manifested in the establishment of the Ministry of Peace later that year. The conditions led to the birth of the Peace Ministry in late 2018. The Ministry of Peace operates with a recurrent budget of 125 million birr and a capital budget of 300 million birr for the 2023/24 fiscal year. By mandate, the Peace Ministry is expected to accomplish its mission goals through cooperation with other relevant government organs, as well as cultural and religious organizations. Ministry officials, on the other hand, argue their main area of work is positive peace.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 08:10 UTC
Somalia vs. Somaliland? Mazrui’s last word
Since former Italian Somaliland has not agreed to the divorce, the marriage with former British Somaliland is expected to remain intact. For instance, in 1960, former British Somaliland and former Italian Somaliland joined forces to form the Somali Republic, or Somalia. However, over time, the people of former British Somaliland began to feel discriminated against and marginalized by their counterparts from former Italian Somaliland. The conflict escalated, leading to air raids by the central government on Hargeisa, the regional capital of former British Somaliland. However, over time, discrimination against Bengalis in East Pakistan and against former British Somaliland in unified Somalia escalated into abuse.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 07:37 UTC
DDG dishes on how romance with Halle Bailey first began
DDG dishes on how romance with Halle Bailey first beganHalle Bailey and DDG first date went on longer than expected. The rapper, 26, who appeared at the Recording Academy Honors presented by the Black Music Collective on Thursday, shared how the romance with The Little Mermaid actress, 23, began. “And now we here with a baby,” DDG told the outlet. Earlier in January, Bailey announced the birth of her son, Halo, with the rapper after months of pregnancy speculations. Bailey first sparked pregnancy rumours following the former’s appearance at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in September.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 05:52 UTC
Ethiopia’s Fragile Peace Threatened by Unresolved Tigray and Amhara Crisis
Background of the Tigray and Amhara Regions DisputeThe Tigray and Amhara regions in northern Ethiopia have long disputed ownership over territory along their shared regional border. Tigray and Amhara Region MAPTigray and Amhara Regions MAPWho were the major parties fighting in the conflict? Amhara regional forces fought alongside Ethiopia’s military during the war in part to control disputed border areas between Amhara and Tigray regions which Amhara nationalists argue belong under Amhara jurisdiction. Details on Contested Territories between Tigray and Amhara Regions in EthiopiaThe border areas disputed by the Tigray and Amhara regional authorities include the Welkait, Tsegede, Setit-Humera, and Raya districts. Since the Tigray War began in late 2020 between Tigray and Ethiopian federal forces, the humanitarian impacts have been dire.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 03, 2024 00:52 UTC
Air Transport Global Market Report 2024: Industry Soars as Air Transport Market Set for Strong Growth Amid E-Commerce Rise – Long-term Forecasts to 2028 and 2033 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Air Transport Global Market Report 2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. As global economies rebound and tourism and trade resume their upward trends, the air transport market is experiencing an unprecedented surge. Market Segmentation and Innovation at the ForefrontThe analysis defines the air transport market by its primary categories: passenger air transportation, chartered air services, and cargo operations. The adoption of advanced platforms and analytics is setting industry benchmarks for performance and customer satisfaction, as seen in the strategies employed by leading global airlines. By capturing the nuances of the industry, this research is an indispensable resource for stakeholders seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of global air transport.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 02, 2024 21:49 UTC
United Imaging expands healthcare, technology partnerships – New Business Ethiopia
United Imaging, a global leader in medical technology, has solidified pivotal partnerships with various healthcare and technology entities at Arab Health 2024. Additionally, United Imaging announced the introduction of the first mobile PET/CT in Iraq in collaboration with Al Warith. Dr. Jusong Xia, President of International Business at United Imaging Healthcare, said, “It is very exciting to forge connections with outstanding healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide. Swift Progress in the Middle East, Significant Expansion on the Global StageUnited Imaging has long endeavored to foster growth in the Middle East and Africa. In 2019, United Imaging established its regional headquarters in Dubai with knowledgeable local marketing and customer service staff to satisfy consumers’ demands.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
February 02, 2024 21:43 UTC
Tech accountability in Africa’s year of democracy – CAJ News Africa
from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEthiopia BureauADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – AHEAD of numerous elections across the continent, the Collaboration on International Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) has partnered with Digital Action to support work on tech accountability in Sub-Saharan Africa. This support will be channelled through the Tech Accountability Fund, which will be administered under the auspices of the Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF). In 2022, Africa had around 570 million internet users, of which 384 million (67 percent) were social media users. “As the users increase, reports from social media companies indicate the rise of harmful, illegal or offensive content on the platforms,” CIPESA stated. In Ethiopia for instance, social media companies have been accused of not doing enough to moderate such content, which has gone on to cause real-world harm, such as fuelling killings.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 02, 2024 21:43 UTC
Ethiopia Extends State of Emergency in Amhara to respond to insurgency
AdvertisementEthiopia’s parliament on Friday declared a four month of state of emergency to tackle the growing insurgency problems within its territory. The parliament, in an official statement, said that the emergency was declared to respond to the militia insurgency in the northern region of Amhara. AdvertisementThe government of Ethiopia declared an emergency to be able to impose curfews, restrict people's movement and ban public gatherings, according to reports. Fano, in turn, accused the Ethiopian forces of undermining the region's security. The emergency was declared once again earlier today by the Ethiopian parliament on request of the lawmakers and justice minister.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 02, 2024 13:48 UTC