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February 01, 2024 16:52 UTC
Fikru Gebremariam mixes oil paint in his studio in Addis Ababa
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February 01, 2024 15:21 UTC
Horn of Africa: Ethiopia-Somaliland deal unsettles an already embattled region
The Horn of Africa – the continent’s easternmost extension – has been battered by conflict, war, drought and hunger, pushing millions to the brink. Ethiopia, which covers over half of the region’s entire area, has signed a controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland, prompting security and other concerns across the Horn of Africa. Under the deal, Somaliland is to lease part of its coastland around the port of Berbera on the Gulf of Aden to its landlocked neighbour — for 50 years — for military and commercial purposes. Sign up Also receive offers from The Africa Report Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partnersThis has cast a cloud of uncertainty over an already embattled region. Somalia accused Ethiopia of ‘aggression’ and described the deal with Somaliland as an ‘impediment to peace and stability’.
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February 01, 2024 14:25 UTC
Anna Stout, who was running in Boebert's former district, drops out of race
Anna Stout, who was running in Boebert's former district, drops out of race Stout, the current mayor of Grand Junction, says her decision was a direct response to Boebert's switch from Colorado's 3rd to 4th Congressional District. Adam Frisch is now unopposed in the Democratic primary in the district.
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February 01, 2024 14:04 UTC
Ethiopian artist Fikru lays bare his emotions on canvas
Addis Ababa (AFP) – With an exuberant flourish, Ethiopian artist Fikru Gebremariam slaps bold streaks of paint across the large canvas propped up against a wall in his Addis Ababa studio. In his studio, Fikru preciously guards a drawing he produced as an 11-year-old boy when his parents enrolled him at the Addis Ababa School of Fine Arts. After studying in Addis, Fikru travelled to several countries including the United States and the artists' magnet Paris before returning to his homeland in 2012. Fikru Gebremariam daubs bold streaks of colour onto a canvas at is Addis Ababa studio © Michele Spatari / AFPFikru says he does not want to be categorised. So, the name Ethiopian artist, African artist, European artist, it's just a kind of label."
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February 01, 2024 13:20 UTC
Tigrayans in Ethiopia face imminent threat of famine
More and more inhabitants of Tigray, in northern Ethiopia, are subjected to this drastic diet. A situation that prevents nearly a million local residents from returning to their lands. "But last year, the drought affected different agricultural areas of the country, and without immediate aid, the food situation will quickly deteriorate." "We go from house-to-house begging," confesses the widow, whose husband had joined the Tigrayan forces. A conflict for powerThe Tigrayan ethnicity, which represents about 6% of the 115 million population, dominated political life in Ethiopia for nearly 30 years.
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February 01, 2024 12:23 UTC
News: Ethiopia pushes for another IGAD Summit, in spite of previous absence
In communications acquired by Addis Standard and addressed to Djibouti’s President, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the current IGAD Chairmanship holder, and the IGAD Secretariat, Ethiopia has cited insufficient notice and pre-existing commitments as reasons for its absence at the 18 January summit convened in Kampala. Following the conclusion of the 42nd Extraordinary Assembly, IGAD reiterated its profound concern regarding the ongoing situation between Ethiopia and Somalia. The assembly was conducted without the presence of two additional member states: Sudan and Eritrea. AdvertisementNearly two weeks subsequent to the summit’s adjournment, Ethiopia is actively pursuing the expeditious arrangement of the Extraordinary Summit, aiming to avail itself of an opportunity to elucidate its stance on current regional issues. Djibouti, in its capacity as the current chair of IGAD, along with the IGAD Secretariat, is implored to promptly and affirmatively address Ethiopia’s entreaty.
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February 01, 2024 11:51 UTC
Ethiopia launches construction of local vaccine manufacturing company – CAJ News Africa
ADDIS ABABA – THE Ethiopian government has launched the construction of a vaccine manufacturing company, ShieldVax Enterprise, to stimulate local vaccine production for domestic consumption and export, local media reported. During the cornerstone-laying ceremony on Monday, Ethiopian Health Minister Lia Tadesse said the construction of the vaccine manufacturing enterprise is a tangible manifestation of the Ethiopian government’s ongoing efforts to ensure health for all. The Ethiopian government has long expressed concern over the minimal share of local pharmaceutical production in Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous nation. Official figures show that local production could only satisfy no more than 15 percent of the national demand, notably from a limited portfolio of medicines in conventional dosage forms. “As a country, we need to do more to bring balance between the demand and supply sides in the pharmaceutical sector.
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February 01, 2024 11:50 UTC
Ethiopia’s historic plane Tsehay returned after 90 Years
Nearly nine decades after being stolen by Benito Mussolini’s fascist regime, Ethiopia’s historic aircraft, Tsehay, has been officially returned by the Italian government. Journey Through TimeBuilt in 1935 during Emperor Selassie’s reign, Tsehay was a testament to collaboration between German pilot Herr Ludwig Weber and Ethiopian engineers. As Italian forces approached in May 1936, the plane was abandoned in the Ethiopian capital, having accumulated 30 hours of flight time. The red two-seater plane, now back on Ethiopian soil, serves as a symbol of resilience and the enduring ties between nations. Italy-Africa Summit and the Mattei PlanThe return of Tsehay coincided with the Italy-Africa Summit, where leaders and representatives from 45 African nations gathered in Rome.
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February 01, 2024 11:22 UTC
Filtering flights by aircraft type up 15X following 737 Max 9 incident
"Kayak makes it easy for concerned travelers to avoid 737 Max flights," he stated, acknowledging the nervousness surrounding this particular aircraft model. Moreover, Kayak has refined its search capabilities, allowing users to distinguish between the 737 Max 8 and 737 Max 9 models. Both disasters involved 737 Max planes and led to the initial creation of the aircraft filter. FAA WILL HAVE ‘BOOTS ON THE GROUND’ AT BOEING 737 MAX FACTORY UNTIL QUALITY CONTROL DEEMED APPROPRIATE: REPORTMORE: 3 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR PRIVACY AND SAVE MONEY WHEN BOOKING TRAVELFAA says 737 Max 9 can fly again yet consumers still waryThe recent decision by the FAA to lift the grounding order of the Boeing 737 Max 9, following thorough inspections, has done little to assuage the concerns of wary flyers. Despite regulatory assurances, a segment of the traveling public remains apprehensive about boarding any 737 Max aircraft.
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February 01, 2024 11:07 UTC
Ethiopia: Temesgen Tiruneh, ex-spy boss turned foreign minister
Temesgen Tiruneh replaces Demeke Mekonnen, a veteran politician who served as deputy prime minister since 2012 and as foreign minister since November 2020. Demeke was made foreign minister days after the Tigray war erupted, as part of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s sweeping reshuffle of his senior foreign policy and security teams. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In
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February 01, 2024 11:02 UTC
Nigeria Airports Have No Masterplan – Keyamo
February 01, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), says Nigeria Airports including the top five international airports, have no masterplan. I asked where the masterplans for our airports are, especially the five international airports. I did not meet any masterplan on the ground in the entire Nigeria for all the five international airports and I asked them what they’ve been doing? Lamenting the poor state of infrastructures in the airports, Keyamo disclosed that a total N40 billion has been earmarked to rehabilitate airports across the country. There is this ILS that we’re trying to procure, the modern ones for the five international airports and some other airports.
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February 01, 2024 09:36 UTC
Yelp names ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in the US’ for 2024
Yelp has recently released its annual list of the “Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.,” highlighting the restaurants that come highly recommended by Yelp’s online community. In total, restaurants in 28 states and Washington, D.C., were determined by Yelp to be some of the top “places to eat” in 2024. It should be noted, however, that Yelp’s 2024 rankings aren’t necessarily a reflection of the best-reviewed restaurants on its entire platform. Rather, Yelp’s list was compiled from submissions and suggestions solicited from users, which were then compared against the overall ratings and volume of reviews on each business’s Yelp page. Yelp says each eatery is also well worth a road trip, if you happen to be within driving distance.
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February 01, 2024 07:48 UTC
Facebook page posing as Ethiopian bank runs scams promotion
The state-owned Ethiopian Commercial Bank (CBE) is offering a mobile banking service called CBE Birr to users in Ethiopia. Many Facebook users fell for the hoax and shared their phone numbers online to obtain a giveaway. Meanwhile, *847# is a short code used to access the Birr mobile banking service. Prize-related issues are only entertained on our official pages.”The bank added that it does not have a separate Facebook page for CBE Birr. The same announcement (archived here) can also be found on the bank's official Facebook page.
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February 01, 2024 07:21 UTC