Eritrean authorities have suspended all flights by Ethiopian Airlines to its airspace effective. In a statement, the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority accused the Ethiopian Airlines of pursuing "consistent and persistent malicious trading practices". Hanna Atnafu, a spokesperson for the airline, told Reuters the flight suspension came as a surprise. The Eritrean authorities asked all Ethiopian Airlines travellers destined to the State of Entrea to adjust their flights and subsequently, look for other options. State-owned Ethiopian Airlines is ranked the largest in Africa by revenue and profit by the global industry body International Air Transport Association.
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July 25, 2024 15:17 UTC
The death toll from landslides that hit south-western Ethiopia on Sunday and Monday has risen to 257 and could reach 500, the UN’s office for humanitarian affairs (OCHA) says. The death toll stood at 229 on Tuesday, according to Ethiopia’s national disaster risk management commission. More than 15,000 affected people need to be evacuated immediately because of the risk of more landslides, it said. Gofa is a remote area in the South Ethiopia regional state. The deadliest landslide in Africa was in Sierra Leone’s capital in Freetown in August 2017, when 1,141 people were killed.
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July 25, 2024 14:40 UTC
The International Monetary Fund’s executive board of directors is scheduled to meet next week over Ethiopia ’s request for a new fund-supported program, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The formal meeting for an extended credit facility is set for July 29, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private and the agenda may change. The scheduling is unusual because the Washington-based lender still hasn’t announced a staff-level agreement for Ethiopia, a step that typically precedes executive board votes on a new program or review of a loan.
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July 25, 2024 14:00 UTC
“The death toll has risen to 257,” as of July 24, the UN’s humanitarian agency OCHA said in statement citing local authorities. The death toll from landslides in a remote region of southern Ethiopia has risen to 257, the United Nations said on Thursday, warning that the number of victims could soar to up to 500. Photo: AFPAid has begun arriving in the isolated, hard-to-reach area, including four trucks of life-saving supplies from the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, it said. The landslide is the deadliest on record in Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous nation which is often battered by climate-related disasters. Residents and volunteers search for survivors after a landslide in Ethiopia, the deadliest on record in the country that is Africa’s second most populous nation.
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July 25, 2024 11:34 UTC
The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia has risen to 257, and is expected to rise to 500, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on Thursday.On Tuesday, Ethiopia's National Disaster Risk Management Commission put the death toll at 229.Following heavy rain a landslide buried people in Gofa zone in Southern Ethiopia regional state on Sunday night, then a second one engulfed others who had gathered to help on Monday morning.A total of 125 people are displaced and currently sheltering with the host communities, while 12 people who sustained injuries were taken to Sawla Hospital for treatment.Search and rescue operations are ongoing under the leadership of local authorities with the support from the Ethiopian Red Cross Society and community members – mainly digging through mounds of mud with their bare hands and spades for lack of other options. The death toll is expected to rise to up to 500 people as per information received from local authorities.According to the OCHR , the number of people affected rose to 15,515 as of 24 July up from 14,000 reported on 23 July. These people are at high risk of further landslides and need to be evacuated to safe zones immediately.Amongst these are at least 1,320 children under 5 years of age and 5,293 pregnant and lactating women. The Federal Government, in collaboration with regional and zonal authorities is finalizing an evacuation plan.
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July 25, 2024 11:31 UTC
"But four of my children died and remained buried in the mud," the 30-year-old said, her voice suddenly deadened. Having been pulled from the soil himself, Dawit said he returned to dig his sister out of the mud -- only for tragedy to strike. - Second wave -Exhausted residents supported one another as people collapsed crying at the scene, hoping their relatives and loved ones might be pulled alive from the treacherous mud. The first landslide claimed some lives, officials said, but a second deadly wave of mud -- carrying away many who were attempting to rescue people -- sent the death toll soaring. As the light began to leave the no-man's land of the wrecked hillside, still swarming with rescuers, one young man collapsed wailing into the mud.
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July 25, 2024 11:29 UTC
Eritrean authorities have suspended all flights by Ethiopian Airlines to its airspace effective from September 30. The Eritreans say the suspension comes after repeated calls for the airline to rectify the issues cited. They advised anyone planning to fly with Ethiopian Airlines to Eritrea to adjust their plans. Turkish, Saudi and Egyptian airlines all have regular flights to Eritrea. Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Asmara in July 2018, following the normalisation of relations between the two countries.
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July 25, 2024 11:07 UTC
UN humanitarian agency says more than 15,000 people need to be evacuated after deadly landslides hit on Monday. Deaths caused by landslides in Ethiopia have risen to 257, but the final death toll is expected to be 500, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The UN agency released the figures on Thursday after the landslides in the mountainous Gofa zone in southern Ethiopia, the first triggered by heavy rains on Monday, the second engulfing those who had gathered to rescue people. The revised death toll is an increase of 28 on figures provided by Ethiopia’s National Disaster Risk Management Commission on Tuesday. The soil in southern Ethiopia has been saturated by seasonal rains, making the area more prone to landslides.
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July 25, 2024 11:05 UTC
Ethiopia and Cuba intend to implement current bilateral agreements in areas such as water management, education, air transport, and trade, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mesganu Arga said at a meeting with Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elio Eduardo Rodríguez Perdomo. Mesganu Arga also called for further cooperation in health and sugar production. The Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude for the reopening of the Ethiopian embassy in Havana and reiterated his country's commitment to strengthening connections with the African nation. The two sides recognised the potential for increased bilateral cooperation and the importance of working together to address global challenges. This is reported by ENA , a partner of TV BRICS.
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July 25, 2024 08:56 UTC
The forthcoming “Audiences Management For Digital Broadcast Media Summit” organisers proudly announce Channel Africa as the official broadcast and media partner for the event, which will take place on 6 – 7 August 2024 at The Venue Green Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Channel Africa, a leading voice in the African media scene, is renowned for its extensive reach and commitment to delivering quality content that resonates with audiences across the continent. As a media partner, Channel Africa will bring its expertise and influence to enhance the event’s impact, offering unparalleled coverage and insights into the dynamic world of digital broadcasting. By aligning with this prestigious event, Channel Africa reaffirms its position as a thought leader and advocate for progress in the African media landscape.”The event is designed for industry professionals, including advertisers, broadcasters, content creators, and media strategists. Channel Africa is the international broadcasting service of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
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July 25, 2024 07:43 UTC
Ankola, KARNATAKA : On its 10th day, the search for Arjun – the trucker from Kerala’s Kozhikode and other landslide victims, enters a turning point today. Also aerial surveillance by Coast Guard helicopters will be conducted to look for Arjun and at least three others still missing. Sophisticated search equipment including long boom excavator, deep search metal detectors, ground penetrating radar, etc. have been pressed into service for what is the biggest search operation in recent past. The search using Underground Buried Object Detection (BOD) system commenced at 11 am.
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July 25, 2024 06:12 UTC
Dear Esteemed Passengers,Ethiopian Airlines has received a notice from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority through a letter dated 21 July 2024 indicating the suspension of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Eritrea , effective September 30, 2024 . The specific reasons for this suspension have not been disclosed to us. Ethiopian Airlines is currently seeking clarification from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority and is committed to resolving any issues amicably and promptly. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and will provide further updates as more information becomes available. Ethiopian AirlinesProud member of Star Alliance
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July 25, 2024 04:05 UTC
Furthermore, teams like Canyon-SRAM have played their part by signing up women riders from African nations onto their development squad, Canyon-SRAM Generation. Selam Amha GerefielSelam Amha Gerefiel (WCC Team) (Image credit: World Cycling Centre)Selam Amha has had to contend with civil war in her home region of Tigray and remained away from her family at the World Cycling Centre in Aigle, Switzerland, as it wasn’t safe to return there. “I hadn’t felt nervous about the Olympic road race because, for the last three years, I was nervous because of the war. Ese Lovina (Canyon-SRAM Generation) is about to buck that trend, and will make history as the first Nigerian, male or female to take part in the Olympic road race. “My first international competition was at the Road Race World Championships in Glasgow last year.
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July 25, 2024 01:42 UTC
In a significant development, Eritrea has announced the suspension of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Asmara, effective September 30, 2024. The public notice from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority detailed several allegations against Ethiopian Airlines, citing “malicious trading practices” as a primary concern. Bearing that in mind, the Civil Aviation Authority is compelled to suspend all Ethiopian Airlines flights destined to Eritrea, with effect from 30 September, 2024. The Civil Aviation Authority of the State of EritreaAsmara, Eritrea”The suspension of Ethiopian Airlines flights to Asmara marks a setback in the burgeoning connectivity between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Besides the Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish, Egypt, and Saudi Airlines have regular flights to Eritrea.
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July 25, 2024 00:45 UTC