The Secret Plot Against the Head of the World Health Organization
They are two of the best-known African leaders on the planet. The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize winner Abiy Ahmed , Ethiopia’s prime minister, and his compatriot Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , who as head of the World Health Organization became the face of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. Yet the two are now on opposite sides of a bitter power play exposed by previously undisclosed Ethiopian government documents that appear to show how the Abiy administration tried to discredit the global health leader with allegations of embezzlement and sexual misconduct ahead of his reappointment at the WHO in 2022. Tedros, who has denied all the allegations and hasn’t been charged with any crimes, says he is reluctant to return to his native Ethiopia — Africa’s second-most populous nation — without assurances that he and his family will be safe.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 02, 2023 11:30 UTC
Egypt: Fire at police headquarters injures 38
A fire at a police headquarters in north-eastern Egypt has injured at least 38 people, according to the country's health ministry. 12 of the injured were treated on site, while 26 others were taken to hospital, all but two suffering from breathing difficulties. According to the spokesperson, 7 of the injured were treated and discharged. The fire severely damaged the building and took several hours for firefighters to extinguish. In August 2022, a fire at a church in Cairo caused by a short circuit killed 41 worshippers.
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October 02, 2023 11:25 UTC
Ethiopia conducted probe into WHO chief over alleged financial, sexual crimes
Addis Ababa, Oct 2 (UNI) Ethiopian authorities conducted an investigation into Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, former Ethiopian Health Minister and the current head of the World Health Organisation (WHO, over alleged financial wrongdoing and sexual misconduct in 2021, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing internal documents of Ethiopian law enforcement bodies. The documents include bank information, handwritten witnesses’ statements and online correspondence between investigators, witnesses and banks. The Ethiopian financial intelligence unit also alleged that the ex-health minister harassed women and promoted those who accepted his sexual advances and punished those who did not. Bloomberg reported that these documents contained no proof confirming the accusations. The conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced millions of people, and caused a dire humanitarian crisis in the country.
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October 02, 2023 10:56 UTC
World Athletics Road Running Championships 2023: Faith Kipyegon only third as Diribe Welteji breaks road mile world record
Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji produced a huge upset in the women’s road mile at the first World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia, on Sunday (1 October). After her two golds at August's Budapest World Championships and three world records this year - one of which, the 5000m, has since been eclipsed - Faith Kipyegon was fully expected to maintain her unbeaten record in 2023. But Welteji, who was second to Kipyegon in the 1500m in Budapest, kicked clear in the closing stages to take victory in a new world record of 4:20.98. And with about 100 metres to go, Welteji stepped up a gear to become the first ever world road mile champion. There was also a world record in an exhilarating finish to the men’s road mile with less than a second covering the first five athletes home.
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October 02, 2023 09:53 UTC
Ethiopia’s surprising admission into the BRICS elite circle: Exploring the role of geopolitics, economics
Decoding Ethiopia’s selectionDespite BRICS’ decision to welcome six nations into its ranks, Ethiopia’s selection has left many pondering. The other contender for BRICS membership was Morocco, a nation that has strong ties with BRICS countries such as China and Russia. Additionally, he points out that the middle class in BRICS nations is experiencing notable growth, which presents new commercial prospects. In 2021, the BRICS countries were estimated to have a combined population of 3.24 billion people, which is over 40% of the world population. The NDB is a multilateral development bank that was established in 2015 by BRICS countries.
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October 02, 2023 09:46 UTC
Catholic Church: women hope for change ahead of Synod opening
Catholic women are hoping for change in the Church as the Synod of Bishops prepares to open on October 4 at the Vatican. Historically dominated by men, the Catholic Church has faced growing demands by women who want to play a more active role in church governance. Now, 54 women will vote alongside the bishops during the 3-week long synod, a significant reform towards women's equality in the Church. There is hope amongst progressive Catholics that this synod, and a second session next year, could lead to real change. Becquart has become in many ways the face of the synod, travelling the globe to explain Francis' vision of a more inclusive church.
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October 02, 2023 09:31 UTC
2023 China Africa Cultural Cooperation And Exchange Month Promotion Activities In Ethiopia Held
Wuju Opera, one of the most representative Chinese operas, is also a cultural golden card of Zhejiang. Besides, a unique Wuju Opera exhibition was set up in the venue, so guests had a closer understanding of the stories behind. The video showing the fruits of China-Africa cultural cooperation and exchanges played at the scene bears witness to the profound and long-lasting friendly ties between China and Africa. Furthermore, more cultural exchange activities organized by 2023 China-Africa Cultural Cooperation and Exchange Month will be staged in South Africa, Tanzania, Eritrea and other African countries. It is expected the wonderful culture, tourism and art will bring the people of China and Africa closer and more beautiful collaboration will be achieved in the future.
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October 02, 2023 09:29 UTC
Bob Gelfof: Live Aid stage musical is not a tribute thing
Bob Geldof sings at the Live Aid Concert in 1985 (PA)Bob Geldof has insisted that a new musical based on the story of Live Aid “is not a tribute thing”. Dunleary-born Geldof, 71, who was given an honorary knighthood in 1986, told BBC News: “This isn’t a tribute thing. The stage adaption, written by British author John O’Farrell, will premiere at The Old Vic theatre in London on January 26 until March 30 2024. It’s bad enough being Bob Geldof. The musical will be performed at London’s Old Vic Theatre from January 26 2024 to March 30 2024.
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October 02, 2023 07:58 UTC
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Pakistani actress Mahira Khan weds businessman Salim Karim in intimate ceremony
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and Salim Karim tied the knot on Sunday, in an intimate clifftop ceremony in the resort town of Bhurban. The ceremony took place at the five-star Pearl-Continental Hotel Bhurban, which sits on top of a hill overlooking the Kashmir Valley. Beloved Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has officially tied the knot with businessman Salim Karim, sealing their long-term relationship with a beautiful wedding ceremony.#MahiraKhan #SalimKarimpic.twitter.com/98n0TX7No2 — Dr Arsalan khan (@Arsalan894) October 2, 2023The couple have been together for five years and got engaged in Turkey in 2019. Khan is known for her leading role in Pakistani telenovela Humsafar and for her Bollywood stint opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 movie Raees. Khan was last seen in The Legend of Maula Jatt, which released last year, and which has become the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time.
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October 02, 2023 07:54 UTC
ICAO formalizes a new capacity development and implementation support agreement with Ethiopia
The new agreement was signed by the Secretary General of ICAO, Juan Carlos Salazar, and the Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA), Mr. Getachew Mengiste. Ethiopia has formalized a new implementation support agreement with ICAO that will provide support to the safe, secure, and sustainable development of the State’s aviation sector by heightening its application of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). Undertaken in coordination with the ICAO Eastern and Southern African Regional Office, the signing of the Management Services Agreement (MSA) paves the way for deepened cooperation between ICAO and Ethiopia on critical aviation projects. The agreement encompasses the provision of ICAO’s portfolio of implementation support products and services, including the sharing of expertise, project management, the delivery of training packages and support with procurement, in line with the implementation support services provided by the ICAO Capacity Development and Implementation Bureau.
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October 02, 2023 06:16 UTC
Resilient defensive performance marred by late goal against Celtic B
The University of Stirling Men’s football team lost in a gut-wrenching fashion against Celtic B on a rainy afternoon at the Excelsior Stadium. As expected, Celtic had the majority of the ball but we still hurt them, we had chances. “For the defensive effort, the off-the-ball shape and stuff, we didn’t deserve to lose.”Gaffers views on yesterday's game. Thanks to @edwinscott_ pic.twitter.com/KXJM26ppoM — University of Stirling Football Club (@StirlingUniFC) October 1, 2023From the outset, Celtic B took a stranglehold of the game and started dominating possession. Celtic find late breakthroughFrom halftime, Celtic continued to push for an opener, and they looked certain to score in the 52nd minute.
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October 02, 2023 06:00 UTC
Ethiopia: New Year Sees First Adjustments on Fuel Retail Prices
The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) announced on the evening of Friday, September 29, 2023, that it has made the first retail price adjustment of the new Ethiopian year. The revised price of the different types of fuel/gas is as follows. Fuel Type Previous Price, per liter Revised Price, per liter Gasoline Birr 74.85 Birr 77.65 White diesel Birr 76.34 Birr 79.75 Kerosene Birr 76.34 Birr 76.75 Airplane fuel Birr 68.58 Birr 70.83 Light black diesel Birr 62.22 Birr 62.36 Heavy black diesel Birr 61.07 Birr 61.83Fuel price adjustments were made on August 29 this year. The Ministry cited the global surge in fuel prices as the main reason for the fuel price increment. The revision of retail selling prices for petroleum products is determined monthly based on the global oil market prices and occasionally remains unchanged.
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October 02, 2023 05:56 UTC
Ethiopia Coffee beat Sidama Coffee, Adama and CBE draw
In the first match, Adama Kenema and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia produced a very tight match. The 2023-24 season began on Sunday, with both matches at Adama Science and Technology University Stadium. Ethiopia Coffee got off to a winning start in the new BetKing Ethiopia Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Sidama Coffee, and in the other opening day fixture, Adama Kenema and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) played to a goalless draw. The second match of the day was more eventful, with coach Nikola Kavazovic's Ethiopia Coffee outsmarting Sidama Coffee in a 1-0 victory. Sidama Coffee tried to get a goal but their weak combinations in the attacking third meant they struggled to create good goal-scoring opportunities.
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October 01, 2023 19:34 UTC
