Town hall meeting will address budget questions
A town hall meeting has been scheduled to give residents an opportunity to learn more about the city’s budget process and ask questions. The 7 p.m. Aug. 29 meeting will be held in council chambers and will be live-streamed and recorded. To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit https://publisher.etype.services/Sachse-News
Source:Ethiopian News
August 24, 2023 18:02 UTC
Ethiopian Prime Minister hails BRICS membership
Ethiopia's admission to the Brics, a bloc of emerging countries that until now has included Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is a "high point" for Africa's second most populous country, rejoiced its Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday. "An important moment for Ethiopia, the Brics leaders accepted our entry into the group today. Ethiopia stands ready to cooperate with all for an inclusive and prosperous world order," wrote Abiy Ahmed on his X (ex-Twitter) account. also read the X account of the Ethiopian Prime Minister's office. Ethiopia was one of the world's most dynamic economies during the 2010 decade, but its growth was curbed by the Covid-19 pandemic, climatic calamities, the conflict in Tigray and the global shockwave of the war in Ukraine.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 24, 2023 17:36 UTC
PM Modi Holds 'productive Meeting' With Ethiopian Counterpart On Sidelines Of BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Modi met the African leader on a day when BRICS leaders officially endorsed Ethiopia's entry into the bloc. A productive meeting between PM @narendramodi and PM @AbiyAhmedAli of Ethiopia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. A productive meeting between PM @narendramodi and PM @AbiyAhmedAli of Ethiopia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. From South Africa, the prime minister will travel to Greece on August 25 at the invitation of his Greece counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis. "I have the honour to be the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Greece after 40 years," Modi had said.
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August 24, 2023 17:22 UTC
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Saudi Arabia denies allegations that border forces shot Ethiopian migrants
Saudi Arabia has denied allegations raised in a report by Human Rights Watch that border forces shot hundreds of Ethiopians while they attempted to cross the Saudi-Yemeni border. "These allegations are unfounded and are based on untrusted sources," a Saudi official said in a statement from the official Saudi Press Agency on Thursday. The official condemned the allegations against Saudi Arabia as politicised and misleading. "The kingdom is committed to the principles of human rights stipulated in its regulations, international human rights law and international humanitarian law," the official said. The US State Department said on Thursday that the allegations by Human Rights Watch are "concerning".
Source:Ethiopian News
August 24, 2023 17:22 UTC
BRICS invites Saudi, Iran and others to join developing world bloc
The five BRICS developing nations will admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates, they said on Thursday, a move aimed at growing the clout of the bloc as it pushes to rebalance the prevailing world order. BRICS – whose acronym was originally coined by an economist at Goldman Sachs, currently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. PLEDGE TO REBALANCE WORLD ORDERIn a reflection of the bloc’s growing influence, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attended Thursday’s expansion announcement. “It shows the determination of BRICS countries for unity and cooperation with the broader developing countries.”More than 40 countries have expressed interest in joining BRICS, say South African officials, and 22 have formally asked to be admitted. “The expansion and modernization of BRICS is a message that all institutions in the world need to mould themselves according to changing times,” he said.
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August 24, 2023 17:21 UTC
Death of 4-year-old Refael: Dozens protest, police officer stabbed
During the demonstration, a protester stabbed a police officer on Menachem Begin Road. The officer was taken in moderate condition for treatment at Ichilov Hospital. One officer's finger was broken by a rock that hit him, and an additional officer was hit in the head by a projectile. In the accident, which occurred on Saturday, May 6, during the afternoon hours, the vehicle hit Refael as he crossed Ben Gurion Boulevard in Netanya together with his grandfather. The driver of the vehicle, who is suspected of escaping the scene, was arrested the day after the accident and taken for questioning.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 23, 2023 16:18 UTC
Xi meets Ethiopian PM in Johannesburg
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August 23, 2023 16:01 UTC
Tel Aviv Police Officer Stabbed During Protest Over Hit-and-run of Ethiopian Israeli Child
'Justice for Rafael' |Tel Aviv Police Officer Stabbed During Protest Over Hit-and-run of Ethiopian Israeli ChildThe protesters demand stricter charges against a driver involved in the hit-and-run incident with 4-year-old Israeli child. As they breached the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, police use stun grenades to disperse the demonstrators
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August 23, 2023 16:01 UTC
Kenyan Court Orders Mediation in Meta Labour Dispute
NAIROBI (Reuters) -A Kenyan court has given Facebook's parent company Meta and content moderators suing it for unfair dismissal 21 days to resolve their dispute out of court, a court order showed on Wednesday. COMPARE OFFERS Move left Interactive Brokers Account Minimum $0 Fee $0 Low commission rates start at $0 for U.S. listed stocks & ETFs*. Robinhood Account Minimum $0 Fee $0 No commission fees to trade stocks, options or crypto, and no account minimums to start. Sofi Invest Account Minimum $0 Fee $0 Active investing with SoFi makes it easy to start investing in stocks and ETFs. Move right"The parties shall pursue an out of court settlement of this petition through mediation," said the order by the Employment and Labour Relations Court, which was signed by lawyers for the plaintiffs, Meta, Sama and Majorel.
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August 23, 2023 15:56 UTC
Kenya Revives Plans for $13.8 Billion Railway Line to Ethiopia
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August 23, 2023 14:56 UTC
Ethiopian troops edge out Al-Shabaab in strategic towns in Somalia
Ethiopian troops edge out Al-Shabaab in strategic towns in SomaliaBELEDWEYNE, Somalia - The Ethiopian National Defense Forces [ENDF] has stepped up operations against Al-Shabaab militants in southern Somalia, with the soldiers now aiming at strategic towns where the militants were dominant, derailing economic activities in the process. "ATMIS Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, and Chief of Staff-Military Brig. Gen. Kindu Gezu Tegegn, on Tuesday, visited ATMIS ENDF troops at Mahas FOB in Sector 4," the mission Force noted in a tweet. "The FC congratulated ENDF troops for crucial support in ongoing SNA-led operations in central Somalia. It is anticipated that by December 2024, all the 20,000 mission troops will have handed security responsibilities to the Somali National Army [SNA].
Source:Ethiopian News
August 23, 2023 13:32 UTC
Extreme weather brings winds, fierce rains to Saudi Arabia’s Mecca
Pilgrims doing the tawaf on Tuesday were caught in storms as lightning hit an iconic tower in Mecca. Saudi Arabia’s Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest sites, has seen extreme storms and rain that affected pilgrims, shuttered schools and caused chaotic scenes. Videos online on Tuesday showed pilgrims who were doing the tawaf – circling the Kaaba – getting soaked and slipping on the floor as heavy rains thrashed and carried objects around. Mecca resident Mohammed, who like other residents asked to remain anonymous, told AFP that scenes around the Grand Mosque were very scary. Another resident, Yusuf, said August usually brought strong winds to Mecca but that Tuesday’s storm was “the worst” he could remember.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 23, 2023 13:00 UTC
Ethiopian Avocado Farmers Eye Spanish Market
Small-scale avocado farmers in Lommee District, located in the East Shewa Zone of Oromia State, Ethiopia, are making preparations to export 857 quintals of avocado products to Spain. During the current season, the farmers are projected to harvest 1,159 quintals (115.9 metric tons) of avocados. The farmers are collaborating with exporters to facilitate the export process, while the district agriculture office is also assisting in creating favorable conditions for the farmers to directly export their products. These farmers have been engaged in avocado cultivation for the past six years and have been supplying their products to both local and international markets. To support the farmers, the Oromia State Agriculture Bureau is actively involved in raising awareness, establishing plant nursery stations, and providing additional assistance.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 23, 2023 12:59 UTC
Ethiopia, United Arab Emirates sign 17 agreements enhancing cooperation in various fields
Public Management(Ecofin Agency) - The 17 agreements signed during Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Addis Ababa further reinforce the United Arab Emirates' ties with Africa. On August 18, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates signed 17 cooperation agreements covering various fields. The agreements were signed, during the visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (photo, left), President of the United Arab Emirates, to Addis Ababa. The value of re-exports from the United Arab Emirates to Ethiopia reached $553.3 million. Renewable energiesWith the United Arab Emirates hosting COP28 in November, the state visit placed particular emphasis on climate action.
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August 23, 2023 09:49 UTC
African Union suspends Niger with immediate effect over July 26 coup
The AU said on Tuesday that it had noted ECOWAS’s plan of action regarding Niger and would ‘evaluate its repercussions’. The African Union has suspended Niger from the continental bloc with immediate effect, the latest of a number of sanctions on the West African country since last month’s coup. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also imposed sanctions and last week, agreed on a “D-day” to begin a military intervention through an already activated regional strike force. On Monday, it rejected a proposal by Niger’s military government to hold elections within three years. “We are studying the ECOWAS decision to prepare forces for deployment in Niger, and the African Commission will evaluate its repercussions,” the statement said.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 23, 2023 09:21 UTC