Ethiopia aims to end 'illegal administration' in disputed territory
Defence Minister Abraham Belay's comments are the government's clearest to date on its plans for the disputed territory, fertile farmlands officially known as Western Tigray where some of the most intense fighting of the war took place. Most of those who fled the disputed area identify as Tigrayan, while the territory is currently governed by Amhara forces and administrators. The federal constitution, which was drafted by a former Tigrayan-led federal administration in 1995, recognises the lands as belonging to Tigray. Tens of thousands of people were killed in the Tigray war, which ended with a peace deal between the government and Tigrayan leaders last November. Amhara nationalists complained they were not included in the negotiations and felt betrayed by the deal's stipulation that the status of the disputed lands be resolved in accordance with the 1995 constitution.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 15:36 UTC
African Union suspends Niger from bloc over coup, calls on ECOWAS to review military action plan
The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from the bloc with immediate effect in response to the coup ousting President Mohamed Bazoum’s government. The Peace and Security Council said that Niger would remain suspended until civilian rule is restored in the country. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also imposed sanctions and last week, agreed on a “D-day” to begin a military intervention. On Monday, it rejected a proposal by Niger’s military government to hold elections within three years. Don't legitimise Niger's military governmentThe AU said it was reviewing ECOWAS’s plan of military intervention and called on all of its member states and the international community to not undertake any action to legitimise Niger’s military government.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 15:29 UTC
News: Ethiopia vows to investigate alleged killings of Ethiopian migrants at Yemen-Saudi border, Saudi denies allegations
(Photo: Human Rights Watch)Addis Abeba – The government of Ethiopia said it will “promptly investigate the incident in tandem with the Saudi Authorities” after a report published yesterday by Human Rights Watch (HRW), revealed massive allegations of killings of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers attempting to cross the Yemen-Saudi border by Saudi border guards. A Saudi official, communicating via email with Reuters, also refuted similar claims made by UN officials in 2022 that border guards had systematically killed migrants the previous year. HRW’s report sheds light on the perilous circumstances faced by Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers who dare to traverse the Yemen-Saudi border. Surviving migrants have come forward with distressing testimonies recounting alleged abuses at the hands of Saudi border guards. Currently, Saudi Arabia is hosting approximately 750,000 Ethiopian migrants, many of whom are seeking improved economic opportunities.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 15:19 UTC
Senegal repatriates 40 survivors of deadly crossing in Cape Verde
Senegal repatriated on Monday from Cape Verde some forty nationals who survived a crossing which was to take them to Europe and which cost the lives of around sixty migrants, AFP journalists noted. The survivors, all men, mostly young and rescued last week aboard a canoe off Cape Verde, were brought back to the country by a Senegalese military plane which landed at the end of the afternoon. These will be buried in Cape Verde, said the Minister Delegate for Senegalese Abroad Annette Seck Ndiaye. The decision was taken in consultation with the families, said the minister delegate, who had returned from Cape Verde with her compatriots, to journalists. One of the survivors remained in Cape Verde and is treated there "because his state of health did not allow him to make the trip", said the minister delegate.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 14:48 UTC
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The UAE and Ethiopia's enduring partnership goes back 30 years
The countries co-operate in areas as wide-ranging as agriculture, finance, culture, tourism, government development, food security, renewable energy, trade, investment, industry and advanced technology. Moreover, the investment opportunities between the two countries present further prospects to collaborate in the field of renewable energy, particularly solar energy. In this regard, the UAE remains invested in developing renewable energy across Africa. The UAE and Ethiopia will continue working together to ensure Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to Addis Ababa yields great achievements. For the UAE and Ethiopia, such partnerships represent a bridge to prosperity and the opportunity to create a better world for all.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 14:32 UTC
Protesters block Ayalon road after the death of an Ethiopian child
The protestors accused authorities of racism and of not taking the case because it involved an Ethiopian victim. Rafael Adana, 4, died days after being critically injured in a hit-and-run in Netanya a few months ago. Following a brief investigation, police decided not to charge the driver, Carroll, with killing Adana and she was instead charged with the minor crime of neglect. The decision sparked outrage from Adana’s family and the Ethiopian community. A child was killed and the result is tragic, we will continue the fight until the solution is found," she added.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 14:31 UTC
Dakar set to host conference on Africa’s debt tragedy – New Business Ethiopia
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is set to host a continental conference that aims to reflect on the growing debt tragedy of African countries and possible solutions. The 3rd edition of the African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD III) is scheduled to take place from 30th August to 1st September 2023. The organizers of the conference argue that Africa’s perpetual crisis mode and dependency policy making approach needs a rethink. Africa’s debt burden is directly becoming a burden on Africans who are having to pay the price both irresponsible borrowing and equal irresponsible lending,” states the concept note of the conference. The latest UN report on global debt burden, indicated that in 2022, global public debt – comprising general government domestic and external debt – reached a record USD 92 trillion.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
August 22, 2023 13:01 UTC
Journalism pioneer Yacob W/Mariam passed away at 94
Yacob W/Mariam, a pioneering figure in Ethiopian journalism, passed away at the age of 94. He dedicated the majority of his life’s work to the field over five decades of distinguished service. Yacob made history as the first Ethiopian Editor-in-Chief of the state-owned Ethiopian Herald newspaper. Born in Neqemte town, Yacob was among Ethiopia’s earliest professional journalists. Yacob is survived by seven children, and the funeral will be held tomorrow at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 12:04 UTC
Ethiopia to investigate report of killings of hundreds of its nationals at the Saudi-Yemen border
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian government says it will investigate a report by a human rights group of killings of hundreds its nationals at the Yemen-Saudi border. A Saudi government official called the report “unfounded and not based on reliable sources,” but did not offer evidence to support the assertion. ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking hereIf you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 11:37 UTC
Saudi Arabia Borders Guards Accused of Killing Hundreds of Ethiopian Migrants – Modern Tokyo Times
Saudi Arabia Borders Guards Accused of Killing Hundreds of Ethiopian MigrantsKanako Mita and Sawako UtsumiModern Tokyo TimesHuman Rights Watch (HRW) is alleging that border guards from Saudi Arabia have killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants. It should be remembered that Saudi Arabia only abolished slavery in the 1960s after international pressure. Also, all non-Muslim holy places are banned in Saudi Arabia. Reuters reports, “There are an estimated 750,000 Ethiopians in Saudi Arabia, according to U.N. studies. Modern Tokyo News is part of the Modern Tokyo Times grouphttp://moderntokyotimes.com Modern Tokyo Times – International News and Japan Newshttp://sawakoart.com – Sawako Utsumi and her website – Modern Tokyo Times artisthttps://moderntokyonews.com Modern Tokyo News – Tokyo News and International NewsPLEASE JOIN ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MTT_News Modern Tokyo TimesPLEASE JOIN ON FACEBOOKhttp://facebook.com/moderntokyotimes
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 10:08 UTC
Lulu's Pub opens at Downtown Bazaar
Lulu's Pub opens at Downtown BazaarThe Downtown Bazaar has food from around the world, and now it also has international beer, wine and cider to go with it. Lulu's Pub has opened at the Downtown Bazaar in the former Expo Market food hall at 617 Main St. It is in the process of rebuilding at 1432 Niagara St., and expects to reopen in the fall. The Niagara Street location will begin running seven days per week the following day. Led by the leisure and hospitality sector, the Buffalo Niagara region's job count rose 2.7% in July.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 09:52 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines expands manufacturing venture with Boeing
Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) will construct a facility for the production of aircraft parts in a USD15 million joint venture with Boeing announced by the country's state-owned investment agency Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). The EIC said the project forms part of Ethiopian Airlines' "manufacturing plan that was started in 2009", and would create 300 jobs. Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing were not immediately available for comment. In 2022, Ethiopian Airlines partnered with Geven-SkyTecno to manufacture thermo-acoustic insulation blankets for the B737 MAX. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a fleet dominated by Boeing aircraft including B737s, B767s, B777s, and B787s, according to the ch-aviation fleets advanced module.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 06:48 UTC
Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants: HRW
The 22-year-old Ethiopian migrant said he lost his left leg after the Saudi border guards fired at him. A woman from Ethiopia told HRW that Saudi border guards ‘fired on us like rain’ after they had just released migrants from custody.—ReutersLONDON: Saudi border guards fired “like rain” on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross into the Gulf kingdom from Yemen, killing hundreds since last year, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report on Monday. One 20-year-old woman from Ethiopia’s Oromia region, interviewed by HRW, said Saudi border guards opened fire on a group of migrants they had just released from custody. In March that year, repatriation of Ethiopians from Saudi Arabia began under an agreement between the two countries. The HRW report said there was no response to letters it sent to Saudi officials.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 02:34 UTC
Afreximbank to host deal room at African Energy Week – New Business Ethiopia
As Africa’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to surge, pan-African supranational multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will host a deal room at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) 2023, at the Westin Hotel. Recent insights from the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) ‘State of African Energy Q2 2023 Outlook’ report unveil significant strides made in Africa’s M&A sector, with announced and completed transactions already surpassing the US$1.85 billion mark in the first half of 2023. In the context of Africa’s evolving energy landscape, Afreximbank’s initiative to host a deal room during AEW 2023 emerges as a pivotal catalyst for the continent’s energy security and its alignment with the global energy transition. By bringing together industry leaders, investors and policymakers, this platform has the potential to accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies, stimulate indigenous energy production and enhance regional cooperation, ultimately contributing to Africa’s energy self-reliance. AEW 2023 will unite African energy policymakers and stakeholders with global investors to discuss and maximize opportunities within the continent’s entire energy industry.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
August 22, 2023 02:15 UTC
Ghana to host African peering, interconnection forum – New Business Ethiopia
Ghana is gearing up to welcome the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), marking the event’s second appearance in the vibrant city of Accra. AfPIF, an annual event jointly organized by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX), is dedicated to fostering interconnection between Internet service providers, content providers, and data centers throughout the African region. AfPIF’s mission is to increase the amount of Internet content and traffic exchanged locally in Africa. By encouraging the local exchange of Internet traffic, AfPIF contributes significantly to the growth of the African digital ecosystem, driving economic progress and empowering communities. Attendees can anticipate gaining profound insights into the most recent industry trends, networking with industry experts, and uncovering opportunities for peering and interconnection within the African landscape.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
August 21, 2023 20:32 UTC