Daniel Ebenyo And Almaz Ayana Triumph At Delhi Half Marathon; Abhishek, Kavita Win Indian Elite Titles
New Delhi: Kenya’s Daniel Ebenyo and Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana lived up to their billings by taking the top honours in the 18th edition of the Delhi Half Marathon, while Abhishek Pal and Kavita Yadav claimed Elite Indian men and women titles, respectively, here on Sunday. Ayana, the 2016 Rio Olympics Champion and winner of the Delhi Half Marathon six years ago, came closer to her 2017 winning time in the women’s race. Chales, the runner-up in this year’s Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon in Madrid was pushing Ebenyo for another five kilometres. Kavita expressed her excitement after clinching Gold in the Indian Elite Women’s Race, and said: “I am thrilled to win the Indian Elite Women’s race on my debut. Speaking about the event, he said, “I am delighted to see the response for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon.
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October 15, 2023 09:55 UTC
“Securing Red Sea access vital for Ethiopia’s survival,” Abiy Ahmed
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that securing access to the Red Sea is vital for Ethiopia’s survival, warranting thorough and careful discussion. The topic of Red Sea access has come under scrutiny following the Prime Minister’s briefing to members of the House of People’s Representatives in a televised session. In 1993, following Eritrea’s independence from Ethiopia, one of Africa’s largest countries lost its direct access to the Red Sea. Ethiopia, indeed, has every right to pursue access to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean,” Abiy asserted. However it may materialize—be it through purchase, leasing, or any mutual arrangement—that’s our objective,” the prime minister stated.
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October 15, 2023 08:56 UTC
Swarms of desert locusts discovered in Ethiopia
Desert locust swarms have been detected in five regions and one city administration across Ethiopia, an official said Saturday. Speaking at a press conference to state media outlets, State Minister for Ethiopia Government Communication Service Selamawit Kassa said desert locust swarms have been detected in Afar, Amhara, Somali, Tigray and Oromia regions as well as in Dire Dawa city administration. The official said that a total of 25,000 hectares of crops have been affected by desert locust swarms so far, which is causing a drop in crop yields and damaging farmers’ livelihoods in affected areas. A coordinated anti-pest control is being done with the popular participation of farmers to combat the desert locust swarms using both traditional and modern means including the use of aerial and vehicular spraying, Kassa said. Termite swarms have also been detected in 317,000 hectares of land spread across 15 zones of Oromia, Afar and Tigray regions, the official said, adding that traditional and modern anti-pest measures are being conducted to deal with termite infestations.
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October 15, 2023 06:11 UTC
Ethiopia Seeks Debt Relief from Additional Creditors Post China Agreement, Says IMF Official
Following its successful debt relief arrangement with China, Ethiopia is now actively pursuing similar debt relief agreements with other creditors, according to comments made by the International Monetary Fund’s deputy director for Africa, Annalisa Fedelino, during the IMF’s annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco. The country had previously sought debt restructuring under the Group of 20’s Common Framework in early 2021, a move targeted at restructuring government debt for low-income nations. Despite significant progress in this direction, challenges persisted, compounded by a devastating two-year civil war that erupted in November 2020, resulting in widespread casualties and the displacement of millions. In August, Ethiopian authorities disclosed that China had granted the country permission to suspend debt payments until July 2024, providing substantial relief as part of the agreement announced earlier. Fedelino acknowledged Ethiopia’s ambition to transition to a market-determined exchange rate, emphasizing the need for preparatory measures before embarking on such a significant reform.
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October 15, 2023 02:57 UTC
Africa - New Scientist Reveals: Ancient Humans Thrived in Ethiopian Highlands Over 2 Million Years Ago
Image credit: Nina R from AfricaA recent research discovery suggests that ancient humans lived in the Ethiopian highlands about 2 million years ago. A New Scientist report states that a child's jawbone found in the region is one of the earliest fossils of Homo erectus. Advanced synchrotron imaging techniques were used to study the teeth of the jawbone, leading to its identification as an early Homo erectus.This discovery has important implications for our understanding of human evolution. With their unique climate and resources, the Ethiopian highlands may have played a crucial role in early humans' evolution and migration patterns.This revelation highlights the African continent's rich history and diversity and its central role in human evolution. It reminds us of the interconnectedness of all people and the significance of our shared history.
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October 14, 2023 22:13 UTC
UN adopts human rights resolution submitted by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Falcon Club fetches $266,000 in auction salesRIYADH: Sales at the fourth Saudi Falcons Club auction reached almost SR1 million ($266,000) after two birds were sold for SR146,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. During the auction, the club outlines investment in falconry in Saudi Arabia and the development of the sector, including regulations governing the buying and selling of birds. The Saudi Falcons Club offers accommodations and transportation for falcon owners, while the auction is broadcast live on television channels and the club’s social media platforms. Meanwhile, the fifth International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Malham concluded on Saturday, drawing a significant crowd with a diverse array of attractions. The event included a pavilion for real gun and machine gun shooting experiences, alongside virtual reality shooting simulations.
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October 14, 2023 21:22 UTC
October 2023 – New Business Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse (Marrakech, Morocco)- The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva today said the Fund is currently looking into the debt restructure ng request of Ethiopia under the
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October 14, 2023 16:43 UTC
Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa divided on supporting Palestine?
South Africa, one of Israel’s fiercest critics on the continent, is also its biggest trading partner in Africa – by far. Of that, nearly two-thirds were traded with South Africa, followed by Nigeria, with which Israel traded goods worth $129m in 2021. South Africa also trades with Palestine, with Palestinian exports of olive oils and other edibles jumping 34 percent between 2009 and 2021. Although the request was granted, Israel’s status was suspended this February, after Algeria and South Africa protested the move. “As we speak, South Africa does not have an ambassador in Israel,” he pointed out.
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October 14, 2023 15:24 UTC
Ethiopian Claims Two Top Titles at Air Cargo News Awards – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, has been crowned once again with two Prestigious Awards at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023. The Air Cargo News Awards ceremony was held at the Hilton Syon Park, London. “We are pleased to be crowned with two titles at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023,” Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said today. The carrier has been crowned with multiple prestigious awards including Cargo Airline of the Year-Africa’ at the 2023 Freight Week Sustainability Awards, ‘African Cargo Airline of the Year & Air Cargo Brand of the Year in Africa 2023’ from STAT Trade Times Cargo Excellence Awards. Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services is one of the major strategic business units within the Ethiopian Airlines Group.
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October 14, 2023 15:16 UTC
PM allots controversial building for Supreme Court’s HQ
He disclosed that a decision was made to give the Supreme Court a 17-storey under-construction building in the Arat Kilo neighborhood. The building has been center of several controversial incidents since then, which began with the revocation of the contractor’s agreement by the Federal Building Construction Project Office due to delays. The Project Office oversees the construction of the federal government’s building properties under the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure. The advance payment guaranteeing body, Enat Bank, and the Project Office are still going back and forth regarding the repayment of the money, sources at the Project Office disclosed. The fate of the current headquarter is unknown, once the Supreme Court HQ moves to Arat Kilo.
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October 14, 2023 15:00 UTC
Ushering in a new era of quality education
The results of the national school leaving examination results announced this week by the Ministry of Education have once again shaken Ethiopians to the core. Experts in the field have contended that Ethiopia’s education policy, which has been in force since 1994, is one of the major factors behind the nation’s poor education quality, pointing that the focus on expanding access to education at the price of quality. As controversial as the national school leaving exam results understandably are, the solution is not and cannot be to ascribe blame solely to previous governments. Should all the actors that have a stake in the education sector are truly desirous to overcoming the fundamental reasons explaining the plethora of challenges that account for this year’s horrendous showing and put their heads together, they can make a headway into fixing Ethiopia’s poor education quality. It’s only then that an enduring solution which helps usher in a new era of quality education can become a reality.
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October 14, 2023 13:37 UTC
Ethiopia: Victims ‘Left In Limbo’ As Rights Probe Mandate Ends
Ethiopia: Victims ‘Left In Limbo’ As Rights Probe Mandate EndsThe UN-mandated Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia on Friday released a harrowing report on the “staggering” level of human rights violations and mass killings that have plagued the east African nation since the Tigray conflict erupted in 2020. The independent rights investigators’ final report comes as their mandate ended on Friday, coinciding with the end of the UN Human Rights Council’s 54th session, leaving victims in limbo. Steven Rather, an expert on the Commission, described the termination of the mandate as a “great blow” to victims seeking justice. This includes mass killings, widespread and systematic rape, sexual violence - including sexual slavery, deliberate starvation, forced displacement, and large-scale arbitrary detentions, all of which constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. Some Tigray forces are also culpable for war crimes, including killings, widespread rape and sexual violence, destruction of property, and looting.
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October 14, 2023 13:25 UTC
Explore Peace of the Living in Ethiopia: A Primer 😀
In such a peace, Ethiopians accept as their own the needs and interests of the rulers. This is the “peace of the grave.” Peace is reduced to the mere absence of physical violence. The Amhara, indeed all Ethiopians, will never accept the “peace of the grave.” Peace is possible only and only when the Abiy/PP regime recognizes the “peace of the living” as the only kind of peace that the Amhara will accept. It is imperative that those who want to mediate in order to bring peace and unity to Ethiopia keep in mind the difference between the “peace of the living” and the “peace of the grave.” The peace and unity of the grave is neither peace nor unity of the living. All Ethiopians desire fervently the “peace of the living” but categorically reject the “peace of the grave.” The answer to the introductory question then is: peace is possible in Ethiopia as long as it is the “peace of the living.”
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October 14, 2023 13:16 UTC
Ethiopia - Victims 'Left in Limbo' As Rights Probe Mandate Ends
The independent rights investigators' final report comes as their mandate ended on Friday, coinciding with the end of the UN Human Rights Council's 54th session, leaving victims in limbo. Established by the Council in December 2021, their brief from the Council was to conduct through and impartial investigations into alleged human rights violations in Ethiopia, perpetrated by all parties to the conflict since 3 November 2020. Steven Rather, an expert on the Commission, described the termination of the mandate as a "great blow" to victims seeking justice. This includes mass killings, widespread and systematic rape, sexual violence - including sexual slavery, deliberate starvation, forced displacement, and large-scale arbitrary detentions, all of which constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. Some Tigray forces are also culpable for war crimes, including killings, widespread rape and sexual violence, destruction of property, and looting.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 14, 2023 12:15 UTC
Live updates | Day 8 of the latest Israel-Hamas war
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