Reps summon Tuggar, Dabiri-Erewa over incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian prisons
The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, over alleged victimisation and forced imprisonment of Nigerians in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The House also summoned the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Moving the motion, Mr Chinda stated that over 250 Nigerians are currently in Chaota Maximum Security and other prisons in Ethiopia, noting that many of them were arrested at the airports while trying to connect flights. READ ALSO: Targeted killings and repatriation fail to deter Ethiopian migrantsMr Chinda said urgent intervention is needed to prevent further maltreatment of Nigerians in the country. The three committees are to jointly choose a day for the appearance of Mr Tuggar and Mrs Dabiri-Erewa, both former members of the House.
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October 12, 2023 13:53 UTC
Ethiopia and Chile agree to strengthen South-South cooperation
The agreement came after the meeting of Ethiopian Minister of Women and Social Affairs, Ergoge Tesfaye, and Juan Pino, Director General of Middle East and Africa Affairs at the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The source also confirmed that Tesfaye, through a video call, held talks with Chile’s Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Gloria de la Fuente. The meeting addressed issues to ensure gender equality and women’s empowerment and enhance their role in leadership and decision-making, peace and security, and climate change. Ethiopia and Chile held their first political consultation on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and cooperation on several regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest. Ethiopia and Chile established formal diplomatic relations in 1965, the source stated.
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October 12, 2023 13:37 UTC
Greenshare wins energy investment village pitch – New Business Ethiopia
Greenshare was selected as the winner of the Energy Investment Village at the Green Energy Africa Summit (GEAS) 2023, being held in Cape Town, South Africa. Greenshare are pioneers of a decentralised energy management system, enabling communities to generate, store, and share renewable energy. The company offers unique long-term energy efficiency solutions for clients while guaranteeing optimum system performance and significant energy cost savings. “It’s such an honour to be chosen as the winner of the Energy Investment Village at the Green Energy Africa Summit,” said Greenshare founder and CEO Desmond Williams. The finalists were selected based on their groundbreaking initiatives, which aim to revolutionise the energy landscape and promote sustainable development in Africa.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
October 12, 2023 13:26 UTC
Ethiopia: JICA to Support Startup Tech Companies
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology have reached an agreement to collaborate on enhancing the private sector within Ethiopia's start-up technology ecosystem. During a meeting between Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Mola, and JICA Deputy CEO, Emoto Sachicho, various areas of potential collaboration were discussed. These areas included the establishment of an information communication technology center, the development of a model start-up city, and cooperation with Japanese technology companies. JICA has outlined several initiatives it plans to undertake in collaboration with Ethiopia, which encompass supporting the start-up ecosystem, fostering private sector development, nurturing young talent, and implementing people-oriented development programs. Ministry of Innovation promised to make Ethiopia a key destination for JICA cooperation, while JICA reiterated Japan's commitment to bolstering the private sector and expanding investment cooperation in Ethiopia.
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October 12, 2023 11:43 UTC
Top 8 Ancient Grains: Rediscover Nutritional Treasures
Teff: Teff is a tiny grain native to Ethiopia and is rich in iron, calcium, and fiber. It's often used to make injera, a traditional Ethiopian flatbread, but can also be used in porridge and as a base for salads.
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October 12, 2023 09:31 UTC
MoFA: Ethiopia to Expedite Repatriation Citizens from Sudan – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Wednesday said the government would expedite the repatriations of Ethiopian nationals who are in difficult situations due to the current crisis in the Sudan. Authorities established a National Task Force in response to the current crisis to ensure that refugee flow to Ethiopia is handled in a manner that safeguards national security as well as evacuating Ethiopians living in Sudan. More than 33,000 citizens have been repatriated following the Sudanese crisis, said State Minister of Foreign Affairs Birtukan Ayano. The task force – chaired by Ambassador Birtukan – held its consultative meeting on Wednesday. The chairwoman disclosed that the Task Force has finalized preparations to evacuate more Ethiopians in difficult conditions in the Sudan.
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October 12, 2023 06:29 UTC
IMF advices China to change growth model – New Business Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse (Marrakech, Morocco) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) advices China to change its development model from export oriented to domestic market, from investment to consumption, and from infrastructure investment to innovation. “In our view the course China has to take should be informed by consideration of growth, stability, and innovation. Growth: China has been extremely successful in terms of its growth model which has delivered a run of growth for more than 40 years which is one of the best runs of growth on economic record. It has become one of the two largest economies in the world,” said“So, the IMF has been saying for many years that the growth model in China has to change. He stated that the current property and real estate challenges in China call for very significant restructuring.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
October 12, 2023 04:19 UTC
A historical exhibition has brought centuries-old biblical texts to Griffith to showcase the journey through time
"They get to appreciate the preservation of the Bible, it's been preserved for that long. Society still seems to feel connected to it, people still feel connected to the message in the book," he said.
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October 12, 2023 03:58 UTC
FOX Corp donates $1M to United Jewish Appeal for Israel emergency relief
FOX Corporation announced Tuesday it has donated $1 million to United Jewish Appeal (UJA) as part of relief efforts following the devastating terror attacks that occurred in Israel. FOX News viewers can donate to the Israel Emergency Fund by clicking here . ISRAEL AT WAR WITH HAMAS AFTER SURPRISE ATTACKS, AROUND 1,000 ISRAELIS DEADUJA provides care for Jews in Israel, New York and around the globe and fights antisemitism through its broad network of nonprofits and grassroots organizations. The fundraising effort comes after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel over the weekend, resulting in the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust. HAMAS' ATTACKS ON ISRAEL DIRECTLY LINKS TO HOLOCAUST, ADL OFFICIAL SAYS: ‘THEIR ONLY PURPOSE IS TO MURDER JEWS’The death toll has risen to over 1,000 Israelis and thousands more injured.
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October 12, 2023 01:01 UTC
Genocide Risk in Ethiopia: What You Need to Know 😀
She singles out the Afar, Amhara, Oromia and Tigray regions as the locations of genocide. One of the speakers at the forum of Tigreans pinpointedd who is accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanitity, crimes of ethnic cleansing and genocide. He urged Tigreans to side with and support the Amhara rebellion, Amhara fighters, Fano and the Popular Front. Aklog Birara , DRBy XINHUAThe UN special adviser on the prevention of genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, warned Tuesday of the heightened risk of genocide and related crimes following increased violent clashes in four Ethiopian regions. Wairimu Nderitu said she is alarmed at the heightened risk of genocide and related atrocity crimes in Afar, Amhara, Oromia and Tigray following reports of continued fighting between government troops and local militias.
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October 12, 2023 00:16 UTC
Ajay vows to make World Bank “better bank” – New Business Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse (Marrakech, Morocco) – The newly appointed World bank President Ajay Banga expresses his plant to make the Bank a ‘better bank and Knowledge bank’. “I believe that the most important thing the Bank can do is not just money bank but to be a knowledge bank. The World Bank Group consists of five organizations:1- The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) lends to governments of middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries. 2- The International Development Association: The International Development Association (IDA) provides interest-free loans — called credits — and grants to governments of the poorest countries. Together, IBRD and IDA make up the World Bank.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
October 11, 2023 23:31 UTC
FOX Corporation donates $1 million to United Jewish Appeal providing Israel emergency relief
FOX Corporation announced Tuesday it has donated $1 million to United Jewish Appeal (UJA) as part of relief efforts following the devastating terror attacks that occurred in Israel. The Israel Emergency Fund will offer relocation to large numbers of people, including Ethiopian and Ukrainian refugees, from Israel's southern to northern border, charter flights to bring Israeli special forces back from abroad to rejoin their reserve units and mobilization of civilian volunteers to deploy resources on the ground. FOX News viewers can donate to the Israel Emergency Fund by clicking here . FOX News viewers can make a donation to the UJA's Israel Emergency Fund through this QR code. The fundraising effort comes after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel over the weekend, resulting in the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust.
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October 11, 2023 23:29 UTC
Ethiopia: UNOCHA Faces Funding Gap To Meet Humanitarian Needs
UNOCHA is appealing to humanitarian partners to cover the remaining 2.84 billion dollars needed to comprehensively address humanitarian needs in Ethiopia in 2023. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said that it is facing a critical funding shortfall to meet humanitarian needs in Ethiopia. According to the latest Ethiopia situation report released Monday evening, "only about 28.9 percent of the 3.99 billion U.S. dollars required to meet humanitarian needs in Ethiopia has been received as of Sept. UNOCHA is appealing to humanitarian partners to cover the remaining 2.84 billion dollars needed to comprehensively address humanitarian needs in Ethiopia in 2023. Moreover, the UNOCHA funding appeal encompasses the funds required to meet the humanitarian needs of more than 81,000 people who have crossed the Ethiopian border since the onset of the Sudan crisis in April.
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October 11, 2023 20:09 UTC
Sneak peak: Bigger, better West Side Bazaar coming soon
“It feels unbelievable to be here,” Welch said during a sneak peak for reporters of the new location. More than 70% of West Side Bazaar businesses have been refugee-owned, nearly 70% of them owned by women. Since the Bazaar opened in 2011, 48 small businesses have begun there, and more than 20 have moved into other locations. Also coming to the Bazaar are the Authentic Turkish Cafe, Manchester Place Baking Co., Citygate Market, and Bubble Tea & Smoothie Bar. The Bazaar space was designed by CJS Architects and renovated by Hayes Construction Corp.
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October 11, 2023 19:50 UTC
Alaska Airlines has created a coffee that it says tastes better in the sky
Alaska has created a custom blend with Portland-based roaster Stumptown to make a coffee that’s immune from the altitude-changing effects that airborne-served coffee typically creates, including tasting bitter and weak. The custom coffee, a first for a major airline, will exclusively be served on every Alaska flight, including its regional carrier Horizon Air, by Dec. 1. Taste and smell are inextricably combined and people’s sense of smell is significantly altered in the sky. ___What does the best coffee from 10 regions around the world taste like? What does the best coffee from 10 regions around the world taste like?
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October 11, 2023 19:35 UTC