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UAE denies media reports it supplied arms to warring factions in Sudan
The UAE has denied allegations made in the media that it supplied arms and ammunition to warring parties in the Sudan conflict. Afra Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “expressed the UAE's categorical refutation of the claims and allegations in the story” in a statement issued through state news agency Wam. “The UAE has not supplied arms and ammunition to any of the warring parties in Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict in April 2023,” the ministry said, in remarks attributed to Ms Al Hameli. “Furthermore, Al Hameli underscored that the UAE continues to monitor the humanitarian situation affecting the Sudanese people and its impact on neighbouring countries,” the statement continued. Ms Al Hameli noted that the UAE inaugurated a co-ordination office for UAE foreign aid in the Amdjarass.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 16:21 UTC
Israel evacuates Jews from Ethiopia conflict region
Israel has announced it's evacuated in a special flight over 200 of its citizens and Ethiopian Jews from two cities in the Amhara region affected by recent violence and moved them to the country’s capital Addis Ababa. In a statement Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he’d directed the evacuees to be moved out of combat areas and that they would leave for Israel. Relative calm continues to be reported in the biggest cities in the Amhara region amid recent intense clashes between the army and local militias. Meanwhile the US and the UK have joined hands with three other countries - Japan, Australia and New Zealand - to express concerns over deteriorating security in Ethiopia. A joint statement released on Friday says recent violence in the country’s Amhara and Oromia regions “have resulted in civilian deaths and instability".
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 15:57 UTC
Ethiopian Israelis rally in Jerusalem, seeking increased immigration quota
The gathering was the latest in a longstanding effort to bring to Israel descendants of Ethiopian Jews who had converted to Christianity in the 19th century, and some of their relatives. Her family wants to see Falasha immigrate under the Law of Return. Many Ethiopian Jews support the campaign to bring to Israel more Falasha, whose immigration they say is blocked because of racism against Black people. A statement from the Office of the Struggle to Bring Ethiopian Jews to Israel, an umbrella group of activists, about Sunday’s protest reads: “The Jews of Gondar are under fire. Other prominent Ethiopian Jews, including community activist Ayanawo Fereda Senebato, oppose the campaign, which they say results in immigration by non-Jews to Israel, diluting the Jewish character of Ethiopian Jewry.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 15:54 UTC
How Edinburgh Fringe Festival became a home for queer artists
LGBTQ+ performers have spoken to PinkNews about how the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has become a magnet for queer talent to grow and find a community. She is, of course, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where she is showcasing her character comedy show Objectified until the end of August. Over the course of its 76-year history, Scotland’s Edinburgh Fringe has become renowned as a space where LGBTQ+ artists can thrive. At a time where queer people are being attacked by bigots and politicians from across the political spectrum, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is a queer haven. “It feels very important that queer people are able to be completely themselves and express themselves, and to have safe spaces to do that.”The Edinburgh Fringe Festival takes place until 28 August.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 14:10 UTC
Ethiopia reiterates its readiness to strengthen relations with India
Ethiopia's Ambassador to New Delhi held talks with the Director General of the Indian Chamber of Commerce on Sustainable Development and External RelationsThe Ethiopian government has reiterated its readiness to strengthen its long-standing relations with India on the basis of mutual benefit and interest in attracting investors from the South Asian country, said an official source. Ethiopia's Ambassador to New Delhi Demeke Atnafu held talks with President and CEO of the Indian Chamber of Commerce for Sustainable Development and External Affairs Abhinay Balyan on trade and investment opportunities in Ethiopia, as reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. Atnafu outlined his government's efforts to make the African country a better place for foreign investors through significant reforms in foreign direct investment policy and business environment. Balian, for his part, expressed the chamber's willingness to work with the Addis Ababa Embassy to promote such business and investment opportunities through a series of seminars in India. Photo: istockphoto.com
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 13:31 UTC
Momentum Brings Moms of Lone Soldiers to Israel
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Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 13:14 UTC
bneGREEN: Iranian officials inaugurate 10-MW solar plant in Semnan
A new 10-MW solar power plant was inaugurated in Semnan by Iranian government officials, Mehr News Agency reported on August 10. The Shahid Hamid Bakri solar plant – opened in the presence of Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Abbas Aliabadi – has an annual electricity generation capacity of up to 10 MW. Aliabadi stated that the delivery of the new power plant provides jobs for up to ten people from the local area, including maintenance and cleaning. According to officials, more than IRR1.4 trillion ($28mn) has been invested in building the plant. The term “solar park or town” is defined in Iran as a new area situated outside a city which is then populated with solar panels.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 12:04 UTC
Israelis of Ethiopian Descent Protest in Jerusalem Urging Rescue of Relatives
Hundreds of Israelis of Ethiopian descent are protesting on Sunday in Jerusalem, demanding their relatives in Ethiopia are allowed to make Aliyah to Israel. Among other things, the protesters are calling to end discrimination against them, and are holding pictures of their relatives left in Ethiopia. Protest organizers say that "A rescue plane took off from Ethiopia headed for Israel on Thursday, leaving over a Thousand people eligible for Aliyah behind. Gondar has a large community of people eligible to make Aliyah to Israel, and the protesters are demanding they be brought to Israel. Last week, some 200 Israelis and those eligible to make Aliyah were extracted from Gondar by Israel, and moved to Addis Ababa.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 11:53 UTC
Over 14,000 held for labor, residency, border violations in Saudi Arabia
The conference is sending a message to the world about Saudi efforts to serve Islam and Muslims, and to promote the values of moderation. Its objective was to advance the Kingdom’s mission of fostering unity among Muslims and combating terrorism and extremism. Despite this progress, they remained deeply religious and upheld Islamic values. He emphasized the urgent need to meet, consult, and cooperate based on righteousness and fear of God in order to uphold the Islamic approach. Additionally, the “politicization of Islamic groups in an attempt to achieve partisan goals, even at the expense of true religious values, is a concerning trend.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 11:33 UTC
Netanyahu said to shout at Halevi, IAF head for warnings that military fitness hurt
BAGHDAD — The Iraqi government ends a week-long suspension of the Telegram messaging app over “national security” concerns after the move drew criticism from pro-Iran factions. As of this morning, the app is again accessible without the need for a virtual private network (VPN), AFP journalists in Baghdad say. A coalition of Iran-linked Shiite Muslim parties dominates Iraq’s parliament, and backs Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The country ranks 167 out of 180 on the Reporters Without Borders 2023 Press Freedom Index. Telegram has previously been blocked in some other countries.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 11:33 UTC
THE WEEK AHEAD: Energy Minister Israel Katz goes to UAE, peace with Saudi Arabia is on the agenda and a rescue operation underway in Ethiopia
Israel Katz, minister of National Infrastructure, Energy, and Water at the Energy Conference in Tel Aviv, March 13, 2023. Protesters waited for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside a northern resort in the Golan Heights, where he vacationed with his wife, Sarah. At the time, however, then-Prime Minister Netanyahu intervened and promised it would not happen. He claimed that such organizations are taking advantage of Arab state authorities and extorting them to win bids while increasing crime in Arab towns. KATZ IN UAEEnergy Minister Israel Katz will fly to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to meet with his Emirati and Jordanian counterparts to discuss regional energy projects.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 11:03 UTC
Biden agency to consult with left-wing groups on boosting DEI in Ethiopia
The Biden administration is soliciting responses on how it can boost left-leaning diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility practices at an agency in the landlocked African country of Ethiopia, documents show. The request for information documents further underscore how USAID, an agency that handles foreign aid and disclosed a $49.59 billion budget in 2023, has prioritized DEI initiatives. In the RFI documents, USAID described how it is "reviewing its activities" to see how the Ethiopia office can adjust its diversity practices. The agency is also asking parties to describe any "structural barriers" to reaching these groups. The RFI was signed by Adrienne Shade, a USAID Ethiopia contracting and agreement officer.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 10:57 UTC
Hotels Closed in Maui | Hotels Still Open in Maui ?
What is considered West Maui? The reality is, major hotels in West Maui have closed and are no longer accepting new bookings until further notice. Some private condos in West Maui, such as Honokowi Palms Maui Condos in Honokowai, still show availabilityThe reality is also that most of Maui, and most of West Maui are untouched by the fire, but human resources and logistics are missing in West Maui. West Maui is considered Lahaina, which is not accessible and is mostly destroyed. Visitors leaving West Maui, or needing to pass by Lāhainā to pick up their belongings, are reminded to comply with the protocols established by law enforcement and Maui County officials.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 10:52 UTC
Increase in road fatalities concerning says ACP Driu
Acting Police Commissioner Livai Driu. There has been a troubling rise in road fatalities in recent months, indicating a concerning trend. According to Acting Police Commissioner Livai Driu, the current road death toll stands at 58. ACP Driu says they’ve investigated these cases to identify the main causes of accidents. Article continues after advertisement“27 alone were pedestrians at fault , pedestrians involved in liquor and pedestrians who do not follow the road rules and 16 are the passengers and 15 drivers involved in alcohol and not following road rules and speeding.”Acting Police Commissioner Livai Driu.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 07:36 UTC
EZEMA sees weakness as a cause for unscrupulous Ethiopian gov’t leadership
borkenaMany Ethiopian opposition parties have been blaming Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government over failure to bring about peace in the country or protect the safety of Ethiopians. Ethiopian Citizens For Social Justice Party Secretary (EZEMA) is one of the opposition parties that blamed Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration. EZEMA says lack of having a principled stand emanates from a weakness – not from strength. It sees Prime Minister Abiy’s government as unscrupulous with the inability to understand or know the people they are leading. Abebe Akalu, EZEMA Secretary, explains his party’s position.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 13, 2023 04:24 UTC