African Union Enters G20 as New Member – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – The African Union (AU) has formally joined the G20 as a new member at the annual leaders summit in New Delhi. “With everyone’s approval, I request the AU head to take his seat as a permanent G20 member,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an opening address to the summit. Azali Assoumani, the current Chairperson of the AU and President of Comoros, then took a seat alongside world leaders. The AU, a continental body of 55 member states, now has the same status as the European Union – the only regional bloc with full membership. AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has welcomed the bloc’s entry into the G20 as a full member.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 14:11 UTC
France to Ethiopia: Experience the authentic taste from all around the world at these cultural centres in Delhi
Here are the cafes in the cultural centres that are a must-visit for an authentic dining experience. Café at The Korean Cultural CentreThe Korean Cultural Centre will offer you a piece of Korea at the heart of Delhi. A revamped café sthat serves Korean food at an affprdable price in a serene aesthetic setting. Italian Cultural Centre caféThe Italian Cultural Centre Cafe is a fantastic location that will delight all of your senses with its lovely outside patio facing the kitchen! This members-only centre serves Italian food at its best, pastas, and thin-crust pizzas are a must-try!
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 13:57 UTC
Ethiopia begins overhaul of 30-year-old population policy ahead of planned 2025 census
Ethiopia has kicked off a revision of its three-decades-old National Population Policy (NPP) in an effort to better align economic planning with rapid population growth. Ethiopian experts say the delayed census and outdated population policy have created challenges for policy planning and development efforts. Experts say population issues are sometimes politicized in Ethiopia over regional budget allocations, contributing to delays in policy revisions and data collection. Ethiopia’s Constitution mandates a population census every 10 years. “We have repeatedly urged the government to prioritize both population policy and census-taking.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 13:56 UTC
Ukrainian shelling kills one in Donetsk city - mayor
(Reuters) - Russian-installed Donetsk Mayor Alexei Kulemzin said on Saturday a civilian was killed and one person wounded in an Ukrainian shelling of the city of Donetsk. Kulemzin said in his Telegram channel a number of buildings were damaged in several city districts. Donetsk is one of four regions of Ukraine that Russia partly occupies and claimed as its own last year in a move condemned as illegal by most countries at the United Nations General Assembly. Russia has expressed outrage in the past when Ukrainian attacks have killed civilians in Donetsk and elsewhere. Its own attacks, however, have killed thousands of Ukrainian civilians.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 13:55 UTC
Egypt Win At Home In AFCON Qualifier Against Ethiopia, Book AFCON Ticket
September 09, (THEWILL) – The Egyptian national team earned a 1-0 victory against Ethiopia on Friday, in a decisive Africa Cup of Nations qualification match. Playing at the 30 June Stadium, the Pharaohs controlled the tempo throughout and secured the vital win to top their qualification group. Shemelis Bekele and Abel Yalew both tested the Egyptian keeper, who preserved his clean sheet. The win saw Egypt wrap up an impressive qualifying campaign with 15 points from 6 matches. With qualification secured, Egypt can now look ahead to the AFCON tournament as they seek to add to their record seven titles.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 13:21 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines to resume direct flights to Bangui, Central African Republic — National Accord Newspaper
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja –Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will start thrice weekly passenger services to Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), as of November 15, 2023. Bangui is not only the capital, but it’s also the largest city of the Central African Republic (CAR), and it serves as an important part of the country. Regarding the commencement of the flight Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said:“We are excited to add Central African Republic to our vast African and global network. Now it is not only Addis Ababa that we link Bangui with, but we have connected the Central African Republic (CAR) to our more than 130 international destinations across five continents. As a true pan Africa carrier, Ethiopian will continue to expand its flights in Africa.”Ethiopian Airlines, as can be recalled, has been familiar with the Central African Republic market as it served the route between 2010 and 2015.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 12:49 UTC
Ethiopian Cargo moves operations to Felipe Ángeles Airport
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, Africa’s largest cargo network operator has relocated its operations from Mexico City Airport (MEX) to the state-of-the-art Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) effective from September 2, 2023. This strategic move signifies a monumental shift in the airline’s commitment to delivering excellence in cargo services. Enhanced CapacityEthiopian Airlines, a pioneer in establishing crucial trade routes that connect Mexico to the rest of the world, will continue its twice-weekly service to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, a strategic business unit within the Ethiopian Airlines Group, extends its reach to over 130 international destinations worldwide. About EthiopianEthiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 11:59 UTC
FM, Ethiopian envoy discuss bilateral ties
FM, Ethiopian envoy discuss bilateral tiesPakistan Pakistan FM, Ethiopian envoy discuss bilateral tiesWide range of bilateral and regional topics came under discussion during the meeting. 09 September,2023 12:42 pmISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Bekerl called on caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani at Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. Wide range of bilateral and regional topics came under discussion during the meeting. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Ethiopian envoy agreed to enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation especially in fields of trade, investment and cultural exchanges, the Foreign Office Spokesperson posted on social handle X.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 11:50 UTC
Ethiopian soldiers killed two dozen civilians in house-to-house searches, residents say
NAIROBI, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Ethiopian soldiers killed about two dozen civilians earlier this week in the Amhara region during house-to-house searches after being attacked by militiamen who have been battling federal forces for more than a month, six local residents said. The Majete residents said in telephone interviews that fighters from the Fano militia attacked an ENDF position in town early on Sunday and that fighting between the two sides lasted for a few hours. Enat, an opposition party in Ethiopia, said in a statement on Tuesday that soldiers had "mercilessly" killed 29 civilians in house-to-house searches in Majete on Sunday. BLOOD ALL OVERAnother resident said soldiers killed his brother, who was 29 or 30 years old, at the gate to his family house. According to two of the residents, soldiers summoned Majete residents the next day to attend a meeting with a senior officer.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 11:37 UTC
Ethiopia orders 1.5 million passports to clear citizen backlog
New Director vows to clear 300,000+ passport application backlog within a yearThe Ethiopian Immigration Service (EIS) has placed the country’s largest passport order in years – a whopping 1.5 million new documents from manufacturers in Paris. Newly-appointed director general Selamawit Dawit, who replaced scandal-plagued former officials just one month ago, vows to clear the whole backlog within the next fiscal year. Selamawit said the agency has prioritized resolving problems, starting with issuing passports to Ethiopians abroad. “The government has now provided adequate forex allocation,” Selamawit stated, declining to disclose procurement costs for the 1.5 million documents. But we are determined to resolve all issues and ensure every citizen can access passports as their right.”
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 09:04 UTC
On eve of new year, human rights defenders see risk of further conflict without dialogue
The coalition of rights advocates, which includes the Ethiopian Human Rights Council and Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia among others, expressed concerns that ongoing political volatility could further destabilize parts of the country approaching the holiday period. - Advertisement -Of the many more organizations that expressed their concern, the Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations (CEHRO), Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia (AHRE), Siiqqee Women’s Development Association, Ethiopian Media Women Association and Good Governance for Africa East Africa (GGA-EA) were among othem. In her presentation about the previous year’s human rights situation, Mesert Ali, the executive director of the Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia (AHRE), stated that her organization was gravely concerned about serious safety issues, which also makes it difficult to investigate human rights situations. “It wasn’t simple to collect and collate human rights concerns throughout the nation,” she continued, pointing out that when the government is questioned about people who are unjustly detained, including journalists, human rights campaigners, and defenders, it does provide a sufficient information or rarely respond properly. As a civic society, our task is to call upon the government and respective figures to take corrective action in situations of violations of human rights.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 08:54 UTC
78,598 people enter Ethiopia from Sudan: UN
Addis Ababa, Sep 9 (UNI) The number of people arriving in Ethiopia due to the conflict in Sudan has reached 78,598, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As of Aug. 29, as many as 78,598 crossings have been made by returnees, refugees and asylum seekers from conflict-affected Sudan to its neighboring country Ethiopia, the OCHA said in its latest update issued Friday. Of the total number of crossings, some 46 percent are Ethiopian nationals, 34 percent Sudanese nationals while the remaining 20 percent are third-country nationals. The crossings, OCHA said, started on April 21 shortly after the onset of the conflict in Sudan, mainly through the Metema and Kurmuk Ethiopia-Sudan border entry points. Sudan has been witnessing, since April 15, deadly clashes between the country's armed forces and the paramilitary forces in Khartoum and other areas.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 09, 2023 08:53 UTC
EIH, Toppan Agree to Set up Securities Printing Business in Ethiopia – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has partnered with Toppan Gravity to set up a securities printing business. The EIH and Toppan signed a shareholder’s agreement for the establishment of Toppan Gravity Ethiopia on Friday. Ethiopia’s giant sovereign wealth fund initiated the investment to strengthen its print manufacturing portfolio. “This venture will operate in the securities printing business ecosystem,” announces the EIH, adding it will be Toppan’s manufacturing hub for Africa and aims to be a key player in the continent and beyond. The EIH is also a key shareholder in the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) which is set for launch in 2024/25, and will likely boost the ESX with a pipeline of listings from its business portfolio.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 08, 2023 23:42 UTC
Bandits raze Kaduna Catholic Parish house, roast Seminarian
A Seminarian has been burnt to death after bandits attacked and set ablaze a Catholic Parish House in Kamantan in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Persecondnews gathered that the attackers stormed the house on Thursday night and set it ablaze alongside a vehicle. It was also gathered that the deceased seminarian, Stephen Naman Ngofe, died from the smoke he inhaled while trying to escape from the inferno and kidnap attempt by the attackers. However, the Assistant Parish Priest, Monday Noah, and the Parish Priest, Emmanuel Okolo, who were in the building when the incident happened, were lucky to have escaped. Zangon Kataf council area, situated in Southern Kaduna, has been under relentless attacks and siege by terrorists for years.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 08, 2023 23:03 UTC
ASKY Airlines takes delivery of two Boeing 737-8 MAX
ASKY, the Pan-African Airline, has received two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, registered ET-BAQ & ET-BAR, with a capacity of 160 seats, including 16 seats in Business Class and 144 seats in Economy Class. This follows the signing of a lease for two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft with AerCap, the world’s largest commercial aircraft lessor, on Monday May 22, 2023. The features of the Boeing 737-8 MAX include cutting-edge technology enabling reduced fuel consumption, thus reducing the environmental footprint while maintaining optimum flight performance. These two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft reflect ASKY’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and offering its passengers an exceptional travel experience with the latest advances in aircraft technology. The company remains resolutely committed to raising the standards of the air transport industry in Africa.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 08, 2023 14:45 UTC