Ethiopia, Pak wants to Enhance Cooperation in Aviation Sector
DNAISLAMABAD: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have explored various avenues to expand cooperation in the aviation sector. In this regard, different proposals came under discussion during a meeting between Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDRE to Pakistan H.E. Both dignitaries expressed their resolve to bring two nations more close by boosting cooperation in the aviation sector which will eventually improve people-to-people, business to business contacts between the two countries and Africa at large. Collaboration between the Ethiopian Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) also came under discussion during the meeting. Furthermore, he said Ethiopia is the gate way to Africa and HQ of African Union in which the Ethiopian Airlines can help Pakistan to connect with Africa countries.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 27, 2023 10:57 UTC
Ethiopia, Malawi Reiterate Commitment to Elevate Multifaceted, Historical Bilateral Relations
Addis Ababa — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, conferred with the President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, on ways of advancing the longstanding diplomatic ties between the two countries. Demeke and President Chakwera discussed enhancing cooperation in bilateral, continental and multilateral venues. They have also reiterated the commitment of their respective Governments to elevate multifaceted, historical bilateral relations. The President commended Ethiopia for ground-breaking peace deal as well as opening its borders to Malawians fleeing the conflict in Sudan. He disclosed, the Governments of Ethiopia and Malawi have agreed to hold Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC).
Source:Ethiopian News
July 27, 2023 10:35 UTC
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Russia making 'maximum effort' to avert food crisis, Vladimir Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is making "maximum effort" to avert a global food crisis after Russia's withdrawal from a deal that enabled grain export from Ukraine. We are taking maximum efforts to avert a global food crisis,” Mr Putin said. He was speaking during the opening of a two-day Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg, with 17 heads of African states in attendance. We intend to further develop it," Mr Putin said in a welcome letter to participants of the summit. Mr Putin is expected to conduct bilateral talks with his counterparts on the sidelines and will deliver an address at the plenary session.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 27, 2023 09:53 UTC
News: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau takes actions against illicit activities, closes thousands of businesses
The bureau has further revoked the licenses of 562 businesses found to be in violation of regulations governing their operations. Shockingly, it reached an unprecedented high of 33.7% during the 2021/22 period, while the food inflation rate soared to a staggering 40.2%. However, overall inflation dipped to 30.8% in May 2023, with food inflation sliding down to 28.5%. This newly launched factory, situated in the Addis Ketema district, is one of three facilities established by the Addis Abeba City Administration in 2023. Approximately 1.2 million residents of Addis Abeba are deemed eligible to benefit from these subsidized prices.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 27, 2023 08:57 UTC
Almost 70,000 people enter Ethiopia from Sudan: IOM
Addis Ababa, July 27 (IANS) The number of people entering Ethiopia from the violence-hit Sudan is nearing 70,000, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.The IOM said in its latest situation update that the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to neighboring countries, reports Xinhua news agency. Amid the continued number of people crossing into Ethiopia, the IOM stressed that inadequate access to life-saving services including food, non-food items, water and sanitation, as well as health services, has remained a challenge. Brutal fighting erupted in Khartoum on April 15 and swiftly escalated in different parts of the country. The ongoing fighting is pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group. The conflict has so far killed more than 3,000 people and injured over 6,000 others.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 27, 2023 08:45 UTC
African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies in Ukraine war
By Euronews with APIt's the second Russia-Africa summit since 2019. But on the eve of the event the number of attending heads of state had shrunk from 43 to 17, a drop that the Kremlin blamed on Western interference. African leaders have been arriving in St Petersburg ahead of a summit that Moscow hopes will boost its influence in the continent and win it more support in the context of the Ukraine war. The two-day conference comes in the wake of Russia pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal. A peace proposal for Ukraine that African leaders have tried to pursue is set to be discussed as well.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 27, 2023 02:39 UTC
Wild animals in Omo National Park migrating to neighbouring countries
Photo : From Omo National Park FB pageBy Staff ReporterADDIS ABABA – (BORKENA) – Wild animals including endemic ones are migrating from Ethiopian Omo National Park to neighbouring Kenya and South Sudan due to canal excavation being carried out in connection with the sugar factory project under execution in the domain of the park, Addis Maleda reported here yesterday. Nuru said that a wild species named Zhenbi, which was found only in Omo National Park has become an extinct animal in the area. The breeding, sanctuary and in general the habitat of the precious wild animals has completely been destroyed in connection with the government-run big Omo Kuraz No. He further said that the wild animals are dying in the big canals dug in the park. Up to 40 percent of the Omo National Park with a total domain of 293,600 hectares of land has been taken for the Omo Kuraz No.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 27, 2023 01:54 UTC
Strengthening Resilience in a Changing World: Ethiopia’s Experience and Opportunities – Ethiopian Monitor
Below is an excerpt of his speech entitled: “Strengthening Resilience in a Changing World: Ethiopia’s Experience and Opportunities”. We did the same in Ethiopia, by allowing for a higher budget deficit and looser monetary policy. Of course, a balanced review cannot also fail to mention the many areas where economic policy and economic outturns has fallen short. To be more precise, the direction and objective of monetary policy from here on will be focused very specifically to bring inflation down. These are some of the big economic policy issues of the day, and it is on these sorts of challenging policy issues that we really need a range of ideas, proposals, lessons, and recommendations.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2023 17:07 UTC
Putin meets Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday ahead of a Russia-Africa summit. Some African leaders arrived in Russia on Wednesday for a summit with President Vladimir Putin as the Kremlin seeks more allies amid the fighting in Ukraine. On Wednesday, Putin held one-on-one talks with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and said Russia will more than triple the number of Ethiopian students it hosts and cover their education costs. Later in the day, Putin is set to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. At the same time, Putin has repeatedly pledged that Russia would offer free grain to low-income African countries now that the Black Sea deal has been terminated.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2023 17:04 UTC
African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies
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Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2023 16:50 UTC
What Africa and Russia Have to Gain From Summit
Analysts told VOA that high on the agenda will be President Vladimir Putin’s nixing of an arrangement that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach foreign markets. Many African countries have been hesitant to take sides in the conflict. At the first Russia-Africa Summit in 2019, Putin vowed to double trade with Africa to $40 billion over five years. Instead, it has been sitting at about $18 billion a year, compared with China’s record $282 billion worth of trade with Africa. While the summit aims to position Russia as a global player, Russian media reported that fewer than half of the African countries attending are sending their heads of state.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2023 16:50 UTC
African Leaders Arrive in Russia for Summit as Kremlin Seeks Allies Amid Fighting in Ukraine
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Some African leaders arrived in Russia on Wednesday for a summit with President Vladimir Putin while the Kremlin, seeking allies amid the fighting in Ukraine, accused the United States and other Western powers of “outrageous” efforts to pressure many other heads of states from attending. “Today, Africa is asserting itself more and more confidently as one of the poles of the emerging multipolar world,” Putin said in a statement released by the Kremlin. Political Cartoons on World Leaders View All 224 ImagesPolitical Cartoons View All 1090 ImagesLater in the day, Putin is set to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. At the same time, Putin has repeatedly pledged that Russia would offer free grain to low-income African countries now that the Black Sea deal has been terminated. A peace proposal for Ukraine that African leaders have tried to pursue is set to be discussed as well.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2023 15:52 UTC
Council creates fund using controversial camera traffic citation money for public safety
If you’re committing a crime in the city, we’re coming after you,” Grayson Boucher, City Council District D, said. The council unanimously approved new legislation to create what is called the Public Safety Special Revenue Fund. This will be the first time the city will have an official public safety revenue fund. “Public safety is always on the hearts and minds of all our citizens. 40% of revenue from traffic tickets will go into this new Public Safety Revenue Fund.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2023 15:29 UTC
Home Sweet Home: Meet Cinnamon
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — This week, FOX21’s Morning News and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) are featuring Cinnamon, a nine-year-old Pit Bull mix that came into HSPPR as an owner surrender. Cinnamon still has a lot of energy for a senior but would probably do best in a home on the quieter side. She gets along well with other dogs but might prefer dogs on the calmer side. Registration is now open for Pawtoberfest, one of HSPPR’s biggest fundraisers of the year. Early bird pricing is available from now until August 14th at pawtoberfest.orgFor more information on Cinnamon, other pets looking for adoption, or how to volunteer, visit HSPPR’s website.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 26, 2023 15:27 UTC