News: Ethiopia accelerates preparation of ambitious irrigation roadmap
Aisha emphasized the integral role of these research insights in formulating the upcoming irrigation road map. Currently, only 1.3 million hectares of the available cultivable land in Ethiopia are being utilized for irrigation purposes. Furthermore, traditional irrigation systems still dominate the cultivation landscape, encompassing approximately 70% of the land currently under irrigation. State Minister for Irrigation and Lowlands, Birhanu Megersa, stated that the recently published study will establish a crucial foundation for future irrigation standards and development programs. Prior to this initiative, Ethiopia used to import 17 million quintals of wheat annually, amounting to $700 million.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 13:56 UTC
President asks envoy to foster economic linkages with Ethiopia
ISLAMABAD - President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday asked Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Ethiopia to foster trade and economic linkages with Ethiopia by facilitating and enhancing interactions between the two countries’ business communities. He also urged the ambassador to work towards increasing trade volume with Ethiopia by reaching out to Ethiopian businesspersons for the import of Pakistani products. Talking to the ambassador, the President said that Pakistan-Ethiopia bilateral ties were marked by common history, interests, and support for each other on various international fora. He said that bilateral relations between the two countries needed to be further cemented by taking the mutual trade volume to its fullest potential. He said that Pakistan’s offer of training young Ethiopian diplomats at the Foreign Service Academy and scholarships for banking courses would further help improve bilateral ties with Ethiopia.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 13:21 UTC
The Barbican in London is alive again
To revitalize the world-famous arts and convention venue, the City of London Corporation has approved £25 million to launch the first stage of the Barbican Renewal Program. The Barbican Centre is one of the finest postwar buildings in the United Kingdom and a worldwide symbol of the Brutalist movement. The Barbican Centre was established and is primarily supported by the City Corporation. Care for and investment in the Barbican Centre building, honoring its bold vision and design legacy while adapting to the creative opportunities and difficulties of the future, is the overall goal of the Barbican Renewal Programme. With the help of the Barbican Renewal Programme, the Barbican Centre will continue to serve as London’s cultural hub and a beacon for innovation in the arts, sciences, and business.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 12:37 UTC
Elemental Altus Generates Two New Gold & Copper Royalties in Ethiopia
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Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 12:29 UTC
IDEAS: Ethiopian Airlines Launches New School to Encourage STEM Education in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with Boeing and ThinkYoung to launch a new school aimed at encouraging underprivileged African youth to pursue higher education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The STEM School, which will be hosted at the Ethiopian Airlines Aviation University will offer a six-week curriculum with over 300 hours of classes and training. During the program, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of STEM, coding, and programming, while also learning essential soft skills like teamwork and problem-solving. Students will also be given the opportunity to shadow Ethiopian Airlines staff and receive mentoring throughout the program. This cooperation and initiative will develop young people to meet the future needs of the fast-growing Ethiopian aviation industry,” said Mesfin Tasew, group chief executive officer at Ethiopian Airlines.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 12:22 UTC
Four years after Joanna Toole and six other Brits died on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, her father celebrates a landmark victory that proves it was no random accident
From early childhood, Joanna Toole liked to keep rats in the bedroom of her home in Exmouth, Devon. Joanna had a brief stopover in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, before continuing her journey on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The plane, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, took off at 8.38am local time on March 10. Yet, by the time Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 took off on March 10, 2019, red flags had already been raised about the new control system. Ms Toole died onboard a passenger flight from Ethiopia to Kenya in March 2019Consequently, the MCAS wasn't mentioned in flight deck manuals or pilot training material.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 12:19 UTC
Navigating Diplomacy With Caution: Ethiopia’s Approach to Ukraine’s Zelensky amid Russia’s Watchful Eyes
The discussion primarily focused on Russia’s unilateral withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the subsequent military operations taken by the Russian army after Ukraine’s attack on the Crimea Bridge. Alongside with other Ukrainian Black Sea ports, Odessa was blockaded after Russia launched its special military operation last year. Such a deal is what Zelenskyy mentioned as the “Black Sea Grain Initiative” in his telephone call with Abiy Ahmed. Former World Food Program’s director, David Beasley, has warned such a global food crisis could lead to famine and destabilization, affecting not just Africa, but also regions worldwide. Ethiopia, like any country navigating complex diplomatic waters, should approach its relations with Ukraine with strategic caution.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 11:12 UTC
Beneath the Surface: The Unseen Struggles of Ethiopia in the Grasp of Mafia-Style Theft
The agony my friend and his family endured on that sorrowful day echoes across the nation, serving as an emblem of the dire state of affairs in Ethiopia. As I reflect upon this heartrending story, I cannot help but feel an overwhelming sense of urgency to draw attention to the plight of Ethiopia. As the nation mourns the loss of its collective sense of security, the government’s role in this unraveling tragedy demands careful scrutiny. History weaves a chilling tapestry, its threads interwoven with the trials of nations that have succumbed to similar tempestuous trials. Let us stand shoulder to shoulder with Ethiopia, empowering its people to rebuild the foundations of peace and justice.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 11:12 UTC
Oprah Winfrey enjoys ‘soul-filling’ time in Morocco
There are around 5,000 Tamils currently living in Pakistan, who include Muslims, Hindus and Christians, according to the Swamis, according to the community members. They are deep-fried.”The picture taken on July 22, 2023, shows Tamil cuisine made by women of the Swami family in Karachi, Pakistan, on July 22, 2023. It is available everywhere now, but it originated in Tamil Nadu. “It [Tamil food] was here [in Pakistan] since the 1940s, but it came to prominence in the early or late 90s with dosa. Tamil Nadu is a rice-eating nation.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 09:20 UTC
Purchase of NFL team was 'bashert,' new owner says
Josh Harris already owned parts of professional sports teams in the NBA, NHL, NFL and the English Premier League. But when the opportunity arose to purchase his hometown Washington Commanders, the Chevy Chase, Maryland, native said it was “bashert,” using the Yiddish word for fate. “NFL teams come up once in a generation,” Harris said. I’m a man of faith, I’m Jewish, and I would call this bashert. In addition to Harris, the investment group buying the Commanders includes Jewish businessman Mitchell Rales, whose parents are the namesakes of the Ruth & Normal Rales Jewish Family Services in Boca Raton, Florida.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 09:12 UTC
Meet Biruk Sawtelle, the 10-year-old raising money to visit his Ethiopian homeland
Meet Biruk Sawtelle, the 10-year-old raising money to visit his Ethiopian homeland A North Wales boy is raising money through his Italian soda stand to visit his homeland of Ethiopia in September.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 08:59 UTC
Orban sparks diplomatic storm with neighbours in annual speech at summer university
The keynote speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over the weekend at the Baile Tusnad Summer University in Romania has once again triggered criticism among Hungary’s neighbours. Hungary’s strongman criticised the Romanian foreign ministry, which had advised him on what he should "not talk about" in his speech. Analysts noted that it is relatively uncommon for a prime minister to receive a démarche and that Orban has breached diplomatic etiquette by unveiling its content. According to Hungary's prime minister, minority rights exist and also apply to Hungarians in Transylvania. The Czech government was the first to react to Orban’s speech.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 06:50 UTC
Federal, Oromia region, Tigray regional states working to disintegrate Orthodox Church – says Enat Party
Enat party Logo (resized)borkenaEnat, Party, Ethiopian opposition party on Monday issued a statement accusing the Federal government, Oromia regional state and the Tigray regional state of working to disintegrate the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). The party said the above-mentioned government entities are making overt and covert activities to disintegrate the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Their move was resisted by followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in the Oromo region of Ethiopia. However, the government deployed security forces and attacked members of the church who stood first to defend the unity of the church by protecting church premises from being overtaken by groups that the Ethiopian Church excommunicated and condemned as illegal. The Ethiopian church refuted the claim while making efforts to meet with the archbishops with the aim to hold a discussion.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 06:31 UTC
UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning 'the most vulnerable' will suffer
With the recent collapse of the Ukraine-Russia grain deal, "the most vulnerable will pay the highest price,'' Guterres said. Wheat prices have risen more than 14% since Monday, when Russia pulled out of the grain deal, and corn prices are up more than 10%. Both Russia and Ukraine are “essential to global food security,'' the U.N. leader said. "Transformation means new, sustainable food systems that can reduce the carbon footprint of food processing, packaging and transportation.'' The gathering aims to take stock of progress and setbacks since the first food systems summit was held in 2021.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 03:07 UTC
#ASDailyScoop: Police in Amhara region seize 400 quintals illegally smuggled fertilizer
During a subsequent house-to-house search, the police found a chunk of the fertilizer unloaded from the vehicle and stored in private homes. Photo: Amhara Agriculture bureauAddis Abeba – Amhara regional state agriculture bureau said the police intercepted a trailer loaded with 400 quintals of fertilizer, which took off from Djibouti port and was en route to its destination in Wereta city of Amhara regional state. Illicit fertilizer trading has further compounded the problem. Although most of the fertilizer could be seized from the vehicle, the police found that more than 140 quintals were already distributed to individuals illegally. Of these 89 quintals of fertilizer were found stored in one individual’s house, and 24 quintals of it were found stored under the bed and in the kitchen of another individual’s house, the bureau further said.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 25, 2023 02:09 UTC