Montco boy raises money for trip to his Ethiopian homeland
NORTH WALES, Pa., (CBS) -- A North Wales boy is raising money through his Italian soda stand to visit his homeland of Ethiopia in September. Their drinks were served up by 10-year-old Biruk Sawtelle at the Biruk's Italian Soda Stand. "In fact, he just lost another tooth, and the tooth fairy always brings him a coin from Ethiopia," Nathan Sawtelle said. After raising about $100 to visit Hershey Park this spring, Biruk's mother, Andrea, asked if he wanted to visit Ethiopia. Biruk's Italian Soda will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 24 through Wednesday, July 26 and Monday, July 31 and Wednesday August 2.
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July 25, 2023 00:45 UTC
In Brooklyn, Rastafarians celebrate Emperor Haile Selassie I’s 131st Birthday
It’s a purifying fire,” explained Dorrell Howard, known as Bongo Thunder, as he contemplated the tabernacle before the ceremony. July 23 marks the 131st anniversary of the birth of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, whom the Rasta faith considers the incarnation of God. Bongo Thunder, 46, grew up in a Pentecostal church and discovered Rastafari 21 years ago through a Grenadian Rasta friend. Bongo Thunder explained that the ceremony is about transmitting the Rastafari traditions and practices to the younger generations. For members of the Jamaican elites, it was an occasion for the emperor to prove Rastas they were wrong, said Price.
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July 24, 2023 22:41 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. Besides the grain deal, the effects of climate change on food production and distribution will figure in discussions at the Rome summit. The gathering aims to take stock of progress and setbacks since the first food systems summit was held in 2021.
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July 24, 2023 22:29 UTC
Economic headwinds facing Safaricom’s Ethiopia venture
Companies Economic headwinds facing Safaricom’s Ethiopia ventureA Pedestrian walking past Safaricom Shop along Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi on May 7, 2023. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL | NMGBy EDNA MWENDAMore by this AuthorSafaricom’s new venture in Ethiopia is facing several headwinds which, if they persist, will hurt the returns from the capital-intensive expansion. “We recognise that in a period of inflation, an entity holding an excess of monetary assets over monetary liabilities loses purchasing power, while an entity with higher monetary liabilities than monetary assets gains purchasing power,” Safaricom says in its latest annual report. “With this context in mind, Safaricom Ethiopia has more monetary liabilities than monetary assets, due to the significant vendor financing liabilities. There are also concerns that the economic challenges facing Ethiopia could cause the country to devalue its currency, a move that will erode the value of future profits and dividends from Safaricom Ethiopia.
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July 24, 2023 21:27 UTC
Oui, oui: Jill Biden in Paris to mark the US return to UN’s educational and scientific agency UNESCO
WASHINGTON — Jill Biden has represented her country at the Olympics in Tokyo, a king's coronation in London and a royal wedding in Jordan. She gets another chance to put her ambassadorial skills to work this week when the United States formally rejoins a United Nations agency devoted to education, science and culture around the globe. The American flag will be raised to mark the U.S. return to UNESCO membership after a five-year absence. It also designates World Heritage sites, deeming them worthy of eternal preservation. Others said Jill Biden, who teaches English and writing at a Virginia community college, was best suited to represent the United States in Paris on Tuesday.
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July 24, 2023 21:25 UTC
Differing narratives on Fascist collaboration legacy
Berhane Marqos’ career reached a significant position as the chargé d’affaires in Turkey at the outbreak of the Italian occupation in 1936. When Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini invaded Ethiopia in 1936, Emperor Haile Selassie fled to exile in England. Many Ethiopian officials, nobles, and chiefs chose to continue resisting the Fasict Italian occupation, fighting to protect their country’s independence and sovereignty. Mary Tadesse’s description of her father’s return emphasizes the risks he took, defying Emperor Haile Selassie’s counsel and concern. Most of these officials who submitted were part of a group of educated individuals who joined Emperor Haile Selassie’s service during the prewar period.
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July 24, 2023 20:40 UTC
China Unequivocally Supports Ethiopia’s National Reconstruction, Industrialization and Modernization of Agriculture
Ethiopia will never forget the strong support given by China when it faced difficulties and regards China as a great and reliable friend. Ethiopia is willing to learn from China’s development concepts and experience, and strive to realize self-sufficiency in agriculture and rapid economic growth, and promote green and sustainable development. Wang Yi said that China’s cooperation with Africa is an important part of South-South cooperation and mutual support and assistance among friends. Wang Yi said that China has great potential for cooperation with Ethiopia. Demeke said Ethiopia has a long history of relations with China and is firmly committed to strengthening cooperation with China at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels.
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July 24, 2023 20:12 UTC
Australia may become world’s first nation to end HIV – New Business Ethiopia
“The extraordinary success in HIV prevention in the gay neighbourhoods of Sydney is due to decades of government leadership,” Grulich said. The IAS Conference on HIV Science is the world’s most influential meeting on HIV research and its applications. Through its open and inclusive programme, the meeting sets the gold standard of HIV science, featuring highly diverse and cutting-edge research. The 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science – known as IAS 2023 – is taking place in Brisbane, Australia, starting 23 July 2023 and expected to be completed on the 26th. More than 5,000 scientists, clinicians, public health experts, community leaders and people living with HIV are expected to attend IAS 2023.
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July 24, 2023 19:43 UTC
New Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris says buying NFL team was ‘bashert’
Israel’s parliament has approved the first major law in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system. Monday's vote triggered a new burst of mass protests and drew accusations that he was pushing the country toward authoritarian rule. The vote was passed unanimously by Netanyahu’s ruling coalition after the opposition stormed out of parliament. It deepened the fissures that have tested the delicate social ties that bind the country, rattled the cohesion of its powerful military and repeatedly drawn concern from Israel’s closest ally, the United States. As Netanyahu’s allies celebrate their victory and vow to press ahead with more changes, thousands of people have taken to the streets of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
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July 24, 2023 19:27 UTC
St George,Bahir Dar City, Ethiopian Insurance scramble to extend players contracts
St George have lost their talisman, Ismail Ouro-Agoro who moved to Morocco to join the Royal Armed forces ClubLeague champions, St George and their two closest challengers last season, Bahir Dar City and Ethiopian Insurance have been frantically extending contracts of key players to remain competitive. Nathnael Zeleke has won 6 Premier League titles with Saint George, including this season. Bereket Wolde - Saint GeorgeBereket Wolde acquired from Wolaitta Dicha and has been able to show good performances at St George in the last two years. It will not be forgotten that he scored a goal in the last match in which St George taken the league title. Abdulkarim Mohammed has previously played in Ethiopian Coffee, Saint George, Sidama Coffee and Fasil Kenema.
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July 24, 2023 19:21 UTC
Ethiopia Aims To Achieve Self-Sufficiency In Food Production
(@FahadShabbir)Ethiopia, whose population continues to experience food insecurity, is determined to achieve self-sufficiency in food production, Ethiopian Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed said on MondayMOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 24th July, 2023) Ethiopia, whose population continues to experience food insecurity, is determined to achieve self-sufficiency in food production, Ethiopian Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed said on Monday. "In Ethiopia, beyond policies and strategies, we have been actively implementing numerous initiatives with the overarching goals of enhancing agricultural resilience, ensuring food self-sufficiency, and combating climate change," he said, speaking at the opening ceremony of the UN Food Systems Summit +2, which is being held in Rome from July 24-26. At the same time, the country is still facing an inadequate access to seeds, fertilizers, and technology, as well as high prices of quality food that make a healthy diet unaffordable for the majority of the Ethiopian population, Abiy Ahmed added. In this regard, the Ethiopian prime minister called for the establishment of a robust global agricultural financing model that would ensure food security, job creation and economic growth. In Ethiopia, 23.6 million people, or 21% of the analyzed population, were facing high levels of acute food insecurity in 2022, the report read.
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July 24, 2023 19:06 UTC
MODERN PYTHIAN GAMES PROPOSES ETHIOPIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARK ON A COLLABORATION TO BOOST TOURISM AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE
The International Pythian Council recognizes the potential of this event to foster cultural diplomacy and bring nations together.Mr. Bijender Goel expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "The Pythian Games provide a unique platform for Ethiopia to shine on the global stage and celebrate its vibrant cultural heritage. "He emphasized that the proposed collaboration between the International Pythian Council and the Ethiopian Government has the following key objectives: showcasing Ethiopia's Cultural Heritage and diverse traditions, including arts, music, architecture, and traditional games. This will position Ethiopia as a cultural leader and attract international attention.He also added that by hosting the Modern Pythian Games, Ethiopia can draw participants and spectators from around the world, leading to increased tourism revenue and economic growth. Ethiopian athletes will benefit from the collaboration through participation in training camps, workshops, and coaching exchanges.
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July 24, 2023 17:53 UTC
Review: Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Covenant’ explores loyalty in war-torn Afghanistan
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.
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July 24, 2023 15:28 UTC
Togo-Based Carrier Asky Opens Up Lagos-Luanda Direct Flights
July 24, (THEWILL) – Starting from August 1, 2023, Asky Airline will begin operations with three times weekly flights to and from Luanda, Angola. With the new development, the airline with its hub at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, Lomé, Togo, is expected to enable Nigerian travellers to connect Angola directly from Lagos. A statement issued by the airline read: “With this launch, passengers will have a seamless connection to ASKY’s vast network covering all of West and Central and South Africa markets with three direct daily service weekly per the attached schedule. “These flights will be operated using a Boeing 737-800 New Generation (NG) aircraft and are already available for sale.”The airline is also a strategic partner of Ethiopian Airlines.
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July 24, 2023 15:16 UTC
Number of people entering Ethiopia from conflict-hit Sudan crosses 68,000: UN
ADDIS ABABA, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The number of people entering Ethiopia from conflict-affected Sudan has exceeded 68,000, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said on Monday. The UNOCHA, in its latest situation update, said the population movement to Ethiopia since the onset of the crisis in Sudan in mid-April this year had reached 68,601 as of July 20. Among the total arrivals, the number of Ethiopian returnees account for about 49 percent while Sudanese nationals make up 30 percent, according to UNOCHA figures. Crossings through various points of entry continue, but the total number of arrivals has shown a decrease in the past week, the UNOCHA said. Heavy rains have made the conditions and terrains very difficult for aid workers to provide timely support, the IOM said.
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July 24, 2023 14:44 UTC