President calls for fostering trade, economic linkages with Ethiopia
ISLAMABAD, JUL 24 (DNA) — 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 business communities of the two countries. He also urged the ambassador to work towards increasing trade volume with Ethiopia by reaching out to their 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 the 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.
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July 24, 2023 14:13 UTC
Ethiopia's Oromia Leaders Still In Custody After Release Order
Ethiopia's Oromia Leaders Still In Custody After Release OrderEthiopian authorities should immediately release seven Oromo opposition figures arbitrarily detained for around three years purely for their political role, Human Right Watch said in a statement today. The rights body said these cases underscore the urgent need for Ethiopia's government to reform the country's justice system. Meanwhile, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has in its annual report, highlighted the fighting between Ethiopian authorities and forces in the Oromia region. The state-appointed commission urged officials to pay closer attention to the tensions and violence in Oromia, Voice of America reports. The commission said there were attacks in 13 of the 20 zones in the Oromia region, leading to an alarming number of casualties and an extremely concerning overall situation.
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July 24, 2023 12:46 UTC
Newsreel 1935: Americans take sides on Italy's invasion of Ethiopia
In two newsreel clips from 1935, African-American men in Harlem volunteer for service in Ethiopia and three men, Italian-American Frank Magrno, George Haldman of Harlem, and William Reynolds, express their views on Italy's invasion of Ethiopia and the relation of the conflict to the U.S. (abrupt ending in original).July 24, 2023
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July 24, 2023 12:08 UTC
President For Enhancing Trade, Economic Linkages With Ethiopia
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jul, 2023 ) :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 business communities of the two countries. He also urged the ambassador to work towards increasing trade volume with Ethiopia by reaching out to their businesspersons for the import of Pakistani products. President Alvi said that Pakistan-Ethiopia bilateral ties were marked by common history, interests, and support for each other on various international fora. He said that the 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 24, 2023 10:56 UTC
Viktor Orban speaks of global shift in power and blasts EU for LGBT and federalist push
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blasted the European Union in a keynote speech on July 22 for pushing federalism and embracing migration and LGBT rights, while speaking highly of China as the emerging new global power. "The document suggested that I should avoid mentioning "territorial or administrative areas that are non-existent in Romania", Orban said. Balance of power shifting to ChinaIn his address, Orban highlighted that the balance of power globally has shifted and the current global political trends. The prime minister continued to criticise EU sanctions, claiming it has led to rising energy prices and did little to weaken Russia. As his critics point out, the Hungarian prime minister tends to take credit favourable external developments outside his reach, while shifting the blame to external forces for some misguided policy actions.
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July 24, 2023 10:42 UTC
News: Security crisis in Gambella region severely impacts human rights, needs urgent attention
Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) draws attention to the security crisis in Gambella region saying that the situation has severe consequences on human rights and that it needs urgent attention. The commission said in a statement on Sunday that the deteriorating security situation following recent armed attacks by ethnic militias in different parts of the region, particularly Itang special woreda, Gambella woreda, Gog woreda and Gambella city have caused residents significant harm and human rights violations. BackgroundIn May, nine people were killed and 17 others suffered major and light injuries in Itang special district and the capital Gambella city. The buses were enroute from Wentawo district of Nuer zone to Gambela city and were ambushed in Ochom, just 10km outside of the Gambella City. Subsequently, on 19 July, the Gambella regional cabinet, in an emergency meeting enacted an indefinite curfew, prohibiting all movement between 1:00AM and 12:00PM, except for designated security personnel.
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July 24, 2023 10:37 UTC
Bodycam captures police dog attacking Black truck driver after pursuit
Body camera footage edited and released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol appears to show the moment a police dog mauled a 23-year-old Black truck driver as he was surrendering to police. Jadarrius Rose was treated at the scene and taken into custody for failing to stop for a vehicle inspection.July 23, 2023
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July 24, 2023 10:26 UTC
News: Human Rights Watch urges Ethiopia to release seven Oromo opposition figures held without charges for nearly three years
The seven imprisoned OLF leaders (Photo: Social Media)Addis Abeba – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for the immediate release of seven Oromo opposition figures, which it says have been arbitrarily detained by Ethiopian authorities for nearly three years solely due to their political involvement. The detainees, senior members of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), a previously banned political opposition group advocating for Oromo self-determination, have been held by Oromia police since 2020 and 2021, despite multiple court orders ordering their release. Laetitia Bader, Deputy Africa Director at HRW, criticized the Ethiopian law enforcement agencies for abusing the justice system through the unjust and prolonged detention of these Oromo opposition politicians. In April 2023, the Oromia police authorities transferred seven detainees from a Burayu police station and withheld information regarding their whereabouts. In view of these distressing findings, HRW has called for the immediate release of the seven detained opposition figures.
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July 24, 2023 10:18 UTC
Five Dead After Head-on Collision in Debre Markos – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – Five passengers were killed in a head-on collision between two buses in Amhara Region’s Debre Markos city, police said on Sunday. An undisclosed number of passengers have also been taken to the city’s referral hospital for treatment, according to the Debre Markos city police statement. The Amhara region saw a relatively high jump in the rate of deadly traffic accidents in recent months. More than 2,290 people, including 820 deaths, were victims of road accidents in the first 11 months of the just concluded fiscal year, showing a 14.14% year-on-year increase. Drivers were to blame for 81% of traffic accidents, as per data from the region’s police commission.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 24, 2023 00:13 UTC
Solomon and Getachew headline latest transfer news
The Betking Ethiopian Premier League transfer window is upon us and there already are some big-name transfers to report with Firew Solomon and Binyam Getachew grabbing the latest headlines. TRANSFERS UPDATESFirew Solomon - From Sidama Coffee to Bahir Dar CityOne of the most experienced players in the Ethiopian Premier League, Solomon (Takuru) left Sidama Coffee and has joined Bahir Dar City on a two-year contract. Kitika Jama - From Ethiopian Insurance to Ethiopian Commercial BankOne of the top performers last season, Jama has completed his transfer from Ethiopian Insurance to Ethiopian Commercial Bank. Binyam Getachew - From Dire Dawa City to Ethiopia Commercial BankGetachew, who finished as the third top scorer in the 2015 Premier League, is the other player who joined Ethiopia Commercial Bank. Tesfaye Tamrat - From Bahir Dar City to Ethiopian Commercial BankThe central defender, who spent the season in Bahir Dar City, is another player who joined Ethiopian Commercial Bank.
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July 23, 2023 22:25 UTC
Ethiopia: Oromo Opposition Figures Held Despite Court Orders
Click to expand Image Activists in prison jumpsuits and handcuffs protest human rights abuses against the Oromo people in Ethiopia at a demonstration in London, October 10, 2020. © 2020 David Cliff/NurPhoto via AP(Nairobi) – Ethiopian authorities should immediately release seven Oromo opposition figures arbitrarily detained for around three years purely for their political role, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch interviewed by phone a total of nine relatives, defense team lawyers, and an OLF party official, and reviewed court documents and medical records. Family members, lawyers, and other opposition members say they believe that they have exhausted all options and are at a loss as to how to challenge the continued detentions. Oromia authorities should immediately release the seven opposition figures, Human Rights Watch said.
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July 23, 2023 21:59 UTC
Elie Saab opens first flagship boutique in Monaco
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 23, 2023 20:30 UTC
2023 TARJ Forum and Awards Slated for July 29 in Addis Ababa
The 5th Edition of the Africa Regional Journal (TARJ) Forum and the Africa Regional Awards are scheduled to be held from 28th to 29th July 2023 in the Ethiopian Capital city of Addis Ababa. The events are expected to be held at the luxurious starlight Hotel in the Heart of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia with the theme “The Future Prospects of Africa– Opportunities & ChallengesSeveral products from Africa such as clothing’s, mechanical and chemical elements as well as medical and electronic products are expected to be displayed during the exhibition and awards ceremony. The event will enable business developers, business owners, entrepreneurs and investors on the continent and the world over to showcase their products and services in their quest to promote trade and economic development in Africa and across the globe. Among other dignitaries. Speakers at the forum will include Dr Frederick and Ablay Diop.
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July 23, 2023 19:41 UTC
The Crazy Tale of an Eritrean Passing Himself Off as a Jewish Ethiopian to Live in Israel
“Black Foam” by Haji Jabir, Amazon Crossing, 224 pages“Black Foam” is quite a surprise. The Falashmura were the people left behind after Israel and world Jewry succeeded in bringing nearly all of Ethiopia’s Jews – Beta Israel – to Israel. In “Black Foam,” it is suggested that with enough money, one could bribe one’s way into the emigration center in Gondar and onto the list for aliyah. (I learned about “Black Foam” from a recent episode of the podcast “Bulaq,” in which Qualey and co-host Ursula Lindsey showcase new English translations of contemporary Arabic prose and poetry. “Black Foam,” however, seems more interested in the relations between Africans of different nationalities and religions than in attacking Israel.
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July 23, 2023 18:36 UTC
Italy's Meloni seeks broad cooperation to stanch flows of migrants to Europe with aid to Africa
The one-day conference is a Meloni initiative that aims to make Italy a leader in resolving issues impacting Mediterranean nations. Meloni told the opening meeting that Western arrogance had likely stood in the way of solutions to the migrant issue. She proposed four main prongs for future cooperation: fighting criminal organizations trafficking migrants, better managing flows of migrants, supporting refugees and helping countries of origin. In her closing press conference, Meloni emphasized that there were no legal means of entry for many people who might have a case for refugee status, because quotas are filled by those who arrive illegally. A further 483 are dead or missing in Africa this year.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 23, 2023 13:38 UTC