Shankule leads Ethiopian 1-2 in world women's marathon
Budapest (AFP) – Amane Beriso Shankule led an Ethiopian 1-2 as she won the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday. Israel's Lonah Chemtai Salpeter finished fourth, just ahead of a third Ethiopian, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, with Rosemary Wanjiru the first Kenyan home in sixth. "We knew if we worked together we could get a better result, and we worked well as a team today," Shankule said of the Ethiopian quartet's race strategy. The Ethiopian trio's lead doubled over the next 2km to the 36km mark. 'Get rid of the rest'But there was no such fatigue shown by Shankule, this year's Boston Marathon runner-up looking strong through to the line.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 26, 2023 07:55 UTC
Ethiopia into geopolitical trade
With BRICS members surging to eleven soon, the block’s economy is forecasted to surpass the OECD’s block. Prime Minister Abiy claims new military and trade ties with members, though analysts argue BRICS’ main value lies in investment potential if Ethiopia can improve business. Ethiopia is the seat of AU and ECA, which BRICS countries cannot avoid in their strategy towards Africa. In terms of trade and finance, Ethiopia might benefit from the currency convertibility of trading with BRICS countries without the need of dollar. With our growing regional integration endeavours and infrastuructres in airlines, telecom and land transport, Ethiopia will become a connectivity hub for those regions.”According to PM Abiy, Ethiopia joined BRICS by its own merit.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 26, 2023 07:06 UTC
From 53 birr to business empire
With an afro and full beard, the 40-something entrepreneur recounts how his promotion business began with just 53 birr – not even enough today for a macchiato. Rising from humble roots to influence the industry, Esayas has overcome challenges to build an empire across sectors. Esayas’ industry entry began two decades ago with his art and a deep desire to craft independence and success while impacting business. However, he has persisted, investing substantially – like 10 million birr on infrastructure, 25 million birr on garments and 40 million birr acquiring land. In total, he’s dedicated approximately eighty million birr developing facilities in Urael.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 26, 2023 06:44 UTC
Once a part-time nurse, expat mum in Dubai now runs her business empire worth millions
However, that changed after the success of her first medical business when she found her purpose as an entrepreneur at age 22. Muluneh started designing clothes during maternity leave, like making more oversized clothes and fixing some of the issues she faced while wearing other brands at the gym. Muluneh started designing clothes during maternity leave, like making more oversized clothes and fixing some of the issues she faced while wearing other brands at the gym. She also faced other internal struggles when starting this company, Muluneh added. Not only does her fashion business keep Muluneh busy, but she also learnt to earn passive incomes online on the side.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 26, 2023 03:43 UTC
KSA Refutes Allegations Of Assault On Ethiopian Citizens
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday categorically rejected the Human Rights Watch's recent report claiming an assault on the Ethiopian citizens while attempting to cross the Saudi-Yemeni borderRIYADH, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Aug, 2023 ) :The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday categorically rejected the Human Rights Watch's recent report claiming an assault on the Ethiopian citizens while attempting to cross the Saudi-Yemeni border. "These allegations lack merit and are based on unreliable sources," the Ministry of Media said in a press release. The publication and dissemination of politicized and misleading report was part of 'malicious media campaigns', which were repeatedly launched with questionable motives, it added. Emphasizing its commitment to upholding human rights principles, the ministry reaffirmed that the law enforcement agencies within the Kingdom adhered to the human rights regulations outlined in local and international laws, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law. These individuals are treated in accordance with the Kingdom's regulations, which are aligned with international human rights standards," it clarified.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 26, 2023 02:45 UTC
Will the EU take a stance for justice in Ethiopia?
During a January 2023 trip to Ethiopia, Annalena Baerbock, Germany's foreign minister, said it was essential to address human rights violations to enable reconciliation. It spearheaded the establishment of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia, an independent inquiry collecting and preserving evidence of international crimes for future prosecutions under the United Nations Human Rights Council. It accepted a joint investigation by the Office of the UN high commissioner for human rights alongside the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission. More recently, the government has allowed the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to monitor abuses in northern Ethiopia. And yet, the EU knows that without building a strong foundation of evidence, there will be no meaningful justice for war crimes domestically or internationally.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 26, 2023 02:27 UTC
Conservation request effective today, Aug 25.
ERCOT is also working with out-of-state Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Market Participants to obtain additional power generation capacity. Conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand for a specific period of peak demand time, which is typically late afternoon into the evening hours. Wind generation is forecasted to be lower this afternoon/evening and throughout the weekend during peak demand time. Peak DemandERCOT set a new, all-time, unofficial peak demand record of 85,435 MW on August 10, 2023.In 2022, the August peak demand was 78,465 MW.This summer, ERCOT has set 10 new all-time peak demand records. Last summer, ERCOT set 11 new peak demand records with a high of 80,148 MW on July 20.
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August 25, 2023 19:23 UTC
KSA refutes allegations of assault on Ethiopian citizens
RIYADH, Aug 25 (APP):The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday categorically rejected the Human Rights Watch’s recent report claiming an assault on the Ethiopian citizens while attempting to cross the Saudi-Yemeni border. “These allegations lack merit and are based on unreliable sources,” Saudi official sources said. The publication and dissemination of politicized and misleading report was part of ‘malicious media campaigns’, which were repeatedly launched with questionable motives, they added. Emphasizing KSA’s commitment to upholding human rights principles, they said that the law enforcement agencies within the Kingdom adhered to the human rights regulations outlined in local and international laws, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law. These individuals are treated in accordance with the Kingdom’s regulations, which are aligned with international human rights standards,” the sources clarified.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 25, 2023 19:08 UTC
Head of Ethiopia's crisis-hit Amhara region resigns
Addis Ababa (AFP) – The head of Ethiopia's violence-stricken region of Amhara, which the federal government has placed under a state of emergency, has stepped down, according to an official statement reported Friday. Tension in the northern region ratcheted up this year after the end of a devastating war in the neighbouring region of Tigray that also drew in fighters from Amhara. The move triggered protests by Amhara nationalists who said it would weaken their region. The situation in Amhara is impossible to verify on the ground, as the federal authorities restrict access to the region. The Amhara region is inhabited mostly by the Amhara people, the country's second most populous ethnic group.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 25, 2023 18:44 UTC
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Nightmare at the British Museum: why the theft scandal won't have a Hollywood ending
In real life, as the British Museum has recently discovered to its cost, both financially and reputationally, art theft is far more prosaic and almost certainly an inside job. George Osborne, beleaguered chair of the British Museum, is well used to the fierce heat of a public scandal. British museum director Hartwig Fischer, left, and art expert Peter Higgs at an exhibition in Madrid in July 2017. A display at the British Museum this week of Cypriot jewellery from about 1750BC. Speaking to The Economist, Christos Tsirogiannis, a Unesco-affiliated antiquities trafficking expert, says the British Museum theft is “probably the worst case so far …no one expects that to happen in a museum”.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 25, 2023 18:12 UTC
Arega Replaces Yilkal as President of Amhara region – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – The State Council of Amhara region has elected Arega Kebede as the new president of the regional administration today. The vote took place during the Council’s first extraordinary session of the year in Bahir Dar City on Friday afternoon. Arega replaced Dr. Yilkal Kefale who tendered his resignation after serving as governor of the region for the past twenty-three months. The State Council accepted Yilkal’s designation request and elected Arega, the head of the region’s Labour and Skills Bureau, as the new president. Arega was sworn into office at the extraordinary session convened to discuss the current peace and security situation of the region that went through a deadly conflict earlier this month.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 25, 2023 16:11 UTC
Iran and Saudi Arabia are among 6 nations set to join China and Russia in the BRICS economic bloc
The potential new members include three of the world’s biggest oil producers: Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iran. South African officials pushed back against characterizations that BRICS was taking an anti-West turn under the influence of China and Russia. While Saudi Arabia had been touted as a likely new member, Iran’s inclusion wasn’t expected. Until recently, the inclusion of Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE together in the same economic or political organization would have been unthinkable, as tensions escalated following the collapse of Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal. But the UAE became the first to reengage diplomatically with Iran, and Saudi Arabia and Iran announced they had reached a separate détente in March, notably with the help of Chinese mediation.
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August 25, 2023 15:50 UTC
South Africa TB vaccine demonstrates 100% protection – New Business Ethiopia
The Walter Sisulu University and North-West University in South Africa unveiled the results of their preclinical trials for a combination vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) and Covid-19. Reflecting on the revolutionary nature of this vaccine, Prof Depfenhart shared: “DNA vaccines have incredible potential due to their stability and adaptability. The key deliverable of the study, which was carried out at the high-security biosafety laboratory (BSL3) of the preclinical imaging facility of the South African Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (SANuMeRI) housed at NECSA (South African Nuclear Energy Corporation), was survival. This novel approach, developed by Prof Depfenhart, could be groundbreaking and may well explain the vaccine’s notable efficacy against TB. Preparations for discussions with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) are underway to determine the requisite standards and protocols.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
August 25, 2023 15:49 UTC
Tel Aviv Police Chief Orders Detained Protesters to Remain in Custody as They Were About to Be Freed
Tel Aviv Police Chief Orders Detained Protesters to Remain in Custody as They Were About to Be FreedThe five were arrested at a protest on Wednesday in Tel Aviv where hundreds blocked the highway calling for authorities to indict a woman who killed a 4-year-old Ethiopian Israeli in a hit-and-run. Three of the protesters were not interrogated and the other two were about to be released
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August 25, 2023 15:22 UTC