Tesfahun Gobezay Head Of Refugee Agency Steps Down
Tesfahun Gobezay, Director General of Refugees and Returnees Services (RRS), has announced that he will leave his position effective July 21, 2023 after more than two years in the role. In a letter to colleagues and stakeholders, Mr. Tesfahun said “I am writing to inform you that I will be leaving my position as Director General at Refugees and Returnees Services (RRS) starting from July 21, 2023. I want to thank you for the opportunity to work with you over the past two and a half years. I have learned so much from you, and I am grateful for your support and guidance.”Tesfahun expressed confidence that his successors, Teyiba Hassen, along with Mulualem Desta, Yakob Yala and the incoming new Deputy DG, would “be able to take over the responsibilities seamlessly.”- Advertisement -Refugees and Returnees Services is a government agency that provides support and services to refugees and internally displaced persons in Ethiopia. The reason for Tesfahun’s departure was not disclosed in his announcement letter.
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July 21, 2023 15:46 UTC
CCBA-Ethiopia Graduated 50 Hearing-impaired Youth & Women In Crafts
Hence, it has launched and carried out a range of initiatives in economic inclusion, water replenishment, and waste management: World without Waste. With more than six decades of industry leadership, CCBA-Ethiopia is committed to fostering the development of young people and women empowerment, entrepreneurship, and employability opportunities, community build-up programs, safe neighborhoods, and small domestic companies. As part of CCBA’s economic inclusion initiatives, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Ethiopia graduated a group of 50 hearing-impaired youths and women after a compressive training program to enable them become masters in bamboo crafts, creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and employability. CCBA-Ethiopia, in particular, promotes inclusive growth opportunities for women, youth, and people with disabilities by defining a consistent way of economic inclusion programs across our markets and drawing on a leading practice to execute our programmes. At the same time, we will seek to harness the impact of our economic inclusion initiatives to solve business challenges.
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July 21, 2023 15:46 UTC
United Airlines Invests in Electric Power Systems
Electric Power Systems produces battery technology that can potentially be used for a broad suite of aerospace applications. United Airlines is exploring options to move its pilot training academy, Aviate, away from internal combustion-powered training aircraft to electric ones. Today, the airline announced an investment in Electric Power Systems, a company producing battery technology that can potentially be used for a broad suite of aerospace applications. EPS’s powertrain could serve as the core propulsion system for a family of future electric aircraft concepts, starting with an electric trainer and scaling to larger variants as technology advances. Additionally, United Airlines has more than 12,000 pieces of motorized ground equipment across its operations, of which about one third are currently electric.
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July 21, 2023 15:31 UTC
China, Ethiopia vow deeper cooperation as Wang Yi visits Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali (R) meets with Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 21, 2023. /Chinese Foreign MinistryEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali (R) meets with Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 21, 2023. /Chinese Foreign MinistryChina and Ethiopia vowed to strengthen cooperation in various fields including green development, digital economy and agriculture during senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi's Ethiopia trip. On international affairs, Abiy stressed that Ethiopia firmly abides by the one-China principle and supports China's position in international affairs. Wang also held talks with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen on Friday.
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July 21, 2023 15:24 UTC
Ethiopian special envoy to Japan presents letter of Credence
Newly appointed Ethiopian Ambassador to Japan, Daba Debele, presenting credentials to e emperor of Japan, His Majesty Naruhito (Photo : Public Domain)borkenaDaba Debele, Ethiopia’s new ambassador to Japan, has reportedly presented a letter of credence to the emperor of Japan, His Majesty Naruhito. Japan has an interest in cooperation with Ethiopia in the areas of trade,investment and industrial development. Sources indicate that the volume of Ethiopian export to Japan in 2021 was about $100 million the bulk of which was coffee. Ethiopia and Japan have over 80 years of diplomatic relation. Follow us on twitter @zborkenato get the latest Ethiopian News updates regularly.
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July 21, 2023 15:07 UTC
News: Zelenskyy invites PM Abiy to visit Ukraine in historic phone call following Russia’s withdrawal from Black Sea Grain Initiative
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: president.gov.ua/)Addis Abeba – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed days after Russia announced its withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative. President Zelenskyy also extended an invitation to Prime Minister Abiy to visit Ukraine. According to the official website of the President of Ukraine, during the call, the leaders discussed Russia’s unilateral withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the illegal obstruction of maritime traffic, and the attacks on Ukraine’s port and energy infrastructure. This marked the first-ever phone conversation between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Zelenskyy. President Zelenskyy highlighted that Ukraine had already delivered nearly 300,000 tons of food to Ethiopia under the Black Sea Grain Initiative and an additional 90,000 tons of grain under the Grain from Ukraine Humanitarian Initiative.
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July 21, 2023 14:55 UTC
Night-time curfew imposed in Ethiopia's Gambella region
Authorities in the western Ethiopian region of Gambella have imposed a night-time curfew after scores were killed in fresh violence. Sources in the regional capital, Gambella city, said businesses and offices were closed on Wednesday. The region, which borders South Sudan, has seen recurring violence in recent months. In May, at least seven were reportedly killed and more than a dozen wounded in clashes in Gambella city. Last year the city was raided by rebel fighters from neighbouring Oromia region with dozens killed.
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July 21, 2023 10:29 UTC
Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 513
On Monday, Russia declined to extend the Black Sea Initiative, a UN and Turkey-mediated arrangement with Ukraine, which allowed Kiev to export grain via its seaports. The Russian Defense Ministry further announced that starting on Thursday it would revoke security guarantees under the deal. The statement declared the Black Sea a “danger zone” for Russian and Russia-bound ships. Speaking about the Black Sea grain deal, Zelensky said that work “to mobilize the world to protect food security and normal life” continues. UN chief condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine Black Sea ports
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July 21, 2023 06:32 UTC
As temperatures rise, mosquitos are also on the move. Scientists worry that could mean more malaria
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July 21, 2023 04:47 UTC
Ethiopia: AAU Confers Honorary Doctorate Upon Two Prominent Individuals
Addis Ababa — :- Addis Ababa University has conferred honorary doctorate degree upon the founder of the renowned Mekedonia Elders and Mentally ill person Rehabilitation Center, Biniam Belete and the veteran artist, Debebe Eshetu today. President Sahile-work Zewde confered honorary doctorate degree upon Biniam Belete and Debebe Eshetu during graduation ceremony of the University held today at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa. Beniam and Debebe have been awarded the honorary doctorate degree for the notable contributions they have extended to the country in their field of work, the president said.
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July 21, 2023 04:01 UTC
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Zelenskyy holds historic bilateral talks with Ethiopian PM
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, marking a historic first in bilateral relations between the countries, Zelenskyy’s press office reported via Telegram on July 20. Zelenskyy further disclosed that under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Ukraine had provided Ethiopia with approximately 300,000 tons of food and an additional 90,000 tons of grain through the Grain from Ukraine initiative. In addition to these topics, Zelenskyy discussed preparations for the upcoming Global Peace Summit with the Ethiopian leader. Read also: First ship under Grain from Ukraine initiative arrives in EthiopiaOn June 16, leaders from six African countries arrived in Kyiv to propose a new peace initiative for Ukraine. Read also: Zelenskyy and SA’s Ramaphosa discuss peace formula summitAt the time, Zelenskyy invited the leaders of African countries to participate in the Global Peace Summit, based on the Ukrainian peace formula, which rests on complete liberation of Kyiv’s sovereign territory from Russian occupation.
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July 20, 2023 22:17 UTC
Ministry working to “ensure representation of Ethiopian nationals in International organization.”
Meles Alem, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during biweekly briefing on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. (Photo : public domain)borkenaMeles Alem, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, on Wednesday, said that the country is working to ensure that Ethiopia is represented in regional, continental, and international organizations. His remark during the biweekly briefing rather suggests that he was talking about employment opportunities for Ethiopian nationals in international organizations including the United Nations. The spokesperson is quoted,in a news update from the Ministry, as saying “Representation of Ethiopia as a country and through its nationals in these organizations has several advantages, the Spokesperson of the Ministry, H.E. The Ministry did not disclose specifics about the individuals who were offered employment at the United Nations agencies nor their roles.
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July 20, 2023 22:04 UTC
Social media access in Ethiopia resumes after 5-month blackout
ALSO READ: African governments versus social media: Why the uneasy relationship? ANY NEED FOR VPN FOR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS IN ETHIOPIA? OONI and other internet censorship watchdogs reported a social media blackout in Ethiopia since February 9. ALSO READ: Can social media algorithms be manipulated? Ethiopian authorities have cut or throttled access to the internet and social media platforms many times in recent years.
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July 20, 2023 18:38 UTC