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The UAE and Ethiopia's enduring partnership goes back 30 years
The countries co-operate in areas as wide-ranging as agriculture, finance, culture, tourism, government development, food security, renewable energy, trade, investment, industry and advanced technology. Moreover, the investment opportunities between the two countries present further prospects to collaborate in the field of renewable energy, particularly solar energy. In this regard, the UAE remains invested in developing renewable energy across Africa. The UAE and Ethiopia will continue working together to ensure Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to Addis Ababa yields great achievements. For the UAE and Ethiopia, such partnerships represent a bridge to prosperity and the opportunity to create a better world for all.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 14:32 UTC
Protesters block Ayalon road after the death of an Ethiopian child
The protestors accused authorities of racism and of not taking the case because it involved an Ethiopian victim. Rafael Adana, 4, died days after being critically injured in a hit-and-run in Netanya a few months ago. Following a brief investigation, police decided not to charge the driver, Carroll, with killing Adana and she was instead charged with the minor crime of neglect. The decision sparked outrage from Adana’s family and the Ethiopian community. A child was killed and the result is tragic, we will continue the fight until the solution is found," she added.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 14:31 UTC
Dakar set to host conference on Africa’s debt tragedy – New Business Ethiopia
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, is set to host a continental conference that aims to reflect on the growing debt tragedy of African countries and possible solutions. The 3rd edition of the African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD III) is scheduled to take place from 30th August to 1st September 2023. The organizers of the conference argue that Africa’s perpetual crisis mode and dependency policy making approach needs a rethink. Africa’s debt burden is directly becoming a burden on Africans who are having to pay the price both irresponsible borrowing and equal irresponsible lending,” states the concept note of the conference. The latest UN report on global debt burden, indicated that in 2022, global public debt – comprising general government domestic and external debt – reached a record USD 92 trillion.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
August 22, 2023 13:01 UTC
Journalism pioneer Yacob W/Mariam passed away at 94
Yacob W/Mariam, a pioneering figure in Ethiopian journalism, passed away at the age of 94. He dedicated the majority of his life’s work to the field over five decades of distinguished service. Yacob made history as the first Ethiopian Editor-in-Chief of the state-owned Ethiopian Herald newspaper. Born in Neqemte town, Yacob was among Ethiopia’s earliest professional journalists. Yacob is survived by seven children, and the funeral will be held tomorrow at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 12:04 UTC
Ethiopia to investigate report of killings of hundreds of its nationals at the Saudi-Yemen border
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian government says it will investigate a report by a human rights group of killings of hundreds its nationals at the Yemen-Saudi border. A Saudi government official called the report “unfounded and not based on reliable sources,” but did not offer evidence to support the assertion. ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking hereIf you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 11:37 UTC
Saudi Arabia Borders Guards Accused of Killing Hundreds of Ethiopian Migrants – Modern Tokyo Times
Saudi Arabia Borders Guards Accused of Killing Hundreds of Ethiopian MigrantsKanako Mita and Sawako UtsumiModern Tokyo TimesHuman Rights Watch (HRW) is alleging that border guards from Saudi Arabia have killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants. It should be remembered that Saudi Arabia only abolished slavery in the 1960s after international pressure. Also, all non-Muslim holy places are banned in Saudi Arabia. Reuters reports, “There are an estimated 750,000 Ethiopians in Saudi Arabia, according to U.N. studies. Modern Tokyo News is part of the Modern Tokyo Times grouphttp://moderntokyotimes.com Modern Tokyo Times – International News and Japan Newshttp://sawakoart.com – Sawako Utsumi and her website – Modern Tokyo Times artisthttps://moderntokyonews.com Modern Tokyo News – Tokyo News and International NewsPLEASE JOIN ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MTT_News Modern Tokyo TimesPLEASE JOIN ON FACEBOOKhttp://facebook.com/moderntokyotimes
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 10:08 UTC
Lulu's Pub opens at Downtown Bazaar
Lulu's Pub opens at Downtown BazaarThe Downtown Bazaar has food from around the world, and now it also has international beer, wine and cider to go with it. Lulu's Pub has opened at the Downtown Bazaar in the former Expo Market food hall at 617 Main St. It is in the process of rebuilding at 1432 Niagara St., and expects to reopen in the fall. The Niagara Street location will begin running seven days per week the following day. Led by the leisure and hospitality sector, the Buffalo Niagara region's job count rose 2.7% in July.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 09:52 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines expands manufacturing venture with Boeing
Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) will construct a facility for the production of aircraft parts in a USD15 million joint venture with Boeing announced by the country's state-owned investment agency Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). The EIC said the project forms part of Ethiopian Airlines' "manufacturing plan that was started in 2009", and would create 300 jobs. Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing were not immediately available for comment. In 2022, Ethiopian Airlines partnered with Geven-SkyTecno to manufacture thermo-acoustic insulation blankets for the B737 MAX. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a fleet dominated by Boeing aircraft including B737s, B767s, B777s, and B787s, according to the ch-aviation fleets advanced module.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 06:48 UTC
Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants: HRW
The 22-year-old Ethiopian migrant said he lost his left leg after the Saudi border guards fired at him. A woman from Ethiopia told HRW that Saudi border guards ‘fired on us like rain’ after they had just released migrants from custody.—ReutersLONDON: Saudi border guards fired “like rain” on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross into the Gulf kingdom from Yemen, killing hundreds since last year, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report on Monday. One 20-year-old woman from Ethiopia’s Oromia region, interviewed by HRW, said Saudi border guards opened fire on a group of migrants they had just released from custody. In March that year, repatriation of Ethiopians from Saudi Arabia began under an agreement between the two countries. The HRW report said there was no response to letters it sent to Saudi officials.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 22, 2023 02:34 UTC
Afreximbank to host deal room at African Energy Week – New Business Ethiopia
As Africa’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to surge, pan-African supranational multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will host a deal room at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) 2023, at the Westin Hotel. Recent insights from the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) ‘State of African Energy Q2 2023 Outlook’ report unveil significant strides made in Africa’s M&A sector, with announced and completed transactions already surpassing the US$1.85 billion mark in the first half of 2023. In the context of Africa’s evolving energy landscape, Afreximbank’s initiative to host a deal room during AEW 2023 emerges as a pivotal catalyst for the continent’s energy security and its alignment with the global energy transition. By bringing together industry leaders, investors and policymakers, this platform has the potential to accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies, stimulate indigenous energy production and enhance regional cooperation, ultimately contributing to Africa’s energy self-reliance. AEW 2023 will unite African energy policymakers and stakeholders with global investors to discuss and maximize opportunities within the continent’s entire energy industry.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
August 22, 2023 02:15 UTC
Ghana to host African peering, interconnection forum – New Business Ethiopia
Ghana is gearing up to welcome the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), marking the event’s second appearance in the vibrant city of Accra. AfPIF, an annual event jointly organized by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX), is dedicated to fostering interconnection between Internet service providers, content providers, and data centers throughout the African region. AfPIF’s mission is to increase the amount of Internet content and traffic exchanged locally in Africa. By encouraging the local exchange of Internet traffic, AfPIF contributes significantly to the growth of the African digital ecosystem, driving economic progress and empowering communities. Attendees can anticipate gaining profound insights into the most recent industry trends, networking with industry experts, and uncovering opportunities for peering and interconnection within the African landscape.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
August 21, 2023 20:32 UTC
US urges Saudi probe into 'killings of Ethiopian migrants'
After a report by Human Rights Watch alleging that the Saudi government killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, the US voiced its 'concern' and called an investigation. The United States on Monday voiced concern over a Human Rights Watch report that Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and urged a full investigation. "We urge the Saudi authorities to undertake a thorough and transparent investigation and also to meet their obligations under international law." The State Department said that the land border guards implicated in the report did not receive any US government funding or training. Human Rights Watch in its report said that Saudi border guards "fired like rain" on Ethiopian migrants as they tried to cross from Yemen, killing hundreds last year.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 21, 2023 17:26 UTC
Saudi guards killed hundreds of migrants crossing border from Yemen, HRW says
CNN —Saudi border guards killed “hundreds” of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers crossing the Yemen-Saudi border between March 2022 and June 2023, Human Rights Watch alleged in a report released Monday. Several videos purportedly recorded near an informal migrant camp appear to show Saudi border guard posts, and newly constructed fences next to one. “Saudi border guards have used explosive weapons indiscriminately and shot people at close range, including women and children, in a pattern that is widespread and systematic. But despite a reduction in abuses, human rights groups say violence has continued, and some migrants HRW interviewed said they had fled because of the recent conflict. Interviewees described being attacked by Saudi border guards, describing their uniforms and describing the explosive weapons being “like a bomb.”“We were fired on repeatedly.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 21, 2023 17:09 UTC
'Scenes of absolute horror': Saudi border guards guilty of mass killings of migrants, says HRW
Hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers who tried to cross the border were killed by Saudi guards between March 2022 and June 2023. Then I realised they were actually dead bodies.”Her testimony is part of Human Rights Watch's (HRW) latest report alleging mass killings of migrants at the Yemen-Saudi border by Saudi border guards. ADVERTISEMENTIt is estimated that approximately 750,000 of them live and work in Saudi Arabia. There’s a smuggling and trafficking network that is quite polished and there’s the promise of job opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Ethiopian migrants wait to be evacuated at departure center in the western Yemeni town of Haradh, on the border with Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 21, 2023 16:54 UTC
NGO report: Saudis killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants on border
A new report by the human rights organization Human Rights Watch accused Saudi border guards of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border. In some instances, Saudi border guards asked migrants what limb to shoot and then shot them at close range. Saudi border guards also fired explosive weapons at migrants who were attempting to flee back to Yemen. Human Rights Watch analyzed over 350 videos and photographs posted to social media or gathered from other sources and several hundred square kilometers of satellite imagery. Those interviewed described 28 incidents with Saudi border guards using explosive weapons.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 21, 2023 16:50 UTC