Israel appoints envoy for Ethiopian aliyah crisis
The Israeli government has appointed a special envoy to investigate and then to recommend a solution for the aliyah crisis from Ethiopia. There are thousands of Ethiopian citizens who claim they are entitled for aliyah and the Israeli government says that the aliyah from this country has ended. Earlier this week, Israeli citizens of Ethiopian descent and advocates for Ethiopian Jewish immigration assembled outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. Israel executed rescue operation last week from GondarLast Thursday, Israel executed a significant rescue operation, evacuating over 200 Israeli and Ethiopian nationals from Ethiopia due to the intensifying conflict between the Ethiopian Army and the FANO militia. The rescue comprised three planes which transported Israeli citizens, Jewish Agency personnel, Project TEN volunteers, and immigrants.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 10:03 UTC
Sudanese artist paints war time emotions to protest Sudan's war
A Sudanese artist who escaped the conflict in Khartoum presents an art exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of his reflection on the ongoing effects of the conflict in Sudan. It represents the way I feel about the darkness that is happening in Sudan," saidAbdelrahman Abdalla, a Sudanese artist. Supporting artists has become almost monumental because Sudanese art is undergoing a renaissance especially with the ongoing conflicts. In a joint appeal, the heads of 20 global organisations pointed out that "more than six million Sudanese people are one step away from famine". - 'No excuse' -"There is no excuse for waiting," said the statement, pointing out that two appeals for aid to help some 19 million Sudanese "are just over 27-percent funded".
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 09:25 UTC
Ethiopia: News - Recent Conflict in Amhara Causes 2.5 Billion Birr Loss, Job Cuts As Industries Suffer Damages
Addis Abeba — A recent conflict in the Amhara region between the federal government and a non-state armed group known as Fano has wreaked havoc on local industries, leading to damages. Amhara Industry and Investment Bureau announced yesterday that over 3,000 permanent workers lost their jobs due to the damage that occurred in industries. In a recent interview, Abate Getahun, the Director of the Amhara Region Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Redevelopment Fund Office, disclosed to Addis Standard that the estimated cost of rebuilding the war-ravaged areas in the Amhara region surpasses a staggering half a trillion birr. For months, tension and sporadic clashes have engulfed large parts of the Amhara region, which is the second-largest regional economy after Oromia. The dire situation has prompted Yelikal Kefale, the President of the restive Amhara region, to request the intervention of the federal government.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 07:34 UTC
Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia amid civil unrest
Companies Safaricom launches M-Pesa in Ethiopia amid civil unrestA customer at an M-Pesa outlet. Safaricom Ethiopia’s Mobile Financial Services, the company that will be running M-Pesa, was unveiled on Wednesday as it seeks to replicate the success that has been seen in Kenya. “We are excited to go live with M-Pesa in Ethiopia and start providing mobile financial services to our customers,” said Stanley Njoroge, interim CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia. They will also be able to buy airtime and transfer money between their bank accounts and mobile money wallets. Read: Safaricom adds 675 new jobs after Ethiopia entryThe Ethiopia unit generated Sh1.83 billion in revenue but the operating costs came in at Sh19.95 billion, leading to a loss after tax of Sh12.
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August 17, 2023 07:22 UTC
Icrc Delivers Urgent Medical Supplies To Ethiopia's Amhara Region
Over the past week, heavy fighting has spread across Amhara region, home to Ethiopia's second-largest ethnic group. In early August, Amhara Fano militia fighters briefly seized several towns and cities, before being recaptured by the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF). Due to the security situation in the Amhara region, many health facilities have not been able to replenish supplies, while ambulances could not move quickly to respond to emergencies in the most affected areas, ICRC said in a Wednesday statement. The deliveries of assistance included intravenous fluids, suture materials, antibiotics, painkillers, gloves, orthopaedic and fracture repair materials, physiotherapy materials, surgical drainage tubes, anaesthesia consumables and dressing materials such as gauze and bandages. The ICRC has also assisted with the transportation of blood supplies provided by the Ethiopian Ministry of Health.
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August 17, 2023 06:38 UTC
Schauinsland-Reisen becomes co-sponsor of Canoe World Championship
Duisburg, Germany — From August 23 to 27, the Canoe World Championship will take place in Duisburg, Germany. This year, the tour operator Schauinsland-Reisen is stepping up its involvement in sports by supporting the event as a Co-Sponsor. This marks the sixth occurrence of the championship at the Duisburg Regatta Course. Athletes from 92 nations will compete for a total of 42 world championship titles. Within the tournament’s framework, the Para-Canoe World Championship will also take place, welcoming athletes with disabilities.
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August 17, 2023 06:18 UTC
M-Pesa Goes Live in Ethiopia
Safaricom’s mobile money service M-Pesa, has officially launched its operations in Ethiopia, three months after the telco received a license from the National Bank of Ethiopia. Safaricom Ethiopia said M-Pesa underwent a three-month pilot and testing phase where technical readiness was established, crucial partnerships with local banks were forged, and a network of M-Pesa agents was recruited, trained, and onboarded. With a population of 120 million people, Ethiopia is poised to fuel significant growth for the mobile money platform. Safaricom was the first private telecommunications provider to enter Ethiopia, a market dominated by the state-controlled Ethio Telecom. By July of this year, Ethio Telecom had already garnered more than 34 million subscribers for its mobile money service, Telebirr.
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August 17, 2023 06:15 UTC
Nigeria's NNPC obtains a $3 billion loan to stabilize the foreign exchange market
The biggest economy in Africa, Nigeria has been trying to increase its reserves and stop the decline of its currency, which has fallen to record lows on the black market two months after trading restrictions were loosened on the official market. Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu to examine methods to increase dollar liquidity on the official market, acting central bank governor Folashodun Shonubi said on Monday that the bank will take actions that will have an impact on currency markets in the coming days. Shonubi said the president was worried about the black market rate serving as a reference rate for domestic use and its influence on inflation, but did not specify what steps were going to be taken. With his boldest reforms in decades, Tinubu eliminated an expensive fuel subsidy and devalued the naira, sparking interest from foreign investors in the nation, which had been struggling with high inflation and skyrocketing debt-servicing costs.
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August 17, 2023 05:29 UTC
Threats to Peace and Security in Mali
Matthew Miller, Department SpokespersonThe United States is deeply concerned about the threat of worsening violence in Mali as the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission there (MINUSMA) begins its withdrawal. Attacks as recently as August 13, which resulted in several injured peacekeepers, highlight that threat and the importance of all Malian parties settling their differences peacefully and in accordance with the 2015 Algiers Peace Accord. We urge all parties to facilitate MINUSMA’s drawdown, withdrawal, and liquidation. Attacks on UN peacekeepers are unacceptable, and we condemn such violence and the larger threat posed by armed actors operating throughout Mali. We stand with the people of Mali in support of a future defined by peace, security, and prosperity.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 04:59 UTC
AU chief calls for ceasefire and dialogue in Amhara region
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed “grave concern” over the continued military confrontations taking place in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. He has called for an “immediate ceasefire.”In a statement issued today from Addis Ababa, Mahamat said he is closely following the situation. He reaffirmed the AU’s commitment to upholding Ethiopia’s “constitutional order, territorial integrity, unity and national sovereignty.”The AU chief strongly urged all parties to “cease fighting immediately and ensure civilian protection.” He further called on them to “engage in dialogue to reach a peaceful solution.”- Advertisement -Mahamat said stability is needed in Ethiopia and the wider region. He reiterated the AU’s readiness to “support an inter-Ethiopian initiative aimed at establishing peace and stability.”The statement comes amid clashes between government forces and rebel groups in Amhara region, where a state of emergency has been in effect for the past two weeks.
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August 17, 2023 04:49 UTC
Continued clash between Fano, Ethiopian Defense forces
Fano supporters in Amhara region (Photo : SM)borkenaThe entire Quara district, in the Gondar area of Ethiopia, is reportedly under Fano forces after fierce fighting between militia and the Ethiopian Defense Force. In a news video published on Youtube, Anchor Media said it spoke to Fano representative from the area who confirmed news that government forces have lost control of the district. The number of casualties from the side of Fano is unspecified. Again Fano forces are said to have the upper hand in the battle. Follow us on twitter @zborkenato get the latest Ethiopian News updates regularly.
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August 17, 2023 03:44 UTC
WTM London 2023 Conference Program Announced
The conference program will include eight new tracks across three stages over three days, taking place at ExCeL London, from November 6-8, 2023. Furthermore, in response to the demand in 2022 – which saw 9,102 visitors attend the WTM London Conference sessions – stage sizes have been increased, and rather than one main stage, WTM will host three equally important stages across the event. The Summit will take place on Day One of WTM London 2023. In addition, WTM London 2023 will be rounded off on Wednesday, November 8, by a not to be missed Keynote speaker, whose identity will be revealed soon. Brooke Gilbertson, International Conference Manager of WTM London, said:“We couldn’t be more pleased with the great line-up of speakers and panelists headlining at this year’s event.
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August 16, 2023 22:03 UTC
Gatwick Airport: One strike off, but one to go ahead
However, the strike involving ground handling company Red Handling remains active. Furthermore, Unite has raised a security concern related to some members of Red Handling’s check-in staff not having Gatwick Airport ID, a violation of airport regulations. Gatwick Airport has initiated an investigation into this matter. Negotiations and ResolutionUnite’s regional officer, Dominic Rothwell, highlighted the potential for significant delays and disruptions across Gatwick Airport if the strikes proceed. While most of the disputes at the airport have been resolved without resorting to strike actions, the situation with Red Handling remains the only outstanding issue.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 16, 2023 21:32 UTC
Qatar Airways is title sponsorship of Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023
Qatar Airways revs up excitement with the unveiling of new Formula 1® livery ahead of the Formula 1® Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023DOHA, QATAR– As the Official Global Airline Partner of Formula 1®, Qatar Airways announces its title sponsorship of the highly anticipated Formula 1® Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023 which will be held from 6-8 October at Lusail International Circuit. Qatar Airways’ leisure arm, Qatar Airways Holidays, is offering enthusiasts a unique experience at F1® races throughout the season, as well as the FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2023 through its exclusive Ultimate F1® Fan Package. The partnership between Lusail International Circuit and Qatar Airways will play a pivotal role in bringing together global FORMULA 1® fans in Qatar. We look forward to welcoming F1 fans from all over the globe.”From 20 September – 10 October on select flights, Qatar Airways passengers can enjoy delicacies inspired by the airline’s partnership with Formula 1®. Qatar Airways is committed to supporting sports globally, helping fans travel to their favourite events around the world.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 16, 2023 21:25 UTC
Ethiopia’s first large-scale lithium mine nears commissioning
Kenticha Mining Plc is set to turn the switch on Ethiopia’s inaugural lithium mining project within months. The company is making final preparations to begin commissioning a lithium mining project with a target of generating USD five billion in revenue over the next five years. The investors have finalized preparations for mining to begin in three months, using lithium mining machines capable of producing 100 tons of lithium per hour. - Advertisement -“The lithium mining machines have arrived at Djibouti,” said Sammy Million, deputy CEO of Kenticha Mining Plc and board member of Africa Mining and Energy (AME). The lithium project will unfold over three phases using technologies suited for the three types of lithium, including lithium concentrate, lithium carbonate, and lithium hydroxide.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 16, 2023 21:23 UTC