Duplantis Sets New Pole Vault Record In Czech Republic Athletics Event
June 28, (THEWILL) – Armand Duplantis, the Swedish athlete and current Olympic and world champion in pole vault, achieved a new personal best at the Golden Spike athletics meet in the Czech Republic, on Tuesday. Duplantis surpassed his previous record by one centimetre, clearing a height of 6.12 metres. I’m pretty satisfied. Andre De Grasse, the Canadian Olympic 200m champion, secured third place with a season’s best time of 10.21s. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, the reigning Olympic champion from Puerto Rico, triumphed in the women’s 100m hurdles, clocking a time of 12.42s.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 28, 2023 18:34 UTC
2022 had most conflict deaths since Rwanda genocide
In its Global Peace Index published in London on Wednesday the Institute ranks 163 countries on the basis of 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators. The Tigray conflict in Ethiopia claimed the most victims by far last year. More than 100,000 are reported to have been killed in conflict there over the course of 2022. Among the indicators taken into account in the Global Peace Index are deaths from internal and external conflict, the murder rate, degree of militarisation, weapons exports, terrorism, political instability and the number of prisoners. Iceland topped the list of most peaceful countries with New Zealand second and Australia in 12th place.
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June 28, 2023 17:07 UTC
Air France-KLM: African Skies a Strategic Priority
Air France-KLM airline group is banking on the growing demand for passenger air services within African continent. Air France-KLM executives have rated the African skies as a strategic priority for the airline group. Air France-KLM competes with African carriers like Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf carriers including Emirates and European airlines including British Airways, all of whom are targeting the growing African travel market. The Air France-KLM Group already provides daily service to Dar es Salaam, with KLM serving the city daily. African air transport market has been growing, attracting big global air carriers including Delta Air Lines which has targeted African skies through partnerships with other, reputable air carriers.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 28, 2023 16:00 UTC
Germany donates medical equipment to Ethiopia – New Business Ethiopia
Today, a handover ceremony of high-quality medical equipment took place at the MfM Project Coordination Office in the presence of Dr Lia Tadesse, Minister, and H.E. The medical assets handed over included a wide range of essential medical equipment, such as ventilators, diagnosis machinery, laboratory equipment, operation room facilities, ICU machinery, maternity facilities as well as ward and admission facilities. The medical equipment will support health facilities in Ethiopia, including the conflict-affectedAmhara, Afar and Tigray regions, assisting in the enhancement of healthcare services and facilities in these areas, ultimately benefiting local communities and individuals in need. The medical equipment not only contributes to reestablishing health services but also to improving the quality of clinical management of patients and provision of critical care services at our health facilities”. The MoH and MfM will distribute the donated medical equipment to health facilities in areas most in need.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
June 28, 2023 14:29 UTC
Health Ministry Gets Medical Equipment Donation from Germany – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – Health Minister Lia Tadesse has appreciated Germany’s ‘timely support’ after the Ministry recieved medical equipment donation valued at 1.2 million euros in Wednesday. The medical equipment support includes ventilators, diagnosis machinery, ICU machinery, lab equipment, operation room and maternity facilities. “The donation supports the Ministry in overcoming setbacks in our health system due to the conflict and shortage of material resources,” Health Minister Lia said. “The medical equipment not only contributes to reestablishing health services but also to improving the quality of clinical management of patients and provision of critical care services at our health facilities”. The medical equipment – donated by the German Development Cooperation and the Bavarian state through MfM – are said to be state of the art and valued at 1.2 million euros.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 28, 2023 13:58 UTC
Hundreds have died of hunger in Ethiopia after US, UN paused food aid, according to local officials
The U.N. and the U.S. first suspended food aid to Tigray in March after the discovery of a scheme to steal donated wheat intended for needy people. In mid-March, U.S. aid officials found enough food aid for 134,000 people for sale in a local market in Shire, the zone’s biggest town. UN FOOD RELIEF AGENCY SUSPENDS AID DELIVERIES TO ETHIOPIA’S NORTHERN TIGRAY REGIONThe recent war left 5.4 million out of 6 million people in Tigray reliant on food aid. Aid workers have told The Associated Press, which first reported the food aid theft, that senior Ethiopian government officials were deeply involved. The U.S. is refusing to reinstate food aid until they are removed from the aid distribution process and stronger checks are introduced.
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June 27, 2023 22:15 UTC
Part-Middle Eastern models hit the runway for Jacquemus in France’s Versailles
“’Mission: Impossible’ movies always take you to unexpected places and the characters are always interesting and layered and unexpected. It was amazing to work on this movie and work with (director) Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise. The actress also shed light on what it is like to work on a “Mission: Impossible” set. This is the second “Mission: Impossible” movie to be partly filmed in Abu Dhabi. In 2018, a HALO sky-diving scene was shot in the emirate with help from the UAE military, Abu Dhabi Film Commission and twofour54.
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June 27, 2023 21:18 UTC
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Safaricom appoints new CEO for its Ethiopia business
NAIROBI, June 27 (Reuters) - Safaricom (SCOM.NR) has appointed Wim Vanhelleputte as chief executive officer of its Ethiopia business from September, an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday showed. Vanhelleputte, who joins from South Africa's MTN Group where he served in various roles over the years, including as chief executive of MTN Uganda, will replace Anwar Soussa, who will leave his post at the end of next month. Apart from signing on new subscribers, Safaricom is also introducing its M-Pesa financial services in the next few months, after securing a financial licence in May. The memo announcing Vanhelleputte's appointment was signed by group CEO Peter Ndegwa. Reporting by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Alison Williams and Mark PotterOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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June 27, 2023 19:10 UTC
Take Your Place at World’s Most Influential Travel & Tourism Event
Visitors can secure entry to the 43rd edition of World Travel Market London (November 6-8) when ticket booking opens on June 26, 2023. In response to the ever-increasing importance of influencers to the travel and tourism sector, on Wednesday, November 8, content creators will be invited to a lunch with global destinations to support collaboration and networking opportunities. In other changes, The Ministers Summit at World Travel Market; the largest gathering of tourism ministers globally, will return for its 17th year, and will take place on Day One, Monday, November 6. “We’re pleased to be opening ticket booking ahead of the summer and are committed to ensuring travel professionals have the best three days possible.’’Play your part at the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. World Travel Market London, November 6-8, ticket booking opens June 26, 2023.eTurboNews is a media partner for WTM
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June 27, 2023 18:54 UTC
News: Former MTN Uganda CEO joins Safaricom Ethiopia as new CEO
Photo: Uganda Securities Exchange/ArchiveAddis Abeba – Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC (STEP) gets a new Chief Executive Officer to replace its outgoing CEO, Anwar Soussa, who will depart the company effective 31st July 2023. He joins Safaricom Ethiopia from MTN Group, where he was the Operations Executive – Markets since August 2022 and was responsible for the performance and governance of four operating companies in West and Central Africa, the announcement added. Prior to that he was the CEO of MTN Uganda, a role he held from 2016. “Wim brings extensive leadership experience and deep industry knowledge, having worked in the telecommunications industry across multiple markets in sub-Saharan Africa for over 25 years,” Safaricom PLC said. Similarly, revenue grew by 75% during the same period under review.”Other portfolios he held include, CEO of MTN Cote d’Ivoire and Cluster CEO for Airtel DRC and Congo.
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June 27, 2023 16:04 UTC
Swiss luxury watchmaker launches timepieces with spiritual appeal
DUBAI: Swiss luxury watchmaker Aramedes has added designs aimed at women to its recently released Mecca Collection, which incorporates key functions in its products to help Muslims practice their faith. To fill this gap, Aramedes designed a high-tech electronic component integrated into the watch case, with software to calculate the location of the wearer via mobile radio triangulation. The watch displays the information on sub-dials, while a subtle vibration alerts wearers when it is time to pray five times a day. Press the button at the 2 o’clock mark and the watch will calculate the direction of Makkah based on the wearer’s location and display it on a compass-like dial. “Then you have the daily prayer times, five times, and fasting during Ramadan — also people sometimes fast during the week.
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June 27, 2023 15:46 UTC
ECX Gets New Deputy CEO – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Commodity Exchanges (ECX) says its board of directors has appointed Hailu Nigussie as a deputy chief executive officer for the trading platform. The decision has promoted Hailu from warehouse operation chief to deputize Wondimagegnehu Negera, current CEO of the 15-year old entity. The deputy CEO has been serving the ECX for the last 15 years in various capacities including the head of trading operations. ECX’s new Deputy CEO Hailu NigussieHis latest promotion was approved by the newly appointed governing board of the ECX on Monday, the exchange says. The ECX – launched to improve the efficiency of the country’s trading system in 2008 – serves as an electronic trading platform for major agricultural commodities such as coffee.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 27, 2023 15:45 UTC
Ethiopia Premier League disciplinary decisions and game adjustments
The Ethiopian Premier League competition leadership and discipline committee held a meeting on Monday, June 26, 2023, after examining the reports of the Premier League match submitted by other referees and observers, including the matches, and made various decisions by approving the following results. The remaining two games of week 28 matches were played at Adama University of Science and Technology Stadium and 6 goals were scored by 5 players. In the two matches, 8 yellow cards and one red card (second yellow) were given to the players. Wolaitta Dicha are in 11th position with 36 points and -1 goals difference followed by Dire Dawa City in 12th and -6 goals difference. Arbaminch City are in 13th place with 33 points and 0 goal difference, same as Wolkite City in 14th position and -5 goal difference.
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June 27, 2023 15:06 UTC
Delegation Of Agricultural Experts From Ethiopia Visits Odisha Krushi Bhawan
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, hosted a delegation of agricultural experts from the Government of Ethiopia on June 26, 2023. The purpose of this visit was to examine the impact of agri-tech efforts on proactive governance and farmer income. A visit to the Krushi Samiksha Kendra, India’s first integrated command and control facility in the agriculture domain, was the highlight of this day-long engagement. The potential of harnessing technology to enhance proactive governance in agriculture and promote climate-resilient agriculture was discussed. It is also critical for the global community to comprehend the impact of projects like the Krushi Samiksha Kendra.”The Krushi Samiksha Kendra was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on 23rd April this year.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 27, 2023 14:55 UTC
Hunger Kills Hundreds After US and UN Pause Food Aid to Ethiopia's Tigray Region, Officials Say
The U.N. and the U.S. first suspended food aid to Tigray in March after the discovery of a scheme to steal donated wheat intended for needy people. In mid-March, U.S. aid officials found enough food aid for 134,000 people for sale in a local market in Shire, the zone’s biggest town. The recent war left 5.4 million out of 6 million people in Tigray reliant on food aid. Aid workers have told The Associated Press, which first reported the food aid theft, that senior Ethiopian government officials were deeply involved. The U.S. is refusing to reinstate food aid until they are removed from the aid distribution process and stronger checks are introduced.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 27, 2023 14:47 UTC