Reported arrest in Wolaita in connection with voting
By Staff ReporterADDIS ABABA – (BORKENA) – An individual who was about to distribute wrong Identity Cards (IDs) to voters was arrested red handed around a polling station in Wolaita Zone, sources said. However, during the Voting Day, several voters were discovered to have IDs with issuance date below six months’ time. The Board said that the referendum in Wolaita Zone has involved the participation of 5,215 and 3,845 electoral officers drawn from Addis Ababa City and Wolaita Zone respectively. Reserved electoral officers were also deployed in some polling stations where long queues were seen, according to the Board. The referendum was held in 1,812 polling stations organised in the Zone, the board said, adding that 514,620 voters cast their ballots until 2:00 pm.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 24, 2023 03:07 UTC
Craig Murray: Ellsberg’s Day in Court for Assange
The large majority of the audience were not born when Dan leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971. To me, the fundamental point is that the United States achieved consensus that the Vietnam war had been a terrible mistake. An example was the Iraq War, clearly an illegal war of aggression in breach of the U.N. charter, sold on lies to the public. Lewis asked if there were names in the Pentagon Papers that would risk harm to them. Ellsberg replied he disagreed, Abrams had never had one minute of discussion with him or Assange.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 24, 2023 01:50 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines named 'The Best Airline in Africa'
Africa Business News of Saturday, 24 June 2023Source: GNAThe Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing airline brand globally and the continent’s leading airline brand, has been crowned “The Best Airline in Africa.”The airline was awarded the title at the prestigious SKYTRAX 2023 World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show held in Paris, France. A statement issued in Accra said the award was the sixth time in a row that Ethiopian Airlines had been recognised as the Best Airline in Africa at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards. Mr Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, said: “We are truly pleased by the top award that we received today at the admired World Airline Awards. Travellers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. It is to be recalled that Ethiopian amasses a plethora of awards, including but not limited to: ‘The Best Airlines in Africa’ from SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the last several years in a row; ‘Sustainable Cargo Airline of the Year -Africa’ at the 2023 Freight Week Sustainability Awards; ‘Outstanding Food Services by a Carrier’ at the 2023 PAX International Readership Awards; and ‘Best Overall in Africa Award’ at the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 24, 2023 01:48 UTC
Reddit vs Redditors and other TC news
This week on The TechCrunch Podcast, I’m stepping in for the podcast’s usual host Darrell, and taking a closer look at what’s happening at Reddit. The move may be a reaction to Fidelity cutting its Reddit valuation by more than 40% since its 2021 investment. In any case, the users ain’t happy. Articles from the episode – about Reddit:Non-Reddit news from the episode:Subscribe to The TechCrunch Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Darrell is back in the host seat next week; thank you for hanging out with me for this episode!
Source:Ethiopian News
June 24, 2023 01:47 UTC
Prepay Nation and Safaricom Ethiopia Team Up to Offer International Mobile Top-up to Ethiopians Living Abroad
Berwyn, PA, USA - June 23, 2023 - Prepay Nation, a leading B2B marketplace of cross-border transfers, has announced a partnership with Safaricom Ethiopia, the newest mobile network operator (MNO) in Ethiopia. The partnership will enable Ethiopians living abroad to send mobile airtime to their loved ones back home via Safaricom Ethiopia's network. Safaricom Ethiopia is the first private telecom operator in Ethiopia. "We are excited to partner with Prepay Nation to offer international mobile top-ups to Ethiopians living abroad," said Anwar Soussa, CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia. The partnership with Prepay Nation will further strengthen Safaricom Ethiopia's operations and reachability providing options to its customers.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 24, 2023 01:18 UTC
OPEC chief to drive upstream investment in Equatorial Guinea – New Business Ethiopia
Equatorial Guinea discovered its large oil reserves in 1996, a development that led to the economic transformation of the country. Despite having only been appointed Minister this year, Ondo has already made significant progress to expand Equatorial Guinea’s upstream industry. Another prominent upstream oil company that has recognized Equatorial Guinea as an exploration hotspot is Kosmos Energy. Equatorial Guinea has already positioned itself as an active player in the global oil and gas industry, exporting oil and gas to international markets. African Energy Week (AEW) is the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) interactive exhibition and networking event, established in 2021, that seeks to unite African energy stakeholders, drive industry growth and development, and promote Africa as the destination for African-focused events.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
June 24, 2023 00:18 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopost Partner to Transform Ethiopia's E-commerce Landscape
Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopost have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to transform Ethiopia's e-commerce landscape and position the country as a gateway for e-commerce in Africa. The partnership aims to streamline and optimize the entire e-commerce business flow, including international transport, domestic logistics, transit services, and transshipment operations. Ethiopian Airlines will leverage its expertise in international transportation and logistics, while Ethiopost will bring its deep understanding of the domestic market and reliable postal services. The two companies will work together to make Addis Ababa Bole International Airport the premier e-commerce parcel gateway for Africa and its surrounding areas. The partnership will enhance Ethiopia's national e-commerce capacity and facilitate the transition towards a robust digital economy.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 23, 2023 23:49 UTC
The advantages of using airport parking
Using reliable parking will ensure that your vehicle remains safe and sound until you are back from your trip. Choosing airport parking Budapest is a great decision if you have your own vehicle. Here are some of the key pros of using airport parking:Costs – there are different ways of getting to the airport. These are some of the benefits of using your own car to part near the airport, but another important one is security. Using reliable parking will ensure that your vehicle remains safe and sound until you are back from your trip.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 23, 2023 22:44 UTC
Was the Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Saved by the Bell?
Ethiopian Airlines plane at Bole Airport on a cloudy day earlier this month (Photo /borkena)Yonas Biru (PhD)Three days ago, I posted a blog titled “The Reason Behind Ato Girma Wake’s Termination.”The blog noted: “Two months ago, I predicted one potential source of foreign exchange to finance the PM’s Palace is taking loans from China collateralizing the Ethiopian Airlines. Two days ago, I speculated the reason behind Ato Girma’s termination is to transfer foreign exchange from the Ethiopian Airlines to the palace. Today, I learned the PM is in discussion with China to let them take over the Cargo business of the Ethiopian Airlines until Ethiopia pays its debt.”Following the blog, I was interviewed on Anchor Media by Messay Mekonnen. Second, my blog clearly says: “the PM is in discussion with China to let them take over the Cargo business of the Ethiopian Airlines until Ethiopia pays its debt.” But the response came from the Ethiopian Airlines? Follow us on twitter @zborkena to get the latest Ethiopian news updates regularly.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 23, 2023 21:55 UTC
ATI, Deutsche Bank support $305 road project in Angola – New Business Ethiopia
This project marks a significant milestone as the first-ever financing initiative in Angola to benefit from a first loss cover provided by ATI. Although a recent member, ATI has already supported, and has a pipeline, in excess of USD 1 billion for Angola. Sectors supported include construction, energy & gas, infrastructure, trade & transport, water supply and wholesale & retail sectors, with supported transactions valued in excess of USD1.4B. ATI was founded in 2001 by African States to cover trade and investment risks of companies doing business in Africa. Since inception, ATI has supported USD78 billion worth of investments and trade into Africa.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
June 23, 2023 19:11 UTC
Ethiopia’s Abiy may have opened the door to al-Shabaab
WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE CAN DO MOREFederal authorities’ dismantling of regional paramilitaries has created an opportunity for al-Shabaab to strengthen its presence in Somali region. It should be recalled that Ethiopian forces repelled an al-Shabaab incursion in July 2022 after the group targeted some border towns in Somali region. Moreover, the Ethiopian military is already thinly dispersed and may be ineffective in remote and arid locations such as Somalia. The long-standing distrust between the Ethiopian military and the Somali people may play into the hands of al-Shabaab. A two-tiered security approach composed of a strong national army and federal police alongside robust and well-armed regional forces is preferable to the one Abiy envisions.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 23, 2023 17:20 UTC
Help! – Ethiopian Business Review - Satenaw: Ethiopian News
As a result, 50.4Pct of Ethiopia’s total debt is external debt, while 49.6Pct is domestic debt. Loans from multilateral development institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, and African Development Bank are generally affordable and available. Ethiopia’s external debt has been continuously rising since 2007. Ethiopia’s external debt declined considerably in 2006, reaching its lowest level in since 1982. From USD 6.18 billion the year before and USD 10.36 billion in 1998, Ethiopia’s external debt decreased to USD 2.22 billion in 2006.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 23, 2023 15:26 UTC
United Airlines Launches Automated Self-Service Tool for Efficient Flight Rebooking and Vouchers
United Airlines has recently unveiled a new feature on its mobile app aimed at minimizing passenger stress and wait times during flight disruptions. The fully automated self-service tool presents customers with personalized rebooking options, bag tracking information, and meal and hotel vouchers when their flights are delayed or cancelled. Click the link in the automatic text notification or enter flight details in the mobile app or united.com to open the tool. Check flight and re-booking status: Confirm the status of your flight and see if you've been re-booked. Customers also have the option to look at other flight options and book based on their preference.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 23, 2023 15:22 UTC
Outrage over Sisi's warm handshake with Ethiopian president
The Egyptian and Ethiopian presidents have been unable to reach a compromise over Nile water projects for several years. Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has caused a stir after he was pictured in a smiling handshake with the Ethiopian president just days after Addis Ababa announced the fourth filling of a controversial mega-dam project, compromising Egyptian water supplies. Sisi and his Ethiopian counterpart met on the sidelines of the New Global Financing Pact summit in Paris this week. Sisi added that the goal was “to reach a legal and binding agreement regarding the filling and operation of the Renaissance Dam”. While Ethiopia says the dam poses no threat to Egypt and Sudan, it has refused to sign a binding agreement regarding the operation of the dam.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 23, 2023 15:19 UTC
News: Healthcare crisis exacerbates in Oromia as violence takes toll on critical infrastructure
IDPs settlement in Sasiga district East Wollega zone (Photo:ICRC)Addis Abeba – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said critical infrastructures including health facilities and water systems have been seriously affected in the Oromia region due mainly to the ongoing violence. The Committee said on 22 June, nearly all 42 existing health posts have been looted or damaged in Begi, a district of 100,000 inhabitants in the West Wollega zone in conflict ravaged Western Oromia. Patients with life-threatening medical conditions cannot receive urgent care because health facilities are no longer functioning in the district according to the press release. And now there is also a shortage of water supply due to the damage to the water reservoir. The ICRC said since January 2023, it has assisted 62,800 people with food, household supplies, shelter, and cash in the Oromia region.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 23, 2023 15:04 UTC