Ethiopian Airlines expects to order 130 Airbus, Boeing jets soon
Ethiopian Airlines expects to announce an order for about 130 planes from Airbus and Boeing "very shortly", the airline's president said on Tuesday. Mesfin Tasew said he expected the deal to be announced shortly after the Paris Airshow. (Reporting by Joanna Plucinska Editing by Mark Potter)
Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2023 09:55 UTC
Death toll of Jenin clashes rises to six
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter will plead guilty to federal tax offenses and avoid prosecution on a separate gun charge in a deal with the Justice Department that likely spares him time behind bars. Hunter Biden will plead guilty to the misdemeanor tax offenses as part of the agreement made public Tuesday. The agreement will spare him prosecution on a charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a drug user if he adheres to certain conditions. The White House says the president and the first lady “love their son and support him as he continues to rebuild his life.” Ex-President Donald Trump likens the Hunter Biden deal to a “mere traffic ticket."
Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2023 08:37 UTC
business conference – New Business Ethiopia
The conference on bilateral business cooperation between Moscow and Algeria “Geopolitical transformation: challenges and opportunities for business” was held last week in Algeirs, the capital of the Algeria.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
June 19, 2023 21:41 UTC
The experience of migration
The Konstantin Projekt draws on Eastern European folk music, fairytale, art and storytelling traditions to offer new perspectives on the intertwined history of chickens and people – the experience of migration from a woman’s (and a chicken’s) point of view. Konstantin: Grandmother’s Tongue is a multicultural, multidisciplinary, slyly political and highly creative performance piece about chickens and human migration, set to take the Loft Theatre stage at Chapel off Chapel from June 23-25. A live concert in 2022 has now transformed into a full musical theatre experience with a dynamic crew from diverse cultural backgrounds and creative disciplines. Richards has been a champion of social inclusion, creative collaboration, and community-centred performance art throughout her 50-year career as a theatre maker, writer, performer, teacher, and researcher. Tickets can be found at chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/konstantin-grandmothers-tongue/Get The AJN Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 21:07 UTC
WFP could resume Ethiopia food aid next month
STORY: The World Food Programme hopes to resume some food aid distribution in Ethiopia as soon as next month, a senior WFP official said on Monday (June 19). But that is once the United Nations agency has received greater control over who receives the assistance. The WFP paused food aid to the northern Tigray region in May and then to all of Ethiopia this month in response to the widespread theft of donations. Neither the WFP nor the U.S. Agency for International Development have said who benefited from the theft of donations. But she added that the agency wanted to reduce the authority of local and regional government officials to decide who qualified for food aid.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 17:23 UTC
Business: Visa launches new initiatives to support fintech start-ups, women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia
During a visit by Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) Andrew Torre to Ethiopia, Visa unveiled plans to hold a second edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) fintech competition and launch its She’s Next women’s empowerment initiative. Through VEI, Visa will invite fintech start-ups in Ethiopia to share innovations to solve payment challenges of tomorrow. In 2021, ArifPay, Ethiopia’s first point of sale payments systems operator won the first VEI Ethiopia challenge. Since 2015, VEI has helped start-ups from over 100 countries collectively raise more than $16 billion in funding. Since 2020, Visa has invested over $3 million through more than 250 grants and coaching for women owned businesses through the program.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 15:08 UTC
WFP hopes to resume some Ethiopia food aid distribution by July By Reuters
FILE PHOTO: Internally displaced Ethiopians queue to receive food aid in the Higlo camp for people displaced by drought in the town of Gode, Somali Region, Ethiopia, April 26, 2022. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo 2/2By Aaron RossNAIROBI (Reuters) - The U.N. World Food Programme hopes to resume some food aid distribution in Ethiopia as soon as next month once it has received greater control over how beneficiaries are selected, a senior WFP official said on Monday. It paused food aid to the northern Tigray region in May and then to all of Ethiopia this month in response to widespread theft of donations. The WFP has been providing emergency food assistance to nearly 6 million of them. Valerie Guarnieri, WFP assistant executive director for programme and policy development, said the agency wanted to reduce the authority of local and regional government officials to decide who qualified for food aid.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 15:05 UTC
WFP hopes to resume some Ethiopia food aid distribution by July
By Aaron RossNAIROBI (Reuters) – The U.N. World Food Programme hopes to resume some food aid distribution in Ethiopia as soon as next month once it has received greater control over how beneficiaries are selected, a senior WFP official said on Monday. It paused food aid to the northern Tigray region in May and then to all of Ethiopia this month in response to widespread theft of donations. The WFP has been providing emergency food assistance to nearly 6 million of them. Valerie Guarnieri, WFP assistant executive director for programme and policy development, said the agency wanted to reduce the authority of local and regional government officials to decide who qualified for food aid. Other WFP programmes, including nutrition assistance to children, pregnant and breastfeeding women have not been affected by the aid pause.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 15:04 UTC
IN BRIEF: Kefi Gold & Copper says Tulu Kapi project conditions met
Kefi Gold & Copper PLC - Ethiopia-focused gold and copper company - Says that all outstanding financing conditions requiring Ethiopian government input regarding the Tulu Kapi gold project have now been met. Says this enables Tulu Kapi individual syndicate members to proceed to final committee and board reviews and approvals for the USD390 million project finance package. Chair Harry Anagnostaras-Adams says: "Today's announced progress with the Ethiopian central bank is the third significant breakthrough in as many months. This set of supportive government initiatives clears the way for the launch of Tulu Kapi and reinforces the recent turnaround of the working environment in Ethiopia. Kefi has assembled a first-class international project finance syndicate which is now focused on final definitive documentation for this USD390 million transaction."
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 14:19 UTC
Kefi meets all government financing conditions for Tulu Kapi
Kefi Gold and Copper updated the market on the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia on Monday, announcing that all outstanding major financing conditions precedent requiring Ethiopian government input had been met. Kefi said the second condition required the establishment of a permanent security force to ensure uninterrupted construction and progress of the Tulu Kapi Gold Project. In April, the relevant government agencies triggered escalated security measures in the areas surrounding Tulu Kapi, successfully meeting the condition. In addition to meeting the financing conditions precedent, the Ethiopian government and its agencies had shown further support for the development of the Tulu Kapi Gold Project through several recent initiatives. “This set of supportive government initiatives clears the way for the launch of Tulu Kapi and reinforces the recent turnaround of the working environment in Ethiopia.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 13:28 UTC
Why investigating your own military is so dangerous
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Why investigating your own military is so dangerous | The Listening Post” – below is their description. Apart from the obvious physical dangers, there are issues of access across battle zones and the task of cutting through government spin. Two recent wars – in Ukraine and Ethiopia – provide a glimpse of the burden journalists bear when reporting on conflicts in their countries. The Listening Post’s Ryan Kohls on the challenges of war reporting – investigating corruption and crimes committed by your own country’s fighting forces. Featuring:Lucy Kassa – Ethiopian journalistAnna Myroniuk – Investigative Reporter, Kyiv IndependentNorman Solomon – Media CriticSubscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ajlisteningpostFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#news#ukrainewar#ukraine#ethiopia#worldnewsAl Jazeera English YouTube Channel
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 12:58 UTC
News: Voters casting ballots in rerun referendum to decide Wolaita zone’s fate
Voters queued outside polling station in Wolaita zone referendum (Photo: NEBE)Addis Abeba – Voters in Wolaita zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s region (SNNP) are casting their ballots in a rerun referendum to decide whether the zone should join five other zones (Konso, South Omo, Gamo, Gedeo and Gofa) and five special districts (Burji, Basketo, Ale, Amaro, Derashe) who voted to establish a new “Southern Ethiopia Region” in a referendum held on 06 February. According to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) the referendum is ongoing in 1812 polling stations in the Wolaita zone, where the result of the February referendum was annulled due to massive irregularities pre and during election process and complaints of vote fraud. NEBE verified and approved the results of the referendum except in Wolaita zone where it said “activities considered as serious operational violations” were committed in several polling stations in the Zone, as a result opted to hold rerun. Mismatching of voters signatures, deleting and re configuring election result papers, suspicious 100% voters turnout, involvement of local officials by handing out temporary IDs for voters on the election day etc, are among the many serious procedural violations that NEBE reported to have occurred. Src:@HabtamuKB pic.twitter.com/CFnp7MQhjm — Addis Standard (@addisstandard) December 20, 2018Today’s vote in Wolaita zone is considered significant in determining the fate of the zone, where a long lasting quest for statehood persisted since 2018, but has resulted in multiple violent crackdowns by security forces.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 12:25 UTC
Offbeat Manali: Uncover hidden gems with unique Manali tour packages
Here are some offbeat places in Manali you should definitely check out! Scroll down to learn more about Manali offbeat places. Due to its remote location, the village is one of the offbeat places in Manali. In conclusion, the town of Manali has so many hidden gems in store that will surprise you well enough. Just in case you’re interested in a Manali trip, make sure to give some attention to the offbeat places too.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 12:12 UTC
IrisGuard and Arifpay unlock potential for financial inclusion for all Ethiopians
IrisGuard's EyePay® Network provisioned to help millions access G2C services, using the human iris alone. Arifpay has been working to revolutionize Ethiopia's digital payment ecosystem with full-fledged innovative solutions to support MSMEs in Ethiopia. About IrisGuardFounded in 2001, IrisGuard is a world-leader of end-to-end iris enabled payment systems, empowering financial inclusion for the world's poorest and most vulnerable. About ArifpayArifpay Financial Technologies S.C. is a financial institution licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia providing fully interoperable digital payment solutions including ArifPOS and ArifGateway. Arifpay offers innovative, secure and easy to implement digital payment solutions for MSME merchants, banks and customers, working through commercial channel partners.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 11:14 UTC
News from the world of travel
There are 26 Penthouse Collection suites available in properties at Bondi Junction, Kent Street Sydney, Pitt Street Sydney, World Tower Sydney, Sussex Street Sydney, Herschel Street Brisbane and Surfers Paradise. New Meriton Suites hotels are set to open in Canberra soon and in Melbourne in September. Founded by Meriton Group owner Harry Triguboff in 2003, Meriton Suites is Australia’s largest owner-operator of apartment-style hotel suites. The Movenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, Movenpick Hotel Hobart, Movenpick Hotel Auckland and Movenpick Hotel Wellington have World Chocolate Day packages that include accommodation, a chocolate welcome gift, chocolate themed welcome drink, breakfast, access to the hotel’s free daily chocolate hour and unlimited free chocolate ice cream for kids 12 and under. Mövenpick has more than 100 hotels and resorts around the world and is part of Accor.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2023 02:20 UTC