Ukraine's President Zelenskiy holds first call with Ethiopian PM Abiy to discuss Russia’s withdrawal from grain deal
In a ground-breaking moment for Kyiv’s diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy held a phone conversation for the first time with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Thursday, July 20. During the call, Zelenskiy spoke with Abiy about Russia's recent withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has already sent wheat prices skyrocketing worldwide, recording a 9% increase on Wednesday, July 19. "The voice of Ethiopia, the African Union, the whole of Africa is very important to us," Zelenskiy reportedly told his Ethiopian counterpart. On July 17, Russia unilaterally withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, launched in July 2022 under the auspices of the UN and Turkey. Russia's latest onslaught caused extensive damage to commercial and civilian infrastructure and destroyed 60,000 tonnes of grain stocked in storage facilities.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 23, 2023 09:27 UTC
Record-breaker Kipyegon, Warholm set Monaco Diamond League alight
MONACO: Kenya´s Faith Kipyegon, with her third world record of a scintillating season, and Norwegian Karsten Warholm, with the fourth fastest 400m hurdles ever, ensured the Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday lived up to its glittering reputation. Kipyegon continued her remarkable form by smashing the women´s mile world record, just a month after setting world records in the 1500m and 5,000m in June. "I came for that, I wanted to chase the world record," said Kipyegon. World champion Alison Dos Santos was on Warholm´s inside and managed to keep the Norwegian in his sights. "It´s very nice to take the Diamond League record, it´s my second best time ever, so I´m proud and happy with it.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 23, 2023 01:00 UTC
100 days of killing and destruction in Sudan
Reports say that thousands of them were injured during the fighting, whether by stray bullets, indiscriminate projectiles or aerial bombardment. There is no longer a government in the center; Some ministries have moved to the Red Sea states, Port Sudan. “Sudan is now one of the most difficult places for humanitarian workers to reach,” OCHA said in its July 15 report. During the meeting, the commander of the “rapid support” forces expressed his fears about the presence of “Egyptian air forces” at Marawi airport in the north of the country, and against using them against his forces. Command of the Signal Corps Forces in Bahri, Command of Engineers Forces in Omdurman, Command of the Karari Region and Wadi Sayedna Airport in northern Omdurman.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 23:30 UTC
China, Ethiopia pledge to promote development and peace in Africa
China and Ethiopia are good brothers going through thick and thin, good friends looking out for each other in times of need and good partners seeking common development, Wang said. China firmly supports Ethiopia in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, supports the country in fulfilling its commitment to national solidarity and stability, and supports it in playing a bigger role in regional and international affairs, he added. China is willing to work with Ethiopia to jointly implement the Outlook on Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa and support the African people in resolving African issues in the African way. For his part, Mekonnen said that Ethiopia has a long history of developing relations with China and is firmly committed to strengthening cooperation with China at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. Ethiopia appreciates China’s help in safeguarding its national security and stability, and expects China to support the country in consolidating peace, carrying out reconstruction and revitalizing its economy, he said.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 23:00 UTC
One hundred days… of killing and destruction in the war of the “two generals” in Sudan
The “war of the two generals” in Sudan has entered its 100th day, with an estimated death toll of thousands, millions of displaced persons and refugees, and total destruction of the country’s infrastructure, including health, educational and economic facilities. Reports say that thousands of them were injured during the fighting, whether by stray bullets, indiscriminate projectiles or aerial bombardment. There is no longer a government in the center; Some ministries have moved to the Red Sea states, Port Sudan. “Sudan is now one of the most difficult places for humanitarian workers to reach,” OCHA said in its July 15 report. During the meeting, the commander of the “rapid support” forces expressed his fears about the presence of “Egyptian air forces” at Marawi airport in the north of the country, and against using them against his forces.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 20:47 UTC
Saudi minister highlights employment initiatives during G20 labor and employment meeting in India
Mall walking: Saudi Arabia’s latest fitness trendRIYADH: An increasingly familiar sight in Saudi Arabia’s malls is people stretching their legs and strolling past shoppers. Mall walking, or ‘mallercise,’ is a safe — and free — option for people who want to be physically active and would rather not pay a hefty fee to join a gym. Indeed, mall walking has become prevalent among Saudi residents, a way to keep an eye out for sales while burning calories. Fatmah Alomar, a fitness trainer in a Riyadh gym, said “We hardly see senior citizens. One of the main aims of Sports Boulevard is to encourage residents of all age groups, including senior citizens, to take up grassroots sports.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 20:04 UTC
Four-day-old baby survives as generator fumes kill trader, his wife, their two children, mother-in-law and apprentice in Anambra
Four-day-old baby survives as generator fumes kill trader, his wife, their two children, mother-in-law and apprentice in AnambraA trader, Ifeanyi, his wife, Amaka, two children, mother-in-law and apprentice have died after inhaling poisonous fumes from a generator in Anambra State. Sources in the area said it was the family’s first night in their new residence, adding that only the four-day-old baby survived. AdvertisementHowever, the manager of St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha, where the victims were rushed to, Rev. The man had to put on the generator stationed at the verandah close to the bedroom,” a source explained. “The celebration continued into the night before they all slept off and didn’t remember to switch off the generator.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 19:56 UTC
Saudi citizens can now invite Muslim friends abroad to perform Umrah on personal visit visa
RIYADH: Citizens of Saudi Arabia can invite their Muslim friends abroad to the Kingdom to perform Umrah on "personal visit visa," the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said. Personal visas, which can be obtained online, can either be single entry or multiple entry, the ministry said in a tweet on Thursday. Applications for a personal visit visa can be made through the visa platform of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A single entry visa is valid for 90 days, while a multiple entry visa is valid for one year. A visitor with a multiple entry visa may stay in the Kingdom for up to 90 days with each visit.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 18:44 UTC
#NewsAlert: Tigray Orthodox Church to anoint episcopate-elects today
During the election of 10 episcopates by Tigray Orthodox Church on 16 July (Photo:Tigray Television)Addis Abeba – Religious leaders of the Tigray Orthodox Church, See of Selama Kesate Berhan said they will proceed with the anointing ceremony of the 10 episcopates who were elected on Sunday last week to lead dioceses of the Tigray Orthodox Church both in the Tigray region and abroad, regional media Tigray TV reported. Accordingly, the dioceses of South Tigray, Western Tigray, Southeastern Tigray, and the Freminatos College of Theology in the Tigray region; as well as Tigray Orthodox Tewahdo Church in Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and North America will have new episcopates. The religious leaders in Tigray said the anointment ceremony will take place today afternoon in the city of Axum, one of the holiest sites of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church in Ethiopia. The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (EOTC) in Addis Abeba has been repeatedly opposed the decision by the religious leader of Tigray Orthodox Church, including issuing a caution that it will take legal steps to stop the move. Earlier, management members of the Ethiopian orthodox Tewahdo (EOTC) Patriarchate’s Secretariat Office issued eight points resolution warning against the establishment of the See of Selama Kessate Berhan and related activities by the leaders of Tigray Orthodox Tewahdo Church to appoint ten bishops as candidates for episcopates.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 17:20 UTC
DDR program enrollment surges beyond projections
The influx of ex-combatants joining the Demobilization, Disarmament and Reintegration (DDR) program has significantly exceeded initial projections, according to the National Rehabilitation Commission. Early estimates anticipated approximately 250,000 ex-combatants to be registered at a cost of up to half a billion dollars. “Though around 250,000 ex-combatants were expected to join, regional states pushed for increased registration,” said Commissioner Teshome Toga (Amb.) - Advertisement -The DDR process will unfold across eight regions, with large ex-combatant populations in Tigray, Amhara and Oromia. Ethiopia contributed USD 3.1 million, while World Bank’s IDA credit covered over USD 170 million of the USD174 million total cost.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 15:58 UTC
Tourist Virtual Reality Headsets Market Boom
From 2018 to 2022, the market witnessed a surge in the adoption of virtual reality headsets among tourists, driven by increasing awareness, improving affordability, and advancements in virtual reality technology. Tourists have embraced virtual reality’s immersive and interactive nature, which allows them to virtually explore destinations, historical sites, and cultural experiences, offering a new dimension to their travel adventures. The global tourist virtual reality headsets market is projected to experience continued growth. The market is expected to benefit from ongoing advancements in virtual reality technology, making headsets more advanced, compact, and user-friendly. Additionally, the growing popularity of virtual reality content specific to tourism, including virtual tours, travel documentaries, and interactive experiences, is expected to drive the demand for virtual reality headsets among tourists.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 15:49 UTC
Saudi anti-narcotics authorities make several arrests
Mall walking: Saudi Arabia’s latest fitness trendRIYADH: An increasingly familiar sight in Saudi Arabia’s malls is people stretching their legs and strolling past shoppers. Mall walking, or ‘mallercise,’ is a safe — and free — option for people who want to be physically active and would rather not pay a hefty fee to join a gym. Indeed, mall walking has become prevalent among Saudi residents, a way to keep an eye out for sales while burning calories. Fatmah Alomar, a fitness trainer in a Riyadh gym, said “We hardly see senior citizens. One of the main aims of Sports Boulevard is to encourage residents of all age groups, including senior citizens, to take up grassroots sports.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 14:24 UTC
CBE awaits approval for half a trillion birr paid-up capital
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the largest bank in Ethiopia, is seeking government approval to increase its paid-up capital from 63 billion birr to 500 billion birr in order to finance ambitious expansion plans, according to executives of the state-owned bank. But we expect approval to raise the capital this fiscal year,” said CBE President Abe Sano. First, the bank’s assets of one trillion birr far exceed its authorized capital of 40 billion birr. “Our current 63 billion birr capital is insufficient. “In birr terms our capacity is huge, but in terms of USD, it still lags behind neighboring countries,” said Abe.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 13:45 UTC
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Axum Ethiopian Is Gone for Good and More
Since we started, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we'd like to keep it that way. With local media under siege, it's more important than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism. You can help by participating in our "I Support" program, allowing us to keep offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food and culture with no paywalls. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 13:13 UTC
Comparison Between Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia International Airport (Photos)
Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania are three Eastern African countries that have witnessed tremendous infrastructural development in the recent times. Bole International Airport, EthiopiaLocated in the horn of Africa, Ethiopia has the largest airport in Eastern African region which is referred as Bole International Airport. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, KenyaJKIA is the second largest airport in Eastern African region which was built during the colonial area. Julius Nyerere International Airport, TanzaniaNamed after the first President of Tanzania Julius Nyerere, the airport is the hub for Air Tanzania. On overage the airport serves an estimated 2 millions passengers annually.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2023 11:26 UTC