Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88
Fakir died Monday of heart failure at his home in Detroit, according to a family spokesperson, with his wife and other loved ones by his side. Motown founder Berry Gordy said in a statement that Fakir helped embody the Tops’ “showmanship, class and artistry. “For 70 years, he kept the Four Tops’ remarkable legacy intact.”The Four Tops were among Motown’s most popular and enduring acts, peaking in the 1960s. While the Temptations and other peers suffered from drug problems, dissension and personnel changes, the Four Tops remained united and intact until Payton died in 1997. Fakir later toured as the Four Tops with lead vocalist Alexander Morris, Ronnie McNeir and Lawrence ‘Roquel’ Payton Jr., the son of Lawrence Payton.
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July 23, 2024 01:51 UTC
Time For Ethiopia’s Political Elite To Demonstrate Vision – Analysis
Some of Amhara and Oromia’s political elite have rejected the dialogue process and are in armed conflict with the government. The Tigrayan elite’s position so far is unclear – and the National Dialogue Commission has yet to select participants and agenda items from the region. This can lead to ‘ethnic outbidding’ – when ethnic political groups adopt a radical position to outbid their opponents in order to garner support from their ethnic base. A nationwide ceasefire would help legitimise the national dialogue and address the political quagmireThe National Dialogue Commission should pause the dialogue process on the basis of the multipartiality principle. This would help legitimise the national dialogue process and address Ethiopia’s political quagmire.
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July 22, 2024 23:59 UTC
At least 50 dead in southern Ethiopia landslides
"There was a heavy rain yesterday night and some people died from a landslide," said Kassahun Abayneh, the government spokesperson for Gofa district in the South Ethiopia regional state. "In the (Monday) morning, locals, including police, gathered at the site to save those who were affected by the first landslide. That is when the second landslide happened around 10am today and those who gathered there died." Meskir Mitku, the district general administrator of Gofa district in the Southern Ethiopia region, said women, children and local police were among the dead, the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) reported. Photographs on Facebook shared by EBC showed scores of people on a blank hillside searching for victims.
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July 22, 2024 21:11 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines receives international award for actions carried out during the Covid-19 period
The work carried out by Ethiopian Airlines teams during the COVID-19 pandemic was recognized by the Global Recognition and Appreciation Award at the First Post-COVID International Conference, held in Toronto, Canada, valuing actions carried out by the airline such as transporting medical supplies , healthcare teams and people who were away from their families. Ethiopian Airlines played a crucial role in reconfiguring approximately 25 passenger aircraft to transport cargo. In partnership with government entities, non-governmental organizations and international agencies, Ethiopian Airlines has facilitated the transport of millions of tons of protective equipment, medical devices, vaccines and other essential supplies across Africa and beyond. Global connectivity is a hallmark of Ethiopian Airlines, and can be recognized with the variety of routes offered. Read alsoStreet: Ethiopian Airlines
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July 22, 2024 20:44 UTC
Mona Tougaard stars in new Marc Jacobs campaign
DUBAI: Model Mona Tougaard is the face of Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2024 eyewear collection “The Sunglasses.”The catwalk star, who has Danish, Turkish, Somali and Ethiopian ancestry, took to Instagram to announce the campaign, posting a photo along with a simple heart emoji. Last month, Berlin-based magazine-turned-fashion label 032c presented its menswear spring/summer 2025 collection at Paris Fashion Week, where Tougaard featured. She was not the only regional model on the runway; Tougaard was joined by British-Moroccan model Nora Attal, who wore a sheer, reflective fishnet-like black dress. It is an organic progression to involve Tougaard more closely in 032c’s creative processes together with creative director Maria Koch and fashion director Ras Bartram,” the post read. Tougaard wore a black thigh-high coat-style dress with white buttons and a sheer white skirt underneath, teamed with wore white stockings and black heeled sandals.
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July 22, 2024 20:37 UTC
The last surviving original member of the legendary Motown act the Four Tops has died at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88. Fakir died Monday of heart failure at his home in Detroit, according to a family spokesperson, with his wife and other loved ones by his side. Motown founder Berry Gordy said in a statement that Fakir helped embody the Tops’ “showmanship, class and artistry. “For 70 years, he kept the Four Tops’ remarkable legacy intact.”The Four Tops were among Motown’s most popular and enduring acts, peaking in the 1960s. While the Temptations and other peers suffered from drug problems, dissension and personnel changes, the Four Tops remained united and intact until Payton died in 1997.
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July 22, 2024 20:16 UTC
Ethiopian gov’t says a leading Fano leader in Shewa “surrendered”
Assegid Mekonnen, Fano leader, appearing on state media on Monday July 22, 2024 after he reportedly “surrendered” (Photo : Screenshot FBC video)borkenaToronto – Assegid Mekonnen, one of the most influential Fano leaders in Shewa with a huge combatant force, reportedly “surrendered” to the government forces. “Amhara Fano Shewa Command main commander Colonel Assegid Mekonen surrendered today to government security forces…,” Stated the update from the Defense Force which was shared on a social media page. It cited the National Intelligence and Security Task Force as a source. Further, the Defense force cited the Task Force as saying “Many armed groups and leaders in the Amhara region are accepting government calls and leading ‘peaceful’ lives. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.
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July 22, 2024 20:06 UTC
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88
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July 22, 2024 19:39 UTC
‘Those About to Die’ stars talk new swords-and-sandals series set in Ancient Rome
When asked what drew him to the series, Hashim said: “For me, (it was) Kwame where he was from and what he represents. “I thought it was really beautiful to see how the gladiators, who were essentially prisoners made to fight till their death, fought for their lives daily, the way they found humanity and friendship, I thought that was really, really beautiful. Said Johannesson: “Roland is a whirlwind to work with. You sort of step on set and you just jump on the Roland Emmerich train. We practically did a tour of every restaurant in Rome, we had all types of pasta and, you know, during those dinners, you kind of get to see who Roland really is.
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July 22, 2024 17:43 UTC
At least 50 bodies pulled from Ethiopia landslide
At least 50 bodies were pulled from the mud on Monday following two landslides in southern Ethiopia, a local official said. “There was a heavy rain yesterday night and some people died from a landslide,” said Kassahun Abayneh, the government spokesperson for Gofa district in the South Ethiopia regional state. “In the (Monday) morning, locals, including police, gathered at the site to save those who were affected by the first landslide. That is when the second landslide happened around 10am (0700 GMT) today and those who gathered there died.”Meskir Mitku, the district general administrator of Gofa district in the Southern Ethiopia region, said women, children and local police were among the dead, the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) reported.
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July 22, 2024 17:08 UTC
At least 20 killed in Ethiopia landslide
Published: Mon 22 Jul 2024, 8:48 PMAt least 20 people were killed by a landslide in southern Ethiopia on Monday morning, the country's state broadcaster reported. A local official said the death toll from the incident, at around 10am (0700 GMT), was likely to rise further, the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) reported. Meskir Mitku, the district general administrator of Gofa district in the Southern Ethiopia region, said women, children and local police were among the dead. Photographs on Facebook shared by EBC showed scores of people on a blank hillside searching for victims.
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July 22, 2024 16:51 UTC
At least 50 bodies pulled from mud after southern Ethiopia landslide
ADDIS ABABA - At least 50 bodies were pulled from the mud on July 22 following two landslides in southern Ethiopia, a local official said. "There was a heavy rain yesterday night and some people died from a landslide," said Kassahun Abayneh, the government spokesperson for Gofa district in the South Ethiopia regional state. "In the (Monday) morning, locals, including police, gathered at the site to save those who were affected by the first landslide. That is when the second landslide happened around 10:00 a.m. (0700 GMT) today and those who gathered there died." Meskir Mitku, the district general administrator of Gofa district in the Southern Ethiopia region, said women, children and local police were among the dead, the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) reported.
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July 22, 2024 16:43 UTC
New Leadership elected for Chamber of Commerce
In a significant development, the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA) has elected a new president and leadership team during its general meeting held on July 18, 2024. Sebsebe Abafira, who previously served as the President of the Oromia Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, was elected as the new President of the ECCSA. The General Assembly also elected Aynalem Abayeh (PhD) as the Vice President, along with nine members for the Management Board. In addition to Sebsebe Abafira, two other candidates were vying for the ECCSA presidency – Mesebenbet Shenqute, the President of the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, and Assefa Alamrew, the President of the Amhara Regional Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations. The organization has 21 members, including regional chambers of commerce and sectoral associations, urban chambers of commerce and sectoral associations, the national council of sectoral associations, and six nationally organized sectoral associations.
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July 22, 2024 16:37 UTC