Ethiopian Airlines bans use of ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bag
Ethiopian Airline has said passengers boarding any of its flights from Nigeria won’t be allowed to bring ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags. Ghana-must-go bags are popular sac-like load carriers in Nigeria that come in different sizes and colours and are preferred by many travelers due to their durability and affordability. According to a letter seen by our correspondent on Friday but dated November 24, 2023, and addressed to the Regional Manager of the Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria, the ban took effect from November 25, 2023. It noted, “Please be informed that effective November 25, 2023, the usage of Ghana Must Go to travel on our flight is hereby prohibited,” the letter read. “The use of Ghana Must Go as a means of packing baggage has cost the airlines huge loss and also damaged the conveyor belt system, not only on our flight but also on other foreign airlines, hence the prohibition.”However, the airline allowed users of the bag to continue to use them to package their luggage on the condition that they must be well packed in cartons of a hardcover of rectangular size.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 13:45 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines to Start New Freight Route to Casablanca
0 shares ShareTweetPinAddis Ababa, December 2, 2023 (Addis Walta) Ethiopian Airlines announced its preparation to introduce a new freighter route to Casablanca, Morocco-the first of its kind in the Maghreb region. The commencement of the new route to Morocco increases its total number of African freight destinations to 34, the airlines indicates. Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, the largest carrier in Africa, provides reliable and efficient scheduled cargo services to over 66 destinations using 13 dedicated freighter aircrafts including the latest 9 B777-200F and 4 B737-800F.
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December 02, 2023 12:23 UTC
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Cop28 live: Fifty oil and gas companies make pledges on methane and carbon dioxide
Cop27 President Sameh Shoukry, left, hands over the gavel to Cop28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber at the UN climate conference's opening ceremony. AFPUAE-UN-CLIMATE-COP28 Cop27 President Sameh Shoukry, left, hands over the gavel to Cop28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber at the UN climate conference's opening ceremony. ReutersU.N.'s COP28 climate summit in Dubai World leaders on day two of Cop28 in Dubai. December 3: Health / Relief, Recovery and PeaceIn a first for Cop, a day will be dedicated to discussing health and its relationship with climate change. The Cop will explore ways to provide relief to those affected by climate change and aim to build consensus on priority actions for the health system’s response to climate change, paired with financing.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 12:15 UTC
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Fifty oil and gas companies make pledges on methane and carbon dioxide at Cop28
Fifty oil and gas companies, representing more than 40 per cent of global oil production, made pledges on methane and carbon dioxide at the Cop28 climate conference on Saturday. The companies, of which 60 per cent are national oil companies, signed on the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter, which calls for net zero emissions by 2050 or before. "The announcement mentions investing in energy systems for the future but all oil and gas companies are already doing this. The pledge aims to achieve a reduction of methane emissions by at least 30 percent below 2020 levels by 2030. Global oil companies have been investing billions of dollars into carbon capture technology and hydrogen as part of their decarbonisation plans, but the IEA has warned against “excessive expectations and reliance” on carbon capture or storage.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 12:14 UTC
Ethiopian airline bans use of ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bag
Ethiopian Airline has said passengers boarding any of its flights from Nigeria won’t be allowed to bring ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags. Ghana-must-go bags are popular sac-like load carriers in Nigeria that come in different sizes and colours and are preferred by many travelers due to their durability and affordability. According to a letter seen by our correspondent on Friday but dated November 24, 2023, and addressed to the Regional Manager of the Federal Airports Authority Of Nigeria, the ban took effect from November 25, 2023. It noted, “Please be informed that effective November 25, 2023, the usage of Ghana Must Go to travel on our flight is hereby prohibited,” the letter read. “The use of Ghana Must Go as a means of packing baggage has cost the airlines huge loss and also damaged the conveyor belt system, not only on our flight but also on other foreign airlines, hence the prohibition.”However, the airline allowed users of the bag to continue to use them to package their luggage on the condition that they must be well packed in cartons of a hardcover of rectangular size.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 12:12 UTC
Nigeria, Germany sign historic power deal to boost national grid by 12,000 MW
Nigeria and Germany have strengthened their bilateral relations with the signing of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) agreement which aims to add 12,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the Nigeria national grid. “And I said Mr. President, Egypt has 80 million (people) and we could use 14 gigawatts and Nigeria has 200 million people. And as we say in Germany good things take time as we have seen tonight.”The Minister Power, Dr Adebayo Adelabu, acknowledged that COVID-19 pandemic was a major factor why the deal was stalled for five years. Adelabu said 10 transformers and 10 power mobile substations have been delivered to Nigeria by Siemens. And in the next couple of months, we will witness a lot of activities on the presidential power initiatives project.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 11:33 UTC
The Ugandan literacy specialist making a difference for disadvantaged children
Clovis Tchoufack wanted to be one of them. But it’s instead in the making of guitars that he has managed to make a name for himself. Uganda: The literacy specialist getting children to read and writeUganda’s Mago Hasfa is the founder of 'Read to Learn', a nonprofit focused on early literacy development for children. A social innovator and author of children’s books, Mago’s work over the past six years is now gaining international recognition. Also, SOMA, Hasfa's multi-lingual app to improve literacy for refugee children in Uganda fetched her a 'Beyond the Limits' monetary prize in Nigeria.
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December 02, 2023 11:33 UTC
FAAN Bans ‘Ghana Must Go’ bags in all airports nationwide
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that the ban on “Ghana must go” bags was issued by Ethiopian Airlines and not the Federal Government. FAAN made this clarification in a terse post on its X handle on Friday, responding to a report making the rounds on the ban of “Ghana must go” bags in Nigeria’s Airports. “The Ban is from Ethiopian Airlines, not FAAN or the Federal Government of Nigeria”, FAAN posted. Meanwhile, the circular from Ethiopian Airlines informed its customers of restrictions on the usage of Ghana-must-go bags. “We would like to inform you of a restriction regarding using irregularly shaped packages on Ethiopian Airlines Flights.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 10:00 UTC
AU Convenes Joint Committee Meeting of Ethiopian Peace Process – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – The third Joint Committee Meeting of the Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mechanism (MVCM) of the Ethiopian peace process was held on Friday. The African Union convened the meeting “to reflect on progress, challenges, and opportunities” in implementing the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), signed on Nov 2 last year. Representatives of the Federal government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), and the AU High-Level Panel attended the meeting. The committee – proposed the extension of the mandate of the MVCM from Jan 1 to Dec 1, 2024 – agreed to convene “a strategic reflection session” “at the earliest possible time but not later than two months”. The AU announced the commitment of one million US Dollars from its Peace Fund towards implementing the Permanent COHA, and appreciated the federal government and the TPLF for their commitment to the spirit of African Solutions to African problems.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 09:30 UTC
From Mongolia to Ethiopia, Malaysian photographer shares her thrilling journey
FROM chomping down on exotic meats in Mongolia to braving through the desert plains on Ethiopia, photographer Salliza Salleh is game for anything when she is on one of her travel adventures. At the same time, she began documenting her travels and adventures with pictures, posting them on her social media pages. Which is why in 2015, she and six other friends travelled all the way to the Horn Of Africa – Ethiopia – to experience ... extreme heat. The Afar Region is located in the north-east of Ethiopia, and is also home to the Afar people. Salliza and her group had the opportunity to stay with three families at different campsites in Mongolia.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 08:29 UTC
No peace with Peace Ministry: Parliament
Parliamentarians have raised serious concerns about the very purpose of the Ministry of Peace, blasting its officials for the proliferation of violent conflict in the country since the Ministry was established in late 2018. Despite this, The Reporter has obtained documents that reveal MPs directed several tough questions at Ministry officials, which were met by less-than-satisfactory answers in the eyes of parliamentarians. - Advertisement -MPs reportedly reproached State Minister of Peace Taye Dendea for a complaint about the “low” budget allocated to the Ministry this year. “Conflict has grown since the Ministry of Peace was formed.”The State Minister was also asked to present detailed information as to why violent conflict remains a scourge across the country. The heaviest conflict ongoing in the country now is the conflict in Oromia.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 08:13 UTC
33 Must-See Exhibitions to Visit This Winter
Winter is usually a sleepy season for museums across the world. Fall exhibitions remain on view with the hope of luring visitors during the cold months while curators typically prep big retrospectives for the spring. Retrospectives are also in the offing for Yoko Ono, Emily Kam Kngwarray, and more. And a blockbuster exhibition at the Met devoted to the Harlem Renaissance looks to initiate new understandings of African American art history. These shows and more figure on the list below, featuring 33 must-see museum shows and biennials opening across the world between the beginning of December and the end of February.
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December 02, 2023 07:40 UTC
“Ghana Must Go” bag ban in airport are untrue, according to FAAN. – Igbere TV
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied banning the use of “Ghana Must Go” bags by travelers at airports in the country. The FAAN issued a notice today, December 1, titled Re: Prohibition Of Usage Of Ghana Must Go” and signed by Henoch Gizachew the Director of Airport Services, dated November 24. FAAN stated the following on the X-handle. “Please note that @flyethiopian, FAAN, notified the public that they do not ban Ghana Must go bag. It is strictly prohibited to carry ‘Ghana Must Go Bags’ unless properly packed in a carton or hardcover rectangular container.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 07:36 UTC
Ethiopia debt service pause contingent on IMF deal by end-March -Paris Club
It will see suspended payments repaid from 2027 to 2029 after a grace period from 2025 to 2026, the Paris Club said in a statement, noting that the deal was reached on Nov. 23. If Ethiopia does not get an IMF staff-level agreement by March 31, the official creditor committee "reserves the right to declare the suspension null and void", the Paris Club said. The Paris Club said 10 of its members were on Ethiopia's official creditor committee, which is co-chaired by France and non-Paris Club member China. Other non-Paris Club committee members are India, Kuwait, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. "We welcome the recent announcement of an interim standstill agreement with official creditors," the IMF spokesperson added.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 07:29 UTC
Scramble for Santos seat erupts after expulsion
A political scramble erupted on Friday after the expulsion of now ex-Rep. George Santos left his Long Island congressional seat vacant, forcing a special election to fill it. “I am prepared to undertake the solemn responsibility of filling the vacancy in New York’s 3rd District,” Hochul said in a statement. “The people of Long Island deserve nothing less.”In an interview with NY1, Hochul said Santos “just took up space.”A special election is required to fill an empty seat in the House of Representatives for New York’s delegation. But Republicans argue that they have enjoyed a string of electoral successes on Long Island since Biden took office, including significant victories in off-year local elections last month. That could potentially set the stage for Democrats to tweak swing districts like the ones on Long Island to boost their chances.
Source:Ethiopian News
December 02, 2023 07:14 UTC