CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (July 04, 2024)
What to expect as Taliban joins third UN-held talks on Afghanistan in Qatarhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/1/what-to-expect-as-taliban-joins-third-un-held-talks-on-afghanistan-in-qatar2. Pakistan will continue attacks in Afghanistan – minister https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7289yvl84po4. 15 million USD auctioned by Afghanistan central bank to boost currency value https://tribune.com.pk/story/2475841/15-million-usd-auctioned-by-afghanistan-central-bank-to-boost-currency-value5. Pakistan to enforce int’l border laws with Afghanistan amid rising terrorism, smuggling https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1204158-pakistan-to-enforce-intl-border-laws-with-afghanistan-amid-rising-terrorism-smuggling]\8. Ethiopia, South Sudan to build 220km cross-border road https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/ethiopia-south-sudan-to-build-220-km-cross-border-road-467387220.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 04, 2024 08:17 UTC
Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) Daily Trade Data – 03 July 2024
For all other commodities, price is in (Birr/Quintals), 1 Quintal = 100Kg. To get more commodity trade information, you may call ECX on short number 929 or text to them on short number 934.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 04, 2024 04:48 UTC
Ethiopian PM Abiy removes two of his cabinet ministers
Photo: FBCborkenaToronto – The Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia on Wednesday announced three new appointments. From past practices, appointment to the office of the Prime Minister is a sort of transitory position before total removal. The Prime Minister also removed Ethiopia’s Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Gebremeskel Chala. In December 2023, Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed removed the State Minister for Peace, Taye Dendea, threw him to prison and appointed Keyredin Tezera in his position. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 04, 2024 02:57 UTC
Cuba thanked Ethiopia for support against the United States blockade
During a meeting here with the Ethiopian ambassador, Genet Teshome, who concludes his diplomatic mission in this capital, the Cuban diplomat highlighted the historical ties between both countries, which began 49 years ago and continue to strengthen. According to the Cubaminrex site, Peñalver recognized Ethiopia’s position against the genocidal US blockade that has lasted more than 60 years, both in the United Nations and in the African Union. Likewise, he addressed the potential that exists to continue developing mutual cooperation, the publication stated. On his part, the Ethiopian ambassador thanked the meeting and showed satisfaction for the welcome provided by Havana and the support of the institutions of the Antillean country for the fulfillment of his mission, Cubaminrex assured.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 04, 2024 02:30 UTC
Cuban delegation visited hydraulic projects in Ethiopia
The Cuban group led by INRH Vice President Javier Toledo Tapanes was accompanied by State Minister of Water and Energy Asfaw Dingamo and his advisor Abera Endeshaw, the Havana embassy in Addis Ababa revealed. They held a meeting yesterday with the director of the Ethiopian Meteorological Institute and president for the African continent of the World Meteorological Organization, Fiten Teshome. They also visited the Ethiopian Institute of Water Technology where they exchanged views with its directors, the source said. Since July 1, the presence of the INRH delegation is in response to a visit made by Dingamo last year to the Caribbean island, which resulted in cooperation projects in the water sector. To that end, the Cuban experts will explore areas of collaboration in this sector.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 22:50 UTC
PM Abiy Holds Talks With Marriott Int'l President On Ethiopia's Growing Hospitality Sector
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met today with Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano to discuss growing Ethiopia's travel and hospitality sector, according to the Office of the Prime Minister . Ethiopia , known for its rich cultural and historical heritage as well as stunning landscapes, has been focused on expanding its tourism industry. Marriott International , a leading global lodging company with 8785 properties worldwide, aims to play a significant role in this development.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 17:10 UTC
Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) Daily Trade Data – 02 July 2024
For all other commodities, price is in (Birr/Quintals), 1 Quintal = 100Kg. To get more commodity trade information, you may call ECX on short number 929 or text to them on short number 934.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 16:46 UTC
Sudanese army setbacks make Al Burhan's vows to fight until victory unrealistic
“The army’s performance in this war is far less than impressive,” said Sudanese military analyst and retired army general Galal Mahdi. On the same day, Gen Al Burhan said that the “battle noise” in Omdurman will shortly end, appearing to suggest that the army was on its way to another victory there. Its recent inroads in Sennar state place it in a favourable position to march on to the army-controlled south-east. Gen Al Burhan sought to reassure his troops and volunteers after the most recent battlefield setbacks in Sennar. The warring parties were invited to return to negotiations in Jeddah this year, but Gen Al Buran rejected the offer.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 16:43 UTC
Houthi Threat Triggers Surge in Pirate Attacks Off Somalia
The USS aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower sails in the Red Sea on June 12. Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Red Sea have reinvigorated piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups growing in both number and force, a European naval commander said. The Yemen-based Houthis began attacking vessels in the Red Sea last year to pressure Israel and its allies over the war in the Gaza Strip. The increasing number of attacks are being carried out by groups that are “well armed, organized and bigger in numbers” than ever before, he said. Attacks escalated in the early 2000s, when conflict erupted after Ethiopian forces invaded the country to depose of an Islamist administration.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 15:49 UTC
IATA: Global Passenger Demand Spiked 10.7% in May
According to the data recently published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), there was a 10.7% increase in global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), in May 2024, compared to May 2023. “Strong demand for travel continues with airlines posting a 10.7% year-on-year increase in travel for May. European carriers experienced an 11.7% year-on-year growth in demand, with capacity increasing by 11.3% year-on-year. African airlines saw a 14.1% year-on-year increase in demand. This was the fastest increase in load factor among all regions, although Africa still has the lowest load factor overall.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 15:37 UTC
Ethiopia Observer
When I left a few weeks ago, I noticed that some things hadn’t changed in Addis Ababa: old cars still spewed diesel fumes, the traffic was as bad as ever, and the jams were unbelievably long. Saying Addis Ababa is being transformed is an understatement. The city center is changing dramatically, with thousands of small businesses and historic buildings in the Piazza area being wiped out. For those who’ve been watching Addis Ababa change over the last decade, these losses don’t seem like the city’s natural growth. Addis Ababa has always been a dynamic place that keeps changing and reinventing itself.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 14:23 UTC
Terror, ‘chaos’ as India stampede kills 121
HATHRAS, India: Survivors of India’s deadliest stampede in more than a decade recalled on Wednesday the horror of being crushed at a vastly overcrowded Hindu religious gathering where 121 people were killed. A police report said more than 250,000 people attended the event in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, more than triple the 80,000 for whom organizers had permission. “After the event ended, everyone wanted to exit quickly, and that is what led to the stampede,” Sandeep said. Religious gatherings in India have a grim track record of deadly incidents caused by poor crowd management and safety lapses. In 2008, 224 pilgrims were killed and more than 400 were injured in a stampede at a hilltop temple in the northern city of Jodhpur.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 13:49 UTC
Google greenhouse gas emissions grow as it powers AI
Google greenhouse gas emissions grow as it powers AINEW YORKGoogle, despite its goal of achieving net-zero emissions, is pumping out more greenhouse gas than before as it powers data centers needed to support artificial intelligence, the company said. Total greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were 13 percent higher than they were the prior year, primarily driven by increased data center energy consumption and its supply chain, the report stated. Power-hungry AI data centersGoogle is not alone in facing the challenge of feeding power-hungry AI data centers, while trying to curb creation of climate-changing greenhouse gas. Microsoft said in its recent sustainability report that its greenhouse gas emissions last year were up 29 percent from 2020 as it continues "to invest in the infrastructure needed to advance new technologies." Amazon, also an AI contender with its AWS cloud computing division, has said it is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2040.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 13:39 UTC
Japan issues new banknotes designed against counterfeiting
Japan issues new banknotes designed against counterfeitingTOKYOJapan issued its first new banknotes in two decades on Wednesday, yen packed with 3-D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida praised as “historic” the state-of-the-art anti-counterfeit traits of the new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen bills. “I hope the people will like the new bills, and they will help energize the Japanese economy,” he told reporters at the Bank of Japan. The amount of money in the new bills going out in a single day is estimated at 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion). A majority of transactions in Japan still are done in cash and cashless payments have been slower to catch on than in many other countries.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 13:39 UTC
Ethiopia-Somaliland deal: Can the Horn of Africa rift be healed?
Ethiopia-Somaliland deal: Can the Horn of Africa rift be healed? Nonetheless, there were "no indications" yet that Ethiopia was willing to walk away from the deal, President Mohamud said afterwards. The day after the MoU was signed, Somalia described the deal as an act of "aggression" that was an "impediment to… peace and stability". He also called on youths "to prepare for the defence of our country" and described Ethiopia as his country's "enemy". Saudi Arabia and China, two countries with important roles in the region, said they would support Somalia's territorial integrity - something lauded as a diplomatic victory in Mogadishu.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 03, 2024 13:39 UTC