Ethiopia Joins UNHCR Executive Committee Bureau
Addis Ababa, October 18/2024(ENA)-Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN, in Geneva Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, has been elected as a Second Vice-Chairperson of the Executive Committee (ExCom) Bureau of the UNHCR on October 18, 2024. Ambassador Tsegab was nominated by Ambassador Aimé Clovis Guillond, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Congo, on behalf of the Africa group. He was seconded by Ambassador Paul Bekkers, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and endorsed by acclamation by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee Bureau comprises four office holders: the Chairperson, two Vice-Chairpersons and the Rapporteur representing the four United Nations regional groups. The Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme (ExCom) meets in Geneva annually to review and approve the Agency’s programmes and budget, advise on international protection and discuss a range of other issues with UNHCR and intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 19, 2024 04:37 UTC
Envoy Hammer Heads to Boston for Horn of Africa Talks
In Boston, SEHOA Hammer will address students at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, meet with Dean Kelly Sims Gallagher, members of the faculty, as well as discuss careers in the foreign service with students selected for the Department's Thomas R. Pickering and Charles B. Rangel Foreign Affairs Fellowship Programs. Ambassador Hammer will also speak at Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies' African Studies Center as part of the Walter Rodney seminar series. During his visit, SEHOA Hammer will participate in a roundtable discussion with members of the diverse Ethiopian diaspora.
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October 19, 2024 00:02 UTC
Small Plates, Big Flavors: Inside Ladybird, NYC’s Chic Vegan Tapas Bar
New York City isn’t exactly wanting for vegan options. We just wanted to have great food and service and a cool atmosphere that’s not your typical vegan restaurant vibe.”And Ladybird nails it all. It’s a uniquely New York City sitch that gives way to a standout cocktail menu. If the sharp, slightly bitter flavor of brassicas aren’t the first thing you gravitate toward on a menu, don’t be deterred. Dig into the Strawberry Cheesecake, a delicious, nut-free slice featuring sweet coconut cream cheese and fresh strawberries.
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October 18, 2024 22:43 UTC
IMF Concludes First ECF Review for Ethiopia
The IMF Board completed the first review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Ethiopia, allowing the authorities to draw the equivalent of about US$340.7 million (SDR 255.6 million). The ECF was approved by IMF Board in July 2024 and forms part of a US$10.7 billion support package from development partners and creditors for Ethiopia. Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the first review of the 48-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Ethiopia. The implementation of the authorities' economic program, including the transition to the new exchange rate regime, has been commendable. Continued tight monetary policy and elimination of monetary financing of the government will be key to durably reducing inflation.
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October 18, 2024 22:02 UTC
Gideon Timotheos Named Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister
Gideon Timotheos Appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs in EthiopiaPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has announced the appointment of new ministers to various key positions in the Ethiopian government. Among these appointments, Gideon Timotheos has been named the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Ambassador Taye Atskeselasie, who was recently sworn in as the President of Ethiopia. Furthermore, Selamawit Kasa, formerly the Deputy Minister of Government Communication Services, has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism. The reshuffle comes following Ambassador Taye’s appointment as Ethiopia’s fifth president. Taye, who held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs for nine months, has a distinguished career in diplomacy.
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October 18, 2024 20:37 UTC
GLOBALink | Ethiopian student chases dream in China
"I want to be a bridge to connect the two countries." A 20-year-old young man from Ethiopia is studying Chinese at a university in China's Xiamen. He dreams of doing more between the two countries in the future.
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October 18, 2024 19:42 UTC
A Somalia-Turkey Entente Forms in the Horn of Africa
These agreements underscore Turkey’s strategic and economic aspirations in the broader Horn of Africa region. I have studied Turkey’s historical and current involvement in Somalia to understand what’s driving Ankara’s policy in the Horn of Africa. The opening of a training facility in Mogadishu has increased Turkey’s strategic depth in the Horn of Africa, projecting the country towards both sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean. And the use of Turkish drones in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict has shown Turkish defense arrangements have become a factor in local dynamics. The deal is a response to changes in the regional landscape and the ongoing reconfiguration of power dynamics in the Horn of Africa.
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October 18, 2024 19:25 UTC
Lebanon's parliamentary opposition sets out lofty goals for war to end
The cross on top of Our Lady of Hadath Church near Beirut's Dahieh suburb shines bright after Israeli air strikes on the area. APThe cross on top of Our Lady of Hadath Church near Beirut's Dahieh suburb shines bright after Israeli air strikes on the area.
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October 18, 2024 17:45 UTC
Killing of Yahya Sinwar an 'inflection point' to ending Gaza war, White House says
The US, together with Qatar and Egypt, have for months been working on bringing about a ceasefire to end the Israel-Gaza war. Getty ImagesThe US, together with Qatar and Egypt, have for months been working on bringing about a ceasefire to end the Israel-Gaza war. Getty Images
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October 18, 2024 16:25 UTC
Boxed in: Was Yahya Sinwar’s killing based on Israeli luck or intelligence?
Israel's army chief Lt Gen Herzi Halevi points to the spot where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in southern Gaza, during a visit with Ronen Bar, head of Shin Bet. AFPBoxed in: Was Yahya Sinwar’s killing based on Israeli luck or intelligence?
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October 18, 2024 15:27 UTC
Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn – the risk of new proxy wars is high
What do we know about Egypt’s entry into Somalia and the theatre of conflict in the Horn? Egypt’s arrival in the Horn of Africa can be traced back to Ethiopia’s quest for a dedicated port under its control. Soon after Egypt’s deployment in Somalia, Ethiopia formalised its recognition of Somaliland. In Somalia, Ethiopia plays a stabilising role. This increases tensions between Egypt, Somalia and Ethiopia.
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October 18, 2024 14:32 UTC
INSA’s cybersecurity initiatives empowering Ethiopia’s digital future
As a panelist at the GITEX 2024 Expo in Dubai, under the title “Ethiopia 2025 Strategy and Cyber Security,” Daniel highlighted Ethiopia’s efforts to strengthen cybersecurity as part of its 2025 digital strategy. He identified national digital identity, electronic payment systems, and cybersecurity as critical components for the success of Ethiopia’s 2025 digital transformation. Daniel emphasized that significant progress has been made to ensure the cybersecurity of the country. At the forum, Daniel emphasized the important role played by the Ethiopian capital market and other similar institutions in facilitating Ethiopia’s digital economy. He added that INSA is fulfilling its role to ensure the safe transition of Ethiopia’s digital economy and to achieve the goals of the Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy.
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October 18, 2024 12:31 UTC