FAAN begins sale of e-tags at airports
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has begun the sale of electronic tags (e-tags) at airports. In a statement on Friday, FAAN said the initiative is in line with the presidential directive that mandates the use of e-tags for accessing the nation’s federal airports. Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, stated on May 14 that everyone, including the president and vice president, would pay tolls at the nation’s airports. FAAN statement reads: “Following the presidential directive that all citizens are mandated to pay for e-tags at all 24 federal airports across the country, we wish to inform the general public that the e-tags are available for sale from Friday, 17th May, 2024 at the following location. Contact: 08034633527 or 08137561615.”FAAN said there will be an option to pay in cash at the access gates for motorists without e-tags.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 17, 2024 15:36 UTC
Miami man arrested during "vigilante-style" operation to catch child predators
Miami man arrested during "vigilante-style" operation to catch child predators Miami-Dade police say a man is facing charges after he showed up at a house thinking he would have relations with a minor.
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May 17, 2024 15:30 UTC
Paris 2024: Are Kenenisa Bekele & Eliud Kipchoge set for final showdown?
One of the great athletics rivalries of all time will be renewed at Paris 2024 after Kenenisa Bekele was named in Ethiopia's marathon squad. However, his second-placed finish in the London Marathon last month means Bekele will come up against Kenyan great Eliud Kipchoge on 10 August. On that occasion Kipchoge took gold in the 5,000m, with Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj in second place and Bekele taking bronze. Kipchoge has established himself as an all-time great since switching to marathon-running in 2013, winning 11 major races alongside his two Olympic gold medals. Now, 21 years on from their first battle in the French capital, this could be the final time Bekele and Kipchoge go head-to-head.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 17, 2024 14:19 UTC
Cooperation between Russia and Ethiopia in the field of science and technology
The creation of the Centre allowed countries to expand joint research and launch new areas of work in genomics, agrobiology, and other fields. The results of joint research in the future will have fundamental and practical implications not only for Ethiopia but also for the whole world. Joint Space ResearchAnother very promising area of scientific cooperation between Russia and Ethiopia is the field of space research. In recent years, the African country has been actively developing its own research base in the fields of space research, remote sensing of the Earth, and space communications. Cooperation in the field of technologyAnother promising area for mutual cooperation between Russia and Ethiopia is the field of technology.
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May 17, 2024 13:51 UTC
Cycling community unites to support Ethiopian champion turned asylum seeker
The reigning Ethiopian national champion does not live an austere life because she wants to, but because she has to. Team Africa Rising has mobilised its network of contacts including Zwift, local cycling clubs and organisations. (Image credit: Team Africa Rising)Meanwhile, Tesfay has been supplied with kit from the UCI’s World Cycling Centre that identifies and supports athletes from around the world. When I’m cycling it’s just me and the bike. “Team Africa Rising has been working in African cycling since 2007 and many of our sponsors and supporters have been with us all these years.
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May 17, 2024 13:22 UTC
BEONx and JUYO Analytics partner to streamline data access for hoteliers
New update includes five game-changing dashboards that streamline data access, save time, and aid in informed decision-making for hoteliers. MADRID – BEONx, a leading hospitality revenue management service provider, announce the upcoming release of new dashboards in partnership with JUYO Analytics, the next curve data visualisation and analytics platform for the hospitality industry. Empowering- Customised Stunning Dashboards: Hoteliers can now create their own stunning dashboards from scratch, tailoring them to precisely match their unique company needs. Dynamic Overview of Channel Performance: With the new dynamic overview dashboard, hotels can instantly assess channel performance on annual, quarterly, weekly, or even daily timelines. Please consult the official websites of BEONx and Juyo Analytics for additional information.
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May 17, 2024 12:46 UTC
EU, Germany, Netherlands Launch Euro 36 Million Program to Bolster Ethiopian MSMEs
The European Union (EU), Germany, and the Netherlands launched a Euro 36 million program to revitalize Ethiopia's conflict-affected areas. Funded by the EU, Germany, and the Netherlands, the program is implemented by KfW, GIZ, and UNCDF. KfW will provide credit lines through local banks, while GIZ offers business development services and training. UNCDF will focus on digital financial services and new financial products. This collaborative effort between EU member states and UNCDF aims to contribute to normalcy through economic recovery in Ethiopia's post-conflict areas.
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May 17, 2024 12:24 UTC
Miami weather for Thursday 5/16/24 5PM
Miami weather for Thursday 5/16/24 5PM CBS News Miami meteorologist Cindy Preszler's weather outlook for South Florida. Be the first to knowGet browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not NowTurn On
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May 17, 2024 11:54 UTC
Senegalese prime minister criticizes French military bases on territory
“I feel much better here than in France,” the 32-year-old of North African descent told AFP. You can have a boss who’s Indian, Arab or a French person,” he said. The authors of “France, you love it but you leave it”, published last month, said it was difficult to estimate exactly how many. Another French Muslim, a 33-year-old tech employee of Moroccan descent, told AFP he and his pregnant wife were planning to emigrate to “a more peaceful society” in southeast Asia. Adam, the consultant, said more privileged French Muslims emigrating was just the “tiny visible part of the iceberg”.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 17, 2024 00:40 UTC
Ethiopia protests US ambassador’s speech after he calls for release of political prisoners
“I feel much better here than in France,” the 32-year-old of North African descent told AFP. The authors of “France, you love it but you leave it”, published last month, said it was difficult to estimate exactly how many. France has long been a country of immigration, including from its former colonies in North and West Africa. Another French Muslim, a 33-year-old tech employee of Moroccan descent, told AFP he and his pregnant wife were planning to emigrate to “a more peaceful society” in southeast Asia. Adam, the consultant, said more privileged French Muslims emigrating was just the “tiny visible part of the iceberg”.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 16, 2024 23:34 UTC
Ethiopian legend Bekele returns to Olympics after 12 years
Kipchoge got the better of his Ethiopian rival when the two met for the first time at the Paris world championships in August 2003. She will be joined in the women's team by 2023 world marathon champion Amane Beriso and Megertu Alemu. The other members of the Ethiopian men's team for the Olympics are Sisay Lemma, the Valencia marathon champion and Deresa Geleta. The 2023 New York marathon champion and 2022 world champion Tamirat Tola and Eusedin Mohammed are standby reserves. The Olympics men's marathon will be held on August 10 with the women's race a day later.
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May 16, 2024 20:43 UTC
Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele returns to Olympics after 12 years
(With AFP inputs)NEW DELHI: Ethiopian running legend Kenenisa Bekele will be making a comeback to the Olympics after 12 years, as he has been named in a 10-member team for the Paris Games .Bekele's last Olympic appearance was in London in 2012, where he finished fourth in the men's 10,000m. Despite being overlooked for the 2016 and 2020 Olympics, his remarkable second-place finish at the London marathon in April secured him a spot in the Paris Olympics squad.Bekele, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in the 5,000m and 10,000m, will once again face off against reigning Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge , who was named in the Kenyan team earlier.Their rivalry dates back to the Paris world championships in 2003, where Kipchoge emerged victorious in the 5,000m race.Tigist Assefa , the women's world record holder in the marathon, will also be part of the Ethiopian team.Assefa made history by breaking the two-hour 12-minute mark in the women's marathon, setting a world record of 2:11:53 last September in Berlin. Her inclusion adds strength to the Ethiopian contingent, alongside other talented athletes like Amane Beriso and Megertu Alemu .The Ethiopian men's team for the Olympics includes notable names likeSisay Lemma and Deresa Geleta, with standby reserves Tamirat Tola and Eusedin Mohammed. Similarly, the women's team comprises accomplished athletes such as Gotytom Gebresilase and Buze Diriba, with reserve members ready to step in if needed.The stage is set for an exhilarating marathon event at the Olympics in Paris, with the men's race scheduled for August 10 and the women's race the following day.It's exciting to see such a talented lineup representing Ethiopia, and fans around the world will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating their performances on the Olympic stage.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 16, 2024 20:36 UTC
Ethiopian businesses to benefit from new 2,2 billion ETB (€36 million) economic recovery support from the European Union (EU), Germany and the Netherlands
The European Union (EU) and its partners launched a four-year programme to provide support to restore the local economy and build the resilience of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that are affected by the crises in Ethiopia, with a focus on the North of the Country, notably the regions of Afar, Amhara and Tigray. The programme is jointly funded by the European Union, the German Government, and the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands. It is implemented by KfW Development Bank, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia.
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May 16, 2024 18:19 UTC
Court says Maryland parents have no right to opt out of LGBTQ curriculum
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that parents in Maryland have no right to be informed when their children are being instructed with LGBTQ materials or to opt their children out of that instruction. The legal advocacy group Becket Law, which is representing the parents challenging the Montgomery County Board of Education, said on Wednesday that the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling. The firms said the ruling means that parents of children enrolled at Montgomery County Public Schools “have no right to be notified or opt their kids out of” materials that teach transgenderism and other sexual ideologies. There is “no evidence at present that the board’s decision not to permit opt-outs compels the parents or their children to change their religious beliefs or conduct, either at school or elsewhere,” the court argued. Eric Baxter, vice president and senior counsel at Becket, said in a statement after the ruling that the court “told thousands of Maryland parents they have no say in what their children are taught in public schools.”
Source:Ethiopian News
May 16, 2024 17:30 UTC
Ex-Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan descent previously stationed in Abyei region face danger amid Sudan's escalating conflict
In 2022, 528 Ethiopian troops hailing from the Tigray region and serving as peacekeepers within the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) formally sought political asylum in Sudan. (Photo: UNISFA)Addis Abeba – Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, who were stationed in the Abyei region bordering Sudan and South Sudan, are currently facing heightened security concerns amidst the escalating conflict in Sudan. Seeking asylum in Sudan two years ago amidst the Tigray war, these ex-peacekeepers now face escalating risks as recent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified. In 2022, 528 Ethiopian troops hailing from the Tigray region and serving as peacekeepers within the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) sought political asylum in Sudan. Their asylum request coincided with the peak of the Tigray war and reports of the detention of ethnic Tigrayan military personnel in Ethiopia.
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May 16, 2024 16:16 UTC