This analysis combines a long and short-term overview of female solo travellers. “Female solo travellers are on the rise”, states Mirko Lalli, CEO & Founder of The Data Appeal Company. Europeans lead the ranking of female solo travellers. The top 10 of female solo travellers’ source markets is completed by Spanish, Australian, Brazilian, Polish and Japanese women. Trend #3: Safety, a relevant factor for solo female travellers.

July 19, 2024 11:34 UTC

Ethiopia’s largest state bank, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), recently announced a significant increase in profits for the financial year. Following this, a Facebook account posing as the CBE claimed the bank was offering its customers various prizes to celebrate its success. The CBE confirmed to AFP Fact Check that the account does not belong to them and that the bank is not giving away prizes. The bank confirmed its official Facebook accounts in Amharic (here), Afaan Oromoo (here), and Tigrigna (here). AFP Fact Check has previously debunked similar scam posts here, here and here.

July 19, 2024 08:54 UTC

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.

July 19, 2024 08:35 UTC

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.

July 19, 2024 08:29 UTC

The program aims to guide students toward their desired career paths by providing experience and insights. “This unique chance excites me and motivates me to create opportunities for youth development and empowerment. He explained that although the educational system is robust, there is often a gap between academic knowledge and the practical skills required. “Emphasizing the development of a growth mindset, leadership, teamwork, self-discipline, and emotional intelligence, our program provides a practical, real-world learning experience. (I am) interested in industrial engineering (and) this program offers me the opportunity to explore and gain practical experience in a field that captivates me.

July 19, 2024 07:02 UTC





Plans to replace schools with online education during the pandemic in Ethiopia were challenged by gaps in energy supplies and the impact continues, aid workers have warned. Irish and Ethiopian aid workers met Tánaiste Micheal Martin in the capital Addis Ababa to discuss aid funding yesterday. ActionAid Ethiopia country director Tinebeb Berhane later told reporters while they did not have a complete shut-down, schools were closed. Irish Aid and the embassy helped with PPE for deprived communities. Mr Martin marked 30 years of the Irish embassy in Ethiopia and met Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Sahlework Zewde.

July 19, 2024 05:28 UTC

The global travel and tourism sector saw a 12.6% YoY decline in deals during H1 2024, with a mixed performance across regions and deal types. And the same was the case for the deal types under coverage.”An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database revealed that the volume of M&A deals declined by 7.4% during H1 2024 compared to H1 2023, whereas the number of venture financing deals fell by 29.6% YoY. Meanwhile, private equity deal volume remained at the same level. Similarly, the US, China, Australia, and France witnessed a YoY decline in deal volume by 31.5%, 46.4%, 18.8%, and 40%, respectively, during H1 2024 compared to the same period during the previous year. However, markets such as the UK, India, and Japan saw respective deal volumes grow by 7.9%, 12%, and 18.2% YoY in H1 2024.

July 19, 2024 05:22 UTC

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, announced that it has been awarded the Global Recognition and Appreciation Award at the First International Post-COVID Conference held in Toronto. This accolade acknowledges Ethiopian Airlines’ pivotal role in distributing emergency gear throughout Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the delivery of essential medical supplies and saving countless lives. While receiving the recognition award Ethiopian Airlines GCEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, expressed his admiration saying, “We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition for our significant contribution worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ethiopian Airlines played a crucial role in re configuring approximately 25 passenger aircraft into dedicated cargo freighters. In collaboration with governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and international agencies, Ethiopian Airlines facilitated the transportation of millions of tons of personal protective equipment, medical apparatus, vaccines, and other essential supplies across Africa and beyond.

July 19, 2024 03:07 UTC

The education and programming agenda for WORLD24 focuses on enhancing travel agency profitability through four educational tracks. The education and programming agenda for WORLD24 focuses on enhancing travel agency profitability through four educational tracks: Business Management, Marketing and Sales, Travel Advisor Skills, and Growth Strategies. The 2024 Questy Awards ceremony marks the awards program’s fourth year. The 2024 award recipients will be honored at the Questy Awards, taking place at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, September 12. To learn more about the 2024 Questy Awards, visit www.travelquestnetwork.com/questy-awards.

July 19, 2024 02:05 UTC

Ethiopia attracted USD 3.82 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the recently concluded fiscal year, according to the Ethiopian Investment Commission. Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Hanna Arayaselassie highlighted efforts to improve the business climate, promote investment, facilitate activities, provide one-stop services, and work on regulations as key areas of focus during the fiscal year. These efforts resulted in USD 3.82 billion in FDI, representing 80% of the target and an 11.5% increase from the previous year. Hanna mentioned the commission's participation in 10 international forums and exhibitions, as well as organizing nine high-level investment forums in Ethiopia, to promote the country’s untapped investment opportunities. For the current fiscal year 2024/25, priorities include implementing recently approved regulations, improving logistics and investment incentives, and enhancing investment promotion through digitalization, with a target to increase FDI inflow to USD 4.52 billion.

July 19, 2024 01:56 UTC

The U.S. has seen a decline in Americans who have chosen to do without life insurance, according to MarketWatch. From 2011 through 2023, life insurance policies dropped from 63% to 52%.The 52% happens to be up from 50% in 2022. Whatever the reason for the overall decline, half of adult Ameri…

July 18, 2024 22:22 UTC

A Bristol man has been arrested in Ethiopia after travelling there to plan a demonstration against the transportation of monkeys. Jason is PETA’s Hawaii-based Asia Senior Vice President, and had travelled to Ethiopia with his son to meet up with Reuben. PETA’s senior vice president for the US, Kathy Guillermo, said Ethiopian Airlines were one of the few international airlines still prepared to transport monkeys around the world. “Ethiopian Airlines is contributing to this misery, and it’s one of the few airlines in the entire world willing to do so. Ethiopian Airlines has been approached for comment.

July 18, 2024 22:21 UTC

(Bloomberg) -- Ethiopia’s official creditors have granted financing assurances to the country to help fast-track approval of a new loan by the International Monetary Fund’s executive board, according to people familiar with the matter. Financing assurances mean that bilateral creditors such as the Paris Club and China provided certainty that they will restructure their loans to Ethiopia in a way that’s consistent with the fund’s program. Creditor countries usually provide financing assurances after a staff-level agreement on a new program is publicly announced by the Washington-based IMF. The assurances are required per IMF rules for a loan to be approved by the fund’s executive board and kick off the disbursements. An IMF spokesman said that fund has made progress with Ethiopian authorities and development partners on a program, without commenting on financing assurances or a staff-level agreement.

July 18, 2024 20:50 UTC

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July 18, 2024 19:47 UTC

Addis Ababa July 18/2024( ENA) Ethiopia has signed a Host Country Agreement with the UN to host the first preparatory session for the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development which will be held in Addis Ababa from July 22-26, 2024. Ambassador Tesfaye Yilma, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations while Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs inked the agreement representing the UN. The Under-Secretary-General on his part appreciated Ethiopia's commitment and role in hosting the UN preparatory Conference on Financing for Development. Both underscored the importance of the conference in setting the right tone to galvanize the international community to mobilize finance for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and for Sustainable Development. In 2015 Ethiopia hosted the Third Financing for Development Conference in Addis Ababa which adopted the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, a landmark outcome document that outlined a comprehensive global framework for financing the Sustainable Development Goals.

July 18, 2024 19:38 UTC