Gov’t considering railway connections to neighboring ports including LamuThe federal government is considering an overhaul of the state-owned Ethiopian Railway Corporation that would enable it to get involved in the construction of new railway projects and onboard private railway operators. The officials disclosed the study considers the involvement of private railway operators in ERC. The plans also include the addition of several dry ports under the umbrella of ERC via the inclusion of private operators. “The private sector might not invest in railways but can use its own wagons to engage in transporting cargo. The official noted that new proposals may be included following discussions between the ERC board and Transport Ministry officials next week.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called on the Chinese construction company, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to further enhance its positive engagements in Ethiopia. The call was made during his meeting with Wang Tongzhou, chairman of the CCCC, in the Ethiopian capital, according to the Office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister. Noting the CCCC’s “active engagements” across various construction activities in the East African country, Abiy emphasized the need for the Chinese construction company to further strengthen its positive contribution to the country’s construction sector. The CCCC has won acclaim for its robust engagements across largescale infrastructure development- Advertisement -projects in Ethiopia, including industrial parks, roads and major national development projects. The Addis Ababa-Adama expressway, regarded as the first expressway in Ethiopia and East Africa, is one of Ethiopia’s flagship infrastructure projects constructed by the CCCC.

Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga (Photo: US Embassy in Ethiopia)Addis Abeba – In the wake of a recent policy address delivered by U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, which the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized as “ill-advised” and containing “uninformed assertions,” Ambassador Massinga sought to assure continued positive relations. In a recent policy speech delivered at the “American Gibbi” Yemeni Community School in Addis Abeba on May 15, Ambassador Massinga addressed Ethiopia’s current security situation, national dialogue, and transitional justice initiatives. Furthermore, the Ambassador addressed various armed groups engaged in conflict with the government, including the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the Fano militia in Amhara. However, the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized Ambassador Massinga’s speech, deeming it “ill-advised” and containing “uninformed assertions” about the government’s handling of the country’s affairs.

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East Africa Metals (TSE:EAM) has released an update. East Africa Metals Inc. has secured an extension for the mine development periods of its Mato Bula, Da Tambuk, and Terakimti projects in Ethiopia, overcoming delays caused by regional conflicts. This extension facilitates the importation of mining equipment and the commencement of construction work, with the Adyabo and Harvest projects now having deadlines in 2028 for development. The company, which has a significant interest in multiple East African mining projects, continues to progress with a track record of investing over $66.8 million in exploration since 2005. For further insights into TSE:EAM stock, check out TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

Cairo: A shortage of domestic workers is worsening in Kuwait amid a ban on labourers from the Philippines, according to experts. “It is necessary to open recruitment from new countries to boost the local market,” said Kuwaiti expert on domestic labour affairs Munir Al Usaimy. Al Usaimy made the remarks after a meeting with Kuwait’s acting ambassador to Ethiopia Nawaf Al Mutairi and Ethiopia officials concerned with domestic labour. They are favoured by a big category of citizens, a matter that requires finalising this file urgently,” Al Usaimy added. In January, Kuwait set maximum fees for recruiting overseas domestic workers.

Confirmed interest in the potential of superconducting technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft. PARIS – Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of a future hydrogen-powered aircraft. “Our previous demonstrators have shown that superconducting technologies would be a key enabler for the high-power electrification of future hydrogen-powered aircraft. Airbus has been developing superconducting technologies for high-power electric propulsion for several years, culminating in the power-on of an integrated 500 kW cryogenic propulsion system last year. Cryoprop will confirm the potential of superconducting technologies for future aircraft applications, assessing all aspects related to safety, industrialisation, maintenance and operations.

Berlin: World Athletics, the governing body of international track and field competitions, has ratified Ethiopian star Tigist Assefa’s women's marathon world record of 2:11:53 set in Berlin last year. 13 women were still in contact with the lead as they reached 10km in 31:45, the World Athletics informed in a statement on Thursday. Less than two kilometres later, Assefa was alone out in front and she went on to reach the halfway stage in 1:06:20, comfortably inside world record pace. Spurred on by the knowledge that the world record was in the bag, Assefa picked up her pace in the closing kilometres and charged through the finish line in 2:11:53. IANSAlso Read: Ethiopian runner Tigist Ketema breaks world record for fastest marathon debutAlso Watch:

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She and her colleagues use social media to advocate for gender equality online by challenging gender norms and attitudes towards women in Ethiopia, Africa's second-most populous nation. "My colleagues and I have received threats online that have become increasingly violent, especially after we engaged in social media activism regarding women's rights," Betelehem told AFP. Since then, her social media and email accounts have been hacked and private information, including photos and her home address, stolen and shared online. The CIR said that with over 80 languages spoken in Ethiopia, social media companies lack the resources and staff to keep on top of abusive posts. "Government and social media companies must act urgently on this," she said.

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Berlin: World Athletics, the governing body of international track and field competitions, has ratified Ethiopian star Tigist Assefa’s women’s marathon world record of 2:11:53 set in Berlin last year. 13 women were still in contact with the lead as they reached 10km in 31:45, the World Athletics informed in a statement on Thursday. Less than two kilometres later, Assefa was alone out in front and she went on to reach the halfway stage in 1:06:20, comfortably inside world record pace. Spurred on by the knowledge that the world record was in the bag, Assefa picked up her pace in the closing kilometres and charged through the finish line in 2:11:53. “I hope that my performance will be motivation for young women athletes in Ethiopia and that the world record one year before the Olympic Games gives our country a boost for Paris,” said Assefa.

University of the Sunshine CoastIn early 2020, Ruth Kinard arrived at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) for her first day of orientation, pushing a double pram laden with textbooks, a nappy bag, and her two little ones. Cheering her on was her proud husband Eddie and their other children - six-year-old Ariella, five-year-old Yoella and two-year-old Negasi. "It's crazy to think I started with two little babies and I'm finishing uni with four kids under six," she laughs. "I loved that I could share my graduation with my family, because my biggest motivation are my children… I want to show them dreams can come true after some hard work and perseverance, to never give up." Growing up as a "biracial kid in a predominantly white space" was one of these factors.

RIYADH: Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has received his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg in Riyadh, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Prince Faisal also received the Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Taye Atske Selassie for talks on developing bilateral relations and cooperation, the foreign ministry said. During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation, as well as developments and matters of mutual interest. Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati, and Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Dr. Fahad Alhumaydani also attended the meeting. 🇸🇦🇪🇹 pic.twitter.com/m443VTgdEL — Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) May 23, 2024Meanwhile, the Saudi Foreign Minister on Thursday held a phone call with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Palestine, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, the foreign ministry said.