Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) collected Birr 27 billion in six months of the fiscal year, as announced by the organization. The Chief Executive Officer of ESL, Dr. Beriso Amelo, acknowledged the challenges faced by the institution five years ago but emphasized the significant progress achieved during the reform process, particularly in improving efficiency. He highlighted the success of sea transport and logistics in terms of service quality, revenue generation, and profitability, surpassing the planned targets for the fiscal period with the collection of Birr 27 billion. Dr. Amelo attributed these accomplishments to the establishment of supportive institutions by the government and the implementation of modern and efficient procedures. Moving forward, Dr. Amelo outlined plans to further modernize income and expenditure services and expand shipping destinations.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has issued a clarification, stating that the detention of undocumented individuals while awaiting good cause interviews and the asylum application process is not deemed unlawful. This verdict comes in response to a group of asylum seekers who had entered the country illegally. Additionally, they argued for their release, contending that their detention during the asylum application process was unlawful. The High Court’s judgment clarified that such a right is not automatic, proposing a differentiated approach for asylum seekers who entered the country illegally. Spotlight on the rights of asylum seekers in South Africa

Cheap Energy Cost Fuels Chinese Bitcoin Miners Migration to EthiopiaEthiopia has become a lucrative destination for Bitcoin miners with lower energy costs and friendly government policies driving the move. According to Bloomberg, Bitcoin miners from China and other countries are setting up shop in the East African country followed by energy deals with electricity companies. In the following months, Bitcoin miners now look to grow operations in Ethiopia and rival Texas counterparts who became the new hub after the mining ban in China two years ago. Nou Xu, founder of the China Digital Mining Association explained that Ethiopia will be a destination for Chinese miners thanks to friendly government policies and cheaper energy costs. Per the Bloomberg report, Ethiopian state-owned power companies have signed agreements with 21 Bitcoin mining companies with 19 of them coming from China.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline, according to a new United Nations report released Monday. About 44% of migratory species worldwide are declining in population, the report found. More than a fifth of the nearly 1,200 species monitored by the U.N. are threatened with extinction. “One country alone cannot save any of these species,” said Susan Lieberman, vice president for international policy at the nonprofit Wildlife Conservation Society. At the meeting, eight governments from South America are expected to jointly propose adding two species of declining Amazon catfish to the U.N. treaty’s list of migratory species of concern, she said.

Brey Steffensen stole the show in his first career start when he scored his first career basket. At one point, Brey couldn't walk. "She said, 'I just have this feeling that there's another kid there that needs us,'" Skyleur Steffensen said. At this point, Brey had overcome Lathyrism to walk on his own again, but with a limp. "I've had so many memories of all the last four years," Brey Steffensen said.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere, but they see recruiting women and minority candidates, along with veterans, as key to expanding their slim majority in November. “These are not run-of-the-mill generic Republicans," Hudson said. And so we’re using that same formula.”When asked what she makes of the House Republican focus on recruiting females and minorities, the chair of the campaign arm for House Democrats was skeptical. It's not just House Republicans seeking to end such programs. Hudson sidestepped on whether the focus on attracting female and minority candidates as House Republican candidates clashes with efforts to clamp down on diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere, but they see recruiting women and minority candidates, along with veterans, as key to expanding their slim majority in November. “These are not run-of-the-mill generic Republicans,” Hudson said. And so we’re using that same formula.”When asked what she makes of the House Republican focus on recruiting females and minorities, the chair of the campaign arm for House Democrats was skeptical. It’s not just House Republicans seeking to end such programs. Hudson sidestepped on whether the focus on attracting female and minority candidates as House Republican candidates clashes with efforts to clamp down on diversity and inclusion programs within the federal government and elsewhere.

Dinaw Mengestu (ዲናው መንግስቱ) (born 30 June 1978) is an Ethiopian-American novelist and writer. Since his first book was published in 2007, he has received numerous literary awards, and was selected as a MacArthur Fellow in 2012. [6]CareerMengestu’s début novel, The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears, was published in the United States in March 2007 by Penguin Riverhead. It was published in the United Kingdom as Children of the Revolution,[7] issued in May 2007 by Jonathan Cape. It tells the story of Sepha Stephanos, who fled the warfare of the Ethiopian Revolution 17 years before and immigrated to the United States.

Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and People's Alliance Metropolitan Municipality Mayoral Candidate Cengiz Ergün visited Turgutlu Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with People's Alliance Turgutlu Mayoral Candidate Yunus Oğan. Stating that they brought 690 million liras of investment to Turgutlu during the visit, Mayor Ergün said that they are preparing important projects for Turgutlu in the new period. Stating that Mayor Cengiz Ergün has provided great services to 17 districts, TUTSO Chairman of the Board Faruk Aydın supported Mayor Ergün and wished him success in the local elections.

The special highlights of the Millrose Games have always been the mile and 2-mile events. The Scottish sprinting star, Josh Kerr, is already on his move again to attempt Millrose Games being his season opener. The Millrose Games witness a dramatic situation in the 2-mile eventADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this adOn Sunday evening, the Armory Indoor arena held a plethora of final events. Among those hustles, the women’s 2-mile event had a different argument. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this adThe witness’s account of the false start fiascoWhen the starting whistle rang in the women’s 2 mile event in the Millrose Games on Sunday, Medina Elsa made a hurried start with kicking and butting.

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced a terrorist attack on a military base in Mogadishu, Somalia, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Four Emirati soldiers and a Bahraini officer were killed following the attack in Mogadishu where they were training the Somali national army, the United Arab Emirates said. The soldiers were “exposed to a terrorist act” while “training and qualifying the Somali Armed Forces,” the UAE’s defence ministry said in a statement on Saturday, adding that three Emirati soldiers and a Bahraini officer were killed. King Salman Al-Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Salman sent their condolences to President of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Saturday’s attack targeted troops at the General Gordon Military Base in Mogadishu and was claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabab.

Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip, seen here with former New York Rep. Peter King, right, arrives to cast her ballot during early voting in Massapequa, New York, on February 9.

This Sunday, NBC will have full coverage of the 116th annual Millrose Games from New York. The Millrose Games are considered the premier indoor track and field invitational, hosting hundreds of athletes from across the world. Here is everything you need to know about the Millrose Games indoor track meet, including time, schedules, television and streaming options. Millrose Games TV channel, live streamDate: Sunday, Feb. 11Sunday, Feb. 11 Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET TV channel: NBCNBC Live stream: Peacock, FuboNBC will have live coverage of the 116th annual Millrose games.