JOHANNESBURG – ROSATOM, the Russian state corporation specializing in nuclear energy, is pleased to announce the launch of the seventh annual online video competition, “Atoms Empowering Africa”. Atoms Empowering Africa invites participants to create a short video on the “Benefits of Nuclear Energy in Africa” topic. “Nuclear energy holds immense potential for Africa, offering numerous benefits for the continent’s sustainable development. By embracing nuclear technology, African countries can foster economic growth, create job opportunities, and drive innovation in various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and industry. “Atoms Empowering Africa has become a platform for young African talents to showcase their creativity and passion for science and technology.

Fresh from sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and performing to 3,000+ people at the Opera House for Just For Laughs Sydney, Joe White is back for his 8th Perth Fringe Festival. Joe White, an Ethiopian refugee, was a semi-finalist on Australia’s Got Talent and is said to be the only Ethiopian stand-up comedian to play the biggest arts festival in the world, the Edinburgh Fringe. With multiple appearances on Australian TV and radio, he won the Fringe World award for Best Comedy ‘weekly award’ four times in a row and is a recipient of the West Australian Comedy Choice Award. We’re thrilled to have double passes to give away to Joe White: Ethiopian and Still Not Hungry showing at Fringe World 2024 from January 19 to February 18 at several venues across Perth, Fremantle, Kalamunda and Wanneroo. To WIN email us here at win@xpressmag.com.au with Joe White in the subject line and your phone number in the copy, then tag the mate you will take in the Facebook post.

Yelp released its 11th annual Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States, which features 18 California restaurants this year, with Los Angeles County and San Diego County making up the bulk of Golden State appearances. Los Angeles County has four restaurants on this year’s list (down from six in 2023). Broken Mouth is also the only L.A. County restaurant from last year to make the 2024 list. Meanwhile, the company’s 2023’s rankings had featured nine Orange County restaurants, including Anaheim’s Sunbliss Cafe, Sababa Falafel Shop in Garden Grove and Hanuman Thai Eatery in Costa Mesa. Asian cuisines were the most represented in 2024, with Asian, Asian-fusion, and Southeast Asian restaurants making up 25% of the list.

Pin 0 SharesOn January 16, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (FDRE Defense Force) received Russian-made 4th generation Sukhoi Su-30 fighters and Turkish Akıncı unmanned aerial vehicles with a ceremony at Harar Meda air base in Bishoftu. The event was attended by high-ranking military officials, including Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, and Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, Commander-in-Chief of the Ethiopian Air Force. An Akıncı drone delivered to the Ethiopian National Defense Forces / From the Facebook account of the Ethiopian National Defense ForcesIn its announcement, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces did not specify how many Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft and Akinci unmanned aerial vehicles the FDRE Air Force had acquired. The FDRE Defense Forces published images showing double-seater Su-30 aircraft (tail numbers 2401 and 2402) and one Akıncı unmanned aerial vehicle. Ethiopia is expected to employ its newly acquired Su-30 fighters and Akinci unmanned aerial vehicles for similar targets and operations.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has warned Ethiopia against attempts to violate Somalia’s territorial integrity, saying his country would ‘intervene’ if requested by Mogadishu. Al-Sisi affirmed on Sunday that Egypt stands with Somalia against any threat to its security and stability, expressing his rejection of the recent agreement signed between Somaliland and Ethiopia over a port in the Red Sea. Ethiopia currently relies on Djibouti as a major trade partner, as 95 percent of Ethiopia’s imports and exports pass through Djibouti. President Mohamud is currently on a diplomatic offensive to thwart Ethiopia’s attempts to access the Red Sea without the consent of Mogadishu. The Berbera Port has previously attracted foreign powers due to its strategic position at the southern coast of the Gulf of Aden, connecting the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean to the Red Sea via the strait of Bab-el-Mandeb.

Hong Kong led a rally across Asian markets Tuesday as traders were cheered by reports that Chinese authorities were considering a blockbuster boost to equities after a painful start to the year. "The market was poor enough to warrant such elevated attention -- China cannot afford to see A-shares sinking toward the Lunar New Year holidays." "Prevailing pessimism regarding the economy, policy efficacy, and reduced allocation to China by global and Asian equity funds persists," he said in a commentary. Traders had started the year on a somewhat sour note as a string of figures and warnings from Federal Reserve officials all but doused expectations rates will be cut in March and keep coming down through 2024. No matter how high interest rates go, the economy will continue to glide right through."

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND – Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division are intensifying their search for suspects involved in the armed robbery of Shalla Ethiopian Restaurant. In a new development, detectives have obtained and released surveillance footage showing the suspects fleeing in a red/maroon four-door sedan. The video, sourced from a nearby business’s surveillance system, captures critical details of the suspects’ escape vehicle. The Montgomery County Police Department urges anyone with information about the suspects or the vehicle to come forward. Informants are encouraged to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD, either through their website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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In addition to advocating for the proper implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement, the IDPs participating in today’s demonstration in Shire town called for a peaceful return and humanitarian assistance (Photo: Tigray TV)Addis Abeba – Today, displaced individuals who are residing in different internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps within the Tigray region orchestrated a substantial demonstration, articulating their dissatisfaction with the prevailing circumstances related to the execution of the Pretoria Peace Agreement. According to the United Nations, over one million individuals remain internally displaced in Tigray, with a substantial number originating from western Tigray. Chants bearing messages such as “Cease illegal demographic alterations,” “Settlers shall not alter the identity of Tigrayans,” “Repatriate IDPs to their homes,” and “Enforce the Pretoria agreement” resonated across the thoroughfares, with protesters urging prompt consideration of their predicament. In accordance with Article 5, Sub-Article (3), the federal government of Ethiopia commits to facilitating the return and reintegration of internally displaced persons and refugees whenever the security situation allows. Nevertheless, the Tigray Interim Administration lodges an accusation against the federal government, asserting a failure to implement the peace agreement due to the non-withdrawal of non-ENDF armed groups from the territory of Tigray.

The IMF is forecasting the Ethiopian economy will grow 6.2% this year, an impressive figure for a country that is digging itself out of a massive debt hole and recovering from the trauma of a two-year civil war. If the government is going to achieve the IMF growth target, then it will have to create the conditions for private sector expansion, particularly in the manufacturing sector.

Analysis: Ethiopia's potential transformation into a maritime power in the Red Sea will create new regional allies, but also enemies. He referenced a statement by a 19th-century Ethiopian military leader, Ras Alula, who declared that the Red Sea is Ethiopia's natural border, asserting that Addis Ababa will secure its sea access by any means necessary, including force. RELATED What do Houthi attacks in the Red Sea mean for global trade? For instance, Eritrea reportedly allowed Israel to open a naval military base on the island of Daklah in the Red Sea. Furthermore, Ethiopia's transformation into a maritime power in the Red Sea contradicts Egypt's national security considerations and regional interests.

In the early hours of this morning, an easyJet flight from Las Palmas declared an emergency following failed landing attempts at London Gatwick. easyJet Flight Las Palmas-London Declares Emergency…Data provided by RadarBox.com. easyJet flight U28132 is a routine scheduled flight between Las Palmas and London Gatwick, with the affected rotation being operated by G-EZPE. As per data from Planespotters.net, G-EZPE is a 7.9 year old Airbus A320ceo that was delivered to the UK subsidiary of the carrier back in March 2016. easyJet flight U28132 departed Las Palmas at 2036 local time last night and proceeded in a northernly direction towards London Gatwick.

Authorities in Central Ethiopia have detained 29 activists, a group comprising numerous pro-democracy supporters and social media activists, accusing them of inciting violence and riots among the citizens. Mesele Abraham, an owner of the Hadiya Media House, known for its commentary on politics and social issues, was among those arrested, his brother, Mohammed told VOA Amharic. Mohammed asserts that his brother was arrested solely based on his social media posts and coverage of pertinent issues, refuting any allegations of incitement to riot. However, the authorities claimed that the social media posts had been inflaming conflict, citing an example of tensions between the Guraghe and Kebeina ethnic groups in Wolkite town a few months ago. “We have identified social media posts that are developmental and those that are subversive, those that offer constructive criticism and those that propagate hatred,” Temesgen Kassa, head of the security bureau of the region said.

Newly inaugurated Emperor Haileselassie Avenue Exit, Nairobi (Photo : Image: KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN / X / The Star)By Staff ReporterADDIS ABABA – (BORKENA) – Kenya named an avenue exit at a newly built Expressway after the Ethiopian Emperor, Haile-Selassie, sources indicated. Capital, a newspaper circulated in Kenya, reported last Saturday about the launch of the new avenue, Haile Selassie Exit Plaza at the Green Park adjacent to Uhuru Park aiming to ease traffic into the Central Business District. The Capital said that the Haile Selassie Exit Plaza launched on Saturday by the Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has five lanes. The exit terminates in two directions; one headed to Processional Way into Haile Selassie Avenue and the other towards Kenyatta Avenue roundabout. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

Besides thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he emphatically thanked his second wife, Hana, as well as some family and friends. See his post below:“I am fifty today, and so grateful to God for giving me the grace to live this long. I am most thankful to my wife, Hana, family and friends, who joined me in Kenya to celebrate this day with a three-day wildlife safari, especially Uncle Utienyin Igbene, Otolu (Princess), Misan Igbene,” part of his post read. He instead prefers to ignore them and not celebrate them when they attain certain milestones in life but is more committed to projecting his second wife, Hana and their child together, Weyinmi Ebele, who will be three years old this year. A control freak, Reno allegedly subjected Tuokpe to emotional abuse for the better part of the 14 years they lived together.