Anna Stout, who was running in Boebert's former district, drops out of race Stout, the current mayor of Grand Junction, says her decision was a direct response to Boebert's switch from Colorado's 3rd to 4th Congressional District. Adam Frisch is now unopposed in the Democratic primary in the district.
Addis Ababa (AFP) – With an exuberant flourish, Ethiopian artist Fikru Gebremariam slaps bold streaks of paint across the large canvas propped up against a wall in his Addis Ababa studio. In his studio, Fikru preciously guards a drawing he produced as an 11-year-old boy when his parents enrolled him at the Addis Ababa School of Fine Arts. After studying in Addis, Fikru travelled to several countries including the United States and the artists' magnet Paris before returning to his homeland in 2012. Fikru Gebremariam daubs bold streaks of colour onto a canvas at is Addis Ababa studio © Michele Spatari / AFPFikru says he does not want to be categorised. So, the name Ethiopian artist, African artist, European artist, it's just a kind of label."
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More and more inhabitants of Tigray, in northern Ethiopia, are subjected to this drastic diet. A situation that prevents nearly a million local residents from returning to their lands. "But last year, the drought affected different agricultural areas of the country, and without immediate aid, the food situation will quickly deteriorate." "We go from house-to-house begging," confesses the widow, whose husband had joined the Tigrayan forces. A conflict for powerThe Tigrayan ethnicity, which represents about 6% of the 115 million population, dominated political life in Ethiopia for nearly 30 years.
In communications acquired by Addis Standard and addressed to Djibouti’s President, Ismail Omar Guelleh, the current IGAD Chairmanship holder, and the IGAD Secretariat, Ethiopia has cited insufficient notice and pre-existing commitments as reasons for its absence at the 18 January summit convened in Kampala. Following the conclusion of the 42nd Extraordinary Assembly, IGAD reiterated its profound concern regarding the ongoing situation between Ethiopia and Somalia. The assembly was conducted without the presence of two additional member states: Sudan and Eritrea. AdvertisementNearly two weeks subsequent to the summit’s adjournment, Ethiopia is actively pursuing the expeditious arrangement of the Extraordinary Summit, aiming to avail itself of an opportunity to elucidate its stance on current regional issues. Djibouti, in its capacity as the current chair of IGAD, along with the IGAD Secretariat, is implored to promptly and affirmatively address Ethiopia’s entreaty.
ADDIS ABABA – THE Ethiopian government has launched the construction of a vaccine manufacturing company, ShieldVax Enterprise, to stimulate local vaccine production for domestic consumption and export, local media reported. During the cornerstone-laying ceremony on Monday, Ethiopian Health Minister Lia Tadesse said the construction of the vaccine manufacturing enterprise is a tangible manifestation of the Ethiopian government’s ongoing efforts to ensure health for all. The Ethiopian government has long expressed concern over the minimal share of local pharmaceutical production in Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous nation. Official figures show that local production could only satisfy no more than 15 percent of the national demand, notably from a limited portfolio of medicines in conventional dosage forms. “As a country, we need to do more to bring balance between the demand and supply sides in the pharmaceutical sector.
Nearly nine decades after being stolen by Benito Mussolini’s fascist regime, Ethiopia’s historic aircraft, Tsehay, has been officially returned by the Italian government. Journey Through TimeBuilt in 1935 during Emperor Selassie’s reign, Tsehay was a testament to collaboration between German pilot Herr Ludwig Weber and Ethiopian engineers. As Italian forces approached in May 1936, the plane was abandoned in the Ethiopian capital, having accumulated 30 hours of flight time. The red two-seater plane, now back on Ethiopian soil, serves as a symbol of resilience and the enduring ties between nations. Italy-Africa Summit and the Mattei PlanThe return of Tsehay coincided with the Italy-Africa Summit, where leaders and representatives from 45 African nations gathered in Rome.
"Kayak makes it easy for concerned travelers to avoid 737 Max flights," he stated, acknowledging the nervousness surrounding this particular aircraft model. Moreover, Kayak has refined its search capabilities, allowing users to distinguish between the 737 Max 8 and 737 Max 9 models. Both disasters involved 737 Max planes and led to the initial creation of the aircraft filter. FAA WILL HAVE ‘BOOTS ON THE GROUND’ AT BOEING 737 MAX FACTORY UNTIL QUALITY CONTROL DEEMED APPROPRIATE: REPORTMORE: 3 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR PRIVACY AND SAVE MONEY WHEN BOOKING TRAVELFAA says 737 Max 9 can fly again yet consumers still waryThe recent decision by the FAA to lift the grounding order of the Boeing 737 Max 9, following thorough inspections, has done little to assuage the concerns of wary flyers. Despite regulatory assurances, a segment of the traveling public remains apprehensive about boarding any 737 Max aircraft.
Temesgen Tiruneh replaces Demeke Mekonnen, a veteran politician who served as deputy prime minister since 2012 and as foreign minister since November 2020. Demeke was made foreign minister days after the Tigray war erupted, as part of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s sweeping reshuffle of his senior foreign policy and security teams. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In
February 01, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), says Nigeria Airports including the top five international airports, have no masterplan. I asked where the masterplans for our airports are, especially the five international airports. I did not meet any masterplan on the ground in the entire Nigeria for all the five international airports and I asked them what they’ve been doing? Lamenting the poor state of infrastructures in the airports, Keyamo disclosed that a total N40 billion has been earmarked to rehabilitate airports across the country. There is this ILS that we’re trying to procure, the modern ones for the five international airports and some other airports.
Yelp has recently released its annual list of the “Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.,” highlighting the restaurants that come highly recommended by Yelp’s online community. In total, restaurants in 28 states and Washington, D.C., were determined by Yelp to be some of the top “places to eat” in 2024. It should be noted, however, that Yelp’s 2024 rankings aren’t necessarily a reflection of the best-reviewed restaurants on its entire platform. Rather, Yelp’s list was compiled from submissions and suggestions solicited from users, which were then compared against the overall ratings and volume of reviews on each business’s Yelp page. Yelp says each eatery is also well worth a road trip, if you happen to be within driving distance.
The state-owned Ethiopian Commercial Bank (CBE) is offering a mobile banking service called CBE Birr to users in Ethiopia. Many Facebook users fell for the hoax and shared their phone numbers online to obtain a giveaway. Meanwhile, *847# is a short code used to access the Birr mobile banking service. Prize-related issues are only entertained on our official pages.”The bank added that it does not have a separate Facebook page for CBE Birr. The same announcement (archived here) can also be found on the bank's official Facebook page.
The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) governing board will start 2024 with decisions on more than $1 billion in funding for climate change adaptation, biodiversity, ocean health, and pollution control. “The GEF Council will consider a $916 million work program – the second-largest in the multilateral trust fund’s history – during its Feb. 5-9 gathering. The package of proposed grants will support projects related to biodiversity, climate change, food systems, forest management, land degradation, river and ocean health, chemicals and waste, and wildlife. Four additional projects are recommended for support from the GEF Trust Fund as well as the two climate adaptation funds managed by the Global Environment Facility – the LDCF and SCCF. The GBFF’s first work program is expected later this year, with financing by the end of 2024.
Nairobi — Cut rose flowers from Kenya and Ethiopia face more scrutiny in order to access the European Union (EU) market. According to the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK), local flowers will undergo an increased check of up to 25 percent in the EU starting this May. The new measures follow the review of EU regulatory measures that sought to take precautionary measures over the False Codling Moth (FCM). The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ran a publication in October last year on the risk posed by imports of rose-cut flowers, where Kenya and Ethiopia are the biggest exporters. FPEAK says that the move is part of the annual review process under Commission Implementing Regulation 2022/2389 that lays out the rules for the uniform application of frequency rates for plant health checks.
The age of the excavated site ranges from 50,000 to 70,000 years oldChinese archaeologists have discovered more than 100,000 artefacts at the Mengxihe Palaeolithic site in Sichuan Province. Additionally, over 60,000 organic remains such as plant seeds, fruits and spores were found in 2023. Detailed analysis by experts revealed the evidence of fire utilization, stone shaping, wood carving, and polishing techniques within the artifacts. They also found more than 60 thousand organic remains – plant seeds and spores. Having studied the artefacts, the experts found traces of fire, faceting, wood carving and polishing.
