ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year's special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday. Potential GOP nominees for the special election include retired police detective Mike Sapraicone, Air Force veteran Kellen Curry and Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Jewish woman who served in the Israeli military, among others. In local elections last month, Republicans won several races on the island, including contests in the Santos district. The special election was called at a time of potential upheaval for New York’s congressional districts. If the lines are redrawn, that could make the special election in February possibly the last to play out in the district's current borders.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi will be the Democratic nominee in next year’s special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos, New York Democrats announced Thursday. Potential GOP nominees for the special election include retired police detective Mike Sapraicone, Air Force veteran Kellen Curry and Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Jewish woman who served in the Israeli military, among others. In local elections last month, Republicans won several races on the island, including contests in the Santos district. The special election was called at a time of potential upheaval for New York’s congressional districts. If the lines are redrawn, that could make the special election in February possibly the last to play out in the district’s current borders.

ISLAMABAD - The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad has celebrated its 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day here on Thursday in esteemed presence of a large number of Ethiopian Diaspora in Pakistan, media, civil society and friends of Ethiopia. The day was celebrated colorfully at the Embassy of FDRE Ethiopia in Islamabad with a national zeal and fervour. Cultural performances and Ethiopian coffee ceremony were put on the display to promote diverse culture of the FDR Ethiopia. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan, said the people of Ethiopia were celebrating the 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day of Ethiopia. “Today, Ethiopia is a symbol of peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and our Prime Minister is leading the efforts to promote national unity in Ethiopia,” he added.

Izzat El-Reshiq, who is in exile abroad, urged international human rights organizations to intervene to show what happened to the men and help secure their release. A similar number of men, also semi-naked, were crammed into the back of a truck nearby. Some Palestinians said they recognized relatives in the images circulating on social media and denied they had any links to Hamas or any other group. Reshiq said the men had been captured at a school in Gaza that was being used as a shelter after weeks of Israeli bombardments that have displaced many Gazans. APPEAL TO HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPSHamas held Israeli forces responsible for the lives and safety of the detained men, Reshiq added.

US President Joe Biden spoke separately by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan’s King Abdullah on Thursday. Israel said its forces killed a number of gunmen in Khan Younis, including two who emerged firing from a tunnel. The United States and ally Israel oppose a cease-fire, saying it would only benefit Hamas. Blinken is due to meet top diplomats from Arab states, including Egypt, on Friday in Washington. There are many “legitimate military targets” remaining in south Gaza, including “much if not most” of the Hamas leadership, Finer said at the Aspen Security Forum in Washington.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 07 (APP): The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad celebrated its 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day on Thursday in presence of a large number of Ethiopian Diaspora in Pakistan, media, civil society and friends of Ethiopia. The day was celebrated colorfully at the Embassy with a national zeal and fervour. Speaking on the occasion, Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula said the people of Ethiopia were celebrating the 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day of Ethiopia today. He said the government FDR Ethiopia was committed to defend its sovereignty, diversity and aspiration of its nations. “Today, Ethiopia is a symbol of peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and our Prime Minister is leading the efforts to promote national unity in Ethiopia,” he added.

The decision by Orange in November to pull out of the process to buy a stake of up to 45% in Ethio Telecom shows the French telecoms company has the government’s number. 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

The undertones of such comments are that the Harari region should never have existed. Time of UpheavalAfter Jawar fanned the flames with baseless claims, the Harari region became uncontrollable. Given their small population, constant intimidation, and abandonment by their government, Hararis in Harar endured in silence. While claims persist about Harari’s “bureaucracy favor[ing] ethnic Hararis over others,” in reality the majority of the bureaucracy consists of Oromos who don’t show favoritism towards Hararis. Consequently, this site has been reimagined as part of the ‘Hararge’ Oromo history with no real reference to Hararis.

This and much more on Philips stand, 3P500. Continuing PPDS’ Open 2 approach – with zero barriers of entry to view and experience its solutions – PPDS team members will be on hand to answer questions, provide live demonstrations, and deliver a plethora of important business announcements – impacting all major market verticals – that will guide and define PPDS’ market strategy in 2024 and beyond. At ISE 2024 we will be showcasing what we believe to be the most complete portfolio of professional display solutions found anywhere in the current market. Android commitmentAlongside ISE’s own 20 year celebrations, ISE 2024 will also mark the third anniversary of PPDS’ business-defining rebrand and transformation. We look forward to welcoming you to the Philips stand 3P500 for what is guaranteed to be another eventful ISE in Barcelona.”

(Photo : Social Media)borkenaThe Ethiopian government made arrests on Thursday, apprehending four coordinators who had been planning peaceful anti-war demonstrations in Addis Ababa and various major towns across Ethiopia. Megabi Belui Abraham Haymanot (photo : SM)Yishaq confirmed their current detention at the Mexico Square police headquarters in the capital, Addis Ababa. The protest organizers had submitted a notification to the Addis Ababa City Administration Security Division twelve days prior to the planned event. However, this week, the organizers disclosed receiving threats from both Federal and Addis Ababa City administrations. Recent reports over the last two days indicate that Ethiopian Authorities have intensified crackdowns in many neighborhoods across the capital, Addis Ababa.

Megabi Beluy Abraham Haymanot, one of the organizers of the anti-war peaceful demonstration. (Phptp : Social Media)borkenaEthiopian government authorities arrested four coordinators of an anti-war peaceful demonstration on Thursday. Reports confirm that the coordinators were apprehended in the morning in Addis Ababa and are currently being held at the Federal Police Headquarters in Mexico. The organizers had anticipated a turnout of over 100,000 anti-war protestors in the capital, Addis Ababa, alone. Video : embedded from EVN Ethiopia YouTube channelCover photo : screenshot from the videoEthiopian News VideoJoin our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookBusiness Listing / Directory Get Listed!

Headquarter of EHRC (Photo: Addis Standard)Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued a statement outlining severe human rights abuses affecting civilians in Ethiopia’s Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, and Oromia regions. In the Amhara region, ethnic clashes in November 2023 within the Awi and West Gojam zones resulted in multiple casualties, as verified by the Commission. In Oromia, a series of attacks within a week in the Arsi and Qellem Wollega Zones claimed the lives of numerous civilians. On the same day, at least 12 civilians lost their lives in a similar attack in Sole Digelu Kebele. The EHRC reiterated its commitment to ongoing monitoring and evidence gathering in the affected zones.

GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. In 2023, SAF volumes reached over 600 million liters (0.5Mt), double the 300 million liters (0.25 Mt) produced in 2022. SAF accounted for 3% of all renewable fuels produced, with 97% of renewable fuel production going to other sectors. “The doubling of SAF production in 2023 was encouraging as is the expected tripling of production expected in 2024. Demand is not the issue: Every drop of SAF produced has been bought and used.

The Seychelles archipelago declared a state of emergency on Thursday and invited its residents to stay at home after an explosion in an explosives warehouse and flooding, according to a press release from the presidency. “Following an explosion at the CCCL explosives warehouse which caused major damage (...) and extensive destruction caused by heavy rains, the President declared a state of emergency for today "Today December 7", indicated in this text the president of the Indian Ocean archipelago, Wavel Ramkalawan. “The Seychelles International Airport continues to operate, as do passenger ferries between the islands,” said the official tourism site Visit Seychelles on X. Known for its heavenly white sand beaches and luxury tourism, the Seychelles archipelago, a former British colony, is made up of 115 islands. From October 1997 to January 1998, gigantic floods fueled by torrential rains it caused caused more than 6,000 deaths in five countries in the region.

A special event was organized in the federal capital Islamabad on the occasion of the 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Day of Ethiopia. The National Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Ethiopian Embassy in Pakistan. Ethiopia Embassy-Islamabad Celebrates 18th Nations, Nationalities & Peoples’ DayISLAMABAD, 07 DECEMBER: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamabad has celebrated its 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day here on Thursday in esteemed presence of a large number of Ethiopian Diaspora in Pakistan, media, civil society and friends of Ethiopia. The day was celebrated colorfully at the Embassy of FDRE Ethiopia in Islamabad with a national zeal and fervour. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan, said the people of Ethiopia were celebrating the 18th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day of Ethiopia.