Thousands of people have fled their homes because of the droughtMore than 50 people have died in Ethiopia's northern Tigray and Amhara regions amid drought and an aid freeze, local officials have told the BBC. The US and UN suspended aid earlier this year after allegations of theft, worsening the humanitarian crisis. Tigray is recovering from a two-year civil war which ended a year ago, while a conflict has erupted in Amhara. As northern Ethiopia battles drought, the country's southern and eastern regions have been deluged by flash floods. During the war in Tigray, the region was cut off from humanitarian aid, leading to an unknown number of deaths.

NEW YORK, NY -- On Oct. 17, esteemed jazz musician Matthew Whitaker took the stage at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space to perform in a benefit concert for FMDG Music School. The FMDG Music School is dedicated to helping people of all ages pursue their interest in music while addressing the unique challenges of vision loss. Whitaker performed alongside his quintet and students from the Music School, including drummer Mathew Vargas and vocal sextet The GuavaTones. Through the years, FMDG really gave me a strong foundation and really helped me to get where I am today," Whitaker recalled. More info on the FMDG Music School can be found here.

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At the moment they stepped off the island, the accused struck Refael as well asTamir's hand. The accused continued driving without stopping to take responsibility for the accident, and without contacting emergency services. As a result of the accident, Refael was critically injured and later declared dead in hospital. During the course of the meeting, representatives of the prosecution presented the family with security camera footage that shows the accused's car before and after the collision. It seems that there is no one in the prosecution righteous enough to do this, protests are beginning to play their part.

Addis Abeba — The ongoing clashes in the Amhara region have resulted in detrimental consequences, particularly in the healthcare sector. Vital supply lines have been severely disrupted, leading to acute shortages of medical supplies in hospitals. Andualem Geremew, medical director of Debre Markos General Hospital, said shortfalls in medicines for chronic conditions like diabetes are particularly concerning. The lack of adequate supplies in Debre Markos and its surrounding areas has left nine other hospitals in distress, according to the medical director. He noted that while the hospital has received limited aid from local NGOs, there remains a significant gap in obtaining needed medical supplies.

borkenaThe Ethiopian government has been making claims, at least three times, that it will eliminate Fano forces within two weeks. There have been reports from local media that the Fano movement is growing stronger in the Amhara region and the support to the movement even from outside of the Amhara region is noticeable. In the video footage shared below from EVN Ethiopia, Fano forces organized an event in Enerse District of Gojam area of Amhara region. In a keynote speech at the event, one of the leaders in the region said that the Movement has leadership. 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!

1 of 5 | On November 23, 1996, a hijacker forced Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961, pictured in May 1996, to fly until it ran out of fuel. In 1919, the first play-by-play football game broadcast by radio in the United States described Texas A&M's 7-0 shutout of the University of Texas. In 1940, Romania signed the Tripartite Pact, joining the Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan in World War II. In 1943, the U.S. Marines took control of the Gilbert Islands from Japanese forces following a fierce 76-hour battle. In 1996, a hijacker forced Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 to fly until it ran out of fuel.

Addis Abeba — Four civilians lost their lives during clashes between government forces and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the Sulula Fincha district of the Horroo Guduruu Wallagga Zone on 20 November, 2023. The conflict, which took place around Fincha Sugar Factory, was described as a "fierce war" by an anonymous employee of the factory. A senior manager at the Fincha Sugar Factory confirmed the regrettable civilian casualties but expressed a more positive outlook by highlighting the improved security situation in the district since last Tuesday. The conflict between the federal government and OLA in Sulula Fincha district erupted during their negotiations, which began on 07 November, 2023. Initially, there were hopes of bringing an end to the five-year militarized conflict in the Oromia region.

A new plastic pipe and conduit manufacturing factory, established at a cost exceeding USD14 million in Adama Industrial Park, has commenced operations. The facility is a collaborative venture between local company E.Z.M Trade and Investment and Chinese plastic pipe manufacturer Refo International. Gulilat Abebe, manager of Adama Industrial Park, highlighted the facility's crucial role in the country's construction material supply. Aklilu Tadese, CEO of the Ethiopian Industrial Development Corporation, highlighted the increasing participation of foreign and local investors in the country's 13 industrial parks. The newly operational pipe and plastic manufacturing factory in Adama Industrial Park serves as a testament to this trend.

Following are some of the major events to have occurred on November 23:1890 – King William III of Netherlands died. 2002 – Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali was sworn in as Pakistan’s newly elected prime minister, returning the country to formal civilian rule after three years of military dicatatorship. 2003 – Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze quit, bowing to opposition protesters who stormed parliament declaring a “rose revolution” and demanding his resignation. 2005 – Former Liberian finance minister Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf became the first woman to be elected head of state of an African country. 2011 – Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh signs a deal to step down from 33 years in power following 10 months of protests against his rule.

On board the new and elegant openbuses one will be able to listen to an exciting story of the IOBUS cities in various languages. What will soon end for IOBUS, the all-Italian company of urban tours on board open buses, is a year to remember: during the 2023 season, in fact, the operator transported a total of around 350 thousand passengers on urban tours in Rome, Milan, and other cities like La Spezia and Matera, the large and small Italian excellences where the IOBUS startup currently operates, launched just eighteen months ago. We then set up a guide specifically designed for children with historical testimonials of Julius Caesar and the Goddess Venus that tell the story of the city. We also offer supports with directions to the attractions, and a booklet of thematic itineraries for ‘walking tours’, with high-profile content, created by art historians and enthusiasts of roman history. Completing our winning team effort is another technological partner, the Intent group, which has created a system capable of ensuring the automation of all ticket sales.”

Addis Abeba – After two weeks of talks that began with promises of ending the five-year militarized conflict in Oromia region between government forces and forces of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), the talks have formally ended without agreement for the second time. The federal government made the official announcement late tonight that the talks that were taking palace in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ended without agreement. It came after days of on and off reports of stalemate over key substantive issues in the peace talks, which kicked off in off with senior military officials of the two sides. “This round of talk has been held in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. How did the peace talks unfold?

SINGAPORE, 22 November 2023: Ethiopian’s flagship carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes Ethiopian Airlines’ order book and commitment for the A350 to 33, including four A350-1000s. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a fleet of 20 A350-900s, and with this commitment, it will confirm its position as Africa’s biggest A350 customer. The signing of the MoU took place at Dubai Airshow in the presence of Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew and Airbus chief commercial officer and head of international Christian Scherer. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are excited to place this commitment for 11 Airbus A350-900s.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The latest round of peace talks between Ethiopia’s federal government and a militant group waging a long-running conflict in the country's Oromia region have broken up in Tanzania without an agreement, both sides said Tuesday. The Oromo Liberation Army says it is fighting for greater determination for the Oromo, Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, who have long claimed being marginalized. The insurgency stretches back to the 1970s but has escalated in recent years, killing thousands and rendering lawless vast swathes of Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest region. A previous round of talks between the OLA and Ethiopian officials in Tanzania earlier this year also failed. Redwan Hussein, the prime minister’s national security advisor, blamed the “intransigence” of the OLA for the latest failure.