ANALYSIS: What Ethiopia’s political elite must do to end violence
Some of Amhara and Oromia’s political elite have rejected the dialogue process and are in armed conflict with the government. This can lead to ‘ethnic outbidding’ – when ethnic political groups adopt a radical position to outbid their opponents in order to garner support from their ethnic base. The National Dialogue Commission should pause the dialogue process on the basis of the multipartiality principle. This would help legitimise the national dialogue process and address Ethiopia’s political quagmire. Ethiopia’s competing political elites need to set aside factionalism and ethnic rivalry in favour of a negotiated political settlement through dialogue.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2024 11:23 UTC
Hotels reinstate full US dollar payments for foreign nationals
In a significant development, hotels across Ethiopia have restarted accepting full payment in US dollars from foreign passport holders for the services they provide. Aster Solomon, the president of the Addis Ababa Hotels Association, explained to Capital that the directive allowing hotels to collect service fees in US dollars from foreign nationals has been on the books for years. “The directive was already in place at the legal level, but the control was low, so that foreign nationals could only pay for the services used by the hotels where they were staying,” Aster stated. The government has now moved to tighten the controls once again, compelling hotels to accept full payments from foreign nationals in US dollars only. With the NBE’s renewed enforcement of the directive, hotels across Ethiopia have begun implementing the same, ensuring foreign guests pay the complete service fees in US dollars once again.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2024 10:38 UTC
Industrial Park exports decline amid market challenges
Total revenue from foreign trade in operating industrial parks reached only $115.2 million, representing just 46% of the planned figure. Currently, 13 industrial parks across the country, excluding those operated by private investors, are experiencing reduced production capacity due to limited access to international markets. In the 2024 fiscal year, exports from all industrial parks amounted to $115.2 million, with Bole Lemi and Hawassa industrial parks contributing 50% of this total. The total number of industrial parks has decreased from 22 two years ago to 18, including private investors. Only four industrial parks are currently generating export revenue, while the others are deteriorating.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2024 08:54 UTC
Ethiopia: Two Sudanese Refugees Die in Ethiopia Attack
Amhara (Ethiopia) — Two Sudanese refugees were reportedly killed and 10 others were injured in an attack launched by gunmen on Saturday evening on the Awlala forests in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, where refugees have been holding a sit-in since the beginning of May. More than 6,000 Sudanese refugees have been protesting in the Awlala camp since the beginning of last May, demanding to be relocated to a safer place outside the region. On Friday, Ethiopian authorities transferred 300 South Sudanese refugees from Awlala camp to the Iftet camp. Sudanese refugees from Komer camp told Radio Dabanga that they heard that the camp lacks protection and infrastructure and is two kilometres away from the road. Sudanese refugees from the two camps camps told Radio Dabanga that the authorities already moved 300 refugees from South Sudan to Aftit camp on Friday.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2024 08:35 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines responds to what appears to be slanderous viral video
Passengers involved in the incident argue in the economic class section of Nairobi bound ET308 Ethiopian Airlines Plane. (photo : PD)borkenaToronto – Ethiopian Airlines seems to continue to be a target of defamations. Yesterday, what appears to be a defamatory viral video against Ethiopian Airlines has been circulating on social media. The video shows a passenger being deboarded from Nairobi bound ET308 Ethiopian Airlines Plane at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on July 19th, 2024. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2024 05:35 UTC
Embraer increased deliveries 88% quarter on quarter in 2Q24
Embraer delivered 47 jets in 2Q24, marking an 88% increase from the previous quarter, with a company-wide backlog reaching US$21.1 billion, a seven-year high. SAO PAULO (SP), BRAZIL – Embraer delivered 47 jets in 2Q24, an 88% increase compared to the previous quarter (qoq), when 25 jets were delivered. Commercial Aviation was the highlight of the quarter with 19 jets deliveries – or circa 170% more qoq (7 jets in 1Q24). Meanwhile, Executive Jets delivered a solid performance with 27 aircraft (18 in 1Q24) while Defense delivered one multi-mission airlift C-390 Millennium. The company wide backlog reached US$21.1 billion in 2Q24 (or more than 20% higher yoy and marginally higher qoq).
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2024 05:28 UTC
easyJet set for busiest ever summer as holidays take off
easyJet expects to fly more passengers than ever before this summer operating 80,000 flights over the school holidays. With the arrival of school summer holidays across the UK, easyJet is warming up for the busiest time of the year which will see the airline operate over 80,000 flights across Europe and North Africa during the holidays, and expects to carry more passengers across its entire network than ever before across the summer. easyJet holidays will see its busiest summer season yet, taking hundreds of thousands of customers on a package getaway during the school holiday period. Closer to home, Edinburgh followed by Belfast are the most popular domestic destinations for people travelling across the UK, as people visit friends and relatives during the summer holidays. Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, commented: “The summer is always our busiest time of the year and this year is no exception.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2024 05:04 UTC
Port of Mombasa cargo volume rise as Dar es Salaam and Djibouti hit by congestion
Port of Mombasa cargo volume rise as Dar es Salaam and Djibouti hit by congestionShare This News Story:MOMBASA : The volume of the transit cargo handled through the Port of Mombasa has grown significantly on the back of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) renewed push to improve efficiency. Mombasa ship turnaround in May 2024 stood at four days compared to Dar es Salaam, which reached up to 25 days early this year, leading some shipping lines to drop cargo at Mombasa port for transhipment to Tanzania and Indian Ocean islands that rely on Dar Port. Mombasa port, owing to its location and distance, is the ideal port for them. The KPA boss said acquisition of new equipment last year has been a game changer for Mombasa port. In the last six months, Mombasa port handled 690 TEUs of Ethiopian cargo compared to only 14 TEUs in the corresponding period last year.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 22, 2024 03:25 UTC
Saudia Group agrees with Lilium to acquire 100 eVTOL Jets – New Business
The contract was signed by Fahd Al-Jarbou, CEO of Saudia Private, representing Saudia Group, and Lilium’s CEO Klaus Roewe, in the presence of several distinguished guests including H.E. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, Michael Kindsgrab, the German Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Lilium Chairman Tom Enders. We are looking forward to the journey ahead.”He added: “The eVTOL jets are revolutionizing guest transportation. The eVTOL jets are anticipated to increase flight frequencies and decrease traffic congestion, providing a fast and convenient alternative for reaching various destinations within the Kingdom. Saudia Group expects to receive the first jets in 2026, for which operations will be managed and run by Saudia Private, a subsidiary of Saudia Group.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
July 21, 2024 22:51 UTC
Two more Sudanese refugees killed in fresh attack in Ethiopia
July 21, 2024 (ADDIS ABABA) – Two Sudanese refugees were killed in a fresh attack on the Awlala camp in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, marking the second armed incident in less than a week. More than 6,000 Sudanese refugees, including over 2,300 women and children, are in dire conditions within the Amhara region’s Awlala forests. The Sudanese Refugee Coordination Office in the Amhara region issued a press statement condemning the attack and confirming casualties. There’s growing resentment among refugees towards the perceived neglect by the Sudanese embassy in Addis Ababa. Following the initial attack, refugees reported a complete lack of response from the Sudanese embassy in Addis Ababa.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 21, 2024 22:28 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Addresses Public Outcry Following Viral Passenger Ejection Video
Ethiopian Airlines has addressed the recent controversy surrounding a viral video that depicted a passenger being removed from flight ET308 on July 1. In response to the public outcry, Ethiopian Airlines has issued a statement clarifying the circumstances of the event. Ethiopian Airlines emphasizes that the seating arrangement was not influenced by the presence of a non-Ethiopian VIP passenger in business class, contrary to speculation. Ethiopian Airlines maintains that the circulating video does not accurately represent the sequence of events. Ethiopian Airlines, recognized as one of Africa's leading carriers, has a strong reputation for safety and customer service.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 21, 2024 20:47 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Clarifies Viral Passenger Removal Video
Ethiopian Airlines Clarifies Viral Passenger Removal VideoADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Airlines has issued a statement clarifying the events that led to a viral video showing two passengers being forcibly removed from an airline flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi on 19th July. Ethiopian Airlines emphasized that the video circulating online does not accurately reflect the sequence of events and that the affected passengers were accommodated on the next available flight. The incident has raised questions about the airline's treatment of passengers and its handling of overbooking situations. Ethiopian Airlines has stated that the affected passengers were confirmed on the next available flight, but it is unclear if they were compensated for the inconvenience. Despite the airline's explanation, the video has generated significant attention and criticism on social media, with many calling for better treatment of passengers and more transparency from airlines regarding overbooking policies.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 21, 2024 17:50 UTC
Visualizing the seasons of central Ethiopia
Today’s Image of the Day from the European Space Agency features a false-color radar depiction of central Ethiopia. Highland climateMuch of central Ethiopia consists of highlands, with elevations ranging from 1,500 to over 3,000 meters above sea level. Culture of central EthiopiaThe culture of central Ethiopia is a dynamic blend of ancient traditions and modern influences. The Amhara people have played a significant role in the cultural and political life of central Ethiopia. The cuisine of central Ethiopia is another significant cultural aspect, with injera (a spongy flatbread made from teff) being a staple food.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 21, 2024 15:01 UTC
NiMet predicts 3-day thundery, rainy, weather conditions from Sunday — National Accord Newspaper
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. “Moderate thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue and Kogi states. The agency predicted morning thunderstorms on Monday with rains over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Bauchi, Kaduna, Borno, Taraba and Katsina States. It predicted moderate thunderstorms with rains later in the day over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Kogi States. According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are predicted on Tuesday with rains over parts of Yobe, Adamawa, Borno, and Taraba States.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 21, 2024 11:46 UTC
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'Everyone Is A Taxpayer': Female Ethiopian Airlines Passenger Protests After Being Kicked Out Of Flight To Get Minister In Her Seat; Video Viral
Woman Kicked Out of PlaneIn the video, the woman can be seen valiantly fighting for space in the flight. In the video, the woman can be seen saying that everyone is a taxpayer and so she should be allowed to sit. Boycott Ethiopian Airlines . — Ethiopian Airlines (@flyethiopian) July 21, 2024Ethiopian Airlines Issues StatementAirline issued a statement in the matter through X. In fact, the responses on X do not have even a single mention of the Ethiopian Minister.
Source:Ethiopian News
July 21, 2024 10:30 UTC