More than 40 dead in fire in a residential building in Kuwait
More than 40 people have died in a fire that swept through a residential building housing workers in Kuwait’s southern Mangaf district. Dozens of residents of the building were injured in the blaze which broke out early on Wednesday morning. It is being reported that many of the people living in the building were foreign workers, without giving their nationality. Kuwait, like other Persian Gulf countries, has a large community of migrant workers who far outnumber the local population. Manorama News, a TV channel based in the Indian state of Kerala, reported that 10 of the dead were Indian nationals from Kerala.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 12, 2024 14:07 UTC
Wang Yi says China will deepen friendship, expand cooperation with Ethiopia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hands with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, June 10, 2024. /Chinese Foreign MinistryChina is willing to deepen friendship and expand cooperation in various fields with Ethiopia, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his meeting with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod on Monday. Guided by the important consensuses of the leaders, China is willing to deepen the all-weather friendship, expand cooperation in various fields, and promote more achievements in bilateral relations, benefiting the people of both nations, Wang added. China is Ethiopia’s largest source of foreign investment and export destination, and bilateral cooperation has strongly promoted Ethiopia’s economic and social development, he said. Ethiopia is willing to learn from China’s development experience and, together with other African countries, promote greater development in China-Africa cooperation, he added.
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June 12, 2024 13:52 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Group Partners With UAE-Based Loyyal And Finfare Connect
The partnership between Ethiopian Airline Group, Loyyal, and Finfare Connect introduces seamless, bank-linked daily offers for its ShebaMiles membersEthiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, and one of the fastest-growing global airline brands, has appointed innovative tech loyalty partner Loyyal to its Access Point flagship solution as a rewards management system within its loyalty offering. Ethiopian Airlines and Loyyal teamed up with Finfare Connect to seamlessly integrate world-class bank-linked offers (account-linked and card-linked) through an automated platform designed specifically for loyalty program owners. This makes them one of the first airline rewards programs powered by bank data in the world. This collaboration leverages Finfare Connect’s market-leading rewards solution for payment-linked incentives, affiliate offers, and instant cashback, all powered by Loyyal’s advanced blockchain infrastructure for loyalty systems. Image source: ShutterstockGunjan Kumar, Chief Revenue Officer at Loyyal states, “My relationship with Ethiopian Airlines dates to its STAR Alliance induction.
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June 12, 2024 13:33 UTC
Ethiopia opens performing arts centre named after national composer Ashenafi Kebede
The project aims to popularise the country's cultural wealthEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the Ashenafi Kebede Performing Arts Centre built by Addis Ababa University in Yared School of Music. The politician said a lot of work will be needed to popularise the country's historical and cultural wealth. The Yared School of Music is contributing immensely to Ethiopia's history and cultures in other countries, Abiy Ahmed emphasised. The institution is named in honour of renowned contemporary Ethiopian music performer, composer, conductor, historical musicologist, music educator, writer and poet Professor Ashenafi Kebede. Kebede combined Ethiopian and Asian motifs in his compositions.
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June 12, 2024 13:18 UTC
Top Turkish diplomat meets Ethiopian, Belarusian counterparts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday met with Taye Atske Selassie, his Ethiopian counterpart, and Sergei Aleinik, his Belarusian counterpart. The meetings took place on the margins of a BRICS+ meeting in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod, said the Turkish Foreign Ministry. Fidan arrived in Russia on Monday to hold bilateral meetings in Moscow and to attend the BRICS+ session on the margins of the BRICS foreign ministers meeting on Tuesday.
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June 12, 2024 12:37 UTC
Toastique Expands to Michigan With First Ann Arbor Location Opening This Summer
Husband and Wife Duo to Open the Gourmet Toast and Juice Bar Steps from University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI ( RestaurantNews.com ) Toastique , the vibrant, gourmet toast and juice café conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its expansion into Michigan with its first location in Ann Arbor set to open summer 2024. The Ann Arbor location will be helmed by husband and wife duo, Candace and Austin Kovar. The franchisees are long-time Michiganders, who met while both were completing their masters in Psychology and had their first date in Ann Arbor. Once open, the Ann Arbor location will be open from 7am-5pm Monday through Sunday. After the flagship Toastique location in Washington, D.C., the brand generated over $1 million in sales during its first year of operation.
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June 12, 2024 10:56 UTC
Ethiopia’s Minister of Water and Energy Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as East African Energy Demand Grows
Ethiopia’s Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa Geleta will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference - scheduled for November 4–8 in Cape Town. During the AEW: Invest in African Energy conference, Minister Geleta will unpack the country’s potential in this area, engaging with investors and regional counterparts. AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s wind sector is growing with projects such as the Ashegoda and Adama wind farms – generating more than 350 MW in total. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
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June 12, 2024 10:08 UTC
PRESSR: Ethiopian Airlines Group partners with UAE-Based Loyyal and Finfare Connect
Ethiopian Airlines and Loyyal teamed up with Finfare Connect to seamlessly integrate world-class bank-linked offers (account-linked and card-linked) through an automated platform designed specifically for loyalty program owners. Gunjan Kumar, Chief Revenue Officer at Loyyal states, “My relationship with Ethiopian Airlines dates to its STAR Alliance induction. With over eight years of experience, Loyyal has established itself as a leader in the loyalty industry, driving innovation and transformation. Tomorrow, Loyyal envisions fully controlled value interoperability, empowering clients to operate highly profitable loyalty programs at lower costs. As a multi-award-winning airline, Ethiopian has been the champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for six consecutive years, among others.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 12, 2024 08:01 UTC
Ethiopian launches a new flight to Maun, Botswana
Ethiopian Airlines initiates service to Maun, Botswana, enhancing connectivity to Africa’s tourist destinations, deepening socio-economic ties. ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines Group commences services to Maun, its second destination in the Republic of Botswana after Gaborone, as of 10th, June 2024. The inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) after a vibrant celebration that brought together officials from the Embassy of Botswana, Government representatives of Botswana, and executives of Ethiopian Airlines among others. The new thrice weekly service begins operation per the below schedule: Addis Ababa (ADD) Maun (MUB) Ndola (NLA) Addis Ababa (ADD): on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Regarding the commencement of the new service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “Ethiopian Airlines, committed to its Pan-African roots, continues to connect every part of Africa and beyond.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 12, 2024 05:25 UTC
Safaricom Ethiopia launches operations in Tigray
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia announced on Monday that it has launched commercial operations in the war-torn Tigray region, and is in the process of building a 4G network that will be upgradeable to 5G. In a statement, Safaricom said the expansion into Tigray is being executed in two phases. The first phase – which has just been completed – involved construction of 125 towers constructed by Safaricom. Safaricom also said it has established a regional office in Tigray employing a dozen people, with more recruitment underway. Meanwhile, the Financial Times reported in August 2023 that the Ethiopian government estimates reconstruction in Tigray will cost around US$20 billion.
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June 12, 2024 04:56 UTC
Beware of the Frankenstein – How Abiy Ahmed brough the TPLF back from the dead
The Author (file)(The Case of Ethiopia)Girma BerhanuThe TPLF was soundly beaten by the then Ethiopian Military and Amhara Fano joint forces after its gut-wrenching attack on the Northern Command of the Ethiopian Army. Abiy betrayed the Amhara Fano and unilaterally negotiated the Pretoria peace treaty with the TPLF courtesy of American Horn of African envoy Mike Hammer. Flagrantly violating the Pretoria disarmament agreement, the TPLF has now started to wage war against Welkait and to reoccupy the region with the help of the Abiy Ahmed’s regime. The Amhara Fano patriots know exactly where to concentrate their forces. Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Borkena Business Listing/Business Directory JobsJoin the conversation.
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June 12, 2024 01:54 UTC
Rainy conditions, flooding reported in Brickell
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June 11, 2024 22:26 UTC
Beware Of The Frankenstein: How Abiy Ahmed Brought The TPLF Back From The Dead – OpEd
By Girma BerhanuThe TPLF was soundly beaten by the then Ethiopian Military and Amhara Fano joint forces after its gut-wrenching attack on the Northern Command of the Ethiopian Army. Abiy betrayed the Amhara Fano and unilaterally negotiated the Pretoria peace treaty with the TPLF courtesy of American Horn of African envoy Mike Hammer. Abiy’s latest manoeuvre appears to be an attempt to deflect Amhara Fano’s focus on paralysing the dictatorship in Addis Ababa to the Welkait Plus flashpoint. The Amhara Fano patriots know exactly where to concentrate their forces. As a layman, crippling Abiy’s grip on central power in Addis Ababa would almost automatically deal a body blow to TPLF’s adventurist last-gasp attempt to reoccupy Welkait Plus.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 11, 2024 22:18 UTC
49 dead, 140 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Yemen: UN agency
49 dead, 140 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Yemen: UN agencySANAAA boat carrying more than 200 migrants sank off Yemen, leaving at least 49 dead, mostly women and children, in the latest disaster on the perilous migration route from Africa, a U.N. agency said Tuesday. "At least 49 migrants have died and 140 others remain missing after a boat" carrying 260 people capsized off the southern province of Shabwah on Monday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. The IOM said on Tuesday it had recorded 1,860 migrant deaths and disappearances along the migration route since 2014, including 480 due to drowning. Dangerous journeyThose migrants who successfully reach Yemen often encounter further threats to their safety. Many are trying to reach Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab countries where they can work as labourers or domestic workers.
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June 11, 2024 20:25 UTC
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June 11, 2024 20:17 UTC