Seven civilians, including child, killed in midnight attack on Tigray-Afar border
Raya Azebo district, located in the Tigray region (Photo: Social Media)Addis Abeba – Unidentified gunmen killed seven civilians, including a seven-year-old child, in a midnight attack on Monday in the Raya Azebo district, located in the border area between the Afar and Tigray regions. “The perpetrators killed civilian shepherds, including an 11-year-old child, while they were asleep at midnight,” stated Tezera. Following this attack, the Tigray Interim Administration issued a statement on social media confirming that the perpetrators originated from the Afar region. “The Tigray Interim Administration is closely monitoring their identities and will continue to strengthen efforts to identify and apprehend the criminals,” the statement stated. The interim administration also assured the public that they would be kept informed of any progress in the investigation.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 22:19 UTC
Photographer Shot Dead While Filming Tribe in Ethiopia
A travel photographer was murdered this week while filming a documentary about the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia. Travel photographer Toni Espadas was killed on Monday following a “complex incident” while filming the Mursi tribe in Ethiopia for well-known documentary series Partners of the World (Socios por el Mundo) for Chilean television station Canal 13. According to Spanish newspaper Sur, two individuals opened fire on the documentary crew who worked for the MkZeta production company, including the 54-year-old photographer as they returned from filming the Mursi tribe. While the other members of the filming crew were unharmed, Espadas — who is based in Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain — was shot dead during the attack. Espadas, who worked as a travel photographer and tour guide, was known as an expert on Africa — a continent he had been visiting for over two decades.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 20:02 UTC
Gov’t tweaks criteria for student loan write-off
The Government of Guyana yesterday tweaked its eligibility criteria for the student loan write-off which it is offering to past University of Guyana students. The new criterion deals with eligible candidates’ proof of residential address in Guyana. According to a notice posted on the Facebook page of Finance Minister Ashni Singh, eligible candidates will now have to present proof of residency in Guyana. This proof, it specified, can be in the form of a utility bill or registered mail, a bank statement that has been issued within the last six months (in the applicant’s name), or a driver’s licence. Further, the notice explained that in the case of those who are currently non-residents of Guyana these individuals must provide proof that they worked in the country for three years following graduation.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 18:57 UTC
BMW unveils its latest ‘Art Car,’ courtesy of abstract artist Julie Mehretu
The BMW M Hybrid V8, a plug-in hybrid, is a track-only racing car created to compete in the international endurance racing circuit. For the commission, which marks the 20th BMW Art Car, Mehretu chose to adapt one of her most famous works: The painting “Everywhen,” which is now in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. I kept seeing that painting kind of dripping into the car.”The first BMW Art Car was painted in 1975 by the American sculptor Alexander Calder after French racing driver Hervé Poulain brought the idea to BMW. The first woman to take on a BMW Art Car was South African artist Esther Mahlangu, who in 1991 painted a 525i sedan. Madeleine Grynsztejn, Pritzker Director at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and a member of that jury, described Mehretu as the “perfect artist” to take on the BMW Art Car in a statement released last June announcing her selection.
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May 22, 2024 18:31 UTC
JFK Millennium Partners selects Arora to implement IBM’s renowned Maximo Enterprise Asset Management Software and Arora ATLAS Mobile Solutions for JFK Terminal 6
Mobile applications will ensure a digital-led Terminal experience and efficient, world-class operations. Leveraging its extensive involvement in the design of the new, world-class T6 and its accompanying building information management and asset data, Arora will create a centralized repository of asset information, enabling JMP to execute cross-functional operational tasks with ease. “Their proven track record and innovative approach make them the ideal choice to help us realize our vision of creating a digital-first Terminal. The Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project is part of the Port Authority’s historic $19 billion redevelopment initiative, transforming JFK International Airport into a 21st-century global gateway. With Arora Engineers at the helm of asset management, T6 is poised to become a benchmark for excellence in airport infrastructure.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 17:23 UTC
Ethiopia Remits Only 10% of Loan Repayment After Debt Suspension
Ethiopia made only 10% of loan repayments that were due in the first nine months of the country’s fiscal year after a debt suspension agreement reached in 2023 gave it some respite, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Shide . The nation repaid $52.1 million in the July-March period, when it should have remitted $512 million, Ahmed told lawmakers in the capital, Addis Ababa. Ethiopia and some of its lenders agreed last year to freeze repayments, which led the east African nation to default on a eurobond repayment in December.
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May 22, 2024 15:20 UTC
Ethiopian Fixer Flees to Rome After Abduction and Detention
In 2022, Zleke, an Ethiopian fixer, was abducted by armed men, taken to a remote prison, and held for six weeks. After paying, Zleke’s wife freed him, but he remained under threat. Fearing for his life, Zleke fled Ethiopia with the help of an Italian friend. Now in a refugee camp in Rome, Zleke struggles with homesickness and separation from his family, who await visas. Zleke’s experience is reminiscent of what fixers face across the continent in their efforts to help western journalists shine a light on pertinent issues.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 14:57 UTC
Ethiopia's Gains USD 2.2 Million from Cotton
The Ministry of Agriculture announced earnings of USD 2.2 million from 800 tons of cotton produced in the past nine months. While this demonstrates potential, researchers warn that Ethiopia utilizes only a fraction of its suitable land for cotton cultivation. Despite planting 81,000 hectares out of a planned 105,000, Ethiopia achieved 80% of its cotton production target, yielding 1.5 million quintals. Ethiopia boasts roughly 3 million hectares ideal for cotton cultivation, significantly exceeding current production. To address this gap, a 15-year national cotton development strategy is underway.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 14:49 UTC
Jewish Values Drive Jewish Critics of Israel
As of April 2, 62 percent of American Jews believe Israel has responded to Hamas’ attack in an “acceptable” way. My 2019 book, “Days of Awe,” examines American Jewish critics of Israeli policy and Zionism — support for a Jewish state in the Middle East. This interviewee and others say their journeys toward activism began because their understanding of Jewish values was inconsistent with what Israel was doing in the name of Jews’ safety. By reciting both Jewish and Palestinian victims’ names, they hoped to use Jewish tradition to challenge the devaluation of Palestinian lives. I didn’t want to do nothing.”For these interviewees, discriminatory or violent policies contradict their understanding of Jewish values, which they assert by standing in solidarity with Palestinians.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 14:48 UTC
Ethiopia eyes ‘moderate’ debt rating once IMF approves debt restructuring
Ethiopia saved USD1.44 billion debt service dueOfficials at the Ministry of Finance say they expect to see Ethiopia’s external debt standing upgraded to ‘moderate’ status following an agreement with external creditors and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). An IMF debt restructuring program is also expected to eliminate Ethiopia’s budget deficit for up to six years, according to Ahmed Shide, minister of Finance. “Negotiations for debt restructuring under the Common Framework are ongoing. Ethiopia’s external debt currently stood at USD28.4 billion, a slight increment from last year due to fresh disbursements from World Bank. According to the finance ministers, Ethiopia’s debt to GDP is still sound but deteriorating compared to the stagnating export performance.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 14:05 UTC
Some believe moneys intended to host FIFA World Cup could be used elsewhere
Some believe moneys intended to host FIFA World Cup could be used elsewhere The county will be spending millions to host FIFA World Cup matches in South Florida, but some believe those funds should be used where they are needed most.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 13:02 UTC
Ethiopia: News - Seven Civilians, Including Child, Killed in Midnight Attack On Tigray-Afar Border
Addis Ababa — Unidentified gunmen killed seven civilians, including a seven-year-old child, in a midnight attack on Monday in the Raya Azebo district, located in the border area between the Afar and Tigray regions. Following this attack, the Tigray Interim Administration issued a statement on social media confirming that the perpetrators originated from the Afar region. "The Tigray Interim Administration is closely monitoring their identities and will continue to strengthen efforts to identify and apprehend the criminals," the statement stated. The interim administration also assured the public that they would be kept informed of any progress in the investigation. Tezera informed Addis Standard that an investigation into the cause of the attack is currently underway.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 11:16 UTC
Miami-Dade leaders outraged over Cuban delegation tour of secure areas at Miami International Airpor
Miami-Dade leaders outraged over Cuban delegation tour of secure areas at Miami International Airpor Teri Hornstein reports Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the county was not consulted about the tour.
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May 22, 2024 10:15 UTC
Julie Mehretu’s BMW Art Car revealed at Centre Pompidou
The artist Julie Mehretu has unveiled the next BMW Art Car—the 20th in the German automaker’s series of contemporary art commissions—at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Mehretu’s customised car will head to the annual 24-Hour race of Le Mans, northwestern France, in June for its first competition. Now the BMW Art Car is another version of my painting and it looks like its grille has inhaled the paint.” The Art Car commission is Mehretu’s most high-profile corporate commission in more than a decade. BMW’s Art Car Series, which launched in 1975 with Alexander Calder’s fittingly popping paint job on a BMW 3.0 CSL, has since involved many of the biggest names in contemporary art, from Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol to Jenny Holzer, David Hockney, Jeff Koons and Cao Fei. In addition to racing at Le Mans and travelling for temporary exhibitions, vehicles from the BMW Art Car series are on rotating display at the BMW Museum in Munich.
Source:Ethiopian News
May 22, 2024 10:06 UTC