United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Ethiopia Delivers Policy Speech
Today, United States Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin J. Massinga made his first visit to the American Gibbi in Addis Ababa and delivered a policy address on human rights and national dialogue there. He commended the bravery of Chargé d’Affairs Cornelius Van Engert, who sheltered hundreds of Ethiopians within the Gibbi’s walls, exemplifying a commitment to human rights. Addressing specific regions within Ethiopia and those governing Ethiopia, he urged genuine efforts for peace and reconciliation. The Ambassador underscored the role of the international community, including the United States, in promoting human rights and facilitating dialogue. The United States Embassy in Ethiopia remains committed to working alongside Ethiopian partners to promote human rights, strengthen democratic institutions, and foster inclusive dialogue for Ethiopia.
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May 15, 2024 17:41 UTC
Boeing violated a 2021 agreement to avoid criminal prosecution, DOJ says
Boeing may be subject to criminal prosecution after the Department of Justice (DOJ) accused it of violating the terms of a 2021 settlement agreement. The government is still deciding “how it will proceed in this matter,” and has given Boeing until June 13 to respond. Advertisement“We believe that we have honored the terms of that agreement, and look forward to the opportunity to respond to the Department on this issue,” a Boeing spokesperson said. Boeing thought it had put its 737 MAX problems behind it, with executives hoping for sunnier horizons for the aircraft manufacturer. So far, 2024 hasn’t panned out that way — starting with the blowout of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines flight just five days into the year.
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May 15, 2024 16:48 UTC
Boeing Broke Terms of Settlement to Avoid Prosecution, Say Feds
Boeing paid $2.5 billion to defer prosecution for three years, after which the charges would usually be dropped — but the Justice Department claimed in a court filing Tuesday that the company breached the terms of the settlement. As part of its deferred prosecution agreement, Boeing “knowingly waive[d] any right it may have to indictment on this charge.”A string of unsettling incidents that involve Boeing‘s 737 Max models have shaken the public’s faith in the the company’s aircraft. Now She Just Insults Trans People Biden and Trump Agree to Debate Next Month on CNNThe Boeing settlement agreement relates to Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines tragedies that occurred years prior. The plane, a 737 Max 8, was in the first accident involving a 737 Max and the deadliest 737 accident since the line was introduced in 1967. Just months after, another Max 8 crashed into a field six minutes after taking from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, en route to Nairobi, Kenya, in March 2019.
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May 15, 2024 14:35 UTC
Subculture Delta Beverages Launches First-Ever Shelf-Stable THC-Infused Cold Brew Coffee
Subculture's New THC-Infused Cold Brew Redefines Coffee Culture. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an exciting advancement in the beverage industry, Subculture Delta Beverages Inc., a joint venture between Subculture Coffee and Diesel™ Beverages, has launched the world's first shelf-stable THC-infused cold brew coffee. Subculture Delta Beverages Unveils Game-Changing THC-Infused Cold Brew CoffeeWinner of the prestigious 2023 High Spirits Awards Platinum Medal for 'Best Cannabis Coffee,' Subculture Delta Beverages proudly offers two innovative ready-to-drink beverages: a robust and perfectly balanced Cold Brew and a smooth, subtly sweet Oat Milk variation that is both dairy-free and delicious. Subculture THC-Infused Cold Brew Coffees are available for purchase online at drinksubculture.com. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subculture-delta-beverages-launches-first-ever-shelf-stable-thc-infused-cold-brew-coffee-302145675.htmlSOURCE Subculture Delta Beverages
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May 15, 2024 14:24 UTC
Qatar Airways plans expansion in Africa as it finalises stake in southern airline
Qatar Airways plans to buy a stake in an airline based in southern Africa as part of its wider plans to grow its route network across the continent following partnerships with Kigali-based RwandAir and Morocco's flagship carrier Royal Air Maroc. An announcement of the deal could be made in the next two to three weeks, Qatar Airways' chief executive Badr Al Meer said at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on Wednesday. While Mr Al Meer did not identify the target of Qatar Airways' equity stake investment, he said southern Africa has just two or three airlines to pick from. State-owned Qatar Airways flies to more than 30 destinations in Africa. Qatar Airways chief executive, Badr Mohammed al-Meer (centre) and the chief executive of RwandAir, Yvonne Makolo (right), in a panel discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha.
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May 15, 2024 13:43 UTC
Ethiopia, press sources: drone attacks in the Amhara region kill dozens of civilians
A series of drone attacks that occurred last Sunday in the Kawot and Molale districts of the North Shewa area, in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, caused the death of numerous civilians. The attack, according to the same sources, caused four victims, while five others were injured, including three teachers and a senior school assistant. Other sources cited by broadcaster “Deutsche Welle” indicate that the death toll at the school may have been higher, with seven teachers killed according to some eyewitnesses. In recent weeks several press sources had reported that Ethiopia is deploying an additional number of troops along the road that connects the northern city of Humera to the Eritrean city of Omhajer. In the event of Ethiopian intervention to dismantle the provisional Amhara government in the west, the sources note, the Amhara militias could seek an escape route from Eritrea or obtain military support from Eritrea.
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May 15, 2024 09:30 UTC
Boeing could face prosecution in US over 737 MAX plane crashes which killed 346
A new twist in the safety crisis engulfing Boeing could see the airline prosecuted over the 737 MAX 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019 that left 346 people dead. Then, Boeing agreed to pay $2.5bn to resolve the investigation into its conduct, compensate victims' relatives and overhaul its compliance practices. The terms of that deal - known as a deferred prosecution agreement - were due to expire in January this year but, two days beforehand, a Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines suffered a mid-air panel blowout. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:37 Moment Alaska Airlines plane makes emergency landingThe blowout has been the subject of multi-agency investigations, including by the DoJ. Pic: ReutersRelatives have long been critical of the original deferred prosecution agreement, claiming it let Boeing off the hook.
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May 15, 2024 09:18 UTC
Boeing may be prosecuted after breaking safety agreement that prevented criminal charges for 737 crashes, US DOJ says
By Evan Perez, CNN(CNN) — The US Justice Department on Tuesday notified Boeing that it breached terms of its 2021 agreement in which the company avoided criminal charges for two fatal 737 Max crashes. The earlier deal had resolved a fraud investigation related to the company’s development of its 737 Max aircraft. Under its deferred prosecution agreement from January 2021, Boeing paid $2.5 billion in penalties and promised to improve its safety and compliance protocols. In April 2023, Boeing announced its supplier used a “non-standard manufacturing process,” delaying deliveries of the 737 Max. In March, the FAA identified more potential safety issues with the engines of the 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner.
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May 15, 2024 05:40 UTC
Development Bank of Ethiopia directs $520 million to industrial development
The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) has allocated 30 billion Birr (US$122 million) in the last 9 months to modernise the manufacturing sector. DBE President Yohanes Ayalew participated in a panel discussion on “Private Investment and enabling Conditions” at the Made in Ethiopia exhibition held in Addis Ababa. During his speech, he explained that the bank helps businesses in the industry by providing low interest loans. In the past nine months, DBE has approved loans totalling 44 billion Birr ($766 million), 30 billion of which is earmarked for industrial development. The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) is a specialised public development financial institution controlled by the Ethiopian Public Finance Enterprises Agency.
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May 15, 2024 05:37 UTC
Ethiopian official hails Chinese investment in textile sector
ADDIS ABABA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese investment is an essential driver of Ethiopia's textile and apparel industry, an official said Tuesday. Chinese investors are "the backbone of Ethiopia's textile industry development," said Aklilu Tadesse, CEO of the Ethiopian Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) during discussions between officials from IPDC and the Ethiopian Investment Commission with potential Chinese investors interested in investing in Ethiopia's textile and garment industry. Highlighting the sector's significant contribution to the Ethiopian economy, Tadesse said that investments in textiles are a major catalyst for the country's development and overall economic growth. Tadesse urged Chinese investors to consider investing in Ethiopia's textile industry, pledging the Ethiopian government's full commitment and support to their success in Africa's second-most populous nation. Encouraging Chinese investors to explore investment opportunities within industrial parks across Ethiopia, Tadesse said China plays a vital role in constructing and operating industrial parks in the East African country, supporting the country's economic restructuring toward industrialization.
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May 15, 2024 05:11 UTC
Africa advised to improve public financial management – New Business Ethiopia
New research to be launched at the Africa Public Sector Virtual Conference hosted by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) highlights deficiencies and route to stronger public service delivery. Vital insights from a cross-continental group of public sector leaders and experts have shaped new research from ACCA which will be launched at the third edition of the successful pan-African virtual event. Driving people development – in order to positively impact public service delivery, people need to be developed to acquire a combination of specific soft, technical and ethical skills. ACCA Director for Africa Jamil Ampomah said: ‘We believe that the accountancy profession plays a pivotal role in building strong public financial management systems and achieving sustainable reform objectives. By building capacity and fostering collaboration between the public sector and relevant key stakeholders, we look to enable strong institutions and systems to optimise public sector delivery.’
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May 15, 2024 03:50 UTC
Boeing faces fresh legal woe after DOJ considers prosecution following breach of 2021 deal
The news comes after reports that the DOJ had been investigating Boeing’s compliance with the agreement in recent months following the January in-flight blow-out of an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9’s door-plug. “For failing to fulfill completely the terms of and obligations under the [agreement], Boeing is subject to prosecution by the United States” for criminal violations, the letter adds. “The government is determining how it will proceed in this matter.”Boeing denies it violated the agreement but commits to co-operating with the DOJ. Boeing added MCAS to the 737 Max to counter the jet’s tendency, due to its larger engines, to pitch nose-up during certain circumstances. The company in 2021 agreed to pay $2.5 billion and to ensure its compliance with federal laws in exchange for the DOJ deferring prosecution of the criminal charges.
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May 15, 2024 01:43 UTC
Boeing could be criminally prosecuted after it allegedly breached terms of 2021 agreement, feds say
"For failing to fulfill completely the terms of and obligations under the DPA, Boeing is subject to prosecution by the United States for any federal criminal violation," Justice Department officials wrote in the letter. The letter argued that investigators are no longer bound by the 2021 agreement and are "not limited" in their probe into the aircraft manufacturing giant. Last month, families of some of the 737 Max crash victims met with Justice Department officials for an update on the case against Boeing. Robert A. Clifford, another attorney representing family members of victims of one of the 737 crashes, said in a statement, "This is a way for Boeing to be held criminally responsible in court. The Justice Department declined to comment further when reached by CBS News.
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May 15, 2024 00:12 UTC