Buckingham Palace Rejects Request to Return Prince Alemayehu's Body to Ethiopia
The update comes after his descendants asked the palace to make the move happen, the BBC reported on Monday. “The Dean and Canons of Windsor are very sensitive to the need to honour the memory of Prince Alemayehu. Alemayehu is interred in the catacombs west of St. George’s Chapel, the church states. Samir Hussein - Pool/WireImage St George's ChapelCan't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? President Girma Wolde-Giorgis of Ethiopia sent a request to Queen Elizabeth in 2007, Reuters reported, but no change came.
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May 11, 2024 17:35 UTC
Ethiopia-Djibouti railway transports 9.5 million tons cargo with average annual revenue up by 39 pct
ADDIS ABABA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway has transported 680,000 passengers and 9.5 million tons of cargo with an average annual transportation revenue increase of 39 percent over the past six years, official data showed. The railway's Chinese management consortium on Friday disclosed that the 752-km Ethiopia-Djibouti railway has seen the operation of 2,500 passenger trains with a passenger volume of 680,000 since it started commercial operations in January 2018. Data from the railway's management team also show that the railway has operated 7,700 freight trains with cargo volume of 9.5 million tons, and a commercial transport revenue totaling 11.3 billion Ethiopian birr (about 197 million U.S. dollars) has been generated during the same period. The railway also brings development opportunities along the corridor, connecting sea ports in the Red Sea nation of Djibouti to dry ports and industrial parks in land-locked Ethiopia. On Friday, the Chinese management consortium of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway officially transferred the management responsibility of Africa's first electrified cross-border railway to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation.
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May 11, 2024 17:14 UTC
‘Work of God’: This Ethiopian woman hasn’t eaten, drunk anything for last 16 years
An Ethiopian woman has claimed she has not drunk or eaten anything for the last 16 years and abandoned consuming food when she was 10. “I used to live with my family, and they asked me to eat breakfast and go to school. After years of inspection, they concluded that she was in perfect health and her digestive tract showed no signs of food, water or waste products. Ambaw says her unusual condition is "the work of god." She also challenged those who raised doubt over her condition to come and stay with her.
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May 11, 2024 15:21 UTC
Gov’t upholds embargo on fuel distribution licensure, halts construction of new pumping stations
She told The Reporter that concerns over the construction of fuel stations for alleged purposes of conducting illicit trade are the primary reason behind the suspension. She accused fuel stations of not meeting tight international standards, and disclosed that the Authority is introducing new standards specifications for gas stations in collaboration with the Ethiopian Standards Institute. Once this is finalized, we might consider awarding licenses to new distribution companies and approval for the construction of new fuel stations,” said Sahrela. “There are woredas that do not have any fuel stations at all. “Why would the government sell fuel to companies that open fuel stations in remote areas where there are no residents or business activities in the first place?” asked the manager of a fuel company who requested anonymity.
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May 11, 2024 14:47 UTC
Health professionals discuss technology in medicine at Tabuk forum
Since the bacterium was discovered in a Bon Tum factory, the ministry has collaborated with the SFDA and other authorities to enforce additional measures beyond those previously implemented. The bacteria that caused a Botulism outbreak was discovered in a Bon tum factory. • New measures undertaken by authorities include suspending the distribution of the Bon Tum mayonnaise product and withdrawal from markets and food facilities in the Kingdom. The botulism outbreak was first brought to light on April 27 when Riyadh Municipality received a report of food poisoning cases linked to the Hamburgini restaurant chain. The Ministry of Health said 75 people were affected in the outbreak, which included one death, and that no new cases had been recorded.
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May 11, 2024 14:12 UTC
Ethiopian envoy offers incentives for investors
KARACHI: Jemal Beker Abdula, ambassador of Ethiopia in Pakistan, outlined the incentives on the offer in Ethiopia for investors and specifically mentioned that it offers one of the cheapest electricity to the industry as compared to the entire world. Jemal Beker Abdula invited a multi-sectorial delegation under the leadership of FPCCI to Ethiopia to open the doors of cooperation between the two countries. Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, SVP FPCCI, highlighted that both the countries have signed Bilateral Trade Agreement in February 2023. Ibrahim Khalid Tawab, Chairman of Pakistan Ethiopia Business Council of FPCCI, emphasized that the Ethiopian Airlines commenced direct flight from Addis Ababa to Karachi in 2023; which sheds light on the growing people-to-people and B2B ties between the two countries. He informed that his business council is helping form an Ethiopian – Pakistan Fraternity under Green Legacy Initiative as a partnership between Government of Sindh and Ethiopian Embassy to enable the linkages and partnerships to address climate change challenges.
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May 11, 2024 01:25 UTC
Eurovision’s LGBTQ contestants make their mark in a turbulent year for the contest
“‘The Code’ is, I would say, about the journey of finding my true self,” Nemo told NBC News. Which is not to say that the Eurovision Song Contest hasn’t also advanced greatness, most famously serving as the global launchpad for Sweden’s ABBA in 1974 and Céline Dion (competing for Switzerland) in 1988. Belgium's Mustii also serves as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race Belgium. LGBTQ performers make their markMustii’s Eurovision participation this year was first floated during the taping of an episode of Drag Race Belgium, where he’s been a judge since the show’s debut last year. “So you could say that Drag Race Belgium was the starting point for my participation in Eurovision.
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May 10, 2024 23:04 UTC
East Africa Metals Kickstarts Ethiopian Mine Development
East Africa Metals (TSE:EAM) has released an update. East Africa Metals Inc. has partnered with Tibet Huayu Mining Co. to initiate the development of the Mato Bula and Da Tambuk mines in Ethiopia, with Tibet Huayu shouldering all construction costs. The mines, which halted operations due to regional conflict, are set to be developed around a new central processing facility, with construction activities including road access planned to start soon. East Africa Metals will gain a 30% net profits interest from the produced gold and copper, post-mining and processing costs. For further insights into TSE:EAM stock, check out TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
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May 10, 2024 22:22 UTC
Ethiopian Envoy Calls On Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori
(@FahadShabbir)Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula on Friday called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor’s HouseKARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th May, 2024) Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula on Friday called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor’s House. Matters of mutual interests including bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation between the two countries also came under the discussion. Meanwhile, Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula addressed a large gathering of students at the IT Facility and appreciated the initiative taken by the Sindh governor for empowering the youth with modern skills. He said Pakistan had talented youth that made more than 60 per cent of its total population. Equipping them with modern skills was crucial to spur economic growth and development in Pakistan, he added.
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May 10, 2024 18:41 UTC
Ethiopia Opens Domestic Market Doors for Industrial Park Firms
The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) announced a policy shift allowing companies in industrial parks to sell half their production domestically. This aims to incentivize investment, stabilize market prices, and boost production. Zeleke Temesgen, EIC Deputy Commissioner, highlighted that the move aligned with the recent Special Economic Zone Proclamation, transforming industrial parks into zones impacting the economy positively. By opening import/export avenues for foreign entities, the EIC expects to address supply shortages and inflated prices. Zeleke emphasized a law-driven market fostering competition, improved product quality, and better consumer support.
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May 10, 2024 18:29 UTC
Ethiopian envoy calls on Sindh Governor
KARACHI, May 10 (APP): Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula on Friday called on Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor’s House. Matters of mutual interests including bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation between the two countries also came under the discussion. Meanwhile, Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula addressed a large gathering of students at the IT Facility and appreciated the initiative taken by the Sindh governor for empowering the youth with modern skills. He said Pakistan had talented youth that made more than 60 per cent of its total population. Equipping them with modern skills was crucial to spur economic growth and development in Pakistan, he added.
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May 10, 2024 18:27 UTC
Azerbaijani volunteer doctors bring hope to patients in Ethiopia
Volunteer ophthalmologists, Dr. Gülşen Dikmen and Dr. Cavid Allahverdiyev from Azerbaijan, have traveled to Ethiopia through the European Orphan Hand organization to provide life-changing cataract surgeries to hundreds of people in need. The European Orphan Hand, a humanitarian aid group, works in impoverished communities around the world, offering food, water wells, financial assistance, clothing, and now, critical medical care. If there are people who want to help, please contact the European Orphan Hand." "Those who want to help can contact the European Orphan Hand and help more people," he said. This initiative by the European Orphan Hand and Azerbaijani volunteer doctors offers a glimmer of hope for hundreds of Ethiopians struggling with vision problems.
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May 10, 2024 17:05 UTC
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May 10, 2024 16:27 UTC
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May 10, 2024 14:16 UTC