Former Canadian PM Mulroney, Driver of US Free Trade Deal, Dies Aged 84
(Reuters) -Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister who struck a free trade deal with the U.S. but whose legacy was marred by revelations of improper business dealings with an arms dealer, has died. Mulroney died peacefully surrounded by family, his daughter Caroline Mulroney posted on social media platform X on Thursday. A corporate lawyer turned businessman, Mulroney led the center-right Progressive Conservatives to a historic win in 1984 over the Liberals of Pierre Trudeau. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pierre's son, shared in a social media post that he was devastated by Mulroney's death. Mulroney told the inquiry there was nothing illegal about the payments, but apologized publicly for taking the money.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 01, 2024 06:05 UTC
Ethiopia: French Journalist Antoine Galindo Leaves Ethiopia After Release
Nairobi — The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed the Thursday release of French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was arrested in Ethiopia on February 22, and urged Ethiopian authorities to unconditionally release all other members of the press detained for their work. "It is great news that Antoine Galindo has been released, as his unjust detention was a stark reminder of the dangers of practicing journalism in today's Ethiopia," said CPJ Africa Program Coordinator Muthoki Mumo. "We hope that all the other Ethiopian journalists that are being detained in the country can be freed and continue to do their job." Galindo was approved for a two-week stay, according to CPJ's review of the journalist's on-arrival request form. With eight journalists behind bars, Ethiopia was the second-worst jailer of journalists in sub-Saharan Africa, according to CPJ's 2023 annual Prison Census.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 01, 2024 04:39 UTC
French journalist Antoine Galindo leaves Ethiopia after release
Share this: TwitterFacebookWhatsAppLinkedInEmailTelegramNairobi, February 29, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed the Thursday release of French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was arrested in Ethiopia on February 22, and urged Ethiopian authorities to unconditionally release all other members of the press detained for their work. “It is great news that Antoine Galindo has been released, as his unjust detention was a stark reminder of the dangers of practicing journalism in today’s Ethiopia,” said CPJ Africa Program Coordinator Muthoki Mumo. Galindo was approved for a two-week stay, according to CPJ’s review of the journalist’s on-arrival request form. With eight journalists behind bars, Ethiopia was the second-worst jailer of journalists in sub-Saharan Africa, according to CPJ’s 2023 annual Prison Census. These journalists, half of whom were arrested following the declaration of a state of emergency in August 2023, remain behind bars.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 01, 2024 04:30 UTC
Former Canadian PM Brian Mulroney, who struck a free trade deal with US, dies aged 84
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney died at the age of 84, his daughter Caroline Mulroney said on Thursday (Feb 29). In a post on X, Caroline said, "On behalf of my mother and our family, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of my father, The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister. Paying tributes to Mulroney, current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, "He never stopped working for Canadians, and he always sought to make this country an even better place to call home. Brian Mulroney loved Canada. He served as the prime minister from 1984 to 1993.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 01, 2024 03:06 UTC
Ethiopian Insurance and Bahir Dar goalless as Dire Dawa top Hambericho
Ethiopian Insurance and Bahir Dar City played out a goalless draw in the Ethiopia Premier League on Thursday, while Dire Dawa City beat Hambericho Durame 1-0 in the day's other fixture at Dire Dawa's iconic stadium. Bahir Dar and Ethiopian Insurance were serious contenders last season, pushing St George all the way in a title race that went down to the wire. The two teams met on the season's opening day with Ethiopian Insurance emerging victorious 3-2 in a five-goal thriller. Dire Dawa, meanwhile, kicked off their campaign with a 2-1 win against Hambericho City. This has been a remarkable turnaround for Dire Dawa since they replaced sacked coach Asrat Abate with Shimeles Abebe.
Source:Ethiopian News
March 01, 2024 00:58 UTC
Chinese-built logistics hub inaugurated in Ethiopia to promote e-commerce
ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new e-commerce logistics hub in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to meet the surging demands of online shoppers and retailers. This infrastructure is pivotal in simplifying logistics, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency, ultimately elevating logistics performance," Sime said. Built by China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Cooperation, the e-commerce logistics hub covers about 15,000 square meters and has a capacity to handle 150,000 tonnes of goods annually. "When it comes to operation, we work very closely with Chinese e-commerce companies. We transport e-commerce goods from China to other parts of the world under the strategic agreement with them.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 29, 2024 19:21 UTC
CM Siddaramaiah receives Caste Survey Report : Welcome to Mysooru News
Bengaluru: In a significant development, Karnataka State Commission For Backward Classes submitted the much debated Socio-Educational Survey popular as caste census report to the State Government on Thursday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah received the report from Chairman of the Commission Jayaprakash Hegde at Vidhana Soudha. Siddaramaiah said “I have received the report, but I have not gone through the contents of the report. The timing of the report ahead of Lok Sabha elections has raised many eyebrows, with the leaders of Veerashaiva- Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities, the two major castes in the State crying foul. The MLAs irrespective of party, including ruling Congress’ Vinay Kulkarni and Vijayananda Kashappanavar, both Veerashaiva- Lingayat leaders have reiterated their objection to the caste survey report.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 29, 2024 18:14 UTC
After successful surgery at Jayadeva, five Ethiopian kids return home : Welcome to Mysooru News
Bengaluru: Five Ethiopian children underwent successful Open Heart Surgery at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bangalore recently. For several years, children from East African Nation were waiting for the arrival of Foreign Surgical Team in Addis Ababa which has some centers with facility to do Open Heart Surgery. While these complex heart surgeries are routinely performed at Jayadeva Hospital, according to Dr P K Sunil, who performed the surgeries. In turn they contacted Jayadeva Hospital and mailed all the medical reports of the children for further advice and treatment, said Dr Ravindranath. The parents of these children whole heartedly thanked the Karnataka Government and the Director of Jayadeva Dr K S Ravindranath for the surgery.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 29, 2024 18:05 UTC
Umm Khashem Cemetery: Iraq's ancient Christian burial ground
The graves which vary in construction from ones covered with pottery urns to gable-shaped pottery coffins, offer a window into the burial practices and beliefs of Iraq's ancient Christian communities. The Christian cemeteries are like a living witness that speaks about the Christian heritage, civilization, and our cultural diversity. Among those cemeteries are the al-Manabir Christian cemetery and Umm Khashm Cemetery. This cemetery, Umm Khashm, is considered one of the biggest Christian cemeteries in the Middle East and may match or reach the status of the Vatican’s Christian cemetery." Umm Khashm has been plagued with illegal excavations and vandalism due to negligence and insufficient security by Iraqi authorities.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 29, 2024 17:42 UTC
Ethiopian artefact withdrawn from auction after complaint
Africa News of Thursday, 29 February 2024Source: bbc.comA UK auction house has cancelled the sale of a shield looted from Ethiopia by British soldiers in the 19th Century. The auction at Anderson & Garland had been scheduled to take place on Thursday in the north-east English city of Newcastle. The auction house has not specified whether this withdrawal is linked to any requests from the Ethiopian government which has asked for stolen artefacts be returned. Prior to the sale, the Ethiopian authorities called the auction of the shield "inappropriate and immoral”. Last year a lock of hair from a young Ethiopian prince, who died 140 years ago, was returned to his home country.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 29, 2024 15:42 UTC
UK auctioneers scrap sale of Ethiopian shield
A UK auction house cancelled the sale Thursday of a shield taken from Ethiopia by British soldiers in the 19th century, after pressure from the East African country’s government. The circular dome shield made from hide was removed from what was then called Abyssinia during the battle of Magdala in 1868. The spokeswoman did not specify whether the withdrawal was linked to any specific request from Ethiopian authorities, who have long demanded the return of looted items. In a statement, Ethiopia’s government welcomed the “wise decision” of the auction house and the owner of the shield to scrap the sale and “start negotiations for its repatriation”. Three silver cups and a shield pillaged after the battle were returned to the Ethiopian embassy in a ceremony in London last September.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 29, 2024 15:39 UTC
Home-made solutions steer Africa’s transition into inclusive economy – New Business Ethiopia
“Financing the transition to inclusive green economies comes with a cost and we need to finance this transition with the support of the international community and promoting investment in renewable and environmentally friendly sources of energy,” he added. “We must accelerate the adoption of just and sustainable transitions, which require long-term structural changes and adequate investment,” said Mr. Pedro. African countries, he said, have the ability to create their own solutions to solve their problems. “We have, therefore, a unique opportunity to actively transform our countries by transitioning into inclusive, low carbon, and resource-efficient economies,” he stressed. Second, Africa needs to enhance energy access and affordability – Less than 2 percent of global clean energy investments flow to Africa.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
February 29, 2024 14:56 UTC
Ethiopian set to purchase 5,000 houses for employees – New Business Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines on Wednesday inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ovid Real Estate to purchase 5,000 houses for its employees. The MOU is signed by Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew and Ovid Group Chairman and CEO, Yonas Tadesse. Ethiopian Airlines is the largest aviation group in Africa with a total of 17,000 employees and several sister companies. “…Absolutely fantastic that such a big transaction is done entirely by two homegrown fully Ethiopian owned companies. Ovid Real Estate is one of the several companies under Ovid Group, which also owns Ovid Construction, Ovid Manufacturing, Ovid Trade House, Ovid Information Technology, Ovid Integrated Health and Ovid venture Capital, according to the information obtained from the Group’s website.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
February 29, 2024 14:40 UTC
Surrealism Turns 100, Felix and Frieze Take Los Angeles, and More: Morning Links for February 29, 2024
To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. THE HEADLINESLA ART WEEK. Los Angeles’s art fair week, which includes Frieze and Felix, is fully underway, and reports are coming in on the can’t-miss gallery presentations and openings—and, of course, the parties, too. Surrealism, the 20th-century art movement that married dream to reality, turns 100 this year. New York museum eateries with menus and ambience missing such panache (here’s looking at the Met cafeteria) must be quaking.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 29, 2024 14:28 UTC