Britain's Westminster Abbey says to return religious tablet to Ethiopia
A ceremonial crown looted by British soldiers more than 150 years ago was returned to Ethiopia in 2021 (Amanuel Sileshi)Westminster Abbey, one of Britain's most important churches, has "decided in principle" to return a sacred tablet to Ethiopia, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday. The Ethiopian artefact is one of a number taken by British soldiers at the battle of Magdala in 1868. The tabot is currently sealed inside an altar at Westminster Abbey. The governing body of Westminster Abbey had "decided in principle that it would be appropriate to return the Ethiopian tabot to the Ethiopian Church", a spokeswoman said. The abbey's decision will put pressure on the British Museum to reconsider its position on the 11 tabots which it holds, according to a report in The Art Newspaper industry journal.
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February 21, 2024 13:32 UTC
Starvation in Tigray: Words from an Activist of Ethiopia’s Forgotten North
Over the course of the war, which was largely concentrated in Tigray with small spillovers into neighboring regions, Tigray suffered extensive damage. Due to information blackouts instated by the Ethiopian government, it is difficult to determine an accurate number of casualties that came from the Tigray war. Additionally, the agreement calls for the government to facilitate the entrance of humanitarian aid into Tigray and participate in Tigray’s reconstruction. Foreign OccupationWhile the war began between the forces of Tigray and the Ethiopian government, Eritrea and several other regional Ethiopian forces also joined the conflict. Amhara, a neighboring region of Tigray, had long had a border dispute with Tigray, laying claim to a significant portion of Western Tigray.
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February 21, 2024 13:19 UTC
ALLIED GOLD ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY 2023 OPERATING RESULTS, 2024 GUIDANCE AND MEDIUM-TERM OUTLOOK, HIGHLIGHTING UPSIDE TO ITS SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION BASE WITH IMPROVED COSTS AND GROWING MINERAL INVENTOR
The improvements are attributed to the identification of additional Mineral Reserves in Agbalé, as well as mining and plant optimizations. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Where Mineral Resources are stated alongside Mineral Reserves, those Mineral Resources are inclusive of, and not in addition to, the stated Mineral Reserves. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Cash costs exclude DA, exploration costs, accretion and amortization of reclamation and remediation, and capital, development and exploration spend.
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February 21, 2024 13:15 UTC
South Florida 7 a.m. Weather Cut-In 2.21.2024
South Florida 7 a.m. Weather Cut-In 2.21.2024 CBS News Miami's NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says there's another chilly start with low to mid-50s and upper 40s this Wednesday morning, followed by a sunny, pleasant, dry afternoon ahead with highs in the low 70s.
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February 21, 2024 12:47 UTC
Cattle ship blamed for Cape Town stench leaves for Iraq
In a statement on Tuesday, the animal welfare organisation - the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - said the cows had been on the ship for more than two weeks with many "animals having no option but to rest in dams of their own excrement".
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February 21, 2024 12:38 UTC
News: Somaliland says preparation for implementation of MoU with Ethiopia ‘on track’
Somaliland Foreign and International Cooperation minister Essa Kayd Mohamud (PhD) (Photo:MFASomaliland/X)Addis Abeba – The Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said the Somaliland government is “on course without any wavering, and remain seized” of the implementation of the MoU signed with Ethiopia, adding that a technical team, team of international legal experts and a high level advisory group to advise and guide the process has been appointed. The move also generated several diplomatic statements from various countries pledging their support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Furthermore, Somaliland said that its delegation received “positive and encouraging” feedback on the issue of the recognition of Somaliland. “We have met many delegations at the various levels to reiterate our case and desire for international recognition. Somaliland has blamed the death “to the ongoing airspace dispute that has resulted in the weaponization of Somaliland airspace by our neighboring country Somalia.” AS
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February 21, 2024 12:25 UTC
The suspects in a Kenyan doomsday cult are ordered to be hospitalized after a hunger strike
The visibly emaciated suspects pleaded not guilty on all counts, which were read out over four and half hours. This took place between January 2021 and September 2023 at Shakahola area in Malindi Sub-County within Kilifi County, according to prosecutors. Autopsies on some of the bodies found in the graves showed they died from starvation, strangulation or suffocation. Kenya's chief government pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor said last week the government will resume the search for and recovery of more bodies from the Shakahola Forest from March. The exercise had been halted so that autopsies and DNA analysis could be done on the 429 bodies already recovered, Oduor said.
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February 21, 2024 11:57 UTC
Amadeus joins International LGBTQ+ Travel Association
Amadeus has joined the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) as the travel technology company works to fulfil ambitions as an active ally of the LGBTQ+ community. IGLTA has a mission to provide information and resources for LGBTQ+ travelers and expand LGBTQ+ tourism globally by demonstrating its significant social and economic impact. Its commitment to inclusive travel experiences truly aligns with our mission to advance LGBTQ+ tourism,” saysIGLTA President/CEO John Tanzella. We celebrate the diverse global LGBTQ+ community, striving to create cross-cultural understanding and a more inclusive world.”IGLTA was founded in 1983 and is the leading global network of tourism businesses welcoming LGBTQ+ travelers. Members include LGBTQ+ friendly accommodations, transport, destinations, service providers, travel advisors, tour operators, events and travel media located in over 80 countries.
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February 21, 2024 11:53 UTC
Raid in Southwest Miami-Dade leads to jewelry store burglary arrest
Raid in Southwest Miami-Dade leads to jewelry store burglary arrest A raid on a Southwest Miami-Dade home leads to the arrest of a man police say is accused of a jewelry store burglary in Aventura.
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February 21, 2024 11:35 UTC
A Blossoming Bond: Morocco and Ethiopia Forge Stronger Ties Through Strategic Partnerships and Investments
In the heart of Africa, a story of diplomatic finesse and strategic economic partnerships unfolds, painting a picture of two nations, Ethiopia and Morocco, charting a new course in their bilateral relations. This educational exchange is a cornerstone of the strategic partnership, nurturing a generation that will carry forward the legacy of this bilateral relationship. The optimism surrounding the transition from cooperation to a strategic partnership is palpable, with both nations keen on exploring the vast potential that lies within their collaboration. As we witness the unfolding story of Ethiopia and Morocco's strengthened ties, it's a reminder of the power of diplomacy and strategic partnerships in shaping the destinies of nations. Today, as these agreements bear fruit, they pave the way for a future where cooperation and mutual development are the cornerstones of Ethiopia and Morocco's relationship.
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February 21, 2024 11:26 UTC
El Al competition returns: Airline giant expected to return to Israel
United Airlines informed the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) on Wednesday of its intention to return to Israel in less than two weeks. United Airlines is expected to take off from New York to Tel Aviv on March 2nd, with the first flight from Tel Aviv to New York scheduled for March 3rd. Delta Airlines informed the IAA of its intention to return to Israel on May 1st. On Tuesday the Dutch airline KLM reported that it will begin flying to Israel as of April 1st and will operate daily flights with a stop in Larnaca. Fly Dubai will increase flights to Dubai from 4 to 6 weekly flights from the end of March, and Ethiopian Airlines will increase to 12 weekly flights from March 1st.
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February 21, 2024 11:13 UTC
News: CETU launches partnership campaign for ratification of key International Labor Conventions
Kassahun Follo, President of the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) (Photo: Ethiopia Press Agency)Addis Abeba – The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) has initiated a new partnership campaign to raise awareness and urge Ethiopia to sign four key International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions that are yet to be ratified. “These critical conventions would not only protect the human and labor rights of workers but also enable workers to be more effective in the activities Ethiopian workers carry out,” Kassahun Follo, President of CETU, said speaking at the launch event on Tuesday. Several stakeholders spoke at the event in support of the CETU partnership campaign. Tadele Yimer, President of Ethiopian Employers’ Federation, shared the federation’s “full commitment to pushing these conventions forward to formal adoption.”Representatives of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) among others have also pledged support to CETU’s campaign urging the ratification of the conventions. AdvertisementIn April 2022, CETU had made a call asking the government to ratify these International labor laws.
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February 21, 2024 10:32 UTC
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore signs MOUs with IATA and GACA of Saudi Arabia
On 19 February 2024, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration to support the growth of aviation in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. Under the MOU, CAAS and IATA will work together on initiatives in the areas of aviation sustainability, air traffic management, aviation safety and aviation training. The key initiatives under the MOU include:(i) Aviation SustainabilityDevelopment of initiatives to advance sustainable aviation for Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. Saudi Arabia is growing its tourism and aviation sector through the Saudi Aviation Strategy, backed by US$100 billion in investments including the construction of the King Salman International Airport. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of GACA said, “This agreement reinforces Singapore’s position as a strategic aviation partner of Saudi Arabia, where the Saudi Aviation Strategy is creating unprecedented opportunities for aviation companies.
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February 21, 2024 08:07 UTC
Ethiopia discussing selling 10% stake in Ethio Telecom via stock exchange, Abiy says
(Reuters) - Ethiopia's government is discussing selling 10% of state-owned telecoms company Ethio Telecom via a local stock exchange that is being launched this year, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Tuesday. Ethiopia's telecoms industry, serving a population of about 120 million, was considered a big prize when Abiy took over in 2018 and promised to liberalise the economy. A spokesperson for Abiy did not respond to requests for comment about how the board deliberations on Ethio Telecom concluded. Abiy described the launch of the East African country's stock exchange as "a game-changer, supporting Ethiopia in achieving its growth aspirations and attracting new capital" in a post on social media platform X on Tuesday. A telecoms industry insider said the plan was for the government to retain 45% of Ethio Telecom, sell 45% to investors and list 10% on the stock exchange.
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February 21, 2024 03:54 UTC