Civil war turned Somalia’s main soccer stadium into an army camp. Now it’s hosting games again
Somali authorities have spent years working to restore the national stadium in Mogadishu, and on Dec. 29 Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre inaugurated the national soccer tournament. The competition is a milestone in efforts to revive public life even as al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate, based in Somalia, remains a threat. Now, the air crackles with anticipation as thousands pour into the stadium each afternoon. Most recently, between 2012 and 2018, the stadium was a base for African Union peacekeepers. “When this stadium was used as a military camp, it was a source of agony and pain.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 13:44 UTC
Zanzibar to host African artistic freedom summit – New Business Ethiopia
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) is set to hold the inaugural edition of the PANAF Summit, to be held between 9 and 10 February 2024 in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This Summit aims to discuss policies and advocacy strategies pertaining to artistic freedom across the African continent with consideration for both local and global contexts. Programme highlights include a keynote, plenary session, panel discussions addressing the Challenges and Opportunities for Artistic Freedom on the Continent, and an exploration of the Role of Government in Advancing Artistic Freedom. This summit serves as a progression of the PANAF project, inaugurated in November 2021 across several African countries, including Nigeria, Gambia, Mozambique, Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda, and Ethiopia. The project has published reports, available on the official PANAF website, following commissioned research on the State of Artistic Freedom in the eight focus countries.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
January 24, 2024 13:40 UTC
Civil War Turned Somalia's Main Soccer Stadium Into an Army Camp. Now It's Hosting Games Again
Somali authorities have spent years working to restore the national stadium in Mogadishu, and on Dec. 29 Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre inaugurated the national soccer tournament. Now, the air crackles with anticipation as thousands pour into the stadium each afternoon. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesBut many Somalis are willing to brave the stadium, which has a heavy security presence. Most recently, between 2012 and 2018, the stadium was a base for African Union peacekeepers. “When this stadium was used as a military camp, it was a source of agony and pain.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 13:29 UTC
LA County sends out volunteers for the 2024 homeless count
Volunteers fan out across LA for the 2024 homeless countVolunteers fan out across LA for the 2024 homeless countVolunteers fan out across LA for the 2024 homeless countLos Angeles' annual homeless count has started, with volunteers fanning out across the city and county to estimate the number of people living on the streets. Volunteers will use an app to enter their data, which is then used to calculate the estimate. In 2023, officials counted 75,500 unhoused residents in L.A. County and 46,200 in the city. A study done at UC San Francisco found that 20% of women who end up homeless are victims of domestic violence. However, one of the major complications of the homeless crisis is providing services like addiction and mental health treatment.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 12:48 UTC
Political Parties in Benishangul-Gumuz Region Raise Concerns Over Alleged Arrests
Google MapBy Staff ReporterADDIS ABABA – (BORKENA) – The leaders and members of the Gumz People’s Democratic Movement and the Benishangul People’s Freedom Movement have been arrested, the political parties disclosed. On the other hand, the Bureau announced that there are individuals whose cases are under investigation by the Federal Ministry of Justice. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation. Follow us on twitter @zborkena to get the latest Ethiopian News updates regularly. Subscribe to YouTube channel To share information or for submission, send e-mail to info@borkena.com
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January 24, 2024 12:45 UTC
Explainer-How Ethiopia's Quarrel With Somalia Could Destabilise Horn of Africa
By Giulia ParaviciniNAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopia's deal to lease a port in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland has infuriated the government in Mogadishu and prompted concern it will further destabilise the Horn of Africa region. Somalia has responded by calling the deal an act of agression and says it will block it. Ethiopia says it is merely striking a commercial arrangement to address a need for access to the sea. Ethiopia lost sea access in the early 1990s when its then-province Eritrea seceded following a three-decade war. So far, no country has publicly backed the port deal.
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January 24, 2024 12:42 UTC
Ethiopia: Coffee Generates USD 571 Million in Exports
Over the past six months, Ethiopia's coffee sector generated more than USD 571.4 million in international trade revenue, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority. The country exported over 117,955 tons of coffee, with popular varieties such as Sidamo, Nekemte, Yerga Chife, and Jimma. In related news, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) announced an earning of USD 14.19 million from soybean by-product exports. Primary destinations for these exports were India and the United States, where the soybean by-products are crucial for animal sustenance. Market destinations for Ethiopian horticulture products include New Zealand, European countries, East Africa, and the Middle East while key markets for Ethiopian coffee include Saudi Arabia, South Korea, the U.S., Germany, Japan, and China.
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January 24, 2024 12:41 UTC
Civil war turned Somalia's main soccer stadium into an army camp. Now it's hosting games again
The Associated Press reported Friday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed new rules that would lower overdraft fees, with President Joe Biden calling the charges “exploitative.” The average fee in the U.S. is $26. Do you think overdraft fees charged by banks and credit unions are exploitative?
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January 24, 2024 10:42 UTC
Ethiopia starvation: Fear of famine in Tigray grows
The federal government in Addis Ababa denies that a famine is imminent, and says it is working to provide aid. The fighting was between Ethiopian government and allied forces on the one hand, and Tigrayan forces on the other, following a massive fall-out between the federal and regional governments. In October, a joint report from USAid's famine early warning system and the UN World Food Programme sounded the alarm. Last May, USAid and the WFP suspended all food aid in the country while they overhauled the system. Last month a spokesman denied a risk of famine in Tigray, before partly backtracking and admitting to a problem of "recurrent droughts".
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 08:58 UTC
47 journalists jailed in sub-Saharan Africa
The recent report from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) paints a bleak picture for sub-Saharan Africa. The number of incarcerated journalists has risen from 31 in 2022 to 47 as of December 1, 2023. CPJ ranks Eritrea at the forefront of press freedom violators in Africa, with 16 journalists behind bars. The country holds the seventh position globally for the longest-standing cases of imprisoned journalists without any charges. The CPJ report indicates that Ethiopia follows Eritrea, with 8 journalists in detention, and Cameroon with 6.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 08:34 UTC
Georges Chakra plays with fabric in latest couture collection
The Saudi cultural extravaganza not only entertained audiences, but also provided a glimpse into some of the oldest traditional dances from around the world. Following the parade, Sultan Al-Bazie, CEO of the commission, told Arab News: “At the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, we are committed to hosting high-quality cultural events. The second edition of the festival involved 14 countries and featured 16 Saudi groups presenting traditional dances from across the Kingdom. Al-Bazie said: “The main goal of this event is to draw comparisons between mountain performances around the world. The commission’s commitment to fostering international cultural exchange aligns with the goals of the National Cultural Strategy under the umbrella of Saudi Vision 2030.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 08:26 UTC
Ethiopia: +67,000 Children Out of School Due to Floods, UN
On Monday, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that the recent El Niño induced floods in Ethiopia's southeastern region of Somali forced more than 67,000 children out of school. In November 2023, UNICEF disclosed that some 7.6 million children were out of school in Ethiopia as the country encountered natural and man-made calamities, mainly conflicts. Conflicts particularly in the Amhara and Oromia regions have significantly contributed to an increasing number of children dropping out of school. It also warned that funding shortfall is hampering its humanitarian response in Ethiopia amid mounting humanitarian needs across the country. Last month, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs revealed that floods in different parts of Ethiopia since October had killed 57 people.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 08:14 UTC
Ethiopia stock exchange launch target slips from mid-year on delayed capital raise
The planned timing for the launch of Ethiopia’s first stock exchange since the 1970s has slipped from the middle of this year to the third or fourth quarter, Tilahun E. Kassahun, CEO of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, tells The Africa Report. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 07:40 UTC
Superb Woman: Dr. Creslond Fannin
Dr. Creslond FanninDr. Creslond Fannin is Executive Director of Early College Programs at Austin ISD. Dr. Fannin has enjoyed stints at Dallas County Community College District, Lancaster ISD, Ethiopian World Federation, Inc. and Manor ISD. A Silver Star member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she was Initiated into the Alpha Xi Omega Chapter, Dallas, TX. And served as 2009 NPHC Dallas Chapter President. She is also a Charter Member of the Alpha Alpha Nu Omega Chapter, Williamson County.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 24, 2024 06:57 UTC