Savior in the Shadows
Father Wotherspoon goes above and beyond, tirelessly connecting these individuals with their families and even supporting their children’s education. He fearlessly navigates the labyrinthine Hong Kong legal system on their behalf, ensuring they receive fair treatment. Moreover, he engages in a grueling battle against criminal elements, safeguarding these vulnerable drug mules from further exploitation. - Advertisement -To Father Wotherspoon, these victims are not mere statistics; they are human beings yearning for a second chance. Armed with his extensive network and connections, he aims to shine a spotlight on the dire plight of these drug mules.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 13, 2024 06:42 UTC
Mustafa Muhumed Hails Somaliland Deal: Strengthens Relations
Mustafa Mohammed, President of Somali region of Ethiopia (Photo : public Domain)borkenaThe MoU signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland has caused unprecedented tension in the region in recent times. Despite the fact that the deal, which has yet to be signed, is slowly gaining support in Ethiopia. This Thursday, thousands of Mogadishu residents took to the streets to protest Ethiopia’s MoU with Somaliland on January 1,2024. Although the Somaliland government has issued statements affirming that the MoU with Ethiopia is in its interest, protests have erupted in parts of Somaliland as well. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Eritrean President Isaias Afeworki in Asmara, Eritrea.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 13, 2024 04:23 UTC
Boeing: US regulator to increase oversight of firm after blowout
[Source: BBC]For years, the FAA has delegated some parts of quality reviewing of planes to Boeing, but the practice has been controversial, drawing repeated warnings of safety risks. “It is time to re-examine the delegation of authority and assess any associated safety risks,” FAA administrator Mike Whitaker said in a statement. The blowout on the Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon to California, which forced an emergency landing but resulted in no serious injuries, has revived scrutiny. Passengers on the Alaska Airlines flight have filed a class action lawsuit against Boeing. Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun has already said the company will admit its “mistake” and has described the issue as a “quality escape”.
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January 13, 2024 03:57 UTC
Ethiopia: UNICEF for Critical Funding To Meet Humanitarian Needs
"UNICEF continues to appeal for critical funding to meet the humanitarian needs of children, adolescents, women, and men in Ethiopia." On Friday, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that funding shortfall is hampering its humanitarian response in Ethiopia as the country encounters mounting humanitarian needs. UNICEF, in its latest Ethiopia humanitarian situation report released Wednesday, said its 674.3 million U.S. dollars Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) 2023 Appeal for Ethiopia remains 71 percent unfunded. It said the funding shortfall is hampering its response in Ethiopia as humanitarian needs persist among vulnerable populations across the East African country, particularly children, women and those in hard-to-reach locations. "UNICEF continues to appeal for critical funding to meet the humanitarian needs of children, adolescents, women, and men in Ethiopia," it stressed.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 13, 2024 02:19 UTC
A Bright Future Ahead for Local Ethiopian American Photographer Redeat Wondemu
“Everybody was impressed with the work and Red’s attention to detail.”It’s no surprise that so many people showed up to the reception, at least for those familiar with Wondemu’s work. Wondemu’s photos not only capture the subtle emotions of her models, but are also printed in a way that makes them look like paintings. “My style has changed and I’ve grown from where I started making small prints to now making these larger prints,” Wondemu says. It’s amazing.”For those who were Black but not from Africa, they found another interpretation of Wondemu’s work. So when viewers connect, Wondemu says the feeling is “pure bliss.”Ferguson, the gallery owner, believes Wondemu has a bright path ahead of her.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 12, 2024 21:17 UTC
Montgomery County police looking for men who robbed Ethiopian restaurant customers
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Department of Police said Friday that it was investigating a robbery that took place at a restaurant in December. Investigators said three men wearing masks went into Shalla, an Ethiopian restaurant located in the 8000 block of Sligo Ave., on Dec. 21, 2023 at around 12:20 a.m.Two of the men had guns and the other was carrying a red bag when they entered the business. The men who were armed demanded items from guests who complied with their demands. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest.
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January 12, 2024 21:16 UTC
Ethiopian Honey Wine Tasting Room In Alexandria Marks First In U.S.
Business & Tech Ethiopian Honey Wine Tasting Room In Alexandria Marks First In U.S. Negus Winery and Meadery Tasting Room is branded as the first Ethiopian honey wine tasting room in the U.S.Gize Negussie opened Negus Winery and Meadery to serve up Ethiopian honey wine. (Habtamu Seyum)ALEXANDRIA, VA — Negus Winery and Meadery Tasting Room, branded as the first tasting room for Ethiopian honey wine in the U.S., is open in Alexandria. Ethiopian honey wine, also known as tej, is a 100 percent natural fermented beverage using raw honey with no sulphites. Negussie's honey wine uses wildflower honey from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, selected to replicate traditional Ethiopian honey wine's flavor. Aside from honey wine, the tasting room also offers grape wines from Purcellville, Virginia that were bottled for Negus Wines.
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January 12, 2024 20:55 UTC
Global mineral value chains supply, policy and investment – New Business Ethiopia
Funding global mineral value chains urgently requires three factors: supply, policy and investment, said Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Aside from these challenges, vast amounts of power will be required, as will smooth permitting processes, infrastructure, equipment and water supply. Instead, the Kingdom sees mining as a way to create jobs, diversify economy, and increase exports. Turning to policy and investment, he talked of Saudi Arabia’s success in comprehensively revamping its mining investment law, creating an investor-friendly environment andresulting in a huge increase in the number of exploration licenses. Saad Al Khalb, (CEO, Saudi Exim Bank), Alec Machiels (Board Member, Traxys) and Tom Kendall (Managing Director, Global Head of Metals Sales and Origination, ICBC Standard Bank).
Source:News Business Ethiopia
January 12, 2024 20:44 UTC
Ethiopians in Somalia and Somaliland face increasing threats amidst escalating tensions
In Somaliland, Ethiopians have been subjected to looting, destruction, and burning of property and physical assaults, a representative of immigrants and refugees told the BBC. There has been a growing trend of online calls for attacks on vulnerable refugee and non-refugee Ethiopians residing in Somalia. This is an exceedingly challenging period for the 40,000 Ethiopian refugees in Somaliland, he said. Simultaneously, Ethiopian refugees residing in Somalia have voiced safety concerns in the aftermath of the agreement signing and the widespread anger that follows it. The Somaliland deal poses risks for both Ethiopia and Somalia as hostilities are a concern for both nations.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 12, 2024 20:35 UTC
Wolaitta stop Ethiopia Nigd, Fasil's Kebede downs Wolkite
Ethiopia Nigd Bank's fairytale run in the Ethiopia Premier League came to an end on Friday as they lost to Wolaitta Dicha. Ethiopia Nigd dominated proceedings in the first half but just couldn't break the resilient Wolaitta defence with the first half ending goalless. Azariyas Abel broke the deadlock in the 51 minute to lead his team to a 1-0 victory.
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January 12, 2024 20:25 UTC
Leaders of African bloc to discuss Ethiopia-Somalia sea deal row, Sudan fighting
The heads of state of an African bloc will meet on Jan. 18 to discuss the worsening diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Somalia over a disputed sea access deal, and the ongoing fighting in Sudan. Somalia has rejected Ethiopia's Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, calling it “illegitimate,” a threat to good neighborliness, and a violation of its sovereignty. Ethiopia lost its Red Sea ports in the early 1990s after the Eritrean War of Independence, which lasted from 1961 to 1991. The separation resulted in Ethiopia losing direct access to the Red Sea and key ports. The region has also witnessed a conflict in one of its member states, Sudan, that killed thousands and displaced millions.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 12, 2024 19:40 UTC
Delta Air Lines confirms order for 20 Airbus A350-1000
Delta Air Lines confirmed rumors linking it to an unprecedented order for the Airbus A350-1000. The US carrier announced on January 12 that it had reached a deal for 20 of these aircraft in addition to another 20 purchase options. “Delta now welcomes the A350-1000, which will open even more opportunities for the airline and its customers. The A350-1000 will have Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select and Delta Comfort+ classes, in addition to economy. Delta is currently Airbus’ largest customer in the United States, having ordered everything from A220, A320 jets to A330neo and A350 widebodies.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 12, 2024 18:58 UTC
Ethiopia secures 100 mln USD investment across industrial parks
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) has signed a combined 100 million U.S. dollars investment agreements with local and foreign companies to invest across industrial parks in the country. Tadesse further underscored the Ethiopian government's efforts to increase the inflow of investment in industrial parks, with particular attention to increase the participation of local investors along with augmenting foreign direct investment in the country. "Industrial parks are key players in enhancing the national economy by creating jobs, increasing export trade and encouraging import substitution," ENA quoted Tadesse as saying. According to figures from the IPDC, more than 130 local and foreign investors are currently engaged in various sectors across 12 industrial parks and one free trade zone across the country. It said the industrial parks have created permanent and temporary employment opportunities for more than 100,000 Ethiopians, mainly the country's burgeoning youth population.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 12, 2024 18:50 UTC
IntelBrief: Tensions Growing Between Ethiopia and Somalia Over Somaliland Port Deal
Intelbrief / IntelBrief: Tensions Growing Between Ethiopia and Somalia Over Somaliland Port DealSHARE |IntelBrief: Tensions Growing Between Ethiopia and Somalia Over Somaliland Port DealBottom Line Up Front Tensions are mounting in the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia looks to secure a deal that would grant Addis Ababa twelve miles of sea access along the Somaliland coast for the next five decades, where it plans to construct a naval base. Somalia has called the growing ties and military cooperation between Ethiopia and Somaliland “an act of aggression” and an assault on its territorial integrity. Somalia has called the growing ties and military cooperation between Ethiopia and Somaliland “an act of aggression” and an assault on its territorial integrity. While the UAE is backing Somaliland, Egypt and Türkiye are supporting Somalia, with Ankara calling for direct negotiations between Somalia and Somaliland. Ethiopia lost sea access in 1991 after the littoral Eritrea declared independence and seceded following three decades of fighting.
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January 12, 2024 14:52 UTC
Sudan, Somalia-Ethiopia Conflicts: Museveni to Host Regional Leaders’ Summit
President Museveni has agreed to host a meeting to resolve the conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia over access to the Red Sea and the destructive civil war in Sudan. ChimpReports now understands that the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional body comprising 8 member states, will hold a mediation meeting in Kampala on January 18, 2024. Sudan crisisIn Sudan, the war is raging between Rapid Support Forces led by warlord, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti and government forces. Dagalo has not explained why he chose to avoid the meeting which the regional and international community have been rooting for as the first step to ending the civil war in Sudan. Dagalo has since met other African leaders including Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, Kenya’s William Ruto, Paul Kagame of Rwanda, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa and Djibouti’s Ismaïl Omar Guelleh.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 12, 2024 14:30 UTC