Figures Underscore Sad Fact that Ethiopia’s Secondary Education Sector is in Crisis
In October 2023, Ethiopia’s minister of education, Berhanu Nega, disclosed several shocking figures on the outcomes of the 12th-grade national examination. Of the 3,106 schools that administered the 12th grade (secondary school leaving) examination for the 2022/23 academic year, 43% reported that none of their students had passed. And, for the second consecutive year, more than 96% of students who participated in the national school leaving examination scored less than the mark (an average of 50%) required to pass. This means that hundreds of thousands of students could not qualify for university education. This, combined with ongoing internal conflict since 2020, likely contributed to the most recent national exam scores.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 25, 2023 13:42 UTC
From Mobile to Minneapolis: Delta Receives 20th Airbus A220-300
Delta Air Lines received it’s 20th Airbus A220-300 this week, via a delivery flight between Mobile and Minneapolis. The carrier continues to bolster it’s fleet with this variant of aircraft, with plenty more on the way in the years to come. Without further ado, let’s get into it…From Mobile to Minneapolis: Delta Receives 20th Airbus A220-300…Data provided by RadarBox.com. Delta flight DL9936 departed Mobile, Alabama at 1149 local time on November 21, and proceeded northbound to Minneapolis. This means in total, Delta has received 65 Airbus A220 aircraft so far.
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November 24, 2023 19:57 UTC
The Ethiopian Airlines - a Big - Dream Chaser, Flag Carrier
Official BOEING press releaseBeing a flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines has always been on the right track in terms of delivering aviation services and acquainting Ethiopia around the world. In the past decades, Ethiopian Airlines has raised its brand to make itself known for its exclusive services. Today Ethiopian Airlines is not just a standalone carrier, it has equity and ownership of several African carriers and it is building up the capacity of airlines across Africa . Despite being 100 percent state-owned, as to Zemedeneh, the Ethiopian Airlines is the only profitable large carrier in Africa . " Ethiopian Airlines prepares to receive its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
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November 24, 2023 16:07 UTC
Ethiopian artistes add an extra dash of rhythm, colour and culture at the Tri Hills Ensemble II festival
He said this at the “Tri-Hills Ensemble II” festival, organized by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Meghalaya. The festival, themed ‘rooted in nature and connected to culture,’ aims to revive and celebrate the heritage of these tribes. Wonderful display of the vibrant culture of Meghalaya at the Tri Hills Ensemble as part of the week-long observation of the #JanjatiyaGauravDivas at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong. At the Tri Hills Ensemble, we awarded culinary genius & #MasterChefIndia Semi-finalist, #TribalChef Nambie Jessica Marak. The Tri Hills Ensemble celebrated the arts, crafts, culture, and traditions of the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo hills, offering a memorable experience to visitors.
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November 24, 2023 15:42 UTC
As an African, is it easy to obtain a passport in your country?
I asked the subjects simple questions: How easy is it for you to apply and obtain a passport in your country? Citizens of Zimbabwe once they complete the passport application process, could receive their passports in three days. Christabel Ligami, a Kenyan journalist however says, it’s not easy to get a passport in her country. The passport application process has been decentralized, he says, and it is done at state level. The applicant would normally get a call from the immigration office to pick up the passport when it is ready.
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November 24, 2023 14:57 UTC
News: Global Oromo Interfaith Council urges resumption of peace talks in Ethiopia amidst stalled negotiations
Addis Abeba – The Global Oromo Interfaith Council (GOIC), representing Oromo religious institutions, has urged the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) to resume peace negotiations. The council encouraged both the federal government and OLA to persist in the dialogue for the well-being of their people, emphasizing the greater goal of achieving permanent peace. The Dar es Salaam talks, aimed at ending the five-year conflict in Oromia, stalled after two weeks due to disagreements over substantive issues. The Council underscored the need for continued dialogue for the benefit of the Ethiopian people, despite the complexities. It emphasized the importance of both leaders remembering the greater goal of the well-being of their people and the pursuit of permanent peace.
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November 24, 2023 13:24 UTC
Ethiopia and Russia hold joint scientific-cultural event
Russian higher education institutions held presentations focusing on language, culture, history and other achievements in order to share experiences with Ethiopia, in addition to lectures under the titles “Russia and Ethiopia in the fight against colonialism and neocolonialism: the experience of history and the agenda of the future” and “Russian foreign policy in the modern world: the concept of multipolarity”. Promoting business activity and establishing long-term partnerships between Russian and Ethiopian companies were also among the main topics of the forum. The importance of Ethiopia’s accession to the BRICS economic bloc and the prospects for growing trade, economic and investment ties between Moscow and Ethiopia stood out among the topics discussed during the event. Oksana stated that the center works with selected higher education institutions in Ethiopia in the field of research and knowledge exchange to improve the role of universities in community services in the social and economic spheres. mh/llp/jha/nmr
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November 24, 2023 13:13 UTC
Ethiopia's Ambassador to the Russian Federation: Joining BRICS is in the interest of our country
In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS , he spoke about the advantages Ethiopia sees for itself in joining BRICS and in what areas Ethiopia would like to develop co-operation with the BRICS member states. BRICS is now made up of five countries - Russia, India, China, Brazil and South Africa. The BRICS countries account for 40 per cent of the world's population. What are the main advantages Ethiopia sees for itself in joining BRICS? Therefore, I believe that our interaction with the BRICS countries will be very useful.
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November 24, 2023 12:58 UTC
Uganda: Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), G77 summits to boost tourism
Uganda will host the 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Government, a forum of 120 member states from 15 to 20 January 2024, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. He was presenting a statement on government preparedness to host the summits during the sitting chaired by Speaker, Anita Among. At the events, Uganda will assume the chairmanship of NAM for three years and, G77 and China for one year, which Mulimba said will come along with a boost to the economy. “There are two websites developed for NAM and G77 plus China with a Menu “About Uganda” containing information related to investment opportunities and tourism,” he added. “We hosted CHOGM, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, we are hosting these summits and the conference of commonwealth speakers.
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November 24, 2023 12:29 UTC
Boeing Given Greenlight to Begin 737-10 Certification Testing
Boeing has this week been given the greenlight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin the certification flight testing process on the 737-10. This is another milestone in the American planemaker’s progression to get the aircraft certified by the end of 2024. Without further ado, let’s get into it…Boeing Given Greenlight to Begin 737-10 Certification Testing…Photo Credit: James Field/AviationSourceOn social media, Boeing said the following on acquiring the greenlight to begin certification flight testing on the 737-10. “The 737-10 has been cleared by the FAA to begin certification flight testing, a significant milestone as we work to get the airplane certified to enter passenger service.”What this means in layman’s terms is that the FAA is happy with the 737-10 to the point where it can go through the final stages of certification. Boeing needs this certification to enable the aircraft’s entry into commercial service, so then deliveries can begin to take place to their respective customers.
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November 24, 2023 09:48 UTC
Malaria cases in Amhara region double amidst escalating security situation
The malaria cases in the Amhara region have seen a dramatic increase due to the current security situation. During the past week, there has been a 26 percent increase in the number of cases, Damte Lanker, the malaria program coordinator at the institute, told VOA. This surge surpasses the prevalence observed during the same period last year,” he was quoted as saying. Since July of last year, there have been 455,000 registered cases of malaria, resulting in 11 fatalities, according to the Coordinator. The current situation in Amhara continues to be volatile, characterized by ongoing conflicts across various areas, including East and West Gojam, North and South Wello, North Shewa, as well as Central and South Gondar zones.
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November 24, 2023 09:34 UTC
ECA co-organized the first workshop on the Ethiopian leather industry and the African Continental Free Trade Area
ECA’s African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC), the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA), and the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA) co-organized the first workshop on “the Ethiopian Leather Industry and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Opportunities and Challenges” at the Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on November 21, 2023. The workshop aimed to bring all stakeholders together to discuss the opportunities the AfCFTA presents to the Ethiopian leather industry, appreciate the challenges facing it, and offer a platform for resolving the challenges. It also explored options on how best to position the Ethiopian leather industry to take advantage of the AfCFTA. Ethiopia has an established leather industry, dating back to the early 20th century. Ethiopia is home to the largest livestock population in Africa that guarantees plentiful supply of raw materials for its leather industry.
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November 24, 2023 09:23 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Acquires 84 Aircraft at Dubai Airshow
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, has signed deals to purchase a total of 84 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Amid the Airshow, Ethiopian has signed deals with the aviation’s big names such as Boeing, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce for aircraft purchase, and engine total care service. The total deal for 84 aircraft purchase is worth USD 23 billion at List Price. Ethiopian Airlines has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rolls-Royce for a comprehensive Total Care service agreement for 22 Trent XWB-84 engines that exclusively power the Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Commenting on the deals, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said: “We are pleased to reach a deal with both Boeing and Airbus for the purchase of these additional 84 airplanes.
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November 24, 2023 08:13 UTC
Fifty die of hunger in Ethiopia amid aid freeze
More than 50 people have died in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray and Amhara regions amid drought and an aid freeze, local officials have told the BBC. The US and UN suspended aid earlier this year after allegations of theft, worsening the humanitarian crisis. Tigray is recovering from a two-year civil war which ended a year ago, while a conflict has erupted in Amhara. As northern Ethiopia battles drought, the country’s southern and eastern regions have been deluged by flash floods. During the war in Tigray, the region was cut off from humanitarian aid, leading to an unknown number of deaths.
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November 24, 2023 07:02 UTC
Ethiopia: Four Civilians Killed in Horo Guduru, Wollega
Google mapborkenaFour civilians were killed during an attack in the Finchala district of the Horo Guduru zone, Wollega in West Ethiopia. The group referred to by government authorities as “OLF-Shane” identifies itself as the “Oromo Liberation Army” (OLA). Oda Terbi, the spokesperson for the “Oromo Liberation Army,” was cited as saying that government forces are targeting civilians. However, these hopes were dashed as the peace talks concluded without an agreement. Oromo Liberation ArmyThe Oromo Liberation Army entered Ethiopia in 2018, then operating as a formal wing of the Oromo Liberation Front army, following an invitation from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration for armed groups to engage in non-violent struggle.
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November 24, 2023 06:33 UTC