Historian Bahru Zewde’s Journey Unveiled in a New Memoir
The author’s adult life was anchored in Addis Ababa University where he was a lecturer at the Addis Ababa University history department for several decades and later achieved the esteemed title of professor emeritus. Student PoliticsWhen Bahru joined Addis Ababa University in 1966, it marked a period of great political awakening. One significant event that highlighted this tension involved the violent repression of an Addis Ababa University student demonstration on January 4, 1993. The protest aimed to oppose the U.N.’s involvement in the Eritrean referendum and occurred during Boutros Ghali’s visit to Addis Ababa. In his opening address to the Centenary Conference held in Addis Ababa on February 26, 1996, Bahru felt compelled to express his sentiments.
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November 17, 2023 13:10 UTC
News: Flood kills 33 people in Somali region, causes unprecedented crisis across Ethiopia
A recent report from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) highlights the loss of 33 lives in the Somali region. In the Somali region alone, more than 611,000 affected people remain a major concern, with a mere 8% receiving crucial assistance. In the Dasenech district of the Somali region, a staggering 65% of the land area has succumbed to flooding, intensifying the challenges faced by response teams. With over 67,000 affected individuals, the Oromia region is grappling with limitations in governmental and partner capacities, which further hinder an effective response. Save the Children teams in the Gambella, Afar, and Somali regions of Ethiopia report ongoing heavy rainfall, leading to flooding, landslides, and displacement.
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November 17, 2023 12:43 UTC
Boeing (BA) Wins Order for Up to 67 Jets From Ethiopian Airlines
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November 17, 2023 12:33 UTC
Abyssinian launches legal dispute against State JV partner in Ethiopia
This notice was issued by the joint venture (JV) company KMP, in which members of the Abyssinian group hold a 51% interest, and State-owned Oromia Share Mining Company holds 49%. Through the efforts and investment of the Abyssinian group, an inferred resource of 88-million tonnes, grading 0.78% lithium oxide, and other exploration targets, have been identified. The Abyssinian group’s investments in the Kenticha project are protected by the Netherlands-Ethiopia Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). Abyssinian says it remains committed to the Kenticha project and aims to achieve an amicable resolution, such that the Abyssinian group may return to Kenticha and resume pre-production works. The Abyssinian group was ordered to leave the Kenticha site on October 18.
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November 17, 2023 12:19 UTC
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How Dubai Airshow showed aviation is flying high again
If the 2021 Dubai Airshow demonstrated signs of recovery from the pandemic, which brought the worst crisis in the industry's history, then this year's event highlighted its resilient return to sustainable growth. Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, summed up this sentiment at the Dubai Airshow gala dinner on Thursday night. he proclaimed to a gathering of the aviation industry's elite, attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group. Dubai Air Show An Emirates plane and the Italian Air Force during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow. Meanwhile, General Electric's aerospace unit said it won new orders for 454 engines during the Dubai Airshow.
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November 17, 2023 12:11 UTC
An Investor Darling Is Becoming a Hard Sell: Next Africa
Business Of SportsIf the only thing you know about sports is who wins and who loses, you are missing the highest stakes action of all. The business owners that power this multibillion dollar industry are changing, and a new era of the business of sports is underway. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back page entertainment. And the decisions they make have huge consequences, not just for the bottom line, but for communities, cities, even entire countries.
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November 17, 2023 11:57 UTC
Ethiopia, German trade trend analysis – New Business Ethiopia
Ethiopia, German trade trend analysisBEHAK Exclusive: Trade between Germany and Ethiopia has been steadily growing in recent years. Ethiopia, on the other hand, exports agricultural products such as coffee, oilseeds, and flowers to Germany. For instance, from the yearn 2021-2022, German has exported to Ethiopia products worth total of 12.95 billion Ethiopian Birr. During this period the Government of Ethiopia has collected a total of over 2 billion Birr from import tax of these German products. Coffee, in particular, holds a significant share of Ethiopia’s exports to Germany.
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November 17, 2023 11:02 UTC
News: WFP implements new strategy to resume aid in Ethiopia after months of suspension
Earlier this year, the WFP halted aid distribution in Ethiopia due to extensive reports of aid diversion occurring on a large scale (Photo: WFP)Addis Abeba – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has implemented a new strategy in Ethiopia to resume food assistance for 3.2 million people who have been without aid since June 2023. The nationwide suspension of WFP food distribution earlier this year was a result of reports of widespread diversion of aid. The WFP suspended nationwide food aid in June due to reports of diversions within the Tigray region. However, the WFP reinstated food assistance to almost 900,000 refugees in camps across five Ethiopian regions last month after implementing reforms to refugee aid programs. The reformed model aims to restore principled aid delivery and humanitarian access for those dependent on food assistance.
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November 17, 2023 10:57 UTC
AfDB Approaches Ethiopia Over Frosty Welcome
The African Development Bank has filed a formal complaint with the Ethiopian government after two of its staff members were arrested in Addis Ababa last month. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Abidjan-based institution said they were “unlawfully arrested, physically assaulted, and detained for many hours by elements of the security forces without any official explanation”. Describing it as a “very serious diplomatic incident”, the bank went on to say that it was, however, pleased that Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed acted immediately when he learned what had happened. It said he ordered their immediate release and promised to order an investigation into the incident which took place on 31 October. SOURCE: AFRICA NEWS
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November 17, 2023 10:38 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines seals record Boeing deal at Dubai Airshow
Ethiopian Airlines has penned a groundbreaking agreement with aerospace giant Boeing (NYSE: ), marking the largest aircraft purchase in Africa's history. The carrier, in a strategic expansion under its Vision 2035 strategy, signed a contract for up to 67 jets during the Dubai Airshow. Lema Yadecha, Chief Commercial Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, confirmed that this move aligns seamlessly with their ambitious Vision 2035 strategy. Beyond the new aircraft, Ethiopian Airlines will also embark on cabin modification services for its existing fleet of 787 Dreamliners. In addition to the Boeing agreement, Ethiopian Airlines has secured a deal with Airbus for another 11 aircraft, further diversifying its fleet and reinforcing its position as a leading carrier in Africa.
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November 17, 2023 10:22 UTC
Ethiopia’s Ominous New War in Amhara
Meanwhile, some of Abiy’s Amhara opponents alleged that he had orchestrated the entire affair to rein in an Amhara region that was becoming increasingly assertive, due not least to Asaminew’s efforts. [3] While the Amhara region was not formally party to the dialogue, the deputy president of the Amhara region, Getachew Jember, was a member of the federal government’s negotiating team. Crisis Group interviews, leading Amhara opposition politician, July 2023; Amhara analyst, October 2023. “AAA Confirms Extrajudicial Killing of 7 Amhara Civilians by Abiy Regime Forces on August 30, 2023”, Amhara Association of America, 25 September 2023. Therefore, it looks clear that more structured discussions among Amhara, Tigray and Oromo elites (or between the Amhara and Oromo and between the Amhara and Tigray) are warranted parallel to or in conjunction with peace efforts in those regions.
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November 17, 2023 09:50 UTC
UMG signs deal with Ethiopian streaming service Sewasew
When it comes to music services in Africa, the bigger established countries like South Africa and Nigeria tend to hog the headlines. One example today is from Ethiopia, where local streaming service Sewasew Media has bagged a big international partner: Universal Music Group. The deal will see Sewasew license and market UMG’s international catalogue in Ethiopia, as well as music from its African subsidiaries Def Jam Africa, Motown Gospel Africa and Republic Records Africa. “This partnership is a testament to Ethiopia’s growing importance in the global music industry, and we are confident that it will be a success for both companies,” said Sewasew MD Abraham F. in a statement. Like other streaming services in Africa, Sewasew doesn’t just license music from labels, it also works directly with artists.
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November 17, 2023 09:47 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines and Rolls-Royce sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a TotalCare maintenance agreement
Ethiopian Airlines became Africa’s first A350 operator in 2016, and has been a customer of Rolls-Royce for many years. This order will complement the airline’s existing fleet of 40 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engine. DUBAI, UAE – Rolls-Royce announces it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a comprehensive TotalCare service agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for 22 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said: “We are excited to place this commitment for 11 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 powered Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which will be supported by a comprehensive Rolls-Royce TotalCare services agreement. As the world’s most efficient large aero engine in service, the Trent XWB will also help fast track Ethiopian Airlines’ sustainability journey.
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November 17, 2023 09:41 UTC
Biden, Xi compete for Asia-Pacific allies at summit
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping made rival bids to win over Asia-Pacific allies at a summit in San Francisco Thursday, just a day after the two leaders met in a bid to reduce tensions between the superpowers. "We're not going anywhere," Biden told business leaders attending the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit in San Francisco as he tried to reassure the 21 member economies of US commitment to the region. "A stable relationship between the world's two largest economies is not merely good for those two economies but for the world," Biden said. Xi met Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who frequently shuns international meetings, and Peru's interim President Dina Boluarte. Obrador will huddle with Biden on Friday when the two men are expected to address fentanyl, some of which comes through Mexico on its way into the United States.
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November 17, 2023 09:37 UTC
Ethiopia cancels process for international telecoms licence: Official, ET Telecom
AdvtJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Download ETTelecom App Get Realtime updatesSave your favourite articles Scan to download AppADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia has cancelled a process seeking an international telecoms licence , a senior adviser at the finance ministry said on Friday, further delaying the potential entry of a third operator.The Ethiopian Communications Authority ECA ) launched the procedure, known as Request for Qualification, in June, after reviving the tender process in November last year. It had been suspended in December 2021 after proposals were sought that September. "The licence process has been terminated. We had not launched a request for bids yet, because we wanted to assess market potential and readiness," Hinjat Shamil , the senior adviser at the ministry overseeing the bidding process, told Reuters.
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November 17, 2023 08:53 UTC