Ethiopian man arrested for being in possession of two firearms and ammunition
Picture: Firearms and ammunition seized by the police/SuppliedBy REGINALD KANYANE24 November 2024- Ethiopian foreign national (27) was arrested for being in possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition. Funani said the police received an intelligence that a shop owner allegedly kept unlicensed firearms at his shop. The action resulted in the discovery of two firearms and ammunition in the backroom. Funani said the suspect was charged for possession of two unlicensed firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition and contravention of Section 49 (1)(a) of the Immigration Act, 2002. “The public is urged to report crime by calling the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or using MySAPS application.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 24, 2024 14:07 UTC
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Picture: Banyana Banyana coach, Dr Desiree EllisBy KEDIBONE MOLAETSI24 November 2024 – Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis said she is grateful for the way her career has panned out after she was inducted into the South African Hall of Fame on 20 November 2024. She was inducted alongside several figures from South African football and said being among the distinguished football legends was very special. “A special mention, of course, must go to the Banyana Banyana players, the staff, the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Sasol. A special mention to my family who have always been there, always supporting me from afar. Meanwhile, the South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Dr Danny Jordaan, congratulated the Banyana Banyana coach on her latest accolade and said her star keeps shining brighter.
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November 24, 2024 14:07 UTC
Ethiopian wolves feed on nectar, may be first large carnivores to act as pollinators
Researchers observed Ethiopian wolves (Canis simensis) feeding on the nectar of the Ethiopian red hot poker (Kniphofia foliosa) flowers, marking the first known documentation of large carnivores purposefully consuming nectar. According to a study published in the journal Ecology, the team tracked six Ethiopian wolves from three different packs over four days, observing this unprecedented behavior. Researchers say Ethiopian wolves may be the first large carnivores that act as pollinators, as they have been observed moving from flower to flower, potentially distributing pollen and contributing to plant reproduction. "For large carnivores, like wolves, nectar consumption is very unusual due to the absence of physical adaptations, and because most flowers are too fragile or produce too little nectar to interest large animals," Dr. Lai explained. The Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme, established in 1995, is a partnership between the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority, and Dinkenesh Ethiopia.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 24, 2024 14:03 UTC
NDLEA Arrests Businessman For Swallowing 90 Cocaine Wraps, Busts Drug Cartels Across Nigeria
November 24, (THEWILL) – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended a 50-year-old businessman, Osuoha Christian Iheanacho, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. Following months of surveillance, the suspect was placed under observation and excreted 90 pellets of cocaine weighing 2.019 kilograms in seven phases. NDLEA officers intercepted a courier, Yakubu Emmanuel Mark, at Gbaji checkpoint in Lagos with 750 grams of cocaine en route to Ghana. At Tincan Port, Lagos, NDLEA intercepted 92 parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, concealed in two vehicles imported from Canada. In Kano, NDLEA officers intercepted 45 kilograms of cannabis on Zaria-Kano Road, arresting four suspects.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 24, 2024 11:41 UTC
Saudi Arabia to host Qur’an contest in Nepal
(AN photo)Among the pilots was Afrah Al-Harbi, the first female Saudi hot air balloon pilot to graduate from the federation. Abdulrahman Al-Wahaibi, Saudi hot air balloon pilotThe organization plays a crucial role in promoting balloon culture and raising awareness of the sport. “The training included both theoretical subjects and practical sessions to help us obtain our licenses.”Abdulrahman Al-Wahaibi, Saudi hot air balloon pilot. At that time, Saudi Arabia did not have hot air balloons.”Among the pilots was Afrah Al-Harbi, the first female Saudi hot air balloon pilot to graduate from the federation. He expressed pride in being part of the first Arab country to take part in international hot air balloon competitions, highlighting the significant strides made by the Saudi Hot Air Balloon Federation.
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November 24, 2024 05:20 UTC
Band Aid at 40: 'We knew Christmas before your ancestors'
The release of the Band Aid single, and the Live Aid concert that followed eight months later, became seminal moments in celebrity fundraising and set a template that many others followed. He praises the "young and passionate people" behind Band Aid - describing them as "amazing". "The world has changed but Band Aid hasn’t," he told the BBC’s Focus on Africa podcast this week. Fuse ODG does not deny that there are problems to be resolved but "Band Aid takes one issue from one country and paints the whole continent with it". "Initiatives like Band Aid 40 perpetuate outdated narratives, reinforce racism and colonial attitudes that strip people of their dignity and agency," Lena Bheeroo, Bond’s head of anti-racism and equity, said in a statement.
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November 24, 2024 05:06 UTC
Family, friends remember Aurora mother killed in crosswalk crash
Felekech Rufe, 69, was killed while she was walking home from work Monday evening. Example video title will go here for this videoExample video title will go here for this videoAURORA, Colo. — An Aurora woman was laid to rest Saturday after she was hit and killed while crossing the street Monday night. As an immigrant from Ethiopia, Rufe worked in local bakeries and catering businesses after moving to Aurora in 2016. I always love to eat her food.”Nebiyu Asfaw, a family friend, reflected on the suddenness of the tragedy. Friends and family, including many members of Aurora's Ethiopian community, gathered on Saturday to honor Rufe's legacy and the impact she had on those around her.
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November 24, 2024 01:42 UTC
Ethiopian ambassador praises Sindh Governor’s initiatives
KARACHI, NOV 23 (DNA): Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula commended the Sindh Governor’s Initiative, highlighting their potential to significantly improve the quality of life for the public. He made these remarks during his meeting with Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori at Governor House, which was also attended by Ethiopia’s Honorary Consul General Ibrahim Khalid Tawab. Their discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Ethiopia, enhancing trade, investment, and fostering exchanges of delegations. The governor emphasized the attractive investment opportunities in Sindh and encouraged Ethiopian investors to benefit from profitable sectors in the province. The Ethiopian Ambassador lauded the “Bell of Hope,” ration drive, and IT courses under the governor’s initiative, calling them exemplary projects that can serve as a model for other regions.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 23, 2024 19:23 UTC
Saudi Arabia arrests 16,696 illegals in one week
Saudi Arabia’s authorities have arrested 19,696 persons residing or trying to enter the Kingdom illegally in different inspection raids in all regions of the country during the last week. Saudi Ministry of Interior announced that the security forces in collaboration with the concerned government agencies carried out joint field security campaigns between November 14 and November 20 to made these arrests. Among those detained were 3,184 violators of the Labour Law, 5,176 those who violated the Border Security Law, while 11,336 were arrested for breaching the Residency Law. Additionally, 71 individuals were arrested while attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally. Meanwhile, 22 persons, who were involved in transporting, sheltering, and employing violators, were also arrested.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 23, 2024 19:05 UTC
Quality Village positions Ethiopia to align more effectively with int’l standards: PMO
Quality Village positions Ethiopia to align more effectively with int’l standards: PMOQuality Village positions Ethiopia to align more effectively with int’l standards: PMOAddis Ababa, November 23, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia is set to inaugurate the “Quality Village” today, a landmark national quality infrastructure project initiated several years ago during Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s tenure as Minister of Science and Technology, the Office of the Prime Minister announced. The institutions housed within Quality Village include the Ethiopian Standards Institute, Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise, Ethiopian Metrology Institute, Ethiopian Accreditation Service, and Ethiopian Technology Authority. Ethiopia’s National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) aims to enhance the quality assurance services available to businesses by strengthening the country’s overall quality framework. The NQI encompasses standards development, metrology, accreditation, conformity assessment, market surveillance, and quality promotion, according to the office. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and enhanced capabilities, Quality Village positions Ethiopia to align more effectively with international standards, reducing technical barriers and enabling greater participation in global trade, the office said.
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November 23, 2024 10:57 UTC
More aid workers have been killed in 2024 than in any other year, UN says
More aid workers, health care staffers, delivery personnel and other humanitarians have been killed in 2024 than in any other single year, the United Nations reported Friday. “Before the year is even over, 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel worldwide,” OCHA spokesman Jens Laerke said. A total of 268 of the humanitarians killed — including from non-U.N. organizations like the Red Cross and Red Crescent — were national staff, while 13 were international staff. Some 230 aid workers have been killed in occupied Palestinian areas, the database showed Friday. Laerke said the threats to aid workers “extend beyond Gaza, with high levels of violence, kidnappings injuries, harassment and arbitrary detention" reported in Afghanistan, Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen and elsewhere.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 23, 2024 10:23 UTC
FAAN Receives Aerodrome Recertification Of MMIA, NAIA Airports
November 23, (THEWILL) – The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has received the aerodrome recertification of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The DG noted that the achievement is remarkable and hopes that the closing up of gaps and certification of the other airports will be more seamless. THEWILL recalls that the two International Airports Aerodrome Certificates expired in 2020, and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, an extension was granted to FAAN management, which has successfully ended today with the recertification. The MD/CE of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, in her speech, acknowledged the effort of her untiring workforce, airport managers and the NCAA team for their resilience and good collaboration. Mrs Kuku, who acknowledged her great pride and deep sense of humility in this achievement, promised to move ahead with the certification of the other international airports early next year.
Source:Ethiopian News
November 23, 2024 10:11 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Wins AFRAA’s Airline Of The Year Award
November 23, (THEWILL) – Ethiopian Airlines Group has been named “Airline of the Year – Global Operations” for the eighth time at the African Airlines Association 56th Annual General Assembly and Summit in Cairo, Egypt. The award, which recognises excellence in service delivery, innovation, and competitiveness, celebrates the achievements of airlines, individuals, and service providers within Africa’s aviation industry. “Receiving the Airline of the Year – Global Operation award from AFRAA is not merely an accolade; it is a powerful affirmation of the commitment and resilience of our team. This award mirrors our unwavering mission to enhance Africa’s connectivity and fuel economic growth. At Ethiopian Airlines, we don’t just fly; we connect dreams, cultures, and opportunities.”He further appreciated the efforts of the airline’s management and staff, as well as the recognition from AFRAA and the broader aviation community.
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November 23, 2024 10:11 UTC
What’s Wrong with the IMF's Approach to Ethiopia?
By Kebour GhennaThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently gave Ethiopia a pat on the back, praising its economic reforms and tighter monetary policies. First, the exchange rate gap. A particularly troubling aspect of the IMF’s assessment is its praise for Ethiopia’s tight monetary policies. Ethiopia’s economy requires robust public investment, especially in infrastructure and agriculture, to create jobs and reduce poverty. The conflict not only disrupts livelihoods but also undermines the very foundation of economic growth and food security.
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November 23, 2024 09:48 UTC