My work deciding which starving Ethiopian kids to save sparked Live Aid – 40 years on one of them paid ultimate tribute
IT is 40 years since Dame Claire Bertschinger was a nurse on the front line of the devastating famine in Ethiopia, deciding which starving children to save. Her frail image was beamed from the screen at Live Aid, her life appearing to slowly ebb away. Status Quo open Live Aid at Wembley Stadium with Rockin' All Over The World“I have been to see her and little Claire. It is very special.”Of the famous news broadcast that first highlighted the desperate situation in Ethiopia, Claire added: “I had no idea it had had the impact that it did. “It made me realise how wonderful Michael Buerk’s report had been and the fundraising Band Aid had done afterwards.
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October 22, 2024 02:44 UTC
Huawei Ethiopia Recognized as Platinum-Level Loyal Taxpayer for Third Consecutive Year
Among those honored, Huawei Ethiopia was recognized as a platinum-level taxpayer, an esteemed acknowledgment reflecting the company’s commitment to compliance and contribution to the national economy. Huawei’s CEO, Michael Liu, proudly accepted the award on behalf of the company, marking the third consecutive year Huawei has received this prestigious recognition. In his acceptance message, Huawei Ethiopia CEO Michael Liu expressed his gratitude, stating, “We are honored to be recognized as a platinum-level taxpayer once again. Together, we can build a brighter future and further strengthen our partnership with the Ethiopian people.”This year, among Chinese corporations with operations in Ethiopia, Huawei proudly emerged as the number one taxpayer, contributing the highest amount of taxes, significantly leading the pack. About HuaweiFounded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices.
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October 21, 2024 20:55 UTC
EU urged to get closer to the Sahel to counter extremism
A woman who saw her two sons killed by gunmen during an attack in Burkina Faso and was forced out of her country by extremist attacks. AFPA woman who saw her two sons killed by gunmen during an attack in Burkina Faso and was forced out of her country by extremist attacks.
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October 21, 2024 20:55 UTC
Djibouti, Ethiopia strengthen logistics collaboration to boost trade
At their meeting in Addis Ababa, the lobby organizations representing Djibouti and Ethiopia in logistics discussed how to best utilize their collaboration to boost trade between the two countries. For the majority of its foreign trade, Ethiopia, the most populous country without a maritime exit, depends on Djibouti. The majority of Ethiopian freight forwarders collaborate with their ATD-member counterparts in Djibouti while handling Ethiopian cargoes. EFFSAA was founded by a group of logistics experts with the goal of giving the industry a greater voice and power. Ethiopian freight forwarders frequently work with Djiboutian partners to ensure smooth cargo transportation.
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October 21, 2024 20:51 UTC
Ethiopia to streamline public procurement system with Fayda digital ID
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) and the Public Procurement and Property Authority of Ethiopia with the aim of facilitating procurement procedures in the country. While Ethiopia intends to expand the use of digital ID for public services in line with a digital government strategy which it intends to roll out, the country is also paying attention to issues of cybersecurity. In a session dedicated to discussing Ethiopia’s digital transformation and cybersecurity, Guta said INSA was taking every necessary step to ensure the safety of the country’s digital economy, ENA reports. Early this year, a blog article by the World Economic Forum discussed the Ethiopia digital ID project, the gains it portends for the economy and the hurdles that must be dealt with in order to maximize its impact on the economy. Article Topicsbiometric enrollment | cybersecurity | digital ID | Ethiopia | Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) | government purchasing | government services
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October 21, 2024 20:47 UTC
Kashmir attack: Terror strike leaves seven tunnel workers dead
Relatives mourn the death of Dr Shahnawaz Dar, who was among those killed in a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. EPARelatives mourn the death of Dr Shahnawaz Dar, who was among those killed in a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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October 21, 2024 20:35 UTC
UN Chief Urges Security Council Seats for Africa
"This hall is where Africa came together to give life to the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union ," he stated, acknowledging the transformation of the continent from its early days of independence to the present. "I also see it as an invitation for everyone to cooperate in pursuit of a better future, for Africa and for the world," he continued. Moreover, he called for the reform of global institutions that remain outdated, especially highlighting the absence of a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council . "Let's hope it will be corrected soon," he shared in his statement, especially as there is now a consensus between all Member States that installing "two African members as permanent members of the Security Council " is essential for reform. Recent advancementsIn continuity, Mr. Guterres stressed the importance of the recently adopted Pact for the Future , which addresses the need for reform in the Security Council and international financial architecture.
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October 21, 2024 19:51 UTC
Egypt declared malaria-free, eradicating disease that 'plagued pharaohs' in ancient times
Egypt has now joined the ranks of 44 countries that have eradicated the mosquito-borne infectious disease. ReutersEgypt has now joined the ranks of 44 countries that have eradicated the mosquito-borne infectious disease.
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October 21, 2024 19:47 UTC
Health authorities investigating food poisoning cases: Motsoaledi
The National Department of Health has since deployed 80 environmental health practitioners to identify the chemical agent. Gauteng, Limpopo and recently Northern Cape reported cases of food poisoning. The Environmental Section of the National Department of Health sent people there to see if they’ve been a glitch with some of the food regulations,” he adds. Dr Aaron Motsoaledi discusses recent spate of suspected food poisoning cases:Meanwhile, Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile says uncontrolled borders are responsible for the high number of illegal foreign nationals in the country. The visit follows the closure and looting of spaza shops owned by foreign nationals, after allegations of contaminated food being sold in the area.
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October 21, 2024 19:23 UTC
Genesys Confidentially Files for US IPO as AI Boom Drives Demand
By Manya Saini and Niket Nishant(Reuters) -Genesys said on Monday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, becoming the latest tech firm to bet on the booming AI market to attract investors. The move comes as the IPO market recovers with investors once again turning warmer towards tech startups that they had shunned for over two years due to concerns around lofty valuations. In December 2021, Genesys raised $580 million in a funding round led by Salesforce Ventures, valuing it at $21 billion. Genesys was acquired by private equity firm Permira Holdings from Alcatel-Lucent in 2012, valuing the company then at about $1.5 billion. Cerebras Systems, a startup competing with industry leader Nvidia for a slice of the lucrative AI chip market, also filed for a U.S. IPO late last month.
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October 21, 2024 17:06 UTC
Cheptegei, Eyayu win Delhi half-marathon titles, World Athletics,
Now I go back home with a feeling to conquer the roads," said Cheptegei, also a three time world champion in the 10,000m. Eyayu beats favourite Limo for title.Eyayu extended the Ethiopian winning streak in Delhi after she led the field right from the beginning. Eyayu and Limo passed the 10km-mark together and remained the sole leaders in the race. However, the Ethiopian runner pulled ahead in the second phase of the race, leaving Limo 10-15 seconds behind. I am happy to have achieved it," Eyayu later said.Limo said she was happy to join the Delhi podium after nine years.
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October 21, 2024 16:12 UTC
NDLEA intercepts N7bn opioids at Apapa, Onne seaports
Also, in Lagos, NDLEA operatives on Tuesday Oct. 15 arrested a suspect (names withheld), with 3kg methamphetamine and 1.90kg cannabis along Lagos – Ibadan expressway. “When he was taken for body scan, the result showed he ingested illicit drug which proved to be cocaine. “His body scan revealed ingestion of illicit drug. “He,however, confessed that he ingested 30 wraps of the illicit drug in Brazil but excreted 29 pellets in Addis Ababa, where he handed them over to another person. “The suspect revealed that he was to be paid N2.5 million for trafficking the drug, “Babafemi added.
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October 21, 2024 15:50 UTC
At least one dead as boat carrying 100 Rohingya refugees stranded off Indonesian coast
Rohingya refugees on the boat anchored off the coast of South Aceh on Monday. Photo: AFPRohingya refugees on the boat anchored off the coast of South Aceh on Monday.
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October 21, 2024 15:29 UTC
What's it like to follow European soccer from Ethiopia
But, by some distance (no pun intended), the most popular sport in Ethiopia has always been soccer, with European competitions drawing large crowds in show houses. Despite the nationwide interest to regularly watch soccer games, Digital Satellite Television (DStv) is currently the sole player in the media landscape. That’s mainly down to the South Africa-based station’s uninterrupted rights to the English Premier League for over a decade. The early 2000s set the tone for European soccer in EthiopiaThe satellite TV culture spread in Ethiopia in the early 2000s. And, with the time intersecting Premier League’s renaissance, the English game resonates with the majority of soccer following community.
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October 21, 2024 15:29 UTC
Nigeria Air: Ethiopian Airlines Consortium appeals to Tinubu over Keyamo’s comments
The Ethiopian Airlines Consortium has reached out to President Bola Tinubu, seeking his intervention in a dispute involving the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and the Nigeria Air project. The letter, titled “Ethiopian Airlines Consortium Plea on the Issue of the National Carrier,” was dated October 15 and delivered to the presidency on October 17. The disagreement centres on what Keyamo referred to as a “Master Agreement” during a recent discussion on the aviation industry. READ ALSO:Our partnership with Nigeria to establish Airline closed – Ethiopian Airlines“The negotiation meetings produced a Draft Establishment and Operations Agreement and Full Business Case. “Also, Nigeria has many pilots flying worldwide including Ethiopian Airlines; we never considered using wet leases or foreign pilots in Nigeria.
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October 21, 2024 15:12 UTC