Q36.5 loses African identity: Ethiopian champion Abreha must look for new team on Twitter
The Q36.5 Pro Cycling rider is therefore making a final plea for help on social media. With the departure of the Ethiopian champion, the Swiss formation (formerly the South African Dimension Data) is losing their last African rider. On X, the Ethiopian let it be known that his adventure with Q36.5 Pro Cycling is over. "I am currently the national champion of Ethiopia and also a pro cyclist for Q36.5 pro team… at least until the end of the year. Q36.5 Pro Cycling previously wiped out continental teamThe Ethiopian champion's departure is another sign of things to come for the Swiss team.
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October 15, 2024 18:52 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines launches daily flight to Port Sudan
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Africa's leading carrier Ethiopian Airlines announced Tuesday the launch of a daily flight service to Port Sudan, a port city in eastern Sudan. This new route expands Ethiopian Airlines' network to 66 destinations across Africa, the airline said in a statement. The statement said the new route will offer seamless travel options for passengers traveling between Ethiopia and Sudan, while also connecting travelers from its vast network to this significant Red Sea port city. The airline noted the new flight will strengthen its commitment to enhancing connectivity across Africa and beyond, fostering regional socio-economic growth and facilitating trade and tourism. Strategically located along the Red Sea, Port Sudan serves as a vital hub for commerce and business in the region, offering a gateway to Sudan's rich cultural history and emerging economic opportunities.
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October 15, 2024 18:17 UTC
More than 259,000 visas are issued in Ethiopia in three months
The Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service has announced that it has issued visas to 259,705 visitors in the last three months. Director General Selamawit Dawit outlined the performance, noting that the service facilitated the entry and exit of more than 1.1 million travellers via air and land routes. This is a significant increase from the same quarter last year, indicating a positive trend in the number of visitors to Ethiopia, as reported by ENA , a partner of TV BRICS. In addition, the service said that passports issued to citizens aged 25 and above will now have a validity period of 10 years, in line with new operational guidelines. Earlier, Ethiopia's Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has announced the start of the pre-registration and verification phase for the Electronic Passport.
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October 15, 2024 17:38 UTC
Safaricom extends its M-Pesa Global service to Ethiopia
Kenyan and Ethiopian service provider Safaricom has extended its M-Pesa Global service – which enables M-Pesa registered customers to send and receive money globally – to Ethiopia, allowing customers make mobile money transactions from Kenya to Ethiopia. Customers of M-Pesa Kenya can now make mobile money transfers to M-Pesa Ethiopia via the M-Pesa International Remittance. Safaricom suggests that key beneficiaries of the latest development will include Ethiopians living and working in Kenya and Kenyans living and working in Ethiopia. In addition to Ethiopia, M-Pesa customers can also send and receive money to and from over 190 countries. Of course M-Pesa has long been a major part of Safaricom’s appeal, first in Kenya and now in Ethiopia where, according to the Connecting Africa news service, by May 2024 M-Pesa had 4.5 million total registered mobile money users.
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October 15, 2024 15:40 UTC
Chicago Hoffman Gallery to Shutter
The HeadlinesCHICAGO’S HOFFMAN GALLERY TO SHUTTER. Rhona Hoffman, the Chicago gallerist who headed up the eponymous gallery for nearly five decades, is closing the space in the city’s West Town area, reports ARTnews Editor-in-Chief Sarah Douglas. I think, in a way, the artist is being abused by all that success.”TALI-BAN LIVING THINGS. the AB by Art Basel brand and Art Basel Shop, as well as a new collaboration with Miu Miu and Guerlain. “The overall Art Basel proposition is just growing and growing, and it’s a compelling offering,” he said.
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October 15, 2024 15:06 UTC
UMD students raise money to fund school restorations in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
A student displays a Tigray region flag during a fundraising dinner, hosted by People4Tigray, in Stamp Student Union on Oct. 12, 2024. (Anastasia Merkulova/The Diamondback)By Anastasia MerkulovaFor The DiamondbackUniversity of Maryland community members gathered for a fundraising dinner in Stamp Student Union Saturday to raise money to rebuild elementary schools in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. The group aims to support Tigrayan students and people affected by violence in the region. The event also included a fashion show, a live performance by renowned Tigrayan artist Trhas Tareke and an art auction to support Tigrayan schools. This upcoming winter and summer, club members will travel to Tigray to distribute school supplies and the money raised for children, Kahsay said.
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October 15, 2024 14:39 UTC
Ethiopian Gov’t Forces Killed Two Civilians In West Wollega : Report
Google map of EthiopiaborkenaToronto – Government forces have reportedly killed two civilians in Begi and Babo districts of West Wollega, Oromia region of Ethiopia. Residents complain that their security is impacted by the fighting between government and rebel forces in the area. However, head of West Wollega zone administration, Solomon Tamiru, has reportedly responded, in writing, to the VOA inquiry. The reports indicated that both the armed group and government forces were involved in the killings of civilians. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.
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October 15, 2024 14:33 UTC
Egypt is building up a military mission in Somalia before the December deadline for Ethiopian troop withdrawal
From left, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. AFPEgypt is building up a military mission in Somalia before the December deadline for Ethiopian troop withdrawal
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October 15, 2024 13:44 UTC
Ethiopia calls for concrete solutions to security issues in Africa
Tiruneh emphasized on the growing challenges posed by this issue inthe continent, as well as the difficulty in resolving internal conflicts, cross-border tensions and growing terrorist threats. He also stressed the need to seek solutions that go beyond discussions, pointing to viable measures to address these critical problems. Tiruneh described the purpose of the conference as a platform to discuss these challenges and develop a unified approach to improve security throughout Africa. The African Union recognized Ethiopia’s ongoing contributions to peace and stability. It will serve as an ideal venue to showcase Ethiopia’s central role in peace and stability efforts, both within Africa and internationally.
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October 15, 2024 13:35 UTC
ATIDI, multilateral investment guarantee to streamline investments in Africa – New Business Ethiopia
The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank Group, part of World Bank Group Guarantees, have signed a three-year partnership to accelerate foreign direct investment across Africa. This is the second agreement between the two organizations aimed at maximising development impact, according to the information from ATIDI. Manuel Moses, CEO, ATIDI said: “Enabling more investment to finance transformational projects is vital to Africa’s sustained development. Each party will regularly share operating standards and procedures to help identify comparable outcomes to further both organizations’ development mandates. “Our partnership with ATIDI will enable us to support countries in Africa in scaling and replicating development projects, thereby accelerating prosperity.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
October 15, 2024 12:37 UTC
Safaricom Expands M-PESA Global Service to Ethiopia, Enhancing East Africa’s Financial Integration
Safaricom has extended its M-PESA Global service to Ethiopia allowing customers make mobile money transactions from Kenya to Ethiopia. Esther Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer, Safaricom KenyaCustomers in M-PESA Kenya can now make mobile money transfers to M-PESA Ethiopia via the M-PESA International Remittance. Through this collaboration, customers in both countries will only require their M-PESA wallets. Elsa Muzzolini, Chief Financial Services Officer, Safaricom EthiopiaThis expansion of M-PESA Global to Ethiopia is a significant step towards strengthening financial integration in East Africa and promoting economic growth. In addition to Ethiopia, M-PESA customers can also send and receive money to over 190 countries making it the mobile-money proposition of choice catering for both individual and corporate transactions.
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October 15, 2024 12:26 UTC
PETA intensifies campaign against Ethiopian Airlines over monkey transport
PETA supporters protested outside the Ethiopian Airlines departure terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday October 11, escalating their campaign against the airline’s transport of endangered long-tailed macaques from Mauritius and Southeast Asia for use in U.S. experiments. The organization claims that Ethiopian Airlines has flown thousands of monkeys in the cargo holds of passenger planes, despite previously assuring PETA that it had a policy against such practices. The airline is under scrutiny for its alleged connections to an illegal international monkey-smuggling ring, raising concerns about the welfare of the animals and public health risks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has acknowledged that imported monkeys have carried serious diseases, including tuberculosis and other pathogens classified as bioterrorism agents. “Ethiopian Airlines puts monkeys through hell in its cargo holds and shows zero regard for public health in the process,” said Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, a primate scientist at PETA.
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October 15, 2024 12:18 UTC
WTO chief underscores trade role to address farming challenges – New Business Ethiopia
Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala underscored the crucial role of trade and the WTO in addressing the challenges of farming and food security. She made the remark speaking at the opening plenary of the World Food Forum on Monday in Rome, Italy hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). His Majesty has been speaking when addressing the World Food Forum in Rome, Italy, this afternoon. “Between 2000 and 2022, agricultural trade grew five-fold, rising across all world regions. But the fact is that at a time when a comprehensive update to the global agricultural trade rulebook is long overdue, we have not been so successful in moving forward agricultural trade negotiations at the WTO.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
October 15, 2024 12:02 UTC
Safaricom Ethiopia Lauded for its Contributions to Ethiopian Economy
Safaricom Ethiopia, a leading telecommunications provider in the country, has been lauded for its consistent contributions to the Ethiopian economy. The company was recognized as a loyal taxpayer by the Ministry of Revenues during a ceremony held at the Prime Minister’s office. Safaricom Ethiopia’s CEO, Mr. Wim Vanhelleputte, received the award from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), in recognition of the company’s consecutive years of adherence to tax obligations. The award is part of the annual awards for federal high taxpayers and highlights Safaricom Ethiopia’s commitment to fulfilling its corporate responsibilities and supporting the nation’s economic growth.
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October 15, 2024 11:15 UTC
Safaricom extends its M-PESA money transfer service to Ethiopia
Safaricom extends its M-PESA money transfer service to EthiopiaBy Gloria MethriToday Cross Border PaymentsEthiopiaFinTech ShareSafaricom has extended its M-PESA Global solution to Ethiopia, enabling customers to make mobile money transactions from Kenya to the East African country. Leveraging this service expansion, the two companies aim to increase mobile money usage and penetration across Ethiopia, boosting the local economy and creating opportunities for individuals and businesses across the region. Our M-PESA Ethiopia customers should now be able to receive safe and affordable transfers from M-PESA Kenya thanks to this partnership, which will further promote the region’s adoption of digital payments. We look forward to a successful collaboration.”In addition to Ethiopia, M-PESA customers can send and receive money to over 190 countries, making it the mobile money proposition of choice for both individual and corporate transactions. This collaboration aims to benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-PESA, Safaricom’s mobile money service.
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October 15, 2024 09:06 UTC