SAPS Special Task Force Rescues 90 Undocumented Ethiopians in Johannesburg
Johannesburg – The South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force (STF) unit has successfully rescued 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals who were allegedly being held against their will in inhumane conditions in Sunnydale Ridge, Johannesburg. A Breakthrough DiscoveryThe STF, leading a multidisciplinary team, was initially on a mission to trace a victim of kidnapping for ransom. During their investigation, they discovered the 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals, who were found locked up, confined, and packed into rooms. “Amongst the Ethiopian nationals was the kidnapped victim who was also rescued. Immediate Medical CareFollowing their rescue, all the Ethiopian nationals were taken to hospital to receive necessary medical care.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 04, 2024 17:20 UTC
Johannesburg raid reveals 90 Ethiopian nationals held forcefully
The South African Police Service (SAPS) Special Task Force Unit has rescued 90 undocumented Ethiopian nationals. The group was allegedly being held against their will in inhumane conditions, in Sunnydale Ridge, Johannesburg. Also read: ‘Brothers with an inseparable bond’: More on the teens shot in Lavender HillThe Special Task Force was tracing a victim of kidnapping for ransom, when the task force stumbled upon the undocumented nationals. The kidnapping victim, who prompted the initial search, was also found amongst the group of Ethiopian nationals. The Ethiopian nationals were all taken to hospital to receive medical attention.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 04, 2024 17:09 UTC
Ibrahim Danlad arrives in Ethiopia to seal move to Ethiopian Coffee FC
Ibrahim Danlad arrives in Ethiopia to seal move to Ethiopian Coffee FCFormer Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Ibrahim Danlad has arrived in Ethiopia to seal a switch to Ethiopian Premier League side Ethiopian Coffee FC ahead of the upcoming season. After being linked with lots of clubs including giants Hearts of Oak, it turns out Danlad Ibrahim has agreed personal terms already with the Morning Stars and is scheduled to have his medicals tomorrow. Ethiopian Coffee SC finished third last season in the Ethiopian Premier League, and are hoping to build a very strong side this time in order to compete for the ultimate in the next campaign. During his time with Asante Kotoko, Danlad made significant contributions to the team, representing Ghana at various youth levels, including the U-17, U-20, and U-23 teams, as well as the senior national team, the Black Stars. He was also part of the Black Stars final squad at the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar.
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August 04, 2024 17:07 UTC
Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi reaches women’s 3,000m steeplechase final at Paris Olympics
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August 04, 2024 16:18 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel
Under the agreement, the foreign firm will manufacture the flammable liquid here and the local company will incorporate it into its operations to significantly reduce carbon emissions and supporting global efforts to combat climate change, Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported. The sustainable aviation fuel is a cleaner alternative to traditional aviation fuel and is produced from raw materials that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with Satarem America Inc in the journey towards a greener and more sustainable future. “The adoption of sustainable aviation fuel is not just a business decision, it reflects our commitment to combat climate change and invest in innovative solutions to support a sustainable industry,” Tasew asserted. jrr/arm/oda/nmr
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August 04, 2024 16:04 UTC
Global food prices stable for 2nd straight month in July
Global food prices stable for 2nd straight month in JulyROMEGlobal food prices were broadly unchanged for the second consecutive month in July, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 120.8 points in July, marginally down from June's revised 121.0 figure. The FAO food price index is a trade-weighted index that tracks international market prices of five major food commodity groups. The cereal price index dropped 3.8 percent month-on-month with export prices of all major cereals going down for the second consecutive month. The price index for sugar rose 0.7 percent while for dairy was stable in July compared to the prior month.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 04, 2024 12:48 UTC
State lenders Ziraat, Halkbank dismiss claims of making loss
State lenders Ziraat, Halkbank dismiss claims of making lossISTANBULState-owned banks Ziraat and Halkbank have each issued statements denying allegations that they incurred losses during the recent period. It reported a net income of 17.4 billion liras for the period. Halkbank also issued a statement in response to claims circulating on some social media platforms and media outlets. Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, claimed that Ziraat and Halkbank posted a net loss of 42 billion in six months. He also claimed that the two banks have spent 6 billion liras on advertising in the last three years.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 04, 2024 08:09 UTC
Fidan meets with Ethiopian counterpart
Fidan meets with Ethiopian counterpartADDIS ABABAThe Turkish foreign minister on Saturday met with Ethiopian leaders in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. After his arrival in the Horn of Africa country, Hakan Fidan was received by Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and also met with his counterpart Taye Atske Selassie, said the Turkish Foreign Ministry. Fidan is expected to discuss bilateral relations, Ethiopia’s reconciliation with neighboring Somalia, as well as regional issues during his visit, according to diplomatic sources. The Turkish Embassy in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa was established in 1926, while Ethiopia's Embassy in Ankara opened in 1933. As Turkish companies' interest in Ethiopia grows, 70 Ethiopian firms and 250 Turkish firms attended the Türkiye-Ethiopia Business Forum this May in Istanbul.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 04, 2024 07:19 UTC
AAV News in Brief 4 August 2024
In June 2024, SKY was awarded as “The best low-cost airline in South America” by SKYTRAX, for the fourth time. Avolon orders 310 new engines: Avolon announced orders for 310 new engines to power 155 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in its order book. Avolon has ordered 160 GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney, and 150 LEAP-1A engines from CFM International. Air Astana Group is the largest airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size. “Twenty years after the delivery of the first Embraer E-170, the LOT Polish Airlines fleet will be expanded by three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
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August 04, 2024 01:08 UTC
Track airport delays and cancellations in Tampa/St. Pete area
TAMPA, Fla. — When Tropical Storm Debby brings lots of rain and some windy conditions across the Tampa Bay area, many flights in and out of some of the state's busiest airports will end up delayed or canceled. Check on current flight statuses below⛈️ STORM UPDATE ⛈️✅ TPA plans to remain open and operational this weekend🚨 Delays and cancellations are expected Sunday✈️ Check directly with your airline for the latest flight updates🫡 Safety is our top priority: any changes to our status will be posted on X — Tampa International Airport ✈️ (@FlyTPA) August 3, 2024**Be sure to double check your flight status on the airport websites as information could be delayed**Tampa International Arrivals Tampa International Departures St. Pete Clearwater Arrivals St. Pete Clearwater Departures
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August 03, 2024 21:06 UTC
Saudi king, crown prince offer condolences to Indian president after Kerala landslides
Saudi makeup artist, influencer wants to inspireRIYADH: A Saudi makeup artist with a gift for glamour is hoping to use his growing social media presence to inspire men and women across the region. Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. HIGH LIGHTS • Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. • Majed’s interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago. He said his interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago.
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August 03, 2024 20:42 UTC
Saudi minister chairs Islamic world conference on endowments
Saudi makeup artist, influencer wants to inspireRIYADH: A Saudi makeup artist with a gift for glamour is hoping to use his growing social media presence to inspire men and women across the region. Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. HIGH LIGHTS • Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. • Majed’s interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago. He said his interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 03, 2024 20:42 UTC
Saudi Arabia arrests 21,049 illegals in one week
Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. HIGH LIGHTS • Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. • Majed’s interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago. He said his interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago. In 2022, Majed joined the Sephora Squad, a program for beauty content creators in the Middle East.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 03, 2024 19:17 UTC
Farmers Praise Gov Alia’s Agricultural Policy, Ask Commissioner To Resign Over Sharp Practices
August 03, (THEWILL) – The group, under the aegis of the Association of United Farmers Benue Valley (AUFBV), has praised Governor Hyacinth Alia’s policy thrust on promoting agriculture in Benue state. A news conference, held at NUJ House, Makurdi, on Saturday, noted that the Alia administration granted subsidies for farming inputs and directed sales directly to farmers through cooperatives. He called for the involvement of traditional rulers in the distribution of farming inputs as it will reach various council wards for the purpose it is meant. He thanked the president of AUFBV for voicing out the alleged sharp practices during the distribution of inputs by Government officials. He assured the journalists will give adequate publicity to the conference so the outside world to know the efforts of Governor Alia and the challenges people within the system are causing to discredit it.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 03, 2024 18:07 UTC