Nile Basin countries seek equitable distribution of water
Several scholars that participated called upon the 11 countries that feed from the Nile River water to come together in order to address the question of equitable distribution of the water resource without leaving out other peoples’ needs and wants, especially the increasing water demand for food, domestic purposes, energy and industrial. One of the key issues raised in the meeting was how best the 11 countries would manage the transboundary water resource for equitable distribution without sidelining other countries. In particular, the Nile River is the primary water source of Egypt, Sudan and South Sudan. The Nile has two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile. However, the Blue Nile is the source of most of the water of the Nile downstream, containing 80% of the water and silt.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2024 07:45 UTC
Exclusive-Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Exclusive-Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgenceBy Abdi Sheikh, Aaron Ross and Giulia ParaviciniMOGADISHU (Reuters) – Somalia’s government is seeking to slow the withdrawal of African peacekeepers and warning of a potential security vacuum, documents seen by Reuters show, with neighbouring countries fretting that resurgent al Shabaab militants could seize power. But just a few days later, al Shabaab counter-attacked, retaking the town of Cowsweyne. “This broke the hearts of Somalis but gave courage to al Shabaab,” Ahmed Abdulle, the militiaman, from a clan in central Somalia, said in an interview in April. Reuters could not independently establish the extent of the territorial losses to al Shabaab. The government has said its soldiers are capable of confronting al Shabaab with limited external support.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2024 07:14 UTC
Saudi authorities thwart drug smuggling operations
Arab News RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s drug control authority seized large quantities of narcotics and arrested several people involved in smuggling following a number of operations across the Kingdom, reported Saudi Press Agency. Border guards in Asir province thwarted an attempt to smuggle 123 kg of hashish and 89,355 narcotic tablets, while in Jazan four Ethiopian nationals were arrested for trafficking 75 kg of qat. In Riyadh, the General Directorate of Narcotics Control arrested two Pakistani residents attempting to sell 26 kg of methamphetamine. Saudi security authorities are urging people to report any activities related to drug smuggling or promotion by calling 911 in the Makkah, Riyadh and Eastern Province regions, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom. All reports are treated in confidence.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2024 07:09 UTC
From Nobel peace prize to civil war: how Ethiopia’s leader beguiled the world
For his role in this, the new prime minister was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2019. So after he took power, Abiy was lavished with investment, diplomatic backing – and, most importantly, arms. Now, in his swearing-in speech in April 2018, Abiy asked, in a gesture without any precedent, for “forgiveness from the bottom of my heart”. With the new prime minister quickly pursuing a unilateral political agenda of his own, the Ethiopian state quickly weakened. Eritrean media ramped up anti-TPLF propaganda, accusing it of agitating against Abiy’s peace agreement.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2024 06:57 UTC
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Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2024 06:47 UTC
Exclusive-Somalia Asks Peacekeepers to Slow Withdrawal, Fears Islamist Resurgence
"The AU and Somalia's government have emphasised the importance of a conditions-based drawdown to prevent any security vacuum," he told Reuters. SETBACKSTwo years ago, an army offensive in central Somalia initially seized large swathes of territory from al Shabaab. But just a few days later, al Shabaab counter-attacked, retaking the town of Cowsweyne. Reuters could not independently establish the extent of the territorial losses to al Shabaab. The government has said its soldiers are capable of confronting al Shabaab with limited external support.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2024 06:31 UTC
Family of people killed in 2 Boeing 737 MAX crashes ask US to fine company $24.8 billion
Families of some of the people who died in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are asking federal officials to fine Boeing $24.8 billion and move quickly to prosecute the company on a criminal charge that was set aside three years ago. The first crash occurred when a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by Indonesia’s Lion Air plunged into the Java Sea in October 2018 — and the second in March 2019, when an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 crashed nearly straight down into a field six minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa. The push by the families comes as the Justice Department considers whether to revive a dormant criminal charge of fraud against Boeing. The Justice Department has until July 7 to tell a federal judge in Texas whether it will revive the case. The Justice Department opened an investigation into Boeing after a door plug blew off a 737 MAX during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 20, 2024 02:19 UTC
Relatives of People Killed in 2 Boeing Max Crashes Ask the US to Fine the Company $24.8 Billion
Relatives of People Killed in 2 Boeing Max Crashes Ask the US to Fine the Company $24.8 BillionFamilies of some of the people who died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes are asking the government to impose a fine of nearly $25 billion on the company
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2024 20:54 UTC
Families of those killed in Boeing Max crashes ask Justice Department to impose $24 billion fine – Deltaplex News
Some 189 people died when a Boeing 737 Max 8 plunged into the Java Sea off Indonesia on Oct. 29, 2018. The Justice Department has indicated it is deliberating over whether to proceed with a prosecution of the company, and has said a decision will come on or before July 7. The families argue in the letter to the Justice Department that the “appropriate action now is an aggressive criminal prosecution of The Boeing Company” in a jury trial. If the government enters plea negotiations with Boeing, the families contend the company should be offered no concessions. The families also advocate for criminal prosecutions of the responsible corporate officials at Boeing at the time of the two crashes.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2024 20:54 UTC
Cyril Ramaphosa vows 'new era' for South Africa at presidential inauguration
Mr Ramaphosa hailed this government during his inauguration speech, but also warned that unless it addressed deep inequalities, the country could become unstable. "Through the ballots that they have cast, the people of South Africa have made plain their expectation that the leaders of our country should work together," President Ramaphosa, 71, said solemnly. Mr Ramaphosa told South Africans the coalition was committed to reversing inequalities and growing the economy. Mr Ramaphosa did not say to whom he was referring. Mr Ramaphosa is expected to appoint a cabinet in the coming days, which is to include the the DA and three other smaller parties.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2024 20:18 UTC
Relatives of people killed in 2 Boeing Max crashes ask the US to fine the company $24.8 billion
Families of some of the people who died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes are asking federal officials to fine Boeing $24.8 billion and move quickly to prosecute the company on a criminal charge that was set aside three years ago. The first crash occurred when a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Indonesia’s Lion Air plunged into the Java Sea in October 2018 — and the second in March 2019, when an Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max 8 crashed nearly straight down into a field six minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa. The push by the families comes as the Justice Department considers whether to revive a dormant criminal charge of fraud against Boeing. The Justice Department has until July 7 to tell a federal judge in Texas whether it will revive the case. The Justice Department opened an investigation into Boeing after a door plug blew off a 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2024 20:06 UTC
Boeing crash victims’ families push DOJ to fine company $24 billion for ‘deadliest corporate crime in US history’
(The Hill) — Families who lost loved ones during two fatal Boeing crashes in 2018 and 2019 urged federal prosecutors Wednesday to bring “aggressive criminal prosecution” against the planemaker. Cassell also said the families “believe that the Department should launch criminal prosecutions of the responsible corporate officials at Boeing at the time of the two crashes, including in particular former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg.”The Hill has contacted a Boeing spokesperson for comment. Boeing quality assurance inspector Sam Mohawk alleged the company mishandled “hundreds” of faulty parts that were likely installed on airplanes including the 737 Max. Calhoun began his testimony by standing and turning to apologize to the victims’ families. Every day, we seek to honor the memory of those lost through a steadfast commitment to safety and quality,” Calhoun said.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2024 19:13 UTC
Boeing crash relatives seek $25bn fine for 'deadliest corporate crime in US history'
Boeing should be fined almost $25bn (£19.7bn) and face criminal proceedings over two fatal 737 MAX 8 crashes, according to relatives of some of the 346 victims who argue the company is guilty of the "deadliest corporate crime in US history". Then, Boeing agreed to pay $2.5bn to resolve the investigation into its conduct, compensate victims' relatives and overhaul its compliance practices following the crashes of 2018 and 2019. Boeing denied last week that it had violated the terms of the deferred prosecution agreement through its production practices ahead of the MAX 9 Alaska Airlines accident. AdvertisementSix months earlier, a Lion Air 737 MAX 8, carrying 189 passengers and crew, crashed in Indonesia. The relatives want the court in Texas to throw out the deferred prosecution agreement.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2024 17:41 UTC
Boeing CEO recognizes 'gravity' of safety crisis but sees 'progress'
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June 19, 2024 17:23 UTC
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Source:Ethiopian News
June 19, 2024 16:45 UTC