Addis Abeba – Drivers in the Amhara region are facing a severe gasoil shortage, prompting the regional government to implement a weekly quota system. In an interview with Addis Standard, Bahir Dar resident Thomas Gebremariam highlights the increasing difficulties in obtaining fuel, attributing the problem to illegal activities and black market trading. “Obtaining gasoline from filling stations...
The fishermen of Erigabo, the capital of Sanag region, are reaping the benefits of a newly constructed market that has boosted their production over the past five months. This market, developed by Somaliland’s Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Development, is equipped with large cold storage units and designated areas for daily trade. Mohamed Hassan Jama,...
Teklemariam Bekit Eritrean residents in Ethiopia’s capital have reported widespread arrests among their community, sparking fear among refugees and asylum seekers who fled their homes in search of a better life. While not unprecedented, the scale and intensity of the current crackdown in Addis Ababa is significant, with hundreds reportedly detained in recent weeks. The...
By Abdel Latif Wahba (Bloomberg) — Ethiopian Airlines Group said it took only a minor hit from a more than 50% plunge in the country’s currency this year, shielded by income from its international routes. Africa’s largest carrier saw a “small impact” after authorities floated the birr in July, Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew said Monday...
Maydigo Omar Yarow, a 60-year-old widow and mother of six, wakes up before dawn and heads to a livestock slaughter site on the outskirts of Baidoa to scavenge for discarded bones and hide. She collects them to sell to local restaurants that crush and cook them into broth, a dish that is popular among their...
Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense has dismissed recent social media claims alleging a helicopter crash in Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara region, describing the claims as “misleading.” In a statement issued on 17 November, 2024, the Ministry explained that the Western Air Command, based in Bahir Dar, conducted scheduled air force training exercises...
Damian Zane & Will Ross In a move strongly condemned by the UK and US, Russia has vetoed a draft UK-backed UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the veto a “disgrace”. But Russia accused the UK of meddling in Sudanese affairs without involving Sudan itself....
Ingilab Mammadov BAKU, Azerbaijan, Somalia is very interested in cooperation with Azerbaijan, the accredited Azerbaijani ambassador of Somalia in Ankara, Fathudin Ospite said during a meeting with Rashad Jabirli, chairman of the board of directors of MUSIAD Azerbaijan, Trend reports. He noted that Azerbaijan is the most dynamically developing country in the region. “We are ready to cooperate...
Crash at Belay Zeleke Airport raises questions about presence of military, government officials; cause, casualties remain unclear Alperen Aktas ISTANBUL, A military helicopter belonging to the Ethiopian Air Force crashed Saturday in Bahir Dar, according to media reports. It is not clear if the helicopter was carrying military officials and or government representatives, Borkena News...
By LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — Three daughters of Malcolm X have accused the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others in a $100 million lawsuit Friday of playing roles in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader. In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the daughters — along with the Malcolm X...