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Ethiopian Migrants Awaiting Safe Passage Home Fly from Sana'a to Addis Ababa
Download logo The International Organization for Migration (IOM), with the authorities in Sana’a and Government of Ethiopia, successfully transported 79 Ethiopian migrants, including 19 women and 14 children from Sana’a, Yemen to Addis Ababa,...

Huxley Introduces a Fresh Brew on Adventure with Debut of Backpacker Blend Coffee Brew Bags
New specialty beverage brand blends coffee, adventure, and eco-conscious living for outdoor enthusiasts MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Born from a team of dreamers and adventurers, Huxley, an innovative...

African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...

Dr. Pieter Noomen's Writings Continue to be a Source of Comfort During Tumultuous Holiday Season, Marred by Wartime
The late minister and psychotherapist had much to say about such conflicts, and his writings are available free for anyone who wishes to access them online. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 5, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “Peace on...

MODERN PYTHIAN GAMES PROPOSES ETHIOPIAN GOVERNMENT EMBARK ON A COLLABORATION TO BOOST TOURISM AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Mr. Bijender Goel, Founder, Modern Pythian Games meets Ambassador Bizunesh Meseret, Deputy Head of the Mission at the Embassy of Ethiopia in New Delhi CENTRAL DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, July 24, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Pythian...

To Her Excellency Madame Sahle-Work Zewde, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
AZERBAIJAN, May 27 - 27 May 2023, 14:00 Dear Madame President, I convey my sincerest congratulations to you and your people on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the National Holiday of the Federal...

Wego's "Middle East Traveller Destination Leaderboard" Reveals Trending Destinations for Q1 2023
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are the top international travel destinations in MENA Egypt has been the top MENA destination for each of the past six months and the annual leader since 2014 Biggest climbers among top 20 are Oman (+4 for the 12th spot) and...

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023. On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement to advance peace...

Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee On the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
MR TEK: Hi, good morning everybody. Welcome to today’s call previewing Secretary Blinken’s travel to Niger and Ethiopia. Just as a reminder, today’s call is on the record and embargoed until its conclusion. And joining us today is Assistant...

Addis Ababa leads Africa in hotel room rates
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, posted Africa’s highest average daily rate (ADR), according to the most recent 12-month data from STR (https://STR.com/). The market will play host to the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (https://www.AHIF.com/) on 23-25...

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES OFFERS CONNECTING PASSENGERS FREE TOUR OF ADDIS ABABA
ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce to its global transit passengers that it provides...

Assistant Secretary Phee’s Travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia February 5-19. In South Africa, Assistant Secretary Phee will participate in the University Partnerships Initiative Summit at the Future...

Ethiopia raises over $25m for project to beautify Addis Ababa
Download logo A fundraising effort aimed at beautifying the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, has raked in over $25 million from a section of the project supporters. PM Abiy Ahmed’s office disclosed on Monday 12 May that the latest amount of funds...

Ambassador at Large Fick’s Travel to Ethiopia
Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from November 28 to 30, 2022 to attend the 17th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and meet with African counterparts. Ambassador Fick...

Ethiopian Airlines Offers Exclusive Discount for Delegates going to African Energy Week in Cape Town in November 2021
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading commercial airline and Ethiopia’s flag carrier, has partnered with African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 for its highly anticipated conference in Cape Town on the 9th-12th of November. By offering discounts for...

Ethiopia: 7 UN officials told to leave country within 72 hours
Secretary-General António Guterres voiced his shock on Thursday after the Ethiopian Government declared seven UN staff persona non grata, ordering them to leave the country within 72 hours. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a tweet...

New Livelihoods Opportunities: A Welcome Relief for Families Displaced by Drought in Ethiopia
Somali Region, 3 January 2023 – “Due to the drought, I lost all my livestock and was forced to move here with my family,” says Halimo, a displaced mother of nine. “We survived, but we have lost our livelihoods in the process.” Like many other...

CBP Officers Seize $227K in Unreported Currency from Africa-and Asia-bound Travelers at Dulles Airport
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $227,000 from travelers departing Washington Dulles International Airport to Africa during the last 30 days for violating U.S. currency reporting laws. The largest of the...

Goats proclaimed the ‘Gift Of All Time’ this holiday season
MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MARKHAM, Ontario – November 29, 2022 – In the sports world, GOAT stands for the ‘Greatest Of All Time’ – think Donovan Bailey, Wayne Gretzky and Christine Sinclair. But this Giving Tuesday...

Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Mike Hammer will travel to Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia October 3-18, 2022. Special Envoy Hammer is returning to the region as part of ongoing U.S. diplomatic efforts to achieve an immediate...