Stories from Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Sparks Market Uncertainty With Credit Cap Removal
Ethiopia's National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has removed its credit cap, a move that has generated market uncertainty. The country has reportedly experienced a $2.6 billion loss related to foreign exchange.
Ethiopian PM Attends National Conference on Data Sovereignty
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and senior government officials attended a national conference focused on 'Data Sovereignty for Policy Independence.' Ethiopia has been documenting its development goals and achievements with data and numerical evidence.
Electric Vehicle Sales Surge in Norway
Ethiopia has over 115,000 electric vehicles on its roads, accounting for approximately 8% of all cars. This shift is attributed to rising fuel costs and a government ban on gasoline-powered vehicles.
US Lifts Ethiopia Arms Dealing Ban
The United States has lifted Ethiopia's ban on arms dealing, a move influenced by shifting regional alliances due to Red Sea tensions. This decision impacts Ethiopia's foreign policy and military capabilities.
Ethiopian National Heritage Committee Member Speaks
Alula Pankhast, a member of the Ethiopian National Heritage restitution committee, was mentioned in a broadcast. The context of his statement regarding heritage restitution was not fully detailed.
WBUR Boston
Ethiopia Receives Historical Relics From British Soldiers
Ethiopian authorities are receiving historical relics that were taken by British soldiers over 150 years ago. The items include strands of hair and a blood-stained cloth belonging to Emperor Tewodros II.
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Ethiopian Airlines Crash Claims Subject to Punitive Damages
A statement from Ethiopian Airlines regarding the 2019 crash of flight ET302 from Addis Ababa to Nairobi expressed deep sorrow.
WBUR Boston
Boeing Faces $49.5 Million Judgment In Chicago
Boeing has been ordered to pay $49.5 million to a victim's family in relation to the Boeing 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia. The company's shares rose amidst the CEO's trade trip. The judgment follows a lawsuit related to a Boeing jetliner crash.
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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Turmi, Ethiopia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 41 km ENE of Turmi, Ethiopia. The earthquake had a depth of 10 km. An earthquake shook Costa Rica's central Pacific region. The tremor's magnitude and potential impact are still being assessed.
Radio Nacional RJ Brazil
TPLF Breaks Peace Accord, Re-elects President
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has broken its peace agreement by re-electing Debretsion Gebremichael as president of the regional parliament. This action signals potential new conflicts with Addis Ababa.
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