Major airlines such as Emirates, Etihad, Air France, British Airways, Air India, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa have also suspended their services. Qatar Airways suspended all flights and Syria Air suspended all flights until further notice. EgyptAir suspended flights to Dubai, Doha, Manama, Abu Dhabi, Beirut and Baghdad. Air France, British Airways, Swiss International Airlines and Lufthansa have suspended flights to major destinations in the Middle East. African airlines Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways also cancelled or suspended flights to Dubai, Amman, Tel Aviv, Dammam and Beirut.

The UAE's air defences have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones since Saturday. Earlier on Sunday, it was announced that a woman and her child were injured by falling debris from intercepted Iranian drones, as the UAE repelled attacks on Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE intercepted hundreds of missiles and drones launched by Iran. The UAE Ministry of Interior remains at “the highest level of readiness to take all necessary precautionary measures” after Mr Trump declared war on Iran. Strikes condemnedThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned “in the strongest terms” the waves of Iranian missiles launched towards the country.

The ministry disclosed the performance following a consultative meeting with relevant public institutions and local and foreign investors engaged in the horticulture sector to assess progress over the reporting period. Minister of Agriculture Addisu Arega said the country exported 160,317.79 tons of horticultural products -- including flowers, fruits, and vegetables -- generating $288.48 million in revenue. During the discussion, participants pointed to persistent challenges, including infrastructure deficiencies, logistics constraints, and land supply management issues, calling for swift government intervention to sustain growth momentum. "Our priority is to enhance the competitiveness of members and foster sustainable growth in the horticulture sector through innovative and practical services," he said. Ethiopia's horticulture industry has faced mounting challenges in recent years, largely driven by security concerns in parts of the country.

Developers and thousands of homeowners in Shaggar City face demands for substantial, retroactive property lease payments from officials they accuse of making the demands without a legal basis. Despite many of these having existed in Shaggar for years or even decades, city officials have recently notified residents and proprietors of new lease rates. Now Shaggar City officials are asking the company managers to come in and negotiate,” he said. Shaggar City has conducted a study and set a new lease rate,” reads the notice, instructing homeowners to enter into new lease agreements under the updated rate. A look at the title deeds held by homeowners also confirms they entered into lease agreements, not rent, with the local administration.

AdvertisementAssab has been part of Eritrea since 1993, when it broke away from Ethiopia after decades of guerrilla warfare. Ethiopia’s military and its allies, including Eritrea, teamed up against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF, the group that administers the region. Tigray’s rebellious leaders and Eritrea are apparently “coordinating” against Ethiopian forces, according to Kjetil Tronvoll, a professor of peace and conflict studies at Oslo New University College. AdvertisementUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Eritrea and Ethiopia to respect the border treaty signed 25 years ago. Ethiopia claims Eritrea is “actively preparing to wage war against it” and that its forces are in Tigray, which shares a border with Eritrea.

From electric vehicles to smartphones and renewable energy storage, many of the products shaping the global economy depend on materials sourced from the country’s mineral belt. The DRC produces roughly 170,000–190,000 tons of cobalt annually – about 70 percent of global supply – along with more than 2.8–3.0 million tons of copper each year. As demand for clean energy technologies accelerates, the country’s importance in international supply chains continues to grow. In practical terms, this means that industries across Asia, Europe, and North America are linked to Congolese production, often without direct commercial engagement. Africa Risk Control has published a detailed operational analysis explaining how the DRC’s mineral supply chains function in practice and what businesses should consider before entering partnerships.

Federal authorities have proposed the establishment of a national trust fund (NTF) to bridge alarming financial deficits in the education sector. This is despite government spending on education rising from 10 billion Birr in 2008/9 to 240 billion Birr in 2023/24. “Over the past few decades, the government has made significant efforts to expand access to education for all. It proposes the establishment of a national trust fund, under the supervision of the Education and Finance ministries, as a tool to bridge widening finance gaps. An alarming 15-20 percent of students are dropping out of the education system, it highlights, while one in 10 children never access formal education.

They search for public information. Has the company appeared in credible African business publications? Media visibility functions as a form of commercial shorthand. When managers can reference credible media coverage, their recommendations appear more defensible. EDITOR”S NOTE: BEHAK, an Africa-based strategic communications and media advisory firm headquartered in Addis Ababa, works with NGOs, development agencies, and mission-driven enterprises to strengthen credible media visibility across African and international platforms.

Ethiopian AirlinesBorkenaToronto – The Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday announced that it has canceled all fights to and from the Middle East in response to what it described as a “security situation” in the region. The action is a safety measure for the passengers and crew of Ethiopian Airlines. Flights to Amman, Tel Aviv, Dammam and Beirut are cancelled so far, according to disclosure from Ethiopian Airlines. Passengers traveling to and from the region are advised to check for flight status via Ethiopian Airlines digital channels or contact Ethiopian Airlines Global Customer “interaction center” before heading to airports. __Support Borkena : https://borkena.com/subscribe-borkena/Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookBorkena Ethiopian News Youtube ChannelTo submit Press Release, send submission to info@borkena.comAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

Ongoing strikes and security concerns have pushed Ethiopian Airlines to cancel flights to and from several Middle Eastern destinations. Routes affected include Amman, Tel Aviv, Dammam, and Beirut. The disruption comes as years of tension between Israel and Iran boil over into an all-out conflict. Israel and the US began striking this morning, and Tehran has hit several US military bases in the region in retaliation. “We continue to actively monitor developments and will take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and convenience of our passengers and crew,” reads a statement issued by Ethiopian.

Air France Tel Aviv Suspended until 2 March. British Airways Tel Aviv and Bahrain Suspended until 3 March. Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Austrian, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways) Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Erbil, Tehran Suspended until 7 March. Iberia Express Tel Aviv Suspended until 10 March. Air Canada Tel Aviv Suspended until 8 March.

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's leading carrier, announced on Saturday that it has canceled flights to four Middle East destinations due to the current security situation in the region. "Due to the current security situation in the Middle East, Ethiopian Airlines is canceling some of its flights to and from the region," the Ethiopian flag carrier said in a statement. The airline announced that so far, it has canceled its flights to Amman in Jordan, Tel Aviv in Israel, Beirut in Lebanon, and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special and immediate state of emergency in all areas of Israel, according to the statement.

Boeing has raised its long-term forecast for aircraft demand in Africa, projecting that airlines on the continent will require about 1,700 new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years. Follow us: WhatsApp | BlueSky | Google News | Instagram | LinkedIn | FacebookUnder Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook for Africa, the region’s commercial fleet is expected to more than double to nearly 1,680 aircraft by 2044. Single-aisle aircraft are expected to account for roughly two-thirds of total demand. Boeing said this reflects continued expansion of domestic and short-haul regional routes, as carriers strengthen point-to-point connectivity within Africa and to nearby markets. Growth in passenger aircraft is also expected to support freight activity, with additional demand for dedicated freighters as intra-African trade and global logistics links expand.

(Nairobi, Kenya)Tue, 24 Feb – US coffee industry welcomes Supreme Court tariff ruling, but refund uncertainty remains. (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)Wed, 25 Feb – Keurig Dr Pepper’s 2025 sales increase by nearly 9% ahead of JDE Peet’s takeover. (Cape Town, South Africa)Mon, 23 Feb – Paradox Coffee Roasters to close Surfers Paradise café after ten years. (Norton Shores, Michigan, US)Wed, 25 Feb – California coffee community mourns James Marcotte. (Brasília, Brazil)Fri, 27 Feb – Verve Coffee Roasters and Grateful Dead launch limited-edition Cosmic Ripple Ethiopian coffee.

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — To his supporters, Ethiopia’s prime minister is a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness…KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — To his supporters, Ethiopia’s prime minister is a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness of his country. Assab has been part of Eritrea since 1993, when it broke away from Ethiopia after decades of guerrilla warfare. Ethiopia’s military and its allies, including Eritrea, teamed up against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF, the group that administers the region. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Eritrea and Ethiopia to respect the border treaty signed 25 years ago. Ethiopia claims Eritrea is “actively preparing to wage war against it” and that its forces are in Tigray, which shares a border with Eritrea.