Specifically, it combines EagleLion's expertise in digital financial solutions with Mastercard Gateway’s cutting-edge payment technology. It directly taps into the challenge and opportunity of advancing digital financial services in Ethiopia. Currently, local businesses have limited access to secure and efficient digital payment acceptance solutions, primarily relying on cash transactions. As Ethiopia endeavours to embrace digital transformation, this collaboration contributes to the government's modernisation ambitions. "Mastercard and EagleLion partner to drive digital payment transformation in Ethiopia" was originally created and published by Electronic Payments International, a GlobalData owned brand.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that the controversial Nigeria Air unveiled by the Buhari-led administration as a fraud, stating that it remains suspended. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had recently arraigned a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in connection with the botched Nigeria Air project. In his words “It was Ethiopia airline but painted as Nigeria Air. It is not air Nigeria. “So, nobody should deceive you that is not Nigeria Air,” he said.

KUWAIT CITY, May 27: After a hiatus of several years due to various circumstances, the recruitment of Ethiopian domestic workers to Kuwait is on the verge of resuming. Jibril stated, “Following the signing of this memorandum, which covers all aspects of recruitment, the Ethiopian side is ready to send domestic workers to Kuwait. The memorandum was signed by Ambassador Al-Otaibi on behalf of Kuwait, and by the Ethiopian Minister of Labor and Skills, Muferhat Kamel. He emphasized the importance of educating Ethiopian workers about Kuwaiti laws, legislation, and the customs and traditions of Kuwaiti households. Minister Muferhat Kamel also stressed the Ethiopian government’s commitment to properly train and educate workers wishing to work in Kuwait, ensuring their quality and skills meet the required standards.

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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the Nigeria Air project of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as a fraud. Keyamo, who was the Minister of State for Labour and Employment during Buhari’s administration, emphasised that the project was never Air Nigeria and that people should not be deceived. AdvertisementHe said: “It was never Air Nigeria, it was Ethiopia trying to flag our flag. It was not Air Nigeria. So, nobody should deceive you that it was Air Nigeria.

(@FahadShabbir)SIALKOT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th May, 2024) A 12-member delegation of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), led by its president Abdul Ghafoor Malik, reachhed Addis Ababa for participation in the Ethio-Pakistan Trade Forum facilitated by the Embassy of Ethiopia in Pakistan. According to the SCCI, sharing his views with the Ethiopian media, SCCI President Abdul Ghafoor Malik expressed his honor for being part of the Pakistani trade delegation to Ethiopia. Malik highlighted the visit as a pivotal moment for enhancing trade and investment between Pakistan and Ethiopia. He commended Ethiopia's efforts to liberalize its economy and improve trade policies, creating a conducive environment for international business. Malik expressed eagerness to explore joint ventures and partnerships, adding that the visit would lead to deeper collaboration and mutual prosperity.

Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF), announce Weaam El Masry (b. 1976, Egypt) as the winner of The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize (NSAAP) 2024 Public Vote and $2,000 for her work ‘Fragments’. On hearing of her win, El Masry said: “I am deeply grateful and honored to be selected as the Public Vote Prize Winner for the Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2024. The Public Vote Winner announcement marks the conclusion of The NSAAP 2024; an annual award that celebrates the practices of leading contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora. 1963, Morocco) was announced the Grand Prize Winner, taking home $35,000 and a future solo exhibition at the Norval Foundation.

In a move designed to open up the domestic airline market, the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority has authorised private charter carriers to break into Ethiopia's scheduled domestic passenger and cargo market. In a statement released on social media, the authority revealed that it had already granted licences to Ethiopian air transport operators to provide regular passenger and cargo flights in addition to the charter services they currently provide. Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) is currently the only scheduled carrier in the East African country, while there are eight active passenger charter operators, according to the ch-aviation PRO airlines module - Abyssinia Flight Services, Aquarius Aviation, East African Aviation, Midroc Aviation, National Airways (Ethiopia), Trans Nation Airways, Walya Airways, and Zemen Flying Service. The Ethiopian regulator underlined that it had been undergoing a transformation over the last two years and has been updating procedures and introducing new ones to encourage the participation of the private sector in operating domestic routes. ch-aviation has approached Ethiopian Airlines for comment.

A staple food for the world's population, potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, providing a primary source of energy. Potatoes are a vital part of the global food system and play a critical role in strengthening world food security and alleviating poverty. World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2023This publication offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Accelerated vocational training in agriculture curriculum of module on field crop production: potatoThis curriculum aims to train young people and introduce them to areas related to potato production. Fair prices for Irish potatoes in Rwanda – A new price-setting mechanismRwanda is home to around 300 000 Irish potato smallholder farmers and is one of the top-ten producers of Irish potatoes in Africa.

Edited footage shows Ethiopian soldiers captured by rebels in Oromia region, not AmharaThe armed conflicts in Ethiopia’s Oromia and Amhara regions of Ethiopia have attracted the attention of the international community, with the US ambassador to Ethiopia recently calling on all parties to find a peaceful solution. Armed conflictsThe Ethiopian army is fighting rebel forces in both Oromia and Amhara – the two most populous regions in the country. However, the video shared on Facebook doesn’t show government soldiers captured by Fano in the Amhara region. The original video is a minute and 10 seconds long, and is captioned “Ethiopian government captive soldiers”. Screenshot from the original footage showing an OLA fighter guarding the captives, taken on May 22, 2024The original footage also features background music praising the OLA struggle in Afaan Oromoo.

EUGENE: Kenyan Beatrice Chebet shattered the women’s 10,000 metres world record at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, as Britain’s Josh Kerr beat arch-rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the mile race at the Eugene Diamond League meet. Chebet clocked 28 minutes 54.14 seconds, taking nearly seven seconds off the previous world record set by Ethiopian Letesenbet Gidey three years ago to qualify for the event at the Paris Olympics. Ingebrigtsen, twice world champion over 5,000 metres, tried to find another gear but could not get past Kerr who crossed the line in a national record time of 3:45.34. Making his season debut after missing eight months due to an Achilles injury, Ingebrigtsen finished in 3:45.60 with American Yared Nuguse third. The 2019 world champion beat Omanyala by 0.03 seconds with American Brandon Hicklin third in 10.08.

Ethiopia Coffee produced their highest scoring game of the Ethiopian Premier League season on Sunday when they walloped Hambericho 6-1, while Hawassa pipped Hadiya Hossana 2-1. Amanuel Yohannis opened the scoring for Ethiopia Coffee with a 16th-minute penalty. Ethiopia Coffee go fourth with 44 points while Hambericho remain rooted at the bottom of the table. In the day's other match Hawassa City beat Hadiya Hossana 2-1, much to the delight of their 'home fans'. Former Hadiya Hossana striker Dawa Hotessa proved to be their nemesis when he equalised for Hawassa.

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ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th May, 2024) An 80-member Business and Trade Delegation from Pakistan arrived in Addis Ababa early on Sunday to explore business, trade and investment opportunities in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) for five days. This is the second Business and Trade Delegation organized, coordinated and facilitated by the Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad within one and half years of its establishment in Pakistan. The composition of the 2nd Business and Trade Delegation to Ethiopia is from across-sector that included agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, mining, tourism, ICT, fertilizer, chemicals, construction, pharmaceutical, surgical and other. The objectives of this delegation are to introduce extraordinary business, trade and investment opportunities and incentives in diverse economic sectors of Ethiopia to the delegation and establish a solid connection between the business community of the two countries for further solidifying the Ethio-Pakistan relations. The delegation is arranged, coordinated and facilitated by the Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad after launching a comprehensive and massive mobilization campaign across Pakistan for mobilising the business community from major economic sectors of Pakistan.

A high-level delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), led by Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice-President, visited Rwanda this week to discuss the country’s progress in developing rural areas. These productive discussions focused on strengthening strategies to address the challenges faced by Rwanda’s agricultural sector and IFAD’s innovative financial offering to unlock further investments,” it said. Additionally, the project empowers small-scale farmers by promoting increased income opportunities and food security. The visit reaffirms IFAD’s unwavering commitment to supporting Rwanda’s long-term rural development goals. Since 1981, IFAD has co-financed 21 rural development programs and projects, with a total investment of US$791 million, benefiting over 1.5 million Rwandan households.