#AI Gebeya and M-PESA Ethiopia Partner to Bring AI-Powered Creation Tools to Mobile Users The partnership marks the first time an African mobile money operator has bundled AI-powered creation tools as a mainstream product, allowing subscribers to pay for advanced AI capabilities using their M-PESA wallets. M-PESA Ethiopia, the country’s fastest-growing mobile financial service, and Gebeya Inc., Africa’s AI-powered creator platform, today announces the launch of the Dala AI Bundle — a new subscription offering that allows Ethiopians to access advanced AI creation tools and make payments directly through M-PESA. The partnership marks the first time an African mobile money operator has bundled AI-powered creation tools as a mainstream product, allowing subscribers to pay for advanced AI capabilities using their M-PESA wallets. For Gebeya, the collaboration validates the AI bundle model at national scale, leveraging M-PESA’s distribution network to reach millions of users. For Ethiopia, the Dala AI Bundle represents a major step toward democratizing AI access and accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda.

Israeli President Herzog is in Addis Ababa days after high-level delegations from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia also visited. But beneath the surface, observers say the visit also represents a battle for influence over Addis Ababa, which has received similar high-level delegations from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia in recent days. At the same time, Addis Ababa is also facing tensions with Eritrea, which has moved closer to Somalia and Egypt. Pressure is also mounting on Addis Ababa from countries eager to keep the status quo. So far, it is unclear if Riyadh has recorded any success in influencing Addis Ababa.

The number of people in Somalia experiencing crisis-levels of food insecurity has nearly doubled in the past year to 6.5 million people, UN-backed experts warned Tuesday. The Horn of Africa country has been plagued by conflict and suffered two consecutive failed rainy seasons, as well as a drop in the amount of food aid available amid international funding cuts. The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) warned Friday it would have to stop humanitarian assistance in Somalia by April if it did not receive new funding. The US announced a resumption of WFP food distribution on January 29. Levels of acute malnutrition in Somalia have risen for two consecutive years, the IPC report said.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — M-PESA Ethiopia, the country’s fastest-growing mobile financial service, and Gebeya Inc., Africa’s AI-powered creator platform, today announces the launch of the Dala AI Bundle — a new subscription offering that allows Ethiopians to access advanced AI creation tools and make payments directly through M-PESA. The Dala AI Bundle sits alongside existing offerings, making AI accessible to every Ethiopian with a mobile phone. “M-PESA is evolving beyond payments into a gateway for digital services,” said Elsa Muzzolini, CEO of M-PESA Ethiopia. For Ethiopia, the Dala AI Bundle represents a major step toward democratizing AI access and accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda. About M-PESA EthiopiaM-PESA Safaricom (Safaricom M-PESA Mobile Financial Services PLC), a subsidiary of Safaricom Ethiopia, is a licensed mobile financial services provider regulated by the National Bank of Ethiopia.

But much of this bluster has been based on misinformation, which he again fell back on during his State of the Union address. After-tax incomes, adjusted for inflation, rose just 0.9% in 2025, down from 2.2% in 2024, Biden’s last year in office. The annual gain in Trump’s first year is the smallest since 2022, when inflation soared and caused Americans’ inflation-adjusted income to drop. FOREIGN WARSCLAIM: “My first 10 months I ended eight wars.”THE FACTS: This statistic, which Trump frequently cites, is highly exaggerated. Income taxes and payroll taxes that finance Social Security and Medicare account for 84%.

Barely two weeks after his return from Australia, Herzog began a two-day state visit to Ethiopia on Tuesday. Israeli military assistance to EthiopiaOver the years, Israeli military personnel gave much assistance to Ethiopia, even before the official establishment of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Israel. Herzog’s schedule in Ethiopia included meetings with President Taye Atske Selassie, Prime Minister of Ethiopia and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Abiy Ahmed Ali, and leaders of the local Jewish community. Herzog concluded his state visit to Ethiopia by saying, “I am concluding a very important diplomatic visit to Ethiopia. This is my third visit to this continent, and Israel sees it as a very important destination."

The platform seeks to equip young people with practical skills in artificial intelligence, transform academic research into innovative projects, and support creative ideas so that they can be developed into scalable and sustainable technological solutions, TV BRICS reports, citing ENA. To achieve this goal, the centre combines advanced infrastructure, specialised workstations, industry-standard tools and structured training programmes. During the launch ceremony, Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh emphasised that this initiative marks the beginning of a new chapter in the country's technological development. He added that the platform aligns with the national strategy, "Digital Ethiopia 2030," and the ongoing economic reform program. Tiruneh also stressed that in the 21st century, the concept of sovereignty is undergoing a profound transformation.

Addis Ababa — The United Kingdom's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Darren Welch, says Ethiopia's aspiration to secure access to seaports for its growing economy is understandable and should be addressed through peaceful dialogue. In his recent interview with Pulse of Africa, Ambassador Welch said: "So look, I come from a country which has 51 major ports and more than 120 other ports. Ambassador Welch said his country understands Ethiopia's perspective. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has repeatedly stressed that Ethiopia's quest for sea access is rooted in peaceful negotiation and mutual benefit. The United Kingdom is also engaged in practical initiatives aimed at strengthening Ethiopia's port connectivity.

Some Safeway workers claim union imposing fines for crossing picket line during strike Some Safeway workers are claiming the union is threatening to impose fines for crossing the picket line during last year's strike.

Addis Ababa, February 24, 2026 (FMC) — The Nelson Mandela Memorial Museum was inaugurated today in Addis Ababa in the presence of senior government officials, diplomats, and invited guests, commemorating the life and enduring legacy of South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela. Mandela traveled to Ethiopia seeking support for the liberation struggle led by the African National Congress, underscoring the transnational dimensions of the anti-colonial and anti-apartheid movements. The newly unveiled museum reflects the historic solidarity between the Ethiopian and South African peoples in their shared quest for freedom, justice, and human dignity. Ethiopia’s longstanding role in supporting African liberation movements was also underscored during the event. Officials highlighted this legacy as an enduring contribution to the broader movement for African independence and self-governance.

A UK court has sentenced a former aircraft parts broker to four years and eight months in prison for orchestrating a global aircraft engine parts fraud that placed public safety at risk and disrupted airlines worldwide. Between January 2019 and July 2023, AOG Technics sold more than 60,000 aircraft engine parts worth £6.9 million using falsified ARCs. According to the SFO, AOG Technics generated more than £7.7 million in revenue over four years, with approximately 90% derived from fraudulent activity. The court heard that Zamora Yrala used his home computer to alter genuine documentation and create false shipment memos suggesting AOG Technics had sourced parts directly from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Safran. Subsequently, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued safety alerts covering all AOG Technics’ parts.

Conversely, in western Tigray, Amhara paramilitaries known as the Tekeze Guard serve as auxiliaries to federal forces. Addis Ababa has in effect normalised the new status quo, entrenching the territorial and demographic changes created by the war. To garner domestic support, it framed the dispute as a confrontation with Addis Ababa – the popular villain. If conflict is to come with Addis Ababa, an alliance with Asmara enables the TPLF to escape the encirclement it fears. Getting to Assab, which borders the Afar region, would involve navigating rugged terrain and the Eritrean military is well dug in.

About 20 lone soldiers on Monday celebrated their bar or bat mitzvah in uniform for the first time at the Western Wall plaza after completing a conversion process during their military service. 6 View gallery B. waves an Israeli flag during a ceremony held at the Western Wall plaza ( Photo: Big Brother for Lone Soldiers )“I always dreamed of coming to Israel and being a soldier in the IDF. 6 View gallery B. prays at the Western Wall ( Photo: Big Brother for Lone Soldiers )Brenner first encountered the organization in 2013, shortly after it was founded, and joined as a volunteer. “Uzi is like a big brother to me. The event, initiated by Big Brother for Lone Soldiers in cooperation with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, was dedicated to the memory of Staff Sgt.

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you have a flight out of Orlando International Airport on Monday, it could be affected by the winter weather up north. The airport is showing more than 50 flights have been canceled so far today and several delays. The airport says if you have a flight, check with your airline for the latest information. Check below to see the status of all the flights at Orlando International Airport as well as Lakeland Linder airport. **Be sure to double check your flight status on the airport websites as information could be delayed**Orlando International Arrivals Orlando International Departures Orlando Sanford Arrivals Orlando Sanford Departures

FILE - In this May, 28, 2000 photo, Ethiopians sit under an Ethiopian flag as they watch a parade in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event at Hawassa International Stadium drew senior leaders including Chief of General Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula and Deputy Chief General Abebaw Tadesse. Abiy emphasized that defense reforms have transformed the command into a modern force integrating airborne, commando, and counter-terrorism divisions. Celebration amid regional tensionsThe anniversary comes as tensions persist in northern Tigray, where the 2020-2022 conflict killed hundreds of thousands. The show of force signals Ethiopia's determination to maintain military readiness while honoring six decades of service safeguarding national sovereignty.