The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has signed a Joint Declaration on trilateral cooperation to establish centres of excellence in the African country. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on his social media account that the document focuses on agriculture, agribusiness, renewable energy and digitalisation. This is reported by Prensa Latina , a partner of TV BRICS. "My thanks to the Government of China and UNIDO for their fundamental role in facilitating this initiative. And a special thanks to UNIDO Director General Gerd Muller for his continued commitment to Ethiopia's development,” he stressed.

Combining the owner’s Mexican heritage with a Pacific Northwestern-bred passion for quality coffee, Dahlia Coffee has opened its first retail location in Cleveland, Ohio. “I wanted the colors to scream ‘Mexico!’, but in a modern way,” Dahlia Coffee Founder and Roaster Natalia Alcazar told Daily Coffee News. Alcazar, whose parents were born in Michoacán, Mexico, seeks to showcase Mexican culture while also bringing to bear her experiences drinking coffee in Portland, Oregon. “Growing up in Portland, I became obsessed with coffee,” Alcazar told Daily Coffee News. “It’s only two months old, but [the cafe] is receiving a lot of attention in Cleveland because I’m the only Mexican coffee shop in town,” said Alcazar.

Luxury new amenity kits in partnership with Giorgio Armani; Filled with wellbeing and skincare items from luxury beauty brand, ESPA. The stylish new range features bespoke amenity kits for each premium cabin, as well as luxurious designer loungewear and slippers. These sought-after bags come in collectable colours and styles meaning frequent flyers can build their personal Giorgio Armani collection. Luxury Designer LoungewearThe Residence and First class guests are also gifted bespoke Giorgio Armani and Etihad loungewear and slippers, beautifully presented in the large Giorgio Armani folio bag. The Giorgio Armani slippers in a matching tonal print have a plush faux fur inner sole for additional comfort.

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Connecticut entrepreneurs, Adam von Gootkin, founder and CEO of Highclere Castle Spirits in Essex, and Nicholas Melillo, founder and CEO of Foundation Cigar company in Ellington, partnered with Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, grandson of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, to form the Royal Ethiopian Trust. A fundraising event was held Feb. 9 at the Dickinson Mansion in Essex to honor the launch of the trust, sponsored by Highclere Castle Gin. Cocktails were created fusing Highclere Castle Gin with Ethiopian Tej honey wine. The release also stated donations have been made to students in Ethiopia providing funding for college tuition for 300 students this year. To learn more about the Royal Ethiopian Trust, please visit royalethiopiantrust.org.

The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has recently announced that the country has generated USD 1.53 billion in revenue from agricultural, manufacturing, and mining exports.This amount represents a substantial portion of the targeted $2.39 billion earnings within a six-month period. The country's key export products encompass a wide range, including fruits, vegetables, coffee, gold, textiles, and more. Notably, there has been a notable increase in grain and oilseed exports compared to the previous year. Issues such as maintaining product quality, ensuring access to credit, and combating illegal trading activities require attention. However, the Ministry stated that it was actively engaged in collaboration with various stakeholders to address these challenges effectively.

The British Museum has been accused of trying to silence its critics after calls for moai statues be returned to Easter Island went viral on social media. He said: “I've interviewed scores of British Museum staff, but I've always wanted to chat with their social media manager. The twitter post that the British Museum made in solidarity with the George Floyd protests, just to give one example, backfired fantastically. The spokesperson also cited the British Museum Act 1963, which prevents the museum from removing objects from the collection. But if these campaigns focus on national museums such as the British Museum, attention also needs to be directed towards British law.

Daniel Bekele, Chief Commissioner for Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (Photo: Addis Standard)Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released a report that underscores the persisting challenges present in the Tigray region. The report indicates that despite a noticeable decline in widespread forced displacement following the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) signed in November 2022, isolated incidents persist, exacerbating grave human rights violations. Today, the Commission released a 40-page report subsequent to its evaluation of the prevailing human rights conditions across the five zones of the Tigray region from 7-30 July, 2023. The findings of the report emphasize a substantial decrease in mass forced displacement subsequent to the Pretoria Peace Agreement. Despite being unable to physically access Alamata, the EHRC verified the dissemination of these flyers and subsequent urgent notifications.

Somalia Presents Firm Stance to UN Security Council, Denounces Ethiopian Military AggressionNEW YORK - In an important address to the United Nations Security Council, Somalia’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, voiced serious concerns regarding Ethiopia’s military activities within Somali borders. Ambassador Osman’s discourse to the council underscored the paramount importance of maintaining regional stability and the vital role that both the United Nations and the African Union play in conflict prevention efforts. The statement resonated with the international community’s overarching goal of sustaining peace and security in the region. The statement from the Somali Government presents a strong condemnation of Ethiopia’s actions regarding its military presence in Somalia. They assert that the establishment of an Ethiopian military base in Somalia is seen as an act of aggression, tantamount to a declaration of war against the Somali state and its people.

A special delegation representing President Bola Tinubu and officials of the Ethiopian Airlines have met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss trade relations affecting the…A special delegation representing President Bola Tinubu and officials of the Ethiopian Airlines have met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss trade relations affecting the operations of the airline in the country. The president’s delegation was led by the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Abubakar. The meeting became imperative following a number of issues raised by the management of Ethiopian Airlines on their operations in Nigeria, which if not addressed had the capacity to affect its operations and relations with the country. Addressing state house reporters after the meeting, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Sola Enikan-Olaiye, said there were many fundamental issues affecting the relationship between Ethiopian Airlines and the Nigerian government. “The issues are issues that we need to address so as to smoothen relations and meet the aspirations of the Nigerian people, as well as their own part, and again to advance the government’s agenda in the aviation sector.”On his part, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew, said the meeting was a very productive one, adding that, “We are very happy with the outcome of the discussion and we will continue serving the Nigerian public through Ethiopian Airlines flights.”

BLS International remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency in its operations, ensuring that clients and applicants receive seamless and reliable services. NEW DELHI – BLS International Services Ltd., a global leader in outsourcing services for governments and diplomatic missions, has announced the renewal of its contract for attestation services with the Embassy of Qatar in Kenya. The renewed contract also includes the expansion of its services to three additional countries in the African region: Uganda, Seychelles, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). BLS International will continue to provide attestation services, which involve receiving applications and documents from applicants and submitting them to the State of Qatar for authentication. The trust bestowed upon us by the Embassy of Qatar is cherished deeply; it fuels our mission to pioneer new paths and deliver unparalleled attestation services across the African landscape.

Roundhouse reports on business increase for ’24 and even more in ’25. The north London Camden venue, Roundhouse, is proving that there is a steady growth of confidence in the industry with an increase in a wide variety of event contracts from 2022/23 – 2024. Bookings are such that availability for popular dates from September this year are proving hard to find. Head of events Rhiân Pressley said “we have definitely turned a corner and organisers are now reverting to longer lead times. Pressley continued “With a high calibre of returning clients, it shows that the team and venue consistently deliver well-produced events.

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Tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia escalated over the weekend following allegations by Somalia's president that Ethiopian security forces tried to bar him from attending the African Union summit in Addis Ababa. Speaking to journalists before cutting short his trip, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the actions of the Ethiopian forces were part of a grand scheme by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to annex part of Somalia. The Ethiopian government rejected Mohamud’s claim and said the Somali leader and his delegation declined to be accompanied by a security detail assigned to him. Ethiopia and Somalia have a long history of tensions and have even gone to war with each other. Ethiopia currently deploys its troops into Somalia within and outside the African Union framework.

The African Union has approved a ban on the slaughter of donkeys for their hides. The measure was approved Sunday at the end of the African leaders’ summit in Ethiopia and may go a long way in helping to protect the continent’s 33 million donkeys. Donkeys are being killed in large numbers on the continent for an ingredient in ejiao, a Chinese remedy, believed by some to have anti-aging and health benefits. In Africa, people in the poorest communities use donkeys for transportation and to carry goods, including water. Marianne Steele, chief executive of The Donkey Sanctuary, said, “Donkeys are sensitive and intelligent creatures who deserve protection for their own sakes and for the countless communities who rely on them.”