President Sheikh Mohamed received Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday. Mr Abiy arrived in Abu Dhabi for a working visit on Thursday. The Ethiopian Prime Minister also offered his nation's solidarity with the UAE in the face of the attacks. Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Abiy also discussed bilateral co-operation, particularly in the economic, trade, and development sectors. The President conveyed his condolences to Ethiopia over deaths caused by flooding and landslides that hit the African nation recently.

Ethiopia declares 3 days of mourning after landslides in the south kill 80 peopleADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia on Tuesday declared three days of mourning as the death toll from this week’s landslides in the country’s south climbed to 80. Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives Tagesse Chafo said the three days of mourning would begin Saturday. At least 80 bodies have been recovered from the Gamo Zone area in southern Ethiopia where landslides triggered by heavy rains killed dozens of residents. Search and recovery efforts have taken place for days and have been hampered by heavy rain still pounding the area. The region is expected to see more rain given the rainy season and governments have urged residents to exercise caution.

The Federal High Court has lifted the injunction it had previously imposed on the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), which had barred the Board from implementing a decision communicated by the House of Federation regarding five contested constituencies disputed between the Amhara and Tigray regional states. The injunction had been issued after Simeret Party filed a lawsuit against the Election Board following the Board’s public acknowledgment of the House of Federation’s decision. However, the plaintiff, Simeret Party, announced on March 11, 2026, that it had withdrawn the lawsuit it filed before the First Electoral Bench of the Federal High Court. “A decision that can be considered legally valid by the Council is one that is discussed by its members in a plenary session, included on the agenda, and approved through a vote. Following the withdrawal of the lawsuit on March 11, 2026, the Federal High Court today lifted the injunction it had imposed on the Election Board.

WAMThe United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with Ethiopia regarding the victims of the floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Gamo region in the south of the country this week. According to Reuters, at least 70 people have lost their lives, while around 50 people remain missing. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed in a statement that the UAE expresses its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and friendly people of Ethiopia in this tragic event. الإمارات تتضامن مع إثيوبيا وتعزّي في ضحايا الفيضانات والانهيارات الأرضيةhttps://t.co/O4IMI5wkV0 pic.twitter.com/yQA8MesrTH — MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) March 13, 2026On Thursday, Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed landed in the UAE on Thursday on a working visit.

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The crocodile existed between 3.4 million and 3 million years ago in the same Ethiopian region where Lucy once lived. "It's a near certainty this crocodile would have hunted Lucy's species. Whether a particular crocodile tried to grab Lucy, we'll never know, but it would have seen Lucy's kind and thought: 'Dinner.'" "I was just blown away because it had this really weird combination of character states," Prof Brochu said. Lucy's hunter appeared to be the sole crocodile species inhabiting Hadar's waters during this period.

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Font Size A- A A+Thursday, March 12, 2026Djibouti (HOL) — The presidents of Djibouti and Somalia and the prime minister of Ethiopia met Wednesday in Djibouti city for a high-level trilateral summit focused on regional security, economic integration and shared geopolitical challenges in the Horn of Africa. The meeting brought together Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. According to officials, discussions focused on the overall situation in the Horn of Africa, including peace and security, economic cooperation and the strengthening of regional integration. During the talks, the three leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation based on mutual interests, with particular focus on security coordination, economic development and regional integration. President Hassan Sheikh’s delegation included Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Faqi, Ports Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, Aviation Minister Mohamed Farah Nur, Public Works Minister Ayoub Ismail Yusuf and State Minister for Security Mohamed Ali Haga.

Aircraft lessor Abelo has leased two new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group, with the aircraft set to be operated by its partner airline Air Congo. The delivery marks an important step in supporting Air Congo’s operational growth and network expansion across Africa. Stephen Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of Abelo, said the company was honoured to be selected by Ethiopian Airlines Group and Air Congo for the lease agreement. He said the new aircraft would play a key role in supporting Air Congo’s operations and expanding intra-African air links, reinforcing Ethiopian Airlines’ broader Pan-African strategy. Through initiatives such as the Air Congo partnership, Ethiopian Airlines continues to promote stronger connectivity, economic integration and mobility across the African continent.

South Sudan's government forces announce the recapture of the opposition-held town of Akobo -- the latest flashpoint in fighting between rival armies that has brought the country back to the brink of all-out civil war. "Akobo is safe, the surrounding areas are safe," says General Lul Ruai Koang, a spokesperson for the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), in the capital Juba. Prior to the offensive, the army had issued an evacuation order for civilians, United Nations agencies and aid workers. South Sudan gained independence in 2011 but soon descended into civil war and remains mired in extreme poverty and corruption. A 2018 power-sharing deal between President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival Riek Machar has been unravelling since early 2025, with clashes in multiple areas and fears of a return to full-blown war.

Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

The death toll from devastating floods and landslides across East Africa has surpassed 110, with at least 64 people killed in Ethiopia and 50 in Kenya, as torrential rains continue to batter the region, destroying homes and displacing thousands. Kenya's flood crisis worsensAcross the border, Kenya's Interior Ministry reported 50 deaths, with 17 counties affected including Nairobi, Kisumu, and Narok. Multi-agency response teams have been deployed to coordinate relief efforts as flash floods disrupt roads, power supply, and schools. Climate linkScientists warn that human-driven climate change is making intense, long-lasting downpours more frequent and severe across East Africa. The disaster follows last July's devastating landslide in Ethiopia's Geze Gofa Zone that killed over 229 people.

Djibouti President Social Media pageBorkenaToronto – Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia on Wednesday had a tripartite “interviews,” as the news release from the office of the Djibouti president described it. It was also framed as “consultation and understating of common challenges to the region.” It took place in an informal setting in the private residence of Djibouti’s president in Haramous. A picture shared on a social media page of Djibouti’s President shows himself and Somalia’s president, Hassen Sheikh Mohammed, in a skirt dress as in the Islamic traditions. Both Djibouti and Somalia signed a cooperation agreement with Egypt last year. Ethiopia relies on Djibouti for the bulk of its import and export trade.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — At least 50 people have died and 125 others are missing after landslides hit three districts in southern Ethiopia following a week of heavy rains, a local official said Thursday. The landslides happened in Gamo Zone and affected the Gacho Baba District, Kamba District and Bonke District, according to Gamo Zone director of disaster response Mesfin Manuqa. The Gacho Baba District communication chief, Abebe Agena, said most of those who died were found buried in the mud. Mudslides and floods caused by heavy rainfall are common in Ethiopia, especially during the rainy season. In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.

“The company’s chemicals have contaminated our land, water, and people,” 28-year-old “Elizabeth” recently told Kontomaa Darimu Alliance, an Ethiopian nongovernmental organization. Residents living near Lega Dembi mine, located in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, have complained of serious health impacts for years, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and children born with long-term health conditions. A recent decision by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child could bring hope to residents. Residents also say they have to drink water from Midroc’s tailings dams because there is insufficient clean drinking water. The findings of the UN committee and the Kontomaa Darimu Alliance should prompt the Ethiopian government to finally tackle the pollution at the mine fully and transparently.