Addis Ababa, — China became one of the largest importers of Ethiopian coffee, Ethiopian Ambassador to China Tefera Derbew said. The ambassador delivered a keynotes speech at "The China (Pu'er) International Coffee Expo" held in Yunnan province, Pu'er city with the theme of "Pu'er Coffee, Shared Worldwide." On the occasion, the ambassador highlighted the potential of Ethiopian coffee for the world and how it is important to import the product. In recent years, "we have witnessed a growing boost in China's coffee market as China became one of the largest importers of Ethiopian coffee." Recent data show that China has now become the largest importer of Ethiopian coffee.

Honey wine was among the first alcoholic beverages human beings ever consumed. Gize Negussie, who began producing tej for local Ethiopian restaurants in 2020, opened a honey wine tasting room in Alexandria in October. “If you offer Ethiopians grape wine and honey wine, they’ll pick the honey wine,” Negussie says. But Negussie believes that the new tasting room, where he offers flights of both tej and Virginia red and white wines, along with snacks like injera crisps, is the only tej tasting room in the US. But those two transportation options make it easy to get there—and to take the Blue Line home if you get carried away with the honey wine.

RSF head Gen Mohamed Dagalo last week agreed to a ceasefire proposed by civilian groups, contingent on the military agreeing also. Read More Sudan's Al Burhan and Dagalo send Independence Day messages as civil war persists“They do not seek the good for the country," he added. AFPBut Gen Al Burhan said on Friday that he would not meet Gen Dagalo and called his former deputy in the Sovereignty Council a "clown", "traitor" and "coward". He also rejected the ceasefire plan Gen Dagalo signed in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa this week. He did not say whether he was still willing to meet Gen Al Burhan.

Tarekegn Bululta, state minister for Industry, indicated that the ministry is actively striving to achieve its established targets. Currently, the domestic manufacturing sector fulfills approximately 38% of the national demand, with the remainder being met through importation. The State Minister disclosed that a selection of 96 products has been identified to facilitate the strategic transition towards self-sufficiency. Recently, the government sanctioned a new manufacturing policy with the aim of enhancing both the output and efficiency of the manufacturing sector. Currently, the manufacturing sector accounts for a mere five percent of Ethiopia’s total employment.

Major renovations are underway at Bahir Dar Stadium in Ethiopia to improve facilities and meet international standards. The renovation efforts are being executed in multiple phases, each addressing a different aspect of the stadium, including the playing field, training facilities, surrounding areas, and overall infrastructure. The EFF has confirmed that the construction of vital areas, which have received acclaim from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is well underway. Once the project reaches completion, Bahir Dar Stadium is expected to meet CAF Category 4 standards, positioning it as a premier venue for prestigious African club competitions, national team matches, and events like the African Cup. A comprehensive evaluation of the ongoing stadium construction, renovation, and maintenance projects will be announced in due course, further underscoring Ethiopia’s commitment to enhancing its sports infrastructure.

After all, if resources are shared by all, shouldn’t everyone else share the burden of ensuring their optimal usage? Unfortunately, this mindset fosters a culture of evasion, where individuals shy away from their obligations and accountability. What continues to captivate me is the all-too-common phenomenon of individuals pointing fingers at their peers for issues they themselves are equally culpable for. Through my experiences dwelling in such apartments, I’ve had ample opportunity to study people, particularly their attitudes towards managing communal resources. Residing within an apartment complex has afforded me a profound insight into the prevailing mindset regarding the management of communal assets and shared obligations.

The strike that killed Hamas’ deputy political leader, Saleh Arouri, threatened months of efforts by the United States to prevent the war in Gaza from spiraling into a regional conflict. Nasrallah said it was the first strike by Israel in the Lebanese capital since 2006. At the same time, the US is struggling to deter attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on commercial Red Sea shipping. On Friday, Israeli aircraft, tanks and artillery struck several areas in Lebanon after rockets and missiles were fired toward Israel, the military said. Israeli officials have threatened greater military action against Hezbollah unless it withdraws it fighters from Lebanese territory near their shared border.

Addis Ababa, January 5/2024(ENA) Ethiopia has never attempted to trample on the interests of other countries and develop at their expense, House of People's Representative Mohammed Al-Arousi pointed out today. Accordingly, the recent agreement concluded between Ethiopia and Somaliland was open and does not violate the law and custom of the countries. According to the MP, the concern of neighboring countries was taken into consideration and weighed against the need for sea port, which is an existential issue for Ethiopia with 120 million population. The international community must, therefore, understand Ethiopia's aspiration for development and regional integration, and welcome the agreement. Mohammed further recalled that Ethiopia has been one of the few countries that maintained peace in the region and beyond.

Chennai : Defending champions and event record holders Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Anchialem Haymanot will headline the 19th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, scheduled on Sunday, the 21st January 2024. Speaking about returning to the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Hayle Said “I won the 2023 edition of the Mumbai marathon under perfect conditions. Speaking about returning to the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Anchialem Said “I ran my maiden marathon in Mumbai and was lucky to win the race. Procam International said, “The Tata Mumbai Marathon continues to attract some of the finest athletes in the world. We are sure to have some scintillating action on the course.”The Tata Mumbai Marathon is one of the designated marathon races to qualify for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.

Addis Ababa, January 5/2024(ENA)- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said more than 2 billion coffee seedlings, half a billion fruit seedlings and 400 million tea plants are under preparation for the next planting season with improved focus. The premier said on X, former twitter, that over the past year, more than 2 billion coffee seedlings, more than half a billion fruit seedlings and more than 400 million tea plants are under preparation for the next planting season with improved focus. “If we are able to plant these seedlings and nurture them to production, it will have a great impact on our overall economy and efforts to address climate change,” he affirmed. Its been more than five years now since the government of Ethiopia has embarked a massive nationwide planting of seedlings through its Green Legacy Initiative introduced by the premier. The nation has so far planted more than 32.5 billion seedlings of various types including different kinds of fruits as part of the initiative.

Dubai: The 23rd edition of the Dubai Marathon 2024 is perfectly on course to set up a sizzling battle between elite runners in both the men’s and women’s sections, to be held in Dubai on Sunday. Officials and elite runners at the Dubai Marathon 2024. For Aga, it’s a third visit to the Dubai Marathon after competing in both 2017 and 2023. Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, said the organisers are aiming to take the $1 million gold standard Dubai Marathon higher in international rankings. Saeed Hareb addressing the details of Dubai Marathon 2024 at a press conference on Friday.

Just a few years ago, gatherings in the desert were the pinnacle of winter entertainment in Saudi Arabia. In the first seven months of 2023, Saudi Arabia received 17 million international visitors with a view to accepting 30 million by year’s end. Saudi Arabia has also won the bid to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2027 and its bid to host World Expo 2030. (File photo)Last year also saw the launch of the Rethink Summer campaign and a return visit by Saudi tourism ambassador Lionel Messi alongside his family. As travelers consider their options for a last-minute winter getaway, many will no doubt be making Saudi Arabia their first choice.

“For Ethiopia’s bond, there is a 30-day grace period, after which it would become a full contractual default if the amount is unpaid. Following this, in November 2023, Ethiopia’s government creditors, with the exception of China, agreed to a suspension of debt services. Subsequent to Ethiopia’s inability to fulfill a $33 million coupon payment, Fitch Ratings adjusted the status of Ethiopia’s sole international government bond to “default” from its previous rating of “near default” as of December 27, 2023. In early November 2023, Fitch Ratings, a prominent credit rating agency, declared a reduction in Ethiopia’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR). Additionally, in October 2023, Moody’s, another credit rating agency, lowered Ethiopia’s foreign currency rating from ‘Caa2’ to ‘Caa3’.

In 2023, Kenya Airways (KQ) achieved the highest punctuality rate among East African flag carriers, surpassing Ethiopian Airlines, which had held the top spot for years. In the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, Kenya Airways (KQ) achieved the tenth position, surpassing Ethiopian Airlines (ET) in terms of punctuality for the first time. Oman Air claimed the top spot with an impressive punctuality rate of 92.53 per cent. KQ's presence among the most punctual airlines was last observed in 2019 when it claimed the tenth spot. Anthony Brooks, an aircraft appraiser, stresses the importance of an airline's punctuality in determining passenger satisfaction.

News / Nationalby Nkululeko NkomoThe Prime Minister of Ethiopia, His Excellency Abiy Ahmed Ali, and the President of Somaliland, His Excellency Muse Bihi Abdi, have signed a historic memorandum of agreement and partnership. Under the terms of this agreement, Ethiopia officially recognizes Somaliland as a sovereign nation, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations.One of the key highlights of the agreement is the leasing of a portion of Somaliland's territory along the Red Sea to Ethiopia. Reports suggest that as part of the agreement, Somaliland has been offered a shareholding in Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest and most successful airline. Fencorp Global, a prominent African investment company, recognizes the significance of this agreement in the context of the operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. The signing of this historic agreement serves as a significant milestone in the region's pursuit of economic prosperity and political stability.