Red Sea Power PlayAbiy’s recent public claims that his landlocked nation should control a port are the immediate backdrop to recent tensions. In the Red Sea, Eritrea has shifted into the orbit of Cairo and Riyadh. Genuine Conflict RisksOpen conflict between the governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia is a distinct possibility. De-escalation and Sustainable PeaceIt is imperative that concerned international stakeholders act to de-escalate tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia. Over the longer term, those with an interest in promoting peace and stability between Eritrea and Ethiopia must recognize there are no quick fixes.

Endale has since dedicated his time to steering the Ethiopian Institution of the Ombudsman towards its goals of fostering high-quality, efficient, and transparent governance based on the rule of law. Empowered with the responsibility to study and advocate for good governance, as well as investigate administrative abuses, the Ethiopian Ombudsman has made significant strides. In addition to its core responsibilities, the Ombudsman has spearheaded impactful projects, addressing challenges like displaced populations and reinforcing the rule of law. As an ombudsman institution, our mandate involves monitoring the application of the right to access information as per Proclamation 590/2000. It is imperative for the government to adhere to the rule of law and simultaneously work towards instilling a robust rule of law throughout the country.

However, upon returning to Sudan, Al-Burhan issued a startling statement through Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citing inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the IGAD communiqué. Hemedti has significant resources,” said Kholood Khair, founding director of Confluence Advisory, offering two approaches to end the conflict. Khair proposes addressing the interests of all foreign powers involved in the Sudan conflict as the first approach, and secondly, tackling the war generals’ sources of revenue. “The Sudan conflict is not an African issue; it is a global issue. “If all stakeholders are on board, we can succeed, just as we did in Pretoria when resolving the conflict in northern Ethiopia.

With the growth of technology and tourism infrastructure, tourists today have more agencies in planning and executing their trips than ever before. Nonetheless, it is clear that Ethiopian tourism has a long, long way to go compared to the likes of Japan. Close to 20 million tourists visited Japan in the first 10 months of this year. Japan served 31.8 million tourists in 2019, on the eve of the pandemic. Tourism income for Japan in 2019 was 11.3 trillion Japanese Yen, or close to USD 50 billion.

Brigid Kosgei broke the women’s course record while Amare Hailemichael Samson became the first male competitor outside Kenya to win the title in the fifth Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday. Read more Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon aims for record runner numbersSharing the honours on the day was Samson, who ended Kenyan stranglehold in the men’s event. “This was my first time in Abu Dhabi. It was a bit windy and humid which made it a bit difficult but overall, I’m very pleased with how the race panned out for me.”ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon women's race winner Brigid Kosgei, centre, with second-placed Hawi Feysa Gejia, left, and Sintayehu Dessi. She had the Abu Dhabi title virtually in the bag after pulling clear of the pack after the 30km mark.

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Army spokesperson says first attempt to pump seawater into Hamas terror tunnels is a success. By World Israel News StaffA test run of Israel’s plan to flood terror tunnels in the Gaza Strip with seawater has proven to be a success, an IDF spokesperson said Thursday. Osama Hamdan, a member of the terror group, said Hamas’ tunnels could withstand flooding. IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told reporters Thursday that the efforts to destroy Gaza terror tunnels have taken into account the locations of Israeli captives still being held in the coastal enclave. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden noted Israeli claims that the flooding of Hamas terror tunnels was carefully avoiding those tunnels where hostages are being kept, but said he could not confirm if the tunnels being targeted are in fact free of hostages.

This strategic move enables SSP to assume the leases of three establishments at Calgary Airport and two at Edmonton Airport, further cementing its presence in the Canadian market. In addition to this, SSP has embarked on an international expansion in Saudi Arabia, securing a significant contract with Jeddah Airport. Firstly, SSP has acquired Calgary-based ECG Ventures Limited (ECG), which sees it take over the leases of three units at Calgary Airport and an additional two at Edmonton Airport. This is the second acquisition that SSP has completed in North America in the past twelve months, following the acquisition of the Midfield Concession business, with the final airport transferring in November. We very much look forward to welcoming the ECG team to SSP and to delighting passengers at Jeddah with our carefully selected mix of brands and concepts.”

An act to amend the insurance law to improve access to biomarker testing has reached the governor’s desk. A "biomarker" is a sign of disease, or abnormal function that can be measured in blood, tissue, or body fluid. Biomarker testing examines those elements in search of abnormalities in order to develop a personalized treatment plan. The legislation will require that every state-regulated insurance plan, including Medicaid, provide coverage for biomarker testing when medically appropriate. He stressed he is urging the governor to sign the bill exactly as it was written with no amendments.

Delta is expecting nearly 9 million customers from Dec. 21-Jan. 7 as the airline builds on a strong November and Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Buoyed by its strongest month of the year and a smooth Thanksgiving holiday for customers, Delta is gearing up to welcome another nearly 9 million people during the winter holiday travel period running Dec. 21-Jan. 7. As always, Delta people are ready for high-volume travel days when customers need the same safe, clean, on-time experience they’ve come to expect – with their bags awaiting them. Roughly 6.4 million customers experienced the Delta Difference over the Thanksgiving holiday period from Nov. 17-28, including five “brand days” – days in which zero flights operated by Delta and Delta Connection carriers were canceled. Additional time may be recommended Dec. 21-22 and again Dec. 26-30, as they are expected to be the busiest days of the holiday period.

At the recently concluded Bashayer 2023 event, the Diriyah Company launched another series of remarkable assets that seamlessly integrate the past, present, and future, including the opening of Wadi Hanifah, Diriyah Art Futures and the ceremonial groundbreaking of a wide range of luxury hotels. Day 2 of Diriyah Company’s Bashayer event built on the momentum of the first. Ceremonial groundbreakings for these luxury hotel offerings included the groundbreaking of The Ritz-Carlton Diriyah, Address Diriyah, Capella Diriyah and Four Seasons Hotel Diriyah. Set to be built in the heart of Diriyah, the Royal Diriyah Opera House will be a key element of the second phase of the Diriyah masterplan, encompassing 45,000 square meters. During the second day of the Bashayer event, four of the more than 41 hotels broke ground, highlighting the progress being made on Diriyah’s Hospitality Practice.

Azul and Airbus announced an additional order for four A330-900neo, within an agreement that had been signed in June. With the new order, the Brazilian airline will have a total of 12 widebodies in its fleet, five of which are currently in service. The expansion of orders for the A330-900 variant, which is configured with 298 seats in two classes, reinforces rumors that the two A350-900s incorporated just over a year ago will soon be deactivated. With its 334 seats, the A350 took on high-demand flights to Paris and Orlando, but its operating cost would be very high. Azul has no longer scheduled flights with the aircraft from the end of January 2024.

Pilip, Suozzi set to face off in special election to replace George SantosPilip, Suozzi set to face off in special election to replace George SantosPilip, Suozzi set to face off in special election to replace George SantosNEW YORK -- New York Republicans have named their candidate to replace expelled Congressman George Santos, and party leaders say they're confident in the vetting process this time. Republicans in Nassau and Queens turned out in force, nominating Mazi Pilip, a little-known first-term Nassau County legislator, as their candidate in the special election to replace Santos. In direct reference to Santos, who humiliated his Republican colleagues, and their now razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives. Democrats criticize her spotty voting record as a registered Democrat and backing by the Conservative Party's anti-abortion stance. They're going to be grasping at straws," said Joseph Cairo, Nassau County Republican Committee Chairman.

5 On Your Side5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Sinbad's Pizza, Dashi and Goorsha Ethiopian RestaurantInspectors found problems at a couple of restaurants that ended up with food being thrown out. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shows us in this week's Restaurant Ratings report.

The Earthshot Prize Innovation SummitBest of The Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit 2023 is a global prize designed to incentivize change and help to repair our planet by awarding five winners each year for their contributions to environmentalism. This year’s Innovation Summit featured finalists selected by the Earthshot council in addition to panelist speakers from heads of state, grassroots organizations and tech leaders. This special Bloomberg program highlights the event's biggest interviews and news makers.