He assured that the latter have the objective of taking this unilateral measure in force for more than 60 years to unprecedented levels. Likewise, he welcomed the decision of the Ethiopian government to reopen its embassy in Havana, the capital that will always receive them with open arms. In a meeting with a representation of Ethiopian Cubans, the love and gratitude for Cuba, the experiences during the years of studies and the commitment to continue supporting the Cuban Revolution were the messages that transcended. Valdés Mesa arrived in Addis Ababa the day before on an official visit, the third stop on a tour of African countries. The official Caribbean delegation is also made up of the First Vice Minister of Public Health, Tania Margarita Cruz, and the Deputy Director General of Bilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ángel Villa.

Chinedu EzeEthiopia’s flagship carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s with six more purchase rights to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes Ethiopian Airlines’ total order book and commitment for the A350 to 33, including four A350-1000s. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a fleet of 20 A350-900s and with this commitment, it will confirm its position as Africa’s biggest A350 customer. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to place this commitment for 11 Airbus A350-900s. We are delighted to further strengthen Ethiopian Airlines fleet, and through this, continue the great relationship we have built up together.”

After several years at a disadvantage, Boeing concluded the Dubai Airshow by obtaining a huge number of orders, equivalent to more than three times the total number of aircraft announced by Airbus. The difference would have been smaller if Emirates Airlines had not backtracked on a potential order for 20 A350-1000s. Boeing, however, went through the days of the Dubai Airshow being the main star of the event in the Middle East. At the opening of the Dubai Airshow, a good order for 30 A220-300 jets was made by airBaltic, from Latvia, but that was it. Check out Boeing and Airbus orders at Dubai Airshow 2023:

Addis Ababa ,November 19/2023(ENA)-Tens of thousands of people have gathered at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa today for the 10-kilometre Great Ethiopian Run, the largest road race in Africa. This year's race is particularly significant as it marks the 23rd anniversary of the Great Ethiopian Run. The Great Ethiopian Run has since grown to become a global phenomenon, attracting participants from many countries. The Great Ethiopian Run is more than just a race; it is a celebration of Ethiopian culture and unity. The Great Ethiopian Run is a testament to the power of sport to unite people and promote positive change.

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African countries need to show stronger political will to advance industrialisation, including the adoption of new policies to promote improved productivity and harness the potential of a growing youth population, delegates attending the 2023 African Economic Conference heard. The three-day conference opened in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on Wednesday under the theme “Imperatives for Sustainable Industrial Development in Africa”. “Africans need to think African, produce African, and consume African to encourage indigenous industrial development in Africa,” he said. He highlighted the African Development Bank Group’s role, in collaboration with partners, in supporting Africa’s industrialisation and economic transformation process through its High 5 priority Industrialise Africa. He also welcomed the growing recognition of youth in development policies.

The aicraft orders by Ethiopian Airlines at the Dubai Airshow gives a glimpse of the carrier’s growth plans, anchored around a two-pronged strategy to consolidate its position as Africa’s biggest airline. Ethiopian and Boeing made news Tuesday, when they announced an agreement for the purchase of 67 aircraft, comprising 36 firm orders and 41 options across the 737 and 787 families. Although details such as price, engine selection and finance structure are yet to be revealed, the orders represent both replacement and growth aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines CEOIts current fleet of 144 aircraft is made up of 32 Bombardier Q400s, 29 Boeing B787s, 19 B777s, 43 B737s, one B767 and 20 Airbus A350s. Two A350s and 10 Boeing aircraft joined the fleet during the year.

We are on a redemption mission; a serious business is what we have come for,” said Kenneth Omeruo. The venue will host Sunday’s Day 2 encounter between the Eagles and the Warriors of Zimbabwe, where another three precious points are at stake for the Eagles to roll their campaign back on track. Captain Kenneth Omeruo told thenff.com after Saturday’s training session at the venue which is 135 kilometres away from the Rwandan capital, Kigali. On arrival, the warm hosts handed the Nigeria team flowers, with wishes of good luck in Sunday’s encounter against the Warriors. Yohannes Ghirmai Ghebregziabher from Eritrea will serve as referee assessor and Raphael Lyson Humba from Malawi is the match commissioner.

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Ancient Kingdoms Festival returns to AlUlaJEDDAH: The Ancient Kingdoms Festival has returned to AlUla in celebration of the region’s history and heritage. The Ancient Kingdoms Festival in AlUla was organized by AlUla Moments and is being held until Dec. 2. (Supplied)This year’s festivities mark the 15th anniversary of Hegra’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ancient Kingdoms Festival in AlUla was organized by AlUla Moments and is being held until Dec. 2. This year’s Ancient Kingdoms Festival casts a unique spotlight on this legacy through a series of world-class activations,” Jones explained.

Whilst the Dubai Airshow was relatively quiet for Airbus, they did manage to underline some additional confidence into the A350 program. This is why the European planemaker has taken the decision to increase the production rate on the aircraft to 10 per month by 2026. This order was broken down into:75 Airbus A350-90015 Airbus A350-10005 Airbus freighter A350F250 Airbus A321 NEOOption for 10 additional Airbus A350-900s. During the Dubai Airshow, Airbus & SAUDIA were holding talks for a narrowbody, following a similar boat to Riyadh Air but with Boeing. All eyes will be on the European planemaker to see what the rest of 2023 will look like for them moving forward.

This still taken from a video released on November 17, 2023, shows a book launching ceremony ‘Medemer Generation’, authored by Ethiopian PM Dr Abiy Ahmed. — Facebook/Ethiopia Embassy IslamabadIslamabad: The Ethiopian Embassy in Pakistan on Friday unveiled the book ‘Medemer Generation’, authored by Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. The book embodies an idea, philosophy, and framework for nation-building through synergy and alignment of all resources. He said the idea of ‘Medemer Generation'’ had paramount importance to Pakistan’s context so as to address the challenges and harness the potential to build a strong and vibrant country. Ethiopian Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula on the occasion elucidated the Medemer Philosophy of Dr Abiy Ahmed who was a Nobel Prize Winner, champion of green legacy, and an advocate for regional integration and pan-Africanism.

Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyeama, has criticized the idea of a national carrier, labeling it as outdated and financially draining. Despite the earlier launch of Nigeria Air, a national carrier, the controversy surrounding the project led to its suspension by the government under President Bola Tinubu. Expressing his strong opposition, Onyeama emphasized that Nigeria doesn’t need a national carrier due to the inherent challenges of managing such an enterprise. He questioned Nigeria’s focus on a national carrier in 2023, citing the global trend of divesting such enterprises and suggesting that countries with national carriers often lack private entrepreneurs with sufficient funding. His remarks echo a series of criticisms surrounding the Nigeria Air project, including condemnation from the Senate, which labeled it as shrouded in secrecy.

Upon arrival at the Bole International Airport in this capital, Valdés was welcomed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mesganu Arga, who highlighted the construction of a solid foundation between both countries for a long-standing relationship translated into cooperation in fields such as medicine and education. During his stay, the Cuban leader will meet with senior officials of the Ethiopian Government, the Foreign Ministry noted. Valdés arrived from Guinea Bissau. Previously, he had visited Ghana. Vice President Valdés will end his tour in Rwanda.