Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently made presentation to Ethiopia’s members of parliament about the importance of access to the sea. Given Ethiopia's geo-strategic location, the lack of direct access to the Red Sea is an obstacle to the country's future. So, Ethiopia's call for access to the Red Sea can be achieved through peaceful diplomatic engagement with neighboring countries. More importantly, neighboring countries should first deem Ethiopia’s request as a legitimate concern as part of a regional agenda for shared economic prosperity. Therefore, neighboring countries must be open for dialogue as sea outlet for Ethiopia is imperative both for its current as well as future economic goals and dividend for all.

Ethiopian Ambassador in Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula (C-R) while visiting the Islamabad Chambers of Commerce and Industry on October 28, 2023. — Facebook/Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & IndustryIslamabad : Ethiopian Ambassador in Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula, visited the Islamabad Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Saturday and highlighted untapped business, trade, and investment opportunities in Ethiopia and Africa. Upon his arrival, the leadership of ICCI, including its President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, warmly welcomed Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula. He stressed that Africa is the future of global commerce and encouraged Pakistani businessmen to align themselves with these lucrative opportunities. He lauded the proactive efforts of the Pakistani business community, citing a significant visit made earlier this year by over 75 Pakistani businessmen, including representatives from ICCI.

Upon arrival, a warm welcome was accorded to Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula by the leadership of ICCI including its President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari. Addressing the gathering of businessmen, Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula underscored the importance for Pakistan to establish a stronger presence in Africa, a continent with a population of over 1.4 billion people and immense potential. He stressed that Africa is the future of global commerce and encouraged Pakistani businessmen to align itself with these lucrative opportunities. The ambassador assured Pakistani investors of the Ethiopian government’s full support, inviting them to establish dedicated economic zones in the country. He lauded the proactive efforts of Pakistani business community, citing a significant visit made earlier this year by over 75 Pakistani businessmen, including representatives from ICCI.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has urged Nigerians to come out to support the Super Falcons when they take on Ethiopia in their 2024 Olympics Qualifier at the Abuja National stadium on Tuesday, 30th October 2023. The Falcons will hope to carry their fine form from the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia to the Olympics games by qualifying for the Games. He however said the NFF and the team cannot do it alone and Nigerians must show their support by coming out to the stadium to cheer the girls. ” These girls need the support of everybody and one of the ways Nigerians must show they support the team is by coming out to watch team and cheer them”. ” This kind of support cannot be quantified and it helps the team to give their all infront of their home crowd” , Gusau stated.

Addis Ababa October 28/2023 (ENA) Ethiopia’s beautiful world heritage sites are a legacy for many generations which need to be conserved, UNESCO AU and ECA Liaison Office Director Rita Bissoonauth said. “Ethiopia’s world heritage sites are the most beautiful and this is why as UNESCO, you have been given this title. “What we do as UNESCO is, we organize visits regularly to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. “What we have done is that we take diplomats, we take ambassadors; and this is our commitment to showing support to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are beautiful sites and they need to be conserved.

In order to go to the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, the Nigeria Super Falcons must overcome their opponents in the second leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium having forced Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in Addis Abeba on Wednesday. For the game on Tuesday, Gusau has now called on fans to show massive support for the ladies. Read Also: Super Falcons secure first-leg draw against Ethiopia in Olympic qualifier”These girls need the support of everybody and one of the ways Nigerians must show they support the team is by coming out to watch team and cheer them. The Nigeria Women team last qualified for the Olympic Games fifteen years ago in 2008. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.

Ethiopian operates a young fleet of Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s, aircraft that have taken the pain of long-haul into account, and inside the cabin the airline did not discount this. Economy or business class, it feels more like flying withwhen boarding than the droll welcomes that some other airlines offer. Outbound from Johannesburg the business class menu offers a sound variety of meals and the fillet steak is a winner. Try the Rift Valley Ethiopian estate, it’s grown in an ancient volcanic area of the country. Read more ⮕Durban beaches lose out on Blue Flag statusThe eThekwini Municipality did not apply to fly the Blue Flag that attracts more tourists, especially during the festive season.

The five-time Olympic medallist was the ultimate competitor, practically unbeatable across various surfaces, earning 19 global titles on both the track and in cross-country events. I've been struggling for a long time with injury,” he shares in an exclusive interview with Olympics.com. He believes he could have also broken a world record, becoming the holder for the 5000m, 10,000m, and marathon simultaneously, solidifying his iconic status. While he acknowledges that he's faced some challenges in the marathon, he remains committed, working diligently to reach the 'Bekele level'. “My mind tells me that I can still do better in the marathon… I have so many goals.

Upon his arrival, the leadership of ICCI, including its President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, warmly welcomed Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula. He stressed that Africa is the future of global commerce and encouraged Pakistani businessmen to align themselves with these lucrative opportunities. Ethiopia, he pointed out, serves as a gateway to Africa, making it easier for businesses to trade across the continent. The Ambassador assured Pakistani investors of the Ethiopian government’s full support, inviting them to establish dedicated economic zones in the country. He lauded the proactive efforts of the Pakistani business community, citing a significant visit made earlier this year by over 75 Pakistani businessmen, including representatives from ICCI.

Saudi Arabia spearheads regional, global tourism revolutionRIYADH: According to the World Tourism Organization, Saudi Arabia was the most visited country by tourists in the Arab world in 2022. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia also launched a global tourism research hub to explore the tourism industry’s shift toward climate sustainability. The Kingdom’s Sustainable Tourism Global Center, together with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, partnered with 100 institutions worldwide to launch the research hub. As Saudi-born Sara Faisal, a senior strategist at Imagination Saudi Arabia, points out, the Kingdom is distinctive in its tourism industry. “Culture is one of the most important key elements in Saudi Arabia when it comes to tourism,” she said.

Press freedom has always been a source of concern in Ethiopia (Photo: Innocence Project)By Million Beyene @MillionBeyeneAddis Abeba – For decades, Ethiopia has been closely scrutinized by international organizations advocating for journalists’ rights. A global leader in press freedom and press protection, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), has consistently highlighted the deteriorating press freedom in Ethiopia while documenting multiple press freedom violations, including the arrests of numerous journalists. Press freedom advocates argue that such injustices indicate that the government’s motive behind these arrests may stem from dissatisfaction with certain journalistic viewpoints rather than actual criminal activities. After being accused of terrorism, imprisoned, and subsequently released, Tewodros chose exile, citing “government harassment” as the main reason for his decision. “This is why most domestic media leans towards entertainment while many foreign-based media prioritize political coverage,” he argued.

Ngannou, whose UFC record was 17-3, knocked down Fury in the third round, but this was a missed opportunity at a major upset. Then with 43 seconds remaining in the third round, Ngannou sent Fury to the floor with a left hook, the seventh time he has been knocked down in his career. Ngannou staggered Fury early in the fourth, but Fury stayed on his feet and the rest of the round was fairly even after that. Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who also made the trip to Saudi Arabia, helped Ngannou get ready for his boxing debut. Wardley, 28, improved to 17-0 with 16 knockouts, and he owns the British, Commonwealth Boxing and WBO European heavyweight championships.

A Black History Month festival will celebrate the former emperor of Ethiopia's connection with Bath. Ethiopian and Rastafari communities are hosting the event on the 69th anniversary of Haile Selassie receiving the Freedom of the City of Bath. The Ethiopian emperor lived in exile at Fairfield House in Bath from 1936 to 1941 after Italy invaded Ethiopia. "We are looking forward to raising awareness of the emperor's relationship with Bath," said organiser Ras Benji. Councillor Dave Wood, deputy council leader, said: "Black History Month is a national celebration which presents a further opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and learn from black history in our area.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has urged Nigerians to come out to support the Super Falcons when they take on Ethiopia in their 2024 Olympics Qualifier at the Abuja National stadium on Tuesday, 30th October 2023. The Falcons will hope to carry their fine form from the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia to the Olympics games by qualifying for the Games. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau says his board is determined to build on the success of the World cup and qualifying for the games will be another major boost for the team. ” These girls need the support of everybody and one of the ways Nigerians must show they support the team is by coming out to watch team and cheer them”. ” This kind of support cannot be quantified and it helps the team to give their all infront of their home crowd” , Gusau stated.

Embraer managed to close 35 orders for commercial aircraft in the 3rd quarter of 2023, the largest net increase since the 2nd quarter of 2021, when it had reached a total of 48 aircraft. Embraer’s smallest commercial plane also secured five orders from Nigeria’s Air Peace, and one aircraft was sold to an undisclosed customer. With the new orders, Embraer, the E-Jets family reached 2,058 aircraft sold. The backlog grew again after six months, reaching 291 aircraft pending delivery. The E195-E2 has 174 pending orders, the E175, 101 aircraft and the E190-E2, which has not been delivered since December, another 16 aircraft.