"Ethiopia has never invaded any country and now Ethiopia has no intention to invade any country," Abiy told thousands of soldiers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa to celebrate the national army on Thursday. Abiy said Ethiopia would not pursue its interests "through force", and that "it wouldn't pull the trigger on its fellow brothers." Abiy won a Nobel peace prize in 2019 for his peacemaking efforts which ended two decades of hostility with Eritrea. "There are major concerns around the region that the relationship could deteriorate further and risk outright hostility." (Reporting by Dawit Endeshaw and Giulia Paravicini, writing by Giulia Paravicini; Editing by Hereward Holland and Christina Fincher)

We submitted a proposal and we received the letter from the then minister of aviation saying that ET has been selected to be a partner to set up Nigeria Air. Nigeria Air was established before we were invited and had started processing the Air Operators Certificate (AOC), so, when we came in, it was a matter of restructuring the ownership. We are still willing to support the government in starting the national carrier but we leave the decision to them. Our goal is not to kill Nigerian airlines. Among other prayers, the airlines want the court to stop the national carrier deal and withdraw the Air Transport License already issued to Nigeria Air by the Federal Government/Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

It also explained that the federal government requested for Ethiopian Airlines aircraft painted on the Nigeria Air logo for the inspection of Nigerians and the airline agreed. “At one point, the leadership of Nigeria Air, which doesn’t include Ethiopian Airlines, asked us to bring aircraft painted with the Nigerian logo to facilitate the progress of the Air Operators’ Certificate. Tasew emphasized that Nigeria Air was already established before Ethiopian Airlines was invited to partner with it. Tasew said, “Ethiopian Airlines didn’t have any intention or plan to set up an airline in Nigeria. For your information, the logo was already defined by them, it was not by Ethiopian Airlines.

ADDIS ABABA, Oct 26 — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said today he would not invade any nation, in comments aimed at quelling neighbouring countries’ concerns that he might use force to secure access to a sea port. Advertisement“Ethiopia has never invaded any country and now Ethiopia has no intention to invade any country,” Abiy told thousands of soldiers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa to celebrate the national army on Thursday. AdvertisementAbiy won a Nobel peace prize in 2019 for his peacemaking efforts which ended two decades of hostility with Eritrea. “It’s an open secret that relations between Addis Ababa and Asmara have grown ever frostier over the past year,” said Alan Boswell, project director, Horn of Africa, at the International Crisis Group. “Our territorial integrity cannot be disputed today, or tomorrow,” said Alexis Mohamed, a senior adviser to Djibouti’s president.

The Ministry of Industry has unveiled its ambitious strategy to propel the growth of the manufacturing industry sector to a remarkable 10.5 percent over the next three years. A range of initiatives is being implemented to augment the manufacturing sector's contribution to national production growth. These initiatives encompass expanding existing industries, enhancing their productivity, and attracting new investments. State Minister of Industry Tarekegn Bululta emphasized that the government has prioritized the manufacturing sector this year, implementing policy reforms specifically aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are vital for economic development. In this regard the Development Bank of Ethiopia is prepared to provide loans totaling Birr 51 billion to support manufacturing industries in the current year.

Ethiopia has unveiled a new program which aims to enhance the productivity and quality of honey, supported by the Norwegian government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The program will prioritize aspects such as quality compliance, market access, honey and beeswax production, export, quality assurance, as well as identifying challenges and opportunities in the honey value chain. Dr. Fikru Regasa, the Minister of State for Animal and Fisheries Development in the Ministry of Agriculture, expressed that this program will play a pivotal role in elevating Ethiopia's honey production and productivity, ensuring its quality, and enabling its suitability for the international market. Sten Kristiansen, the Ambassador of Norway and Permanent Representative of the African Union to Ethiopia, highlighted the collaboration between the Norwegian government and UNIDO to bolster productivity and strengthen the honey value chain within Ethiopia's agricultural sector. Source (including image): Ethiopian News Agency

"Ethiopia has never invaded any country and now Ethiopia has no intention to invade any country," Abiy told thousands of soldiers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa to celebrate the national army on Thursday. Abiy said Ethiopia would not pursue its interests "through force", and that "it wouldn't pull the trigger on its fellow brothers." Abiy won a Nobel peace prize in 2019 for his peacemaking efforts which ended two decades of hostility with Eritrea. "There are major concerns around the region that the relationship could deteriorate further and risk outright hostility." (Reporting by Dawit Endeshaw and Giulia Paravicini, writing by Giulia Paravicini; Editing by Hereward Holland and Christina Fincher)By Dawit Endeshaw and Giulia Paravicini

The original West Side Bazaar at Grant and Ferry streets, founded by the Westminster Economic Development Initiative in 2011, almost immediately created a strong buzz throughout the region. Specialty retailers have also found a home at the West Side Bazaar, introducing traditional items from Africa, Sri Lanka and other international wares. After the Grant Street location closed, some of the businesses were able to relocate at the former Expo Market adjacent to the Market Arcade at 617 Main St. Thus, Niagara Street gains a popular culinary attraction, adding to the ongoing revitalization of this essential urban artery, and the Theatre District retains important dining choices. Both the downtown and Niagara Street locations of this rich asset are improving the quality of life for everyone who lives, visits – and eats – in Western New York.

Ethiopia has no intention of invading another country and "will never assert its interests through war", assured its Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday, a few days after a speech that raised concerns about Addis Ababa's possible claims to the Red Sea. The second most populous country in Africa, with around 120 million inhabitants, Ethiopia has no direct access to the Red Sea, one of the world's major trade crossroads, unlike its neighbors Eritrea and Djibouti. "Our recent request for access to the sea has raised fears that Ethiopia is leading an invasion. I want to assure you that Ethiopia will not assert its interests through war", continued the Ethiopian Prime Minister. Modern Ethiopia briefly had access to the Red Sea when it gradually annexed Eritrea, a former Italian colony, in the 1950s.

US President Joe Biden said he awarded Mr Ejeta the medal for his “outstanding contributions to the science of plant genetics”. Mr Ejeta is acclaimed as one of the world’s leading plant geneticists. He specialises in the study of sorghum, a popular source of food in Africa. In 2009, Mr Ejeta won the prestigious World Food Prize for developing a sorghum hybrid that is resistant to both drought and the parasitic weed Striga, which commonly invades farms in Africa. The National Medal of Science has been awarded by US presidents since 1959 to “individuals deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contributions” in various science-related fields.

In the scheduled games of the week, four were lost and the remaining four ended in a draw. Sidama Coffee and Shashemene City Coach, Ato Tsagaye Wondemu were included in the punishments announced by the Ethiopia Premier League. 34 yellow cards are given to players and team leaders, there were no recorded red cards. In the match between Ethiopia Coffee Club and Bahir Dar city, a report was submitted about the club's fans insulting the referees and the player of the opposing team. In addition, the team leader, and head coach of Shashemene city, Ato Tsagaye Wondemu, has been summoned to the competition and ceremony committee to talk to him.

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The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has shed more light on the controversy around the setting up of Nigeria Air. It also explained that the federal government requested that the Nigeria Air logo be painted on the Ethiopian Airlines aircraft for inspection and the airline agreed. He said, “At one point, the leadership of Nigeria Air, which doesn’t include Ethiopian Airlines, asked us to bring aircraft painted with the Nigerian logo to facilitate the progress of the Air Operators’ Certificate. Tasew emphasized that Nigeria Air was already established before Ethiopian Airlines was invited to partner with it. For your information, the logo was already defined by them, it was not by Ethiopian Airlines.

October 26 (THEWILL) – Ethiopian Airlines has said it never had the intention of setting up an airline in Nigeria, but was invited to do so by the Federal Government. Tasew said the pedigree of the Ethiopian Airlines made Nigeria to invite it to set up a national carrier for the country. “Ethiopian Airlines didn’t have any intention or plan to setup an airline in Nigeria. But, the Nigerian Government insisted that Ethiopian Airlines is an African airline, it has to help the Nigerian Government in setting up the national carrier. The airline said it owns 49 percent stake in the Nigeria Air, while the Federal Government and other private investors from Nigeria owned 51 percent stake.

Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old ninth grader from Annandale, Virginia, won the award after beating out nine other finalists. “Curing cancer, one bar of soap at a time,” he said in his submission. He pitched his idea for a soap – the “skin cancer treating soap” – made from compounds that could reactivate dendritic cells that guard human skin, enabling them to fight cancer cells. According to American Cancer Society (ACA), skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, with melanoma accounting for only 1% but causing the majority of skin cancer deaths. after newsletter promotionAfter winning the award, Bekele told the judging panel he hoped to turn the soap into a “symbol of hope, accessibility and a world where skin cancer treatment is within reach for all”.