Chukwuemeka Clement, a 67-year-old suspected trafficker, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday, the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said Chukwuemeka was apprehended on Tuesday for ingesting 100 wraps of cocaine after a body scan revealed multiple pellets in his stomach. The NDLEA spokesman stated Chukwuemeka excreted a total of 100 wraps of cocaine weighing 2.195 kilogrammes in four excretions. According to Babafemi, the suspect claimed he ventured into drug trafficking to raise enough money to marry a new wife. When the NDLEA officers were led to the house, 52 wraps of the illicit substance with a total weight of 767 grams were recovered.

St George begin their title defence when they take on Wolkite City in the BetKing Ethiopia Premier League, and their closest rivals last season, Ethiopian Insurance and Bahir Dar City face each other. The "Horsemen" have won the last two championships and are the bookmakers' favourites to make it a hat-trick of titles. Their opponents, Wolkite, survived relegation on the last day of the season but will be without the services of their Captain and top striker for the last two seasons, Getaneh Kebede.

Reading Time: < 1 minutesThe peace and security bodies of the United Nations and the African Union have agreed to find new ways to finance peacekeeping missions. At their just-concluded 17th annual meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, members of the UN and AU Security councils noted that peacekeeping operations on the continent have been facing persistent financial challenges. In 2002, the African Union created the African Peace and Security Architecture responsible for conflict prevention, management, and peacebuilding on the continent. But the 55-member bloc has since struggled to fund peace operations, relying on partners such as the European Union. According to the United Nations, there are currently 12 peacekeeping missions across the world, with more than half of them in Africa.

Having the vision to build modern and stronger armed forces, the government of Ethiopia decided to build naval base in adjacent to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, according to Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian Armed Forces. Speaking to the Ethiopian Press Agency, General Berhanu Jula said that the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has a vision that Ethiopia will build stronger maritime forces armed with modern technologies. “Although we do not have a sea outlet, we are very closer to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. That is the reason that Prime Minister Abiy stressed the significance of the re-establishment of the Ethiopian Navy,” General Berhanu added. Following Eritrea’s secession in 1991, Ethiopia has no naval forces for 27 years

Ghana Day celebrationsFast forward to the burgeoning anticolonial movement from the 1940s to the 1960s. In the then British Guiana, news of Ghana’s independence ignited enthusiasm and solidarity. Ghana Day celebrations in Guyana became a symbol of shared aspirations for freedom and self-determination. Two years later, the Ghana Day celebrations witnessed a remarkable expansion in scale. Still, the enduring legacy of Ghana’s independence and its impact on Guyana’s journey toward self-governance remained palpable.

New Delhi: Air India has conducted a successful evacuation operation for its crew members and two airport managers from Tel Aviv on Sunday, a source said. As per sources, among the evacuees were 10 crew members, comprising pilots and cabin crew, who were stationed in Israel for the purpose of operating the return flight. Meanwhile, Air India has suspended its operations to and from Delhi-Tel Aviv till October 14, in response to the ongoing Hamas offensive that erupted on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and leaving several people injured. “Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew. Air India will extend all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings on any flight during this period,” said an Air India spokesperson.

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said it has encountered a funding shortfall in meeting the needs of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and communities in Ethiopia. The WFP, in its latest Ethiopia country brief issued late Thursday, said it is facing a funding shortfall of 420 million U.S. dollars to support its humanitarian activities in Ethiopia until the end of the year. “Reports from WFP’s conflict sensitivity assessment indicate that the food security situation is worsening in many areas of the country,” the WFP said. According to the WFP, Ethiopia has faced conflict, displacement and drought over the past few years, eventually resulting in growing food insecurity. The WFP said its net funding requirement of 410 million from July to December 2023 also includes 7 million U.S. dollars to support Sudan refugee response for the next six months.

The airline had cancelled its October 7 Delhi-Tel Aviv flight following deadly terror attacks in Israel and consequently the return flight did not operate. “For AI, the safety of its passengers and employees is paramount. Given the situation in Israel, October 7 flight was cancelled and our people in Israel have been flown out,” said sources.Details of this evacuation have been sought from AI and are awaited.Meanwhile, AI has for now cancelled its Israel flights till October 14. “Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till October 14, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew. El Al’s Delhi-Tel Aviv was to commence from from October 29, said a leading travel agent.

Israel Halts Electricity Supply to Gaza, Says Energy MinisterIsrael ordered its state-run electricity company to halt supply to the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, the energy minister said. "I have signed an order instructing (Israel) Electric Company to stop the electricity supply to Gaza," AFP quoted Energy Minister Israel Katz saying in a statement. "This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage. Gaza has been devastated by four wars and countless skirmishes between Hamas and Israel since the militants seized control of the strip in 2007. Some of the dead were civilians, among crowds that attempted to cross into Israel through the damaged gates.

Visitors can now pinch and zoom their way around the ancient Greek site, with a digital overlay showing how it once looked. That includes a collection of marble sculptures removed from the Parthenon more than 200 years ago that are now on display at the British Museum in London. Other, less widely known features also appear: Many of the sculptures on the Acropolis were painted in striking colors. "Accessibility is extending to the digital space," Mendoni said at a preview launch event for the Chronos app in May. "Real visitors and virtual visitors anywhere around the world can share historical knowledge."

Egypt accuses Ethiopia of violating a trilateral agreement, while Ethiopia claims no rules were broken. The initial letter aimed to address Egypt's concerns to the President of the Security Council. - Advertisement -Just two days after Ethiopia announced completing the fourth filling of the dam, Egypt accused Ethiopia of "repeated violations of international law," including the 2015 Declaration of Principles (DoP) Agreement between the three states - Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan - regarding the GERD. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Egypt Ethiopia Infrastructure By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy. This is not the first time the two states have appealed to the Security Council on the issue of GERD.

Ethiopian Airlines has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Taste Of Afrika, organizers of the Cultural Oneness Festival, to be their official airline sponsor in their present and future operations across the world. As part of the sponsorship packages, Ethiopian Airlines will give 10% off on business and economy class flight fares to all participants departing from Ethiopian Airlines cities to Accra, Ghana to participate in the Cultural Oneness Festival slated for December 6th to 9th 2023 in Tamale, Northern region. To be a beneficiary of the 10% discount offered by Ethiopian Airlines, a passenger should present a letter of invitation or other document that shows he or she is a participant of the Cultural Oneness Festival and a copy of the letter should be retained at ticket issuing office and be sent to Ethiopian Airlines finance office upon request. Dubbed “Cultural Oneness Festival”, it is also aimed at promoting cultural awareness and unity, unique traditions, arts and music, particularly in the northern part of the country. For more information in relation to the 10% discount offered by Ethiopian Airlines ahead of the Cultural Oneness Festival in Tamale on December 6th to 9th 2023, reach out to the organizers via Email: [email protected] or +233244349954.

Ethiopian security forces have arrested a number of Boko Haram and al-Shabab terror groups linked suspects, local officials said Saturday. The statement didn't detail the exact number of the detained terror suspects. It didn't specify the type of terror attacks either or the terror targets the suspects are accused of planning to strike. The statement, however, showed photos of at least three terror suspects and high-tech communication equipment they're accused of using to secretly communicate with each other. Boko Haram is a militant Islamic rebel group originating from Nigeria but it has also been implicated in terror attacks in several West and Central African countries.

(Supplied)Mutalaathem was established in October 2021 around International Stuttering Awareness Day, which falls on Oct. 22 each year. In establishing Mutalaathem, Al-Munajem was greatly influenced by a therapy speech clinic he attended while he was studying political science in the US. HIGHLIGHTS International Stuttering Awareness Day falls on Oct. 22 each year. Mutalaathem, founded by Saad Al-Munajem, aims to raise awareness of stuttering and support those who stutter and their families. Through Mutalaathem, Al-Munajem is fighting misconceptions about stuttering and the nature of the condition, which has long been misunderstood by society.

(Supplied)Mutalaathem was established in October 2021 around International Stuttering Awareness Day, which falls on Oct. 22 each year. In establishing Mutalaathem, Al-Munajem was greatly influenced by a therapy speech clinic he attended while he was studying political science in the US. HIGHLIGHTS International Stuttering Awareness Day falls on Oct. 22 each year. Mutalaathem, founded by Saad Al-Munajem, aims to raise awareness of stuttering and support those who stutter and their families. Through Mutalaathem, Al-Munajem is fighting misconceptions about stuttering and the nature of the condition, which has long been misunderstood by society.