09 March 2026, Ethiopia: Stem rust Ug99, a fungal disease that attacks wheat, poses a serious threat to global food security. Efforts to enhance irrigated wheat production in Ethiopia began in the early 1970s, leading to the development and release of improved wheat varieties and production technologies. During the same decade, the emergence and detection of stem rust race Ug99 in Ethiopia, a pathogen threatening wheat production not only in East Africa, but across the Middle East and Asia as well, triggered interest in rapid seed production and irrigated wheat production. Irrigated wheat production expanded from fewer than 5,000 hectares in 2019 to 21,000 hectares in 2020. ICARDA continues to champion wheat production in Ethiopia through successive projects like SARD-SC, TAATI, and now TAATII.

The UN’s Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned of a possible “return to full-scale war” if the country’s leadership didn’t take the challenges it faces more seriously. “Preventing further mass atrocity crimes, institutional collapse, and the destruction of South Sudan’s fragile transition requires urgent coordinated national, regional and international re-engagement,” the report said. Conflicts have taken place across the country among groups associated with the two factions, said Jan Pospisil, a South Sudan researcher who spoke to Al Jazeera. “Such violence places civilians at grave risk and must stop immediately,” said Anita Kiki Gbeho of the UN mission in South Sudan. Advertisement“Medical workers must never be targets,” said Yashovardhan, the charity’s head of mission in South Sudan, who uses only one name.

Ethiopian Airlines says it has lost about $137 million a week due to the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran, which entered its eighth day on Saturday. “The airline has canceled more than 100 flights a week with some of the destinations used to have up to three flights daily and lost about $137 million in a week,” Yadhecha said. Ethiopian Airlines has made adjustments in response to the turn of events in the Middle East. It has temporarily scheduled airplanes that used to fly to the Middle East to a different route – apparently away from the conflict zone. It aims to minimise the loss from the Middle East route.

SubscribeToday, more dramatic footage has poured from the Middle East showing the United States destroying what may have been the lone-surviving Iranian KC-747 tanker and the world’s final in-service 747-100. BREAKING: The world’s last surviving KC-747 (Boeing 747-131F tanker) aircraft was just targeted and destroyed by the United States Air Force at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran. The Boeing KC-747 was a rare Iranian aerial tanker that had been converted from a Boeing 747-131 freighter. Planespotters.net lists the Iranian Air Force as the final operator of the Boeing 747-100. Destruction of the Iranian air force continuesOver the weekend, the US destroyed more Iranian aircraft on the ground.

Memhir Zelalem Wendemu, a prominent teacher and preacher within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, has passed away. Memhir Zelalem is survived by his family, including his brother, Adnew Wendemu, who also serves within the church. ​In addition to his pulpit ministry, Memhir Zelalem utilized digital platforms to reach a broader audience. ​While Memhir Zelalem maintained a private business for his livelihood, he was widely known for refusing financial compensation for his preaching services. His legacy within the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church remains tied to his 30-year commitment to education and his advocacy for moral integrity within the faith.

Ethiopian Airlines Makes Aviation History with All-Female Crews Flying to 8 Global Destinations on International Women’s Day 2026 – Namibia’s President Joins the Celebration at Hosea Kutako Airport! Ethiopian Airlines, one of the largest and most successful airlines in Africa, has long been a leader in promoting gender equality in aviation. This welcomed the aircraft’s all-women crew as part of the celebrations marking International Women’s Day. A Tradition of Celebrating Women at Ethiopian AirlinesThis celebration of women in aviation is not a new concept for Ethiopian Airlines. For several years now, the airline has made it a tradition to operate all-female flights on International Women’s Day.

That proposal later gave birth to the International Women’s Day (IWD), a global movement now observed in more than 100 countries. In Lagos, that spirit finds expression in the life and work of Nike Okundaye, the internationally celebrated artist and Founder/Chief Curator of Nike Art Gallery. For Udeze, empowerment means preparing women to serve communities while building sustainable livelihoods. For Udeze, the connection between women’s empowerment and national development is clear. More than a century after Clara Zetkin’s idea first sparked a movement, these Nigerian women are living proof that the message of International Women’s Day continues to evolve.

SubscribeThe concept of water injection in aircraft engines is to enhance performance, particularly during heavy, hot, and high takeoffs. The water injection technique was used on older, low-bypass turbojet engines that lacked the required power under abnormal conditions. Photo: Tim Felce / Wikimedia CommonsAerial refuellers like the Boeing KC-135 rely on water injection for hot and high takeoffs. Photo: Mike Freer / Wikimedia CommonsModern engines feature advanced internal cooling techniques to reduce internal temperatures, eliminating the need for water injection. Water storage and its weight are the greatest drawbacks of the water injection process.

According to the airline’s business manager, Lemma Yadhecha, the disruption has led to the cancellation of as many as 15 passenger flights daily. In total, more than 100 flights per week have been halted as security risks escalate across regional airspace. ADVERTISEMENTAfrica’s largest airline suspends regional operationsMesfin Tasew Bekele, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, stands in a conference room. [Photo by Sebastian Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images] BI AfricaThe airline said the operational shock extends beyond passenger travel. To mitigate losses, the airline has begun redeploying aircraft that previously served Middle Eastern destinations to alternative international routes.

The members of Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA) removed Education Minister Berhanu Nega (Prof.) from party leadership during an emergency meeting today, replacing him with Eyob Mesafint. The assembly also voted to replace Behanu’s deputy, Yohannes Mekonnen—chair of building construction at the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development—with Nigatu Wolde. The changes at the top are in line with party rules, which limit terms to five years. EZEMA also published its manifesto for the upcoming seventh national election during the emergency meeting in the halls of the Adwa Victory Memorial today. EZEMA currently holds four of Parliament’s 547 seats.

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That creates unnecessary noise pollution for fellow passengers who may be just trying to sleep, or perhaps “rawdogging” their flight. Airlines require passengers to remain seated until the aircraft has come to a full stop at the gate for safety reasons. Belt blockers and carousel crowdersThis is another anxiety-related passenger behaviour. This gentleman is next-level, though:The proper flying etiquette is to be patient at baggage reclaim and to step back, leaving room for others to find their bags, too. Flying etiquette is mostly common sense & safety requires cooperationAviation has always had etiquette friction.

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The country’s lack of direct access to a seaport imposes extremely high costs on the citizens. The price of a commodity is determined among others by logistics costs. In many countries, logistics costs are considered reasonable when they account for 5–15% of the total price of goods. In this context, logistics costs refer specifically to expenses related to the movement, storage, and handling of goods. Having enough dry ports, that can as a container refugee place, across the nation help to reduce cost of commodities by substantially reducing container demurrage.

Sports News of Sunday, 8 March 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comMedeama SC have officially confirmed that striker Abdul Rahaman Mohammed has joined Ethiopian side Arba Minch Kenema on loan until July 2026, the end of the 2025/2026 football season. The temporary move is aimed at giving the forward valuable playing time as he continues his development away from Tarkwa. Abdul Rahaman Mohammed joined the Mauve and Yellows during the second transfer window as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with TRA United SC in Tanzania. Despite arriving with promise earlier this year, the forward is yet to make an official appearance for Medeama since completing his move to the Tarkwa-based side. The Mauve and Yellows will be hoping the striker returns from Ethiopia stronger and ready to make an impact in the future.