NEBEBorkenaToronto – 47 Ethiopian Political parties are taking part in the upcoming 7th general election. Political parties that are mobilizing on the basis of citizenship are fewer in number, probably less than 20. Over the past few weeks, political parties have been debating live on state-owned media. The sentiment among many political parties and the public as well is that the election will not be neither free nor fair. __Support Borkena : https://borkena.com/subscribe-borkena/Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookBorkena Ethiopian News Youtube ChannelTo submit Press Release, send submission to info@borkena.comAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

President Isaac Herzog spoke to Fox News on Saturday and commented on the issue of granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, clarifying that any decision on the matter must be made in accordance with Israeli law. “I said that I will consider everything seriously, but I'm obliged under the process and under Israeli law to await opinions that must be given to me by the relevant authorities. And that is why, of course, everything is on the table, but it has to be done according to Israeli law," Herzog stressed. He also addressed calls by President Donald Trump on Herzog to grant Netanyahu a pardon, saying, “I respect President Trump tremendously, honestly. The interview with Herzog aired several days after Trump criticized Herzog in an interview with Axios’ Barak Ravid, calling him a "disgrace" for failing to act sooner to pardon Netanyahu.

Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the US embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties. The explosion occurred around 1 am local time (0000 GMT), the Oslo police department said in a statement, adding they had no information about the blast's cause or who was behind it. The police said it was in contact with the embassy about the incident and that a large number of resources were on site. US embassies have been placed on high alert in the Middle East over American military operations in Iran and several have faced attacks as Tehran hits back at industrial and diplomatic targets. But police gave no indication the incident near the embassy in Oslo was connected to the conflict.

The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:Assists: (Ethiopian Medhin) — 0 assists, (Hadiya Hosaena) — 0 assists. (Ethiopian Medhin) — assists, (Hadiya Hosaena) — assists. Goalkeepers saves: (Ethiopian Medhin) — 0 , (Hadiya Hosaena) — 0(Ethiopian Medhin) — , (Hadiya Hosaena) — Tackles: None (Ethiopian Medhin) — None , None (Hadiya Hosaena) — None . (Ethiopian Medhin) — , (Hadiya Hosaena) — . Thus Ethiopian Medhin, most likely, win (win or draw)Goal Forecast:Ethiopian Medhin, is likely to score -1.5 goals, Hadiya Hosaena is likely to score no more than -1.5.

Amnesty International on Thursday called on Ethiopian authorities to investigate allegations of sexual violence and torture committed by fighters of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the country’s Oromia region. According to Amnesty International, women and girls in the region have reportedly been subjected to serious abuses such as rape and other forms of sexual violence by OLA members. Human rights concerns have also been raised regarding the conduct of Ethiopian authorities in counterinsurgency operations. A previously reported investigation revealed the existence of a secret committee tasked with suppressing the Oromo insurgency, which allegedly coordinated detention campaigns and actions that rights groups say may violate international human rights standards. Ethiopia in the past has been known to shut down human rights groups advocating against oppressive regimes.

Armed group rejects accusation, points blame at federal gov’tThe Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has accused the Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-Shene), labeled a terrorist organization, of carrying out mass attacks against civilians in Arsi Zone. According to EHRC, the attacks resulted in deaths, injuries, detentions, and the displacement of an unspecified number of civilians. The Commission noted that although security conditions in the area had shown signs of improvement, attacks have continued in several districts since October. “The Oromo Liberation Army must immediately issue an order to all its fighters to respect international humanitarian law and international human rights law. They are taking the government’s propaganda at face value and presenting it as human rights research.

Addis Ababa, March 7, 2026 (FMC) – National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has formally launched voter registration across the country for Ethiopia’s forthcoming seventh general election, marking a key milestone in the nation’s electoral timetable. During a press briefing, NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu announced that all logistical and administrative arrangements have been completed, enabling voter registration to commence as scheduled on February 28, 2026. According to the Board, a total of 47 political parties have thus far registered 10,934 candidates to participate in the election. Meanwhile, political parties have intensified their activities, engaging in debates and presenting their manifestos to voters as the campaign period gathers momentum. A crucial stage in the electoral process is the ongoing voter registration taking place at polling stations throughout the country.

The closure of Russian and Ukrainian airspace to European carriers after the invasion of Ukraine has pushed eastbound traffic south into a small, uncertain corridor. For passengers on many routes, a Gulf connection had become the cheapest, quickest and possibly the nicest way to fly. View image in fullscreen Passengers stranded by the closure of Dubai airport await for assistance in the parking area on Sunday. Two-thirds of the world’s population is within an eight-hour flight of the Gulf, and geography has underpinned the travel hub’s success. That includes the Hungarian airline Wizz Air, which on Thursday issued a €50m profit warning over the impact of the war in the Gulf.

Oromia is a vast region stretching across roughly a third of Ethiopia and home to 40 million people, where the military has been fighting an insurgent group, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), since 2018. Amnesty interviewed 10 survivors of sexual violence in two districts of Oromia, including seven who were minors at the time of their assaults, as well as health professionals. "Nine had been attacked by OLA fighters, while one endured violence from both an (Ethiopian army) soldier and OLA fighters," Amnesty said in a report. The women told Amnesty they believed they were "raped by OLA fighters as a reprisal for having husbands, brothers or fathers in government forces." Amhara, the second most populous region, has also been plagued by clashes since 2023 between the federal army and rebels.

SubscribeThe 2026 Flight Global Report states that there are 1,843 active special mission aircraft. The notable models used as special mission aircraft are King Air 260, 350ER, and 360ER. Global air forces operate the type for mission coordination, air strikes, support of land forces, and surveillance missions. Airbus C295/CN235Airbus C295 and CN235 are special mission aircraft used for ISR missions, maritime patrolling, communications intelligence, search and rescue, and medical evacuation operations. Cessna 208The Cessna 208 is a versatile special mission aircraft that can be configured seamlessly for ISR, Medevac, precision strike, and intelligence operations.

Its total assets more than doubled, rising to 384.55 billion Birr in 2025 from 190.35 billion Birr in 2024, reflecting rapid expansion in working capital and fuel-related financial flows. Deposits and prepayments also increased dramatically to 36.91 billion Birr, up from 7.53 billion Birr the previous year. Major working capital adjustments included a 18.74 billion Birr increase in inventories, a 127.7 billion Birr jump in receivables linked to the fuel stabilization fund, a 29.38 billion Birr increase in deposits and prepayments, and a 195.53 billion Birr increase in trade and other playables. The report also shows that total liabilities reached 380.65 billion Birr, nearly doubling from 186.45 billion Birr the previous year. Other liabilities include 9.7 billion Birr in taxes on petroleum products, 484.8 million Birr in other taxes payable, 3.88 billion Birr in contract liabilities, and 1.42 billion Birr in state dividend obligations.

Project Lenders seek Environmental, Social assessment for funding decisionsConstruction of the Bishoftu International Airport is projected to require a workforce supply that could annually rise and reach 100,000 workers by 2029, according to a Labor Management Procedure document. The document, prepared by dar Sidara company and ETG designers and consultants for the Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) project; outlines labor management strategies for the largest aviation infrastructure underway at 40 kilometer south of Addis Ababa. Launched by Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) recently, the project is intended to relieve congestion at Bole International Airport and support the airline Group’s long term expansion as a global aviation hub. The project will require 90,000 workforce in 2028, and eventually reaching 100,000 by 2029 as construction activities intensify. The project is expected to generate employment opportunities across multiple sectors, including construction, engineering, logistics, environmental management, and airport operations.

[Image File/IATA]2 min readEthiopian Airlines is set to host the International Air Transport Association or IATA Focus Africa Conference – gathering of over 300 aviation leaders, policymakers, and innovators committed to unlocking Africa’s full air transport potential. IATA announced on Friday that the conference will convene – under the theme ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa” – in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 29-30 April 2026. Ethiopian Airlines hosted the inaugural Focus Africa Conference in 2023. Since then, IATA’s Focus Africa initiative has led several key developments for African aviation. in Addis Ababa, IATA Focus Africa 2026 will take stock of these and other advancements while identifying the critical next steps in the development of Africa’s aviation sector.

The Ministry of Defence said 16 ballistic missiles were detected in the UAE on Saturday, of which 15 were intercepted, with the other falling into the sea. Air defence systems also detected 121 drones, of which 119 were intercepted, while two fell within the territory of the UAE. Late on Saturday authorities in Dubai said that debris from an aerial interception fell on a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of an Asian driver. Dubai's Media Office said fallen debris from another interception damaged the facade of a tower in Dubai Marina, but no injuries were reported. A total of 1,305 Iranian drones have also been detected, of which 1,229 were intercepted, while 76 drones fell within the territory of the UAE.

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