China's annual "two sessions" have drawn global attention. In a special coverage of the "two sessions," parliamentarians from around the world share their observations and expectations about the event. In this episode, Dr. Dima Noggo, chairperson of Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee of the Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives, highly praised China's whole-process people's democracy for its role in maintaining political stability and social harmony, as well as delivering economic progress. He noted that China's development path was planned, aiming at not only growth, but also redistributing the growth to the majority of the Chinese people.

In a landmark moment for the country, Ethiopia has been officially selected by World Athletics to host an international athletics competition for the first time in its history. The capital city, Addis Ababa, will serve as the stage for a prestigious “One Day Meeting,” signaling a new era for the nation’s sporting diplomacy. This inclusion in the official World Athletics calendar marks a significant departure from Ethiopia’s traditional role as a producer of elite talent to becoming a premier destination for global competitive events. Reflecting on the achievement, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie shared the news via her official account on X (formerly Twitter) on March 4, 2026. “Ethiopia has secured the chance to host an international competition in Addis Ababa for the first time, successfully joining the World Athletics calendar.

A massive wreath of white-and-blue flowers stands outside La Villa Delicatessen, just under the ravioli sign — a tribute to Chris Bertucelli, whose sudden death last week at 47 has rocked San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood. To many in Bertucelli’s sphere, he was Chris Combo, or simply Combo, after his signature creation, a secret-ingredient sandwich (two meats, two cheeses, Italian oregano, warmed up on a soft roll) that went from being an off-menu selection to the South Bay’s most popular sandwich. And that’s what many grieving and sentimental customers came to order this week when the deli quietly reopened. Chris Bertucelli died of a heart attack on Feb. 25. Besides his wife and children, Bertucelli is survived by his parents, Dave and Patty; his sister, Trisha, and his brother-in-law, Michael; nephew Jack; and nieces Ella and Olivia.

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said his country does not want war, even as regional Tigray authorities say federal forces are massing around the northern region, raising fears of renewed conflict. Tigray emerged in 2022 from a two-year war that saw federal forces, backed by militias and the Eritrean army, clash with rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). A ceasefire held for more than two years, but clashes between federal and Tigrayan forces broke out again in November last year and January. We don't want war," Abiy said in an interview broadcast late Thursday by the Ethiopian news agency. In the interview, Abiy also said that Eritrea would "not hesitate to destabilise the country".

Bar Tako, a culinary mash-up of Mexican and Japanese techniques and ingredients, has joined San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose. Bar Tako is a limited-time-only offering, so there’s no waiting until later in the year to give it a try. The temporary restaurant residency gives owners Mike and Grant Messinger time to plan the next permanent resident of the spacious building — without leaving San Pedro Square with a mid-block vacancy. Olla Cocina, the contemporary Mexican restaurant here since the summer of 2016, was preceded by La Piñata. 17 N. San Pedro St., San Jose; www.bartakosj.com

Rebels in Ethiopia's most populous region of Oromia have committed summary executions, gang rapes and sexual slavery against women and girls between 2020 and 2024, Amnesty International said on Friday. 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. "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.

DETROIT – The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will host a free program commemorating the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa. The Battle of Adwa, fought in 1896, is remembered as the moment Ethiopian forces defeated an invading army and secured the nation’s sovereignty. The anniversary is often framed as a symbol of resistance, dignity and self-determination across Africa and the global Black diaspora. Program organizers say the event will offer vibrant expressions of Ethiopian and African heritage through dance and food, creating an immersive cultural experience rooted in community and hospitality. The free event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7.

News DigitalEthio Telecom has signed a new agreement with Ericsson to expand and modernize its telecom network. The project will upgrade about 1,500 mobile sites and expand 4G and 5G capacity. Ethiopia’s state-owned operator Ethio Telecom announced on March 5 that it has signed a new agreement with Swedish equipment maker Ericsson to modernize and expand its telecom network. Ethio Telecom said the initiative will significantly improve network coverage, service quality, and overall capacity. As of December 2025, it reported 87.1 million subscribers, including 49 million internet users and 58.6 million users of its mobile money service Telebirr.

Dubai authorities confirmed that loud sounds reported across the emirate were due to interception operations, with no injuries reported. Spring break announced: UAE schools and universities will observe Spring Break from 9 to 22 March, resuming classes on 23 March. Fujairah International Airport, in partnership with SalamAir, is operating charter flights to India, Turkey, and Pakistan on 4–5 March. Practical advice for residents: Residents are being advised to follow official emergency guidance if alerts are issued and prioritise personal safety measures. For the latest information on security and travel, official UAE government sources remain the most reliable reference

SubscribeFrom life-saving blood and medical equipment to shelter materials, food aid and real-time surveillance, Africa is leading the charge as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) reshapes the future of humanitarian response. Its autonomous logistics system has helped doctors save tens of thousands of lives and increased immunisation rates by 17%. Slater pointed out that for humanitarian operations, pre-approved emergency authorisations will prove critical. “Managing safety and risk to maximise social benefit is key to the future of autonomous logistics,” he said. “Humanitarian operations are the stress test,” urged Slater.

A molecular biology major and global public and environmental health minor, senior Alta McQuillen’s coursework has imbued her with an egalitarian, change-making spirit. It was more that I was just very interested in the classes that I was taking,” McQuillen said. This fellowship provides summer funding, mentorship and special programming for students interested in pursuing law or medical school after graduation. I envision myself as a practitioner who sees patients, but is also able to find ways to make health care more accessible in my work,” McQuillen said. The mentorship has been really wonderful for me, especially the feedback,” McQuillen said.

IATAAmman - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme 'Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa' in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines. Improving safety, harmonizing regulations, and reducing costs while increasing operational efficiency are at the top of the agenda for this edition of the IATA Focus Africa Conference. 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. Focus Africa is open to accredited members of the press.

Kordofan is currently the fiercest battlefield in the war raging between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023. The South Kordofan city of Dilling was rocked throughout the day Thursday by artillery fire and drone strikes, sources in the city said. "The shelling has been very intense, bombs have been falling since the morning and many homes have been destroyed," another resident of the city told AFP. Another strike, blamed on the army, killed 18 and wounded 25 in the West Kordofan city of Al-Mojlad on Wednesday, a medic at the local hospital told AFP. Drone warfareOn Thursday, the army said it recaptured the city of Bara, which lies on a key highway linking Khartoum with North Kordofan state capital El-Obeid.

"This project is important for the ILO because it promotes decent work for women, and more specifically for domestic workers. The initiative aligns with Ethiopia's ratification of the ILO Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention, 1981 (No. The Andinet Ethiopian Domestic Workers' Union helped identify eligible beneficiaries and ensured that the service reflects the real needs of domestic workers. The President of the Andinet Domestic Workers' Union, Hirut Abera welcomed the launch as a milestone for its members. "For many domestic workers, childcare has been a daily struggle that limits their ability to work with stability and peace of mind.