By Giulia Paravicini and Tuvan Gumrukcu Turkey mediating Somalia-Ethiopia talks on port deal-Turkey has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Ankara and four officials familiar with the matter said. "The Ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia reiterated their commitment to the peaceful resolution of differences," it added. Spokespeople for the Somali government and Ethiopia's foreign ministry, government and intelligence service did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "I don't see a way forward, and I don't expect much will come from these talks." Turkey has built schools, hospitals and infrastructure and provided scholarships for Somalis to study in Turkey, and in return secured a foothold in Africa and on a key global shipping route.

Paul Cassell, a former federal judge who is representing some of the victims' families, called it "a sweetheart deal" for Boeing. Some of the lawyers involved in the case, however, say a plea deal is better than nothing. If the judge rejects a plea deal, Boeing and the Justice Department could negotiate a new agreement or go to trial. Lawyers for the families say that if Boeing accepts the plea deal, they will ask O'Connor to reject it. What are other potential implications of a Boeing plea?

BEIRUT: Several independent MPs, reformists, and opposition parties urged Lebanon’s caretaker government on Monday to declare a state of emergency in southern Lebanon and hand over control to the military. At a press conference held by the MPs, Rifi, speaking on the group’s behalf, also said the Lebanese Armed Forces should be deployed to confront any threats. The MPs urged the government to step up diplomatic moves to return to the armistice agreement signed in 1949 and to implement UN Resolution 1701 in full. Three national non-governmental organizations — Imam Sadr Foundation, NUSANED, Najee, and the International Committee of the Red Cross — also participated. Also on Monday, Israeli aircraft violated Lebanese airspace over Beirut and its suburbs as well as Mount Lebanon.

According to the horticulture industry, Ethiopian exporters and producers are in danger due to new regulations imposed by international regulatory authorities. As a result, the government and industry participants are working hard to ensure that Ethiopian agricultural products, the main source of hard currency for the nation, continue to be exported. At a ceremony held on Thursday, June 27, at the Ethiopian Horticulture Producer and Exporters Association (EHPEA) head office, the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA) received several phytosanitary inspection tools. According to him, the authority’s operations at Bole International Airport heavily depend on the instruments that the growers provided through their association. The Bole inspection facility, which was formerly involved in physical examination, has been modernized to offer technology-based services that meet international standards.

Ethiopia’s diverse topography and favorable climate have ideal conditions for tea cultivation, which thrives even on acidic and sloping soils, he added. In addition to the significant employment potential, he encouraged other regions to prioritize tea production in their agricultural strategies. La topografía diversa y el clima favorable de Etiopía presentan condiciones ideales para el cultivo de té, que prospera incluso en terrenos ácidos e inclinados, agregó. Esta versatilidad ofrece una excelente oportunidad para que los agricultores diversifiquen y amplíen su producción, aseveró. Además del importante potencial de empleo, alentó a otras regiones a priorizar la producción de té en sus estrategias agrícolas.

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the Nigerian government is no longer interested in partnering in establishing the proposed Nigeria Air project. This announcement by Ethiopian Airlines comes barely two months after the Federal Government indefinitely suspended the Nigeria Air project. Keyamo had previously criticized the deal with Ethiopian Airlines, saying that the ownership structure of the suspended airline is not beneficial to the country. The development had elicited concerns among stakeholders nationwide over the ownership arrangement which gave Ethiopian Airlines a 49 per cent equity stake. Reacting to the deal in June 2023, the House of Representatives asked the Federal Government to suspend the operations of Nigeria Air, describing it as a fraud.

During the meeting with officials of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), Ethiopian Innovation and Technology Minister Belete Molla mentioned the substantial progress in using this energy through an agreement signed with the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation (ROSATOM) to build essential infrastructure. Molla explained that this partnership aims to enable the application of nuclear energy in several sectors, ultimately supporting the country’s development goals. The minister expressed interest in cooperating with CNNC in human resources training to enhance the skills and experience of local professionals, thus ensuring their effectiveness in contributing to the growth and development of the sector in Ethiopia. The CNNC’s delegation, in turn, expressed enthusiasm to expand their cooperation beyond infrastructure development. In addition to human resource development, they proposed to create a suitable environment for Ethiopian universities with nuclear energy curricula and ensure sustainable growth with peaceful use.

The US Justice Department will criminally charge Boeing over two fatal crashes and ask the planemaker to plead guilty or face a trial, two people familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Reuters was first to report the Justice Department's decision to prosecute Boeing and seek a guilty plea. The Justice Department decided to charge Boeing after finding it violated a 2021 agreement that had shielded it from prosecution over the fatal crashes involving 737 MAX jets. The proposal would require Boeing to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud the US Federal Aviation Administration in connection with the fatal crashes, the sources said. That agreement had shielded Boeing from prosecution over the 2018 and 2019 fatal crashes.

He further specified that the total number of returnees to Tselemti district from the first batch is between 8,500 and 10,000. “A comprehensive and expedited approach is crucial for a successful IDP repatriation program, which is vital for lasting peace in Tigray,” Tadele added. This plan outlined the timeframe for the return of IDPs to their homes in southern and western Tigray. According to the agreement, IDPs would be resettled in Southern Tigray by early June 2024 and in Western Tigray by early July 2024. These demonstrations called for a two-fold solution: the resumption of suspended humanitarian aid and the facilitation of their safe return to their homes.

One of these is the recent announcement made by Djibouti Ports Corridor Road (DPCR), a body that was founded under the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) a few years ago with the goal of modernizing the logistics roads corridor. Taye toured a number of port facilities on his first visit to Djibouti after being appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. There are concerns in the economic and national interest between the two countries, according to those who closely monitor their relationship and the logistics industry. “The road condition in Djibouti is one of the issues,” they added, referring to Ethiopia and Ethiopian clients, who use Djibouti ports for the majority of their imports. ESL, the only multimodal operator, was the only NVOCC in Djibouti according to the agreement reached in 2006.

“The underlying outrageous piece of this deal is that it doesn’t acknowledge that Boeing’s crime killed 346 people,” said Paul Cassell, one of the lawyers for victims’ families. Lawyers for the crash victims’ families expect that would be done for Boeing. The Justice Department is likely to seek another, similar penalty as part of the new plea offer, said a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing case. The Justice Department gave no indication of moving to prosecute any current or former Boeing executives, another long-sought demand of the families. It is also unclear what impact a plea deal might have on other investigations into Boeing, including those following the blowout of a panel from the side of a Boeing Max 9 during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

Old video shows demonstration in Ethiopia, not anti-tax protests in KenyaOld footage of a large crowd marching down a road in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa has resurfaced in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed anti-government protesters in Kenya's capital Nairobi in June 2024. The video has circulated online since September 2018, during an outbreak of deadly ethnic violence on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. But the video circulating online was in fact filmed in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa rallyA reverse image search using keyframes from the clip led to a YouTube video titled "Addis Ababa at the moment", which was uploaded on September 17, 2018 (archived link). The footage circulating online corresponds to the 39-second section of the YouTube video beginning at its 28-second mark.

The proposed agreement also includes a $US487.2 million ($A730.2 million) financial penalty, only half of which Boeing would be required to pay, they added. That is because prosecutors are giving the company credit for a payment it made as part of the previous settlement related to the fatal crashes of the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines flights. The penalty is the maximum legally allowed for the charge.

The Ethiopia Premier League title race will go to the wire after both challengers, CBE - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia otherwise known as Ethiopia Nigd Bank and Mekelakeya won on Sunday. Ethiopia Nigd Bank beat Shashemene City 2-0, and Mekelakeya defeated Adama City 3-0, with Wolkite City victorious in the third game, winning 2-0 against Hambericho. The 2-0 lead gave them wings even as Mekelakeya scored a 3rd goal through Shimless Bekele, but it will end 2-0 for the Bankers and 3-0 win for Mekelakeya. Ethiopia Nigd leads the table with 61 points, one more than second placed Mekelakeya who are now on 60 points. Wolkite City won 2-0 with goals from Medin Teklu in the 19th minute and a 67th minute strike by Gadisa Mebrate

But if he does get there, he won’t be able to keep Brexit out of the news for long. In its determination to turn the page on Brexit, Labour has ruled out rejoining the EU single market or customs union. But even such small steps would require tough choices, said an EU source, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss hypothetical future negotiations. A veterinary agreement would require Britain to submit to resolving disputes through the European Court of Justice (ECJ) the EU source said. “Working with a like-minded partner, friend and ally is what everybody wants,” said the EU source.