Freezing rain hampers transport in Central Europe
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January 13, 2026 17:29 UTC
India’s RailTel announces Ethiopian data centre deal
RailTel Corporation of India has announced plans to establish a greenfield data centre for Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Indian news reports, the data centre will be housed within the existing building of the Ministry in Addis Ababa. So far RailTel has not offered details about the facility's size or IT capacity, but the deal does have an approximate value of US$2.2 million. In fact, according to the Data Centre Dynamics website, RailTel is actively seeking to expand internationally, specifically looking at opportunities in the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, South-East Asia and Australia. It has, of course, already been involved in a number of digital infrastructure initiatives in India, notably a collaborative effort to develop data centre projects announced in April last year.
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January 13, 2026 17:25 UTC
Ethiopia intelligence chief pays surprise visit to Somali capital, Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Ethiopia’s intelligence chief Redwan Hussein arrived in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Tuesday on an unannounced visit, carrying what officials described as an important message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, amid heightened regional tensions in the Horn of Africa. Redwan, head of Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service, held talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the presidential palace, where he delivered the message on behalf of the Ethiopian leader, Somali officials said. The Somali presidency did not immediately disclose details of the message or the outcome of the meeting. During his stay in Mogadishu, Redwan also met with Mahad Mohamed Salad, director of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), holding a separate closed-door meeting at the agency’s headquarters. The surprise visit comes at a sensitive time for the Horn of Africa, as the region faces complex security and diplomatic challenges.
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January 13, 2026 15:42 UTC
Freezing rain and ice disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe
Weather conditions also disrupted transport in the Czech Republic, where icy roads and rail lines slowed traffic. Hungarian officials also reported drift ice on the Danube and Tisza rivers, prompting icebreakers to be placed on alert. In Hungary, authorities shut Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt International Airport after black ice and extreme icing halted all arrivals and departures. In the Czech Republic, authorities said passengers faced hours-long delays at Prague’s main railway station, and the D8 highway to Germany was closed following an accident on the German side. Parts of eastern Germany also reported hazardous icy road conditions.
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January 13, 2026 14:16 UTC
Ethiopia’s spy chief visits Somalia unannounced amid Horn of Africa tensions: Report
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January 13, 2026 13:33 UTC
Airbus closes 2025 with strong deliveries and swelling order book
SubscribeFurther to the news that at the end of December 2025, Airbus smashed its 2025 aircraft delivery target, the European planemaker has released further details on its overall performance throughout 2025. With new aircraft deliveries reaching their highest levels in the post-pandemic era, the company will be looking for further success in 2026 as supply chain issues are expected to ease, and aviation analysts predict that the rate of new aircraft deliveries will increase. Airbus annual aircraft deliveries by family, 2025 Aircraft family Deliveries A220 family 93 A320 family 607 A330 family 36 A350 family 57 Total 793 Note: Full-year totals are based on Airbus-reported deliveries for calendar year 2025. Airbus Commercial Orders 2025 Aircraft Type Total Orders A220 (all variants) 49 A320neo family aircraft (all variants) 656 A330neo (all variants exc. Paris Air Show 2025With the Paris Air Show underway in June 2025, Airbus performed well, racking up several new orders.
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January 13, 2026 13:33 UTC
Ethiopia spy chief holds talks with Somalia president after Mogadishu breaks with UAE
MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Ethiopia’s intelligence chief, Ridwan Hussein, held closed-door talks on Tuesday with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud shortly after arriving in Mogadishu, a day after Somalia said it had terminated all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Caasimada Online news website reported. The substance of the discussions was not disclosed, but sources said the talks focused on geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa. Hussein also delivered a letter from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to President Hassan Sheikh. Hussein is also expected to meet Somalia’s intelligence chief, Mahad Salad, to discuss security cooperation and broader regional issues. It remains unclear whether Ethiopia is again seeking to broker talks between Somalia and the UAE, possibly at Abu Dhabi’s request.
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January 13, 2026 12:27 UTC
Ethiopia and China Forge Close Coffee Ties
× Expand In December, the first China-Ethiopia Coffee Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference was held in Zhuzhou, Hunan, China, marking a new era of cooperation between the two nations. One country taking advantage of the rising demand is Ethiopia, which has worked hard to increase coffee exports to China in recent years. The event also saw the launch of a dedicated Ethiopian coffee trading center in Zhuzhou. At the same time, Ethiopian coffee is clearly popular in China, and that popularity goes beyond green coffee exports. Four years later, in 2022, the e-commerce platform Alibaba hosted a livestream event to promote Ethiopian coffee roasters.
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January 13, 2026 11:32 UTC
Facts about the new Bishoftu Airport set to become Africa’s biggest aviation hub
Construction has commenced in the town of Bishoftu on what Ethiopia claims will be Africa’s largest airport and the continent's most extensive aviation infrastructure project. CapacityThe new airport is expected to accommodate 270 planes at any given time, with a capacity of 110 million passengers per year. The new airport will handle 60 million passengers annually in the initial phase. Bole International Airport is expected to reach saturation within three years. Bishoftu has four times the capacity of Ethiopia's current main airport, Bole, which can handle up to 25 million passengers annually.
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January 13, 2026 11:27 UTC
Report : growth driven by Ethiopia and Kenya at 4% in 2026
According to the UN report “World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026”, Africa is expected to grow 4.0% in 2026, led by strong performances from Ethiopia and Kenya. East Africa will be the fastest-growing subregion at 5.8%, supported by regional integration and renewable energy. Challenges remain: high debt, food inflation, and global trade tensions.
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January 13, 2026 10:02 UTC
ZAWYA-SNG: Ethiopia starts $12.5bln airport project
Staff WriterEthiopian Airlines has officially begun construction on a $12.5 bn airport in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, which is projected to become Africa’s largest when it opens in 2030. The project, situated approximately 45 km southeast of Addis Ababa, will comprise four runways and accommodate parking for 270 aircraft. Abraham Tesfaye, Ethiopian Airlines’ infrastructure development and planning director, told reporters the airline will fund 30% of the project, with lenders financing the remainder. Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its network with six additional routes in 2024/25, alongside growing revenues, underscoring the strategic importance of the new airport. Disclaimer: The content of this article is syndicated or provided to this website from an external third party provider.
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January 13, 2026 09:28 UTC
Ethiopian Clinical Trial Finds Fluorometholone Ineffective for Postoperative Trachomatous Trichiasis
Ethiopian Clinical Trial Finds Fluorometholone Ineffective for Postoperative Trachomatous Trichiasisby GOAI Share ToA clinical trial conducted in Ethiopia involving over 2,400 participants examined the effectiveness of a topical anti-inflammatory treatment, fluorometholone, in addressing postoperative trachomatous trichiasis. Researchers led by Dr. John Kempen from Mass Eye and Ear determined that the treatment did not reduce the condition, which is a complication of trachoma. Trachoma remains the leading cause of infectious blindness globally, with Ethiopia being the most affected country in Africa. Trachomatous trichiasis occurs when repeated infections from trachoma lead to scarring on the inner eyelid, causing eyelashes to turn inward and scrape against the eye’s surface. The trial highlights ongoing challenges in managing complications associated with trachoma and underscores the need for further research into effective solutions for impacted populations.
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January 13, 2026 00:37 UTC
Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of Africa’s biggest airport
Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa’s biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the Ethiopian town of Bishoftu. “Bishoftu International Airport will be the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history,” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali said on X. That is more than four times the capacity of Ethiopia’s current main airport, which will reach its limits on existing traffic in the next two-to-three years, Abiy said. The airline’s Infrastructure Development & Planning Director Abraham Tesfaye told reporters it would fund 30% and lenders would finance the rest. Ethiopian Airlines is Africa’s biggest carrier.
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January 12, 2026 18:29 UTC
Boeing 737 MAX lawsuits: Second US trial opens over 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash; Canadian family presses damages claim
A US federal court in Chicago on Monday began hearing a second damages trial against Boeing over the fatal 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX aircraft, as a Canadian plaintiff sought compensation for the loss of multiple family members in the tragedy.The case has been filed by Manant Vaidya, whose sister Kosha Vaidya and parents Pannagesh and Hansini Vaidya were among the 157 people killed when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed in March 2019. Vaidya also lost his brother-in-law and two young nieces in the incident, AP reported.Jury selection in the case is expected to begin on Monday, with opening statements likely on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday, according to court proceedings.“It is hard to believe that my entire family was wiped out in an instant incident in such a horrific way,” Vaidya said in a statement published on the website of his attorneys at Clifford Law Firm. “I still cry and my wife, Hiral, still cries when we think of the horror of the last moments of our loved ones’ lives.”The Vaidya family, which lived in Canada, was travelling to Kenya, the homeland of Kosha Vaidya, at the time of the crash.Relatives of Vaidya’s brother-in-law and nieces had filed a separate lawsuit against Boeing, which was settled out of court in July 2025.The Ethiopian Airlines crash followed a similar fatal accident involving a Lion Air 737 MAX aircraft in Indonesia in October 2018. Together, the two crashes claimed 346 lives and led to the worldwide grounding of the 737 MAX fleet. Investigations linked both incidents to the aircraft’s Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), a flight-stabilising software.Boeing has acknowledged responsibility for the crashes and issued apologies to the victims’ families.“Boeing is deeply sorry for the losses suffered by the families,” a company spokesperson said, adding that the company is committed to “fully and fairly compensate” the victims and has “accepted legal responsibility for the accidents.”“While we have resolved the vast majority of these claims through settlements, families are also entitled to pursue their claims through damages trials in court, and we respect their right to do so,” the spokesperson said.The trial comes weeks after a US jury in the same Chicago courthouse ordered Boeing to pay $28.45 million in damages to the family of an Indian victim of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash.
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January 12, 2026 18:14 UTC
Ethiopia Announces Construction of Africa’s Biggest Airport | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says construction has begun on what he described as Africa’s biggest airport. In a social media post on Saturday, Ahmed said the airport, named Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), will be built in the town of Bishoftu and completed by 2030. Ahmed explained that the multi airport strategy is aimed at securing Ethiopia’s position as Africa’s leading air transport hub in the future. “Bishoftu International Airport will be the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history,” he said. Ahmed added that the first phase of the airport is designed to handle 60 million passengers annually, with plans to expand capacity to 110 million passengers per year, placing Ethiopia among the world’s leading aviation hubs.
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January 12, 2026 17:31 UTC