Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton’s conference
ShareNEW YORK (AP) — On the road to 2028, the Democratic Party’s leading presidential prospects are warning African Americans that President Donald Trump is actively working to undermine their right to vote in 2026. That was a central message Thursday as some of the nation’s most ambitious Democratic politicians appeared before Black activists at the National Action Network’s annual convention. Al Sharpton, aiming to make inroads among Black voters, who comprise one of Democrats’ most powerful blocs. “If we don’t have a fair election in November, we won’t have any more elections,” Illinois Gov. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, the last Democratic presidential nominee, is scheduled to speak Friday.
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April 10, 2026 15:01 UTC
Foreign airlines start returning to Israel this month as flight resumptions roll out through April
Foreign airlines are beginning to return to Israel, with several carriers announcing plans to resume flights in the coming weeks after months of disruption. Foreign airlines are beginning to return to Israel, with several carriers announcing plans to resume flights in the coming weeks after months of disruption. Foreign airlines are beginning to return to Israel, with several carriers announcing plans to resume flights in the coming weeks after months of disruption. Hungarian low-cost giant Wizz Air said Friday it will resume flights to and from Israel starting April 25, in line with international safety guidelines. Hungarian low-cost giant Wizz Air said Friday it will resume flights to and from Israel starting April 25, in line with international safety guidelines.
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April 10, 2026 13:24 UTC
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April 10, 2026 09:58 UTC
Ethiopia Introduces Telebirr-Powered Digital Toll Payments on Key Expressway
#Technology Ethiopia Introduces Telebirr-Powered Digital Toll Payments on Key Expressway The initiative forms part of Ethiopia’s broader digital transformation agenda and reflects the growing convergence of fintech and smart mobility infrastructure. Ethio telecom, in partnership with the Ethiopian Toll Roads Enterprise (ETRE), has launched an RFID-powered digital toll payment system and service management platform powered by telebirr, enabling seamless “non-stop” travel on the Addis Ababa–Adama Expressway. The integrated solution introduces automatic toll collection through RFID tags linked to telebirr accounts, allowing vehicles to pass toll gates without stopping. The rollout replaces manual cash-based workflows with a centralized digital platform that automates tolling, violation payments, and operational reporting. The Addis Ababa–Adama Expressway serves as a key logistics artery, making the deployment a significant step in modernizing toll road operations and enabling intelligent transport services.
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April 10, 2026 07:51 UTC
Ethiopia, Burundi Deepen Ties As Leaders Oversee Key Cooperation Agreements
Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations, overseeing the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during high-level talks in Addis Ababa. The agreements, covering multiple sectors, mark renewed momentum in cooperation between the two East African nations, with both leaders emphasizing shared ambitions for economic growth, regional stability, and long-term prosperity. Prime Minister Abiy described his meeting with President Ndayishimiye as "fruitful," noting that the MoUs reflect a concrete commitment to transform longstanding diplomatic ties into practical partnerships. Welcoming Burundi's president, the Ethiopian Prime Minister highlighted the historic relationship between the two countries, describing it as one rooted in "brotherhood and mutual respect." As Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) has learned, officials say the newly signed agreements will serve as a foundation for enhanced cooperation, signaling a shared vision for a more integrated, prosperous, and united future for Ethiopia and Burundi.
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April 10, 2026 06:08 UTC
FAA certifies Mammoth’s 777-200LR freighter conversion
SubscribeMammoth Freighters has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 777-200LRMF passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion, clearing the aircraft for commercial service. The Long Range Mammoth Freighter (LRMF) has Jetran, a Texas-based aircraft lessor, as its launch customer, with Qatar Airways Cargo the first end user. “As the launch customer for the 777-200LRMF, this milestone marks an important moment for both Mammoth Freighters and Jetran,” said Jordan Jaffe, CEO, Jetran. IAI is the first company to complete a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion of the Boeing 777, the world’s largest twin-engine jet. Featured image: Qatar Cargo
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April 10, 2026 04:37 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Looks to Triple Its Passenger Numbers
Ethiopian Airlines is setting its sights on tripling passenger traffic to 60 million annually by 2040, outlining an ambitious long-term expansion plan as it marks eight decades of operations. By 2040, the airline plans to increase its fleet to 350 aircraft and expand its destinations to 243. Cargo capacity is also set to rise from 850,000 tonnes annually to 1.2 million tonnes, reflecting a deeper push into global logistics alongside passenger growth. By the 1950s, the airline had established Africa’s first aviation training centre, helping to build technical capacity on the continent. Over time, it expanded across five continents, connecting 145 global destinations, with a fleet that now includes large-capacity Boeing aircraft supporting both passenger and cargo services.
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April 10, 2026 04:34 UTC
Judge postpones termination of temporary status for Ethiopians
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s decision to end a temporary status that has protected more than 5,000 Ethiopians from deportation and allowed them to live and work in the United States. More than 1 million migrants from 17 countries were protected by TPS during President Joe Biden's administration. The Biden administration granted TPS to Ethiopians living in the U.S. in 2022, noting the need to protect them from armed conflict and humanitarian suffering. “Presidential whims do not and cannot supplant agencies’ statutory obligations.”After Murphy's decision, DHS reiterated that TPS is a temporary status. DHS spokeswoman Lauren Bis said the ruling "is just the latest example of judicial activists trying to prevent President Trump from restoring integrity to America’s legal immigration system.”
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April 09, 2026 21:43 UTC
Djibouti elections: Who’s running against Guelleh and what’s at stake?
Djibouti, a country of just about one million people that neighbours Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, is politically relevant in the Horn of Africa region. Incumbent candidate Guelleh is running for his sixth term as president. Ismail Omar Guelleh: The 78-year-old incumbent, known as “IOG”, is running for his sixth term as president. “The person who will challenge President Guelleh is a member of a small party subservient to those in power,” he told AFP. Elections have been described as merely ritualistic, with Guelleh winning more than 90 percent of votes in the 2021 polls.
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April 09, 2026 17:27 UTC
London’s V&A launches webpage exploring provenance of its objects
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London (V&A) has launched a webpage dedicated to research into the provenance of its objects. The day is organised by the Research Association for Provenance Research, which is described on its website as “a nonprofit membership organisation for the promotion of provenance research in all its interdisciplinary variety”. A V&A spokesperson says that the new collections page compiles existing articles along with a newly published piece about the museum’s Ethiopian collections. The landing page also features a selection of objects from the collection that speak to a variety of provenance themes. The new text on Ethiopian collections , by the provenance research curator Alexandra Watson Jones, explains that the V&A’s collection includes around 90 objects from Ethiopia.
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April 09, 2026 17:17 UTC
Donald Trump Suffers Major Legal Blow Over Migrants
A federal judge has halted an effort by the Trump administration to terminate legal protections for more than 5,000 Ethiopians living in the United States, according to court filings. The ruling temporarily blocks the termination, which had been scheduled to take effect in February, allowing affected individuals to retain their legal status and work authorization while the case proceeds. The Trump administration has moved to end TPS for nationals of several countries, including Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Yemen, affecting hundreds of thousands of migrants. Legal challenges in federal courts have delayed or blocked some of these terminations. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in late April regarding the administration’s efforts to revoke the status of Syrian and Haitian nationals.
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April 09, 2026 17:12 UTC
WHO condemns killing of health workers in Ethiopia, calls for investigation
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, has condemned the killing of health workers in Amhara region of Ethiopia. Add as a preferred source on GoogleHe called for the protection of health workers and an impartial investigation into the incident. Pattern of attacks on health workersThe incident reflects a broader pattern of attacks on health workers in conflict zones, which the WHO has repeatedly condemned. PREMIUM TIMES has reported several incidents in which the health agency raised concerns over attacks on health workers and facilities across different regions. They condemned the killing of paramedics in Lebanon during the ongoing regional conflict, warning that health workers are increasingly exposed to violence while providing emergency care.
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April 09, 2026 16:55 UTC
Ethiopia hit hard by the fuel crisis
Just a stone’s throw away, two fuel tankers have pulled into the small parking lot of a National Oil Ethiopia service station, the country’s leading fuel distributor. A friend of mine waited a whole day and night at the same station,” he said, adjusting his small, round glasses. These measures have been poorly received by consumers, who are deeply concerned about rising fuel prices. “My company does not have the budget to purchase more expensive fuel. According to the authorities, more than 2.6 billion birr worth of fuel was sold through smuggling networks in January and February.
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April 09, 2026 16:53 UTC
Ethiopia Arrests ‘Dangerous’ Trafficker Accused of Exploiting 3,000 People
The suspect was arrested along with nine accomplices in Shire, a town in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia. Police allege that the group’s activities led to the deaths of over 100 victims and the sexual exploitation of more than 50 women. According to investigators, the network had been recruiting and trafficking young people since 2018, primarily targeting individuals from Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, and Somalia. Investigators gathered testimonies from victims located in Libya, Sudan, Belgium, England, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. After completing the investigation, including statements from over 100 victims and their families, the case has now been forwarded to prosecutors.
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April 09, 2026 16:20 UTC
Barra Brings Sunshine Coast Vibes to Central Minneapolis
Customers at the Skyway shopping center in downtown Minneapolis are getting a taste of the Sunshine Coast through Barra, a new cafe with a thoroughly Aussie-inspired multiroaster program. Beyond the menu’s Aussie-style brevity and coffee focus, Barra also customizes its water to mirror the mineral profile common in Melbourne coffee shops. “No Australian roasters yet, though that would be amazing. Formerly a middle school science teacher, Eric Nordberg was also working toward a nursing degree when the pull of coffee became irresistible. “We are focusing on building out and growing this cafe this year,” Eric Nordberg said.
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April 09, 2026 15:41 UTC