Ethiopian Prime Minister’s visit to Azerbaijan, MoU in Defense cooperation
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed meeting Aserbaijan President, Ilham Aliyev (MFAE)BorkenaToronto – A day after hosting Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Ethiopian Prime Minister led a delegation to Azerbaijan capital Baku where he met with the president, Ilham Aliyev. The president revealed that Prime Minister Abiy was hospitable to his daughter, Leyla, in Ethiopia for which he expressed gratitude. President Ilham Aliyev described it as “a very good conversation.”It is indicated that Azerbaijan has interest in strengthening bilateral relations. Ethiopia has been experiencing devastating conflicts since Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister in 2018. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has a positive view about his visit to Azerbaijan.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 27, 2026 16:16 UTC
Ethiopia Launches University AI Platform to Cultivate Homegrown Tech Innovation
Ethiopia has officially launched the University Innovation Platform for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme aimed at positioning the country as a continental hub for AI-based solutions. The platform is designed to equip young people with practical AI skills, transform academic research into innovative projects, and support ideas through development into scalable and sustainable technological solutions. He said the platform aligns with the national Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy and the country’s broader economic reform program. He said Ethiopia is choosing to actively shape its own technological future rather than depend on external direction. The launch builds on Ethiopia’s broader push to develop homegrown digital capacity and follows the recent unveiling of the AI UniPod, a separate collaborative initiative developed by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Addis Ababa University and UNDP.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 27, 2026 16:01 UTC
Gebeya launches Dala AI tools on M-Pesa in Ethiopia
Gebeya launches Dala AI tools on M-Pesa in EthiopiaM-Pesa Ethiopia has partnered with Gebeya, an AI-powered creator platform, to launch the Dala AI Bundle, a new subscription product that allows Ethiopians to access AI creation tools through the mobile money platform. Gebeya users can pay for the AI tools using their M-Pesa wallet, removing the need for credit cards and making artificial intelligence accessible to anyone with a mobile phone.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 27, 2026 15:46 UTC
Belarus Plans to Deepen Military Ties with Ethiopia
Belarus intends to deepen its relations with Ethiopia in the military sphere. This is the main objective of a visit by a delegation of the Belarusian Defence Ministry headed by Commander of the Air Force and Air Defence Forces Andrei Lukyanovich, the ministry’s Department of International Military Cooperation said. It should be noted that in January a delegation of the State Authority for Military Industry visited Ethiopia. The battle took place on 1 March 1896 and became the निर्णcing engagement of the Italo-Ethiopian War. A peace treaty was signed under which Italy recognised Ethiopia’s sovereignty, and certain coastal territories of Italian Eritrea came under Ethiopian control.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 27, 2026 09:50 UTC
Leaders of Ethiopia and Azerbaijan witness signing of MOUs in defense and other sectors
Leaders of Ethiopia and Azerbaijan witness signing of MOUs in defense and other sectorsLeaders of Ethiopia and Azerbaijan witness signing of MOUs in defense and other sectorsAddis Ababa, February 27, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan witnessed the signing of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) in defense and other sectors following bilateral discussions in Baku today. It is known that the Ethiopian Prime Minister, alongside his high-level delegation, is in Azerbaijan for an official working visit since February 26. During his maiden official visit to Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussions aimed at expanding cooperation between the two countries. The talks followed his reception in Baku and culminated in the signing of MOUs covering defense and additional areas of bilateral engagement. The MOUs in defense and other sectors were witnessed by the leaders as part of the visit, reflecting efforts to broaden cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 27, 2026 09:15 UTC
United Nations plane lands at Khartoum airport for first time since war began
A United Nations flight landed at Khartoum airport on Thursday, the first since Sudan's nearly three-year war began, the UN humanitarian coordinator for the country said, calling it "a big deal" for aid workers trying to reach millions of Sudanese in need. Since April 2023, Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been locked in a devastating conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced some 11 million people. "I'd like to reiterate how pleased I am to have taken the first United Nations Humanitarian Air Service flight to Khartoum in three years," Denise Brown said after stepping off the aircraft. Khartoum's airport was badly damaged early in the war and was one of the RSF's last strongholds during the army offensive that reclaimed the capital. Earlier this month, a passenger flight also landed at Khartoum airport for the first time since the war began.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 27, 2026 06:56 UTC
Daily Migrant Deaths Hit 21 in 2025, IOM Reports
IOMAt least 7,667 people died or went missing on migration routes worldwide in 2025, according to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). "The continued loss of life on migration routes is a global failure we cannot accept as normal," said IOM Director General Amy Pope. The increasing restriction of search and rescue information on sea routes to Europe has meant that an exceptionally high number of cases could not be verified. In the Americas, 409 deaths were recorded in 2025, the lowest annual total since IOM began collecting data in 2014. The Eastern route also saw a marked increase, with 922 deaths recorded, compared to 558 in 2024.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 27, 2026 04:09 UTC
Angola’s Infrastructure Boom Explained
But on the ground, the country’s economic activity increasingly revolves around infrastructure — especially electricity networks and industrial support services built around the energy sector. The result is a long-term infrastructure market rather than a short construction boom. In practice, the oil sector supplies the cash flow while the power sector absorbs the investment. Rather than a single growth sector, it offers interconnected opportunities across power supply, industrial services, logistics, and maintenance. Africa Risk Control has published a detailed operational analysis of Angola’s infrastructure and energy services environment, explaining how the market functions beyond project announcements.
Source:News Business Ethiopia
February 26, 2026 22:41 UTC
Ethiopian runner Welteji banned over missed drug test which overshadowed world champs
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for two years in a dispute…LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for two years in a dispute over a missed drug test which overshadowed the opening of last year’s world championships. World Athletics wanted a four-year ban but CAS reduced the sanction, accepting Welteji’s rules violation wasn’t intentional. The two-year ban ends in June 2027, when Welteji will be 25, and means she could qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Welteji was initially cleared by an Ethiopian tribunal in August and was due to race on the opening day of the world championships in Tokyo the following month. World Athletics objected and she was ruled ineligible to compete the day before.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 26, 2026 16:17 UTC
M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya Launch Dala AI Bundle
M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya Inc., Africa’s AI-powered creator platform, announced the launch of the Dala AI Bundle—a new subscription offering that allows Ethiopians to access advanced AI creation tools and make payments directly through M-PESA. The Dala AI Bundle sits alongside existing offerings, making AI accessible to every Ethiopian with a mobile phone. The Dala AI Bundle extends that commitment from training to direct consumer access. For Gebeya, the collaboration validates the AI bundle model at a national scale, leveraging M-PESA’s distribution network to reach millions of users. For Ethiopia, the Dala AI Bundle represents a major step toward democratizing AI access and accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 26, 2026 14:04 UTC
Djibouti Reopens $400M Biidley Airport Financing Talks Amid Regional Competition
Under initial plans, Biidley Airport is designed to handle all types of commercial aircraft, with annual capacity projected at 1.5 million passengers and 100,000 tons of cargo. It is intended to ease pressure on Ambouli International Airport, which is nearing capacity and has limited room for expansion. Air transport as a pillar of Djibouti’s logistics strategyOfficials describe the airport as central to Djibouti’s ambition to become a regional logistics hub by 2035. Within this broader transport network, Biidley Airport is part of a model built on linking maritime, rail, road and air connections. Already a major aviation hub through Ethiopian Airlines and Addis Ababa’s airport, Ethiopia is developing the Bishoftu mega-airport project.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 26, 2026 13:45 UTC
Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Azerbaijan for Official Visit
Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Azerbaijan for Official VisitEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Azerbaijan on February 26 for an official visit. A guard of honor was lined up for the distinguished guest at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, decorated by the national flags of both countries, The Caspian Post reports, citing local media. The Ethiopian Prime Minister was welcomed by Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov, Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev, and other officials.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 26, 2026 13:43 UTC
Lufthansa unveils Airbus A380 in 100th anniversary livery
Lufthansa’s Airbus A380 has appeared in a special blue livery marking the airline’s 100th anniversary, becoming the largest aircraft in its fleet to carry the commemorative design. Follow us: WhatsApp | BlueSky | Google News | Instagram | LinkedIn | FacebookThe A380 is the fourth Lufthansa aircraft to receive the anniversary scheme. A Boeing 787-9 and an Airbus A320neo, both based in Frankfurt, are also operating with the centenary livery. In the coming weeks, a Boeing 747-8 and an Airbus A350-1000 are also set to receive the special paint scheme. Lufthansa plans to operate a total of seven aircraft in anniversary colors as part of the centenary celebrations.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 26, 2026 12:25 UTC
Sudan war: UN sanctions RSF leaders over el‑Fasher atrocities
The Sentry group, an investigative American non-profit organization which seeks to disable networks that benefit from violent conflicts - has said it is encouraging to see alignment in targeting officials, but far more is needed to impose real financial consequences on the RSF and the networks that sustain it.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 26, 2026 12:01 UTC
Kenya arrests suspect in duping men to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
Arrest in town near the Ethiopian border follows Kenyan intelligence report revealing more than 1,000 citizens were trafficked for war. Quoting police spokesperson Michael Muchiri, NTV Kenya reported that Omwamba was arrested after arriving from Russia. It added that it never issued visas to Kenyan citizens who sought to travel to Russia with the aim to fight in Ukraine. Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of using deception to recruit more than 1,700 Africans to join its war effort as the conflict drags into a fifth year. A day earlier, South Africa’s presidency announced it had secured the return home of 11 of its nationals who were “lured” into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 26, 2026 11:35 UTC