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That’s what drew India Schneider-Crease, Tyler Eglen and the Arizona State University chapter of Engineers Without Borders to Ethiopia this summer. They grew and developed as engineers by working with their hands and minds to create these plastic recycling machines alongside local engineers and students from Addis." On their final Friday afternoon in Ethiopia, the machines were still not working — and the clock was ticking. “And a very educational and enriching experience.”Organizers plan to return to Ethiopia next year where more engineering students can continue to work on the project. The collaborations between the ASU and Ethiopian student engineers were also of great value.

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Ethiopian Airlines Triumphs at 2024 SKYTRAX World Airlines AwardsReading Time: 2 minutesEthiopian Airlines, based in Addis Ababa, has reaffirmed its status as Africa’s leading airline by winning top honors at the 2024 SKYTRAX World Airlines Awards in the UK. Ethiopian Airlines also received recognition in multiple categories, underscoring its dominant position in Africa’s aviation industry. Sending his congratulatory message on the award, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO said: “We are pleased to have proudly received the prestigious Skytrax World Airlines 2024 award for the seventh consecutive year. At Ethiopian Airlines, our unwavering dedication to customer-centric innovation has been pivotal to our success. For Ethiopian Airlines, these awards are a testament to our unwavering dedication to sustainability and excellence in every facet of our operations.

Ethiopia has emerged as the leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in East Africa, according to the latest World Investment Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The country secured $3.3 billion in FDI in 2023, surpassing its neighbors Kenya and Uganda, with the Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) revealing it attracted $3 billion in the first ten months of the 2023/24 fiscal year. China was a major contributor, accounting for nearly half of all FDI projects, with public-private partnerships (PPP) also playing a crucial part. According to the EIC’s data, PPPs led to numerous investments in the country’s economy, including the UAE’s AMEA Power’s $600 million investment in the Aysha wind power project. Additionally, Ethiopia’s decision to welcome foreign investment in digital payment systems also contributed to its FDI in the year under review.

Addis Ababa,June25/2024(ENA)- A two-day national workshop aimed at finding ways to tackling environmental pollution opened in Addis Ababa today. The workshop, organized by the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority in collaboration with stakeholders, will discuss on the challenges of pollution associated with plastics, water and air. The workshop is part of the National Pollution Reduction Campaign launched last April with a view to intensify national efforts to reduce pollution and create a healthy environment. In her opening remark, Deputy Director General of the Authority Frenesh Mekuria said the meeting aims to discuss on the ways of tackling environmental pollution. According to her, the participants are expected to provide ideas that will be utilized in designing policies and legal frameworks aimed at tackling impacts of pollution.

On Monday, Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations accused Ethiopian troops of making illegal incursions crossing their shared border. The crossing of the border by the Ethiopian troops led to confrontations with local security forces stationed at the border. Currently, there are around 3,000 Ethiopian soldiers stationed in the Horn of Africa, belonging to an African Union peacekeeping mission (ATMIS). There are also an additional 5,000-7,000 Ethiopian soldiers stationed across multiple regions due to a bilateral agreement. Abukar Dahir Osman, Somalia’s UN Ambassador stated that the “misadventure” committed by the Ethiopian troops forced his country to further postpone the planned withdrawal of troops.

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) achieved the fourth position in the global ranking and won awards for the world's best airport services and the best airline staff service in Asia. AirAsia continued its dominance in the low-cost category, winning the world's best low-cost airline award for the 14th consecutive year. Scoot received the award for the world's best long haul low-cost airline. Key Highlights from the 2024 World Airline Awards:Top 10 Airlines of 2024:Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Emirates ANA All Nippon Airways Cathay Pacific Airways Japan Airlines Turkish Airlines EVA Air Air France Swiss International Air LinesAustralian Airlines Performance:Qantas fell from 17th to 24th. World’s Best Regional AirlinesBangkok Airways Aegean Airlines Azerbaijan Airlines Rex Airlines Azul Brazilian Airlines Virgin Australia Royal Air Maroc Porter Airlines Alaska Airlines Hong Kong AirlinesWorld’s Cleanest Airlines 2024Cathay Pacific Airways ANA All Nippon Airways EVA Air Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Asiana Airlines Hainan Airlines Japan Airlines China Airlines Korean AirBest Airline for Australia-Pacific 2024Fiji Airways Air New Zealand Qantas Rex Virgin Australia JetstarOther Award Categories and Winners:World’s Best Business Class:Qatar AirwaysWorld’s Best Business Class Lounge:Qatar AirwaysWorld’s Best Cabin Staff:Singapore AirlinesWorld’s Best First Class:Singapore AirlinesWorld’s Best Airport Services:ANA All Nippon AirwaysBest Airline Staff Service in Asia:ANA All Nippon AirwaysWorld’s Most Improved Airline:Saudi Arabian AirlinesWorld’s Best Low-Cost Airline:AirAsiaWorld’s Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline:ScootBest Low-Cost Airline in Europe:VoloteaWorld’s Best Economy Class:Cathay PacificWorld’s Best Premium Economy Class:Japan AirlinesWorld’s Most Family Friendly Airline:British AirwaysWorld’s Best Independent Airport Lounge Operator:Plaza Premium (Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport)World’s Best Leisure Airline:Air TransatRegional and Special Category Winners:Best Airline in Europe : Turkish Airlines: Turkish Airlines Best Airline in Asia: Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines Best Airline in North America : Delta Air Lines (also Best Airline Staff Service in the region): Delta Air Lines (also Best Airline Staff Service in the region) Best Airline in Africa : Ethiopian Airlines: Ethiopian Airlines Best Airline in China : Hainan Airlines: Hainan Airlines Best Airline in Eastern Europe : airBaltic: airBaltic Best Airline in the Middle East: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Best Business Class Catering : Turkish Airlines: Turkish Airlines Best First Class Catering : Air France: Air France Best Airline Alliance: Star AllianceThe World Airline Awards, often regarded as the Oscars of the aviation industry, are based on the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey, independently conducted by Skytrax.

The nationwide canned coffee recall includes nearly 300 separate products sold under a variety of roaster and brand names. Snapchill LLC issued the voluntary recall on June 17 for all canned coffee products manufactured by the Wisconsin-based company. The canned coffee products were distributed nationwide to various coffee roasters and retail stores, and were sold directly from Snapchill online. Which canned Snapchill coffee products are being recalled? Here is a full list of the recalled canned coffee in alphabetical order showing the coffee roaster name - followed by the product name.

Ethiopia is free to have access to sea, says Somalia presidentMOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh says Ethiopia has a right to access the sea, but maintains the circumstances must define their quest in line with the rule of law, which ought to be followed strictly. In return, Ethiopia pledged to become the first country to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign country, a move which irked Somalia. But Hassan Sheikh says Somalia has not refused Ethiopia access to the sea. Ethiopia is a landlocked nation and for decades, it has struggled to get access to the sea. “If Ethiopia wants access to the Somalia Sea we welcome it but we want Ethiopia to have access the same way that Uganda has access to the Kenya Sea, the same way that Burundi and Rwanda have access to the Tanzania sea…, and the same way Ethiopia has access to Djibouti sea,” he said.

Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations (Photo: UN)Addis Abeba – During the United Nations Security Council briefing on 24 June, 2024, Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, accused Ethiopian troops of unlawfully crossings into Somalia’s borders. On 31 May, Hussein Sheikh Ali, the National Security Adviser to the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, said Somalia expects all Ethiopian troops to leave the country by the end of December 2024, adding that Ethiopian troops will not be part of the post-ATMIS forces. At least 3,000 Ethiopian soldiers are stationed in Somalia as part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which combats al-Shabaab, an Islamist militia that controls large portions of the country. A large number of non-ATMIS Ethiopian troops have been reportedly deployed to several parts of the country for years. According to Swan, 5,000 ATMIS troops have left Somalia since June 2023, and further reductions are planned in the coming weeks.

In one of the most competitive global regions for airline service standards, Singapore Airlines also scooped the accolade for the Best Airline in Asia. READ: A-Z of Skytrax 2024 winners and finalistsANA All Nippon Airways achieves the No 4 global ranking, repeating earlier success by winning the award for the World’s Best Airport Services. READ: Qatar scoops ‘World’s Best Airline’ at Skytrax AwardsPlaza Premium received the award as the World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge operator, with its Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport ranking top in 2024. Air France was a multiple winner in 2024, with three awards for the World’s Best First Class Catering, the Best First Class Lounge Dining (CDG) and the Best Airline in Western Europe. Star Alliance collected the award as the World’s Best Airline Alliance and also won the Best Airline Alliance Lounge award for its new Paris CDG Airport lounge.

Somalia Accuses Ethiopian Troops of Illegal Border Crossings and ConfrontationsNEW YORK, USA - Somalia's ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Baalle, has accused Ethiopian troops of making illegal incursions across their shared border. The accusations have led to confrontations with local security forces and have escalated tensions between the two neighboring countries. "In past weeks, Non-ATMIS Ethiopian troops crossed the border into Somalia from different locations and engaged in a confrontation with Somali security forces," said Baalle speaking at a UNSC meeting on Monday. The Somali ambassador's allegations raise concerns about the conduct of Ethiopian troops and the potential for further escalations in the region. The accusations of illegal border crossings and confrontations with local security forces by Ethiopian troops could strain the relationship between the two countries.

Woman out thousands of dollars after thieves broke into her Wynwood public storage unit Chelsea Jones reports the public storage facility has had 14 break-ins in the last six months.

The EU warned on Monday that Iran's direction is increasing the risk of a nuclear proliferation crisis in the Middle East. In April, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned that Iran could be months or weeks away from being able to build a nuclear weapon. Mr Lambrinidis called on Iran not to proceed with its plans, as that would “undoubtedly put at risk any future nuclear diplomacy”. He said Iran’s nuclear activities, including enrichment at various levels, are for “peaceful purposes”. Under the deal, Iran minimised nuclear research and accepted UN inspections of its atomic complexes in exchange for the lifting of tight economic sanctions.