STORY: Ethiopia's deal to lease a port in the breakaway region of Somaliland has infuriated Somalia's government. Ethiopia lost access to the sea in the early 1990s, with the secession of its then-province Eritrea following a three-decade war. Under a memorandum of understanding signed on January 1, Ethiopia would lease 12 miles around Somaliland's port of Berbera for 50 years. So far, no country has publicly backed the port deal. There is also already chronic instability in Somalia, Ethiopia and Sudan.

Ethiopia's Coffee and Tea Authority is pioneering an initiative to elevate the spice industry by drafting a proclamation aimed at boosting its growth. Recognizing the sector's potential for generating significant foreign currency and fostering socioeconomic development, the government is stepping in to monitor and support spice development and marketing. Despite Ethiopia's favorable agro ecological conditions for spice production, challenges such as lack of expertise, quality control issues, and inadequate regulation have impeded progress. Efforts are underway to diversify spice exports and improve their quality, with stakeholders expressing strong demand in international markets. To address governance challenges within the spice supply chain, the government is drafting a comprehensive legislation, the "Spices Quality and Marketing Proclamation," to regulate various aspects including marketing, quality control, logistics, and exports.

However, the federal government hasn’t officially declared the crisis a famine, as this remains a highly sensitive word in Ethiopia. Adding salt to the wounds are the Ethiopian government’s denial that what’s happening constitutes a famine and the months-long discontinuation of international humanitarian aid. Perilous SituationThe unfolding famine in Tigray is not confined to isolated pockets; it engulfs entire communities across the region. According to the international famine classification, much of Tigray is soon expected to have fallen into IPC phase four (emergency), and could eventually fall into phase 5 (catastrophe). The unfolding famine in Tigray demands an immediate, coordinated, and evidence-based response from the international community.

Guji zone in Oromia regional state graduated 982 local militia in 2021 (Photo: Guji Zone Government Communication Affairs Office/Facebook)Addis Abeba – A group of armed forces have killed twelve militiamen from Guji zone of the Oromia region in Southern Ethiopia, officials and residents told Addis Standard. According to the governor, the attack which was carried out on Tuesday morning on the border between Guji zone of Oromia region and Tifate village of Sarmale district of the Southern Ethiopia Region left two more militiamen injured. Nebiyu Negash, a resident of the Tifate village, corroborated that the armed men killed the militiamen and confiscated their weapons, adding that the victims were members of local government militia. Recurring violence between armed groups and government forces in the area have repeatedly claimed lives of people, according to the resident. Addis Standard’s attempt to obtain further information about the incident from Guji Zone’s officials have not been successful.

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Ethiopian Airlines and Safaricom Ethiopia unveiled the introduction of the M-PESA Wallet as a payment method. The M-PESA Wallet serves as an online mobile payment solution, streamlining the booking process for Ethiopian and cross-border customers. With the M-PESA Wallet, travelers can conduct online bookings, payments, and ticket purchases. The Proclamation, Proclamation No. 1281/2022, allows foreign investors to invest in payment services which are not classified as banking services.

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen. Photo: Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem/LinkedInAddis Abeba – Oumer Hussein, Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the government welcomes DP World’s desire to cooperate with Ethiopia in the development of Somaliland’s Berbera Port. The Ambassador told state media that DP World’s desire to cooperate with Ethiopia is a welcoming approach that the government is working for. Ethiopia “would like to cooperate on port development with not only DP World, but also with any interested companies or countries,” Ambassador Oumer said. The delegation… pic.twitter.com/1NNxf1OpvG — Addis Standard (@addisstandard) August 9, 2023Ethiopia has upped its interest in making use of Berbera Port.

Here is a timeline of events leading to the restart of Boeing 737 MAX deliveries in China:2017MARCH 8 - The 737 MAX gains U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. APRIL 11 – Boeing says 11 Chinese airlines have resumed 737 MAX operations, with about 45% of Chinese MAX planes back in service. JUNE 28 - Boeing says about 90% of Chinese 737 MAX jets have resumed commercial operations. JAN. 6 - The FAA orders a temporary grounding of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes after the incident. JAN. 24 - Boeing delivers a 737 MAX 8 to China Southern Airlines.

Fano forces (file/SM)BorkenaToronto – No signs indicate an end to the fighting between Fano forces and government troops in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. In the Jawi area, Fano forces claim victory. The regional administration is allegedly involved in organizing a criminal gang in the area under the name of “Fano,” but Fano forces are reportedly engaging it militarily. In a video released this week, Zemene Kassie, leader of Fano forces in Gojjam, is seen confirming the development. Activists based in the diaspora are expressing the strong view that negotiation at this point is not in the interest of the Fano/ Amhara cause.

Spread the loveNAIROBI, – Ethiopia’s deal to lease a port in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland has infuriated the government in Mogadishu and prompted concern it will further destabilise the Horn of Africa region. Somalia has responded by calling the deal an act of agression and says it will block it. Given chronic instability in Somalia, Ethiopia and Sudan as well as the Horn of Africa’s strategic location across the Red Sea from the Gulf, some analysts fear the dispute could draw in outside actors if it escalates. So far, no country has publicly backed the port deal. The Arab League, of which Somalia is a member, reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s sovereignty over Somaliland, as did the African Union, European Union and United States.

People are very motivated, very much engaged and I’m getting a lot of the support from the community from the 3rd Congressional District,” Pilip told JNS. “People texting me, emailing me, messaging me on Instagram,” added Pilip, whom the Republican Jewish Coalition endorsed in December. A beautiful country,” Pilip told JNS. The district, N.Y.-3, includes a large Jewish population, and Pilip is finding the Jewish state is important for many non-Jews, too. “The vicious attack on Israel on Oct. 7 should really open our eyes, and we should be concerned because Hamas has supporters here in the United States,” Pilip said.

file/SMBy Staff WriterADDIS ABABA – (BORKENA) – Ethiopian Airlines has made official that it has chosen M-pesa, Safaricom’s internet payment system, as one of its payment options, sources disclosed here today. This will allow the customers and travelers of the Ethiopian Airlines to use the new M-pesa internet payment system to purchase tickets and conduct other sales, it was noted. Therefore, Mpesa serves as a new alternative payment system for the airline. In the future, when new payment system options are necessary, we will enter into a similar contract agreement,” the Ethiopian Airlines officials told the Reporter. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

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The first match of the week, and the day for that matter, will be the Ethiopian Insurance clash with Shashmene City. Mekelakeya are the joint leaders with Ethiopia Nigd Bank but face Fasil on Thursday hoping to go top, as Ethiopian Insurance hosts Shashemene City. Ethiopian Insurance competed for the title against eventual Champions St George, and runners-up Bahir Dar before finishing third last term. Insurance have only won two from 11 league matches played so far this season. However, if Shashmene City do win this fixture, they will be out of the relegation zone and climb above Ethiopia Insurance.

Yelp released its annual list of the Top 100 U.S. Last year, the top two restaurants were both centered around Hawaiian cuisine: Broken Mouth | Lee’s Homestyle in Los Angeles, and Kaaloa’s Super Js Authentic Hawaiian in Captain Cook, Hawaii. Broken Mouth appeared on the list again this year in the sixth spot, followed by another Hawaiian spot in seventh place, Adela’s Country Eatery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The sunbelt region is heating up its culinary game, with 30% of the top restaurants in Arizona, Florida and Texas, Yelp said. Yelp, the leading website and app for crowd-sourced reviews about businesses, said it creates its annual lists of top restaurants by analyzing ratings, the number of reviews and the volume of submissions.