About 85 Ethiopian migrants were travelling along the eastern migration route when the lorry overturned in the town of Semera on Tuesday morning, a senior Afar official Mohammed Ali Biedo said in a statement. Yemen is a major pathway for migrants from the Horn of Africa travelling to Gulf states in search of work. "The accident occurred when a lorry transporting migrants, misled by illegal brokers and unaware of the dangers of their journey, overturned," Biedo said in the statement. The Afar regional government said it was "doing all the necessary life saving operations" on the injured migrants following the "horrific" accident. Despite the risks, more than 60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen in 2024 alone, many ultimately bound for Saudi Arabia, according to IOM.

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 6, 2026 — Ethiopia has accused unnamed countries of obstructing its efforts to secure sea access through a mutually beneficial cooperative arrangement, according to a recent statement from the ruling Prosperity Party. “Countries view Ethiopia as a source of revenue they depend on, imposing unnecessary economic burdens,” the party said, accusing neighboring states of deliberately hampering Addis Ababa’s efforts to gain direct access to the sea. The ruling party emphasized the strategic importance of sea access for Ethiopia, citing its role in trade and economic growth. The statement affirmed that Addis Ababa will continue pursuing regional cooperation and seek independent control over a maritime route. The dispute reflects ongoing tensions in the region, as landlocked Ethiopia has long sought access through neighbouring countries such as Eritrea and Somalia, which have resisted proposals for military bases and control of their ports.

French supermarket group Carrefour has announced plans to enter the Ethiopian market through a franchise and supply partnership. The group will partner with Queens Supermarket, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group. Carrefour’s international partnerships CEO Patrick Lasfargues said: “We are delighted to initiate this collaboration with a leading retail player in Ethiopia. Midroc Investment Group CEO Jemal Ahmed commented: “I am very proud to announce, along with the entire Midroc team, our integration into Carrefour’s international franchise network. Last September, Carrefour officially ceased operations in Kuwait, completing its strategic withdrawal from four Middle Eastern markets over ten months.

Mohamed Salah admitted Egypt are not among the favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations after needing extra time to overcome Benin 3-1 in Agadir to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Egypt kept Marcel Dandjinou plenty busy in the first half but could not find a way past the Benin goalkeeper who looked in inspired form. Marwan Attia broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, guiding home an assured finish after Salah had initiated a move down the right. Hossam Hassan's ‍side are bidding to win the title ⁠for the first time since 2010 and a record eight times overall. "I don't think we are a favourite at all [to win the title]" Salah told reporters.

You’ll be amazed at the passion for the First Amendment and what it means to teen-agers. Rylie Kranich of Waterford Union High School received top honors. The First Amendment is innovation; it is a righteous voice.”As Tessa writes, it is more than just a voice:“The First Amendment is faith. Case High School, Racine,shows how the First Amendment empowers citizens. Naomi Lukas, Adams-Friendship High School, described why the First Amendment is so important to her.

For Ethiopia—where floods, droughts, and extreme weather increasingly affect livelihoods—strengthening national observation and early warning systems is both an urgent priority and a long-term investment in resilience. The visit brought together Ethiopian and Chinese experts to exchange practical knowledge on modern meteorological systems, forecasting, and early warning services—advancing Ethiopia’s implementation of the Global Basic Observing Network (GBON) with support from the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF). Why meteorological observations matterMeteorological observations form the backbone of weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and early warning systems—both nationally and globally. A particular focus of discussion was the jointly developed Multi-Hazard Alert Zero-gap and Universal (MAZU) Early Warning System, tailored for Ethiopia and scheduled for installation in early 2026. Looking aheadBy the end of the mission, Ethiopian experts returned with practical insights to strengthen station operations, improve standard operating procedures, and enhance forecasting and early warning services.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality HE Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali met with State Minister for the Livestock and Fisheries Resources Development Sector at the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Fikru Regassa, in Doha on Monday. Discussions during the meeting focused on ways to reinforce bilateral cooperation in areas of shared interest, in addition to advancing avenues of cooperation in the field of the livestock and fisheries development sector.

The suspension imposed by the ministry on Dec. 19, 2025, halted the mining and commercialization activities of all processing entities sourcing minerals from artisanal copper and cobalt production nationwide on a preventive basis. According to the ministry, after the suspension was introduced, a special commission established on Dec. 26 has completed its compliance control mission in Lualaba Province. The commission worked through three sub-commissions focusing on administrative and legal issues, technical compliance, and mineral traceability. Based on the commission’s preliminary conclusions, the ministry decided to partially and temporarily lift the suspension for mineral processing entities operating exclusively in Lualaba. The ministry stressed that the definitive lifting or continuation of the suspension will depend on whether each processing entity effectively regularizes its situation in line with official notifications.

Ethiopian Airlines and Nucore Technology: A New Era in Airline Sales and DistributionEthiopian Airlines has entered into a partnership with Nucore Technologies to improve its B2B distribution systems. Ethiopian Airlines will be able to offer improved integrations, automation of back-office processes, and enhanced reporting and analyticsExecutive to Ethiopian Airlines. Through this partnership, Ethiopian Airlines plans to introduce advanced features that will bring numerous benefits to its partners. Ethiopian Airlines’ Vision for the FutureThis partnership marks a significant step in Ethiopian Airlines’ digital transformation strategy. The improvements made through this collaboration with Nucore Technologies will allow Ethiopian Airlines to maintain its leadership in the African aviation industry.

Ethiopians Tsegaye Molla and Senait Kefelegn Lesharge won the men’s and women’s full marathon, respectively, at the 14th edition of the Freshworks Chennai Marathon 2026 on Sunday. This is a Premium article available exclusively to our subscribers. Please support quality journalism. You have exhausted your free article limit. Please support quality journalism.

Using a whisk to break up the ground chicken produces small crumbles for meat in every bite. Top Chef season 22 winner Tristen Epps transforms the rich and spicy flavors of doro wat, a popular Ethiopian chicken stew, into a flavor-packed chili. If you can find 100% dark meat ground chicken, opt for that, but if not, a mix of white and dark meat will also work well. Opt for ground dark meat chicken if you can find it. Otherwise, choose a mix of white and dark meat ground chicken.

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) meet before issuing a synodal message about courage in the face of many hardships. “The fact that the Catholic bishops are circulating the statement and asking to have it read at parish Masses is something new,” the source said, adding that Catholic bishops in Ethiopia “were very fearful in the past. Written during Advent to culminate in Christmas, which is celebrated on Jan. 7 in Ethiopia, the Catholic bishops situated their pastoral exhortation firmly within the concrete realities of Ethiopian life. ‘Our land is soaked in pain’The CBCE members also addressed war and insecurity. Catholic bishops and clergy gather with religious and laity before issuing a synodal message encouraging the faithful to have courage in the face of hardship.

A member of staff holds up the head of a 243-kilogram bluefin tuna at the sushi restaurant 'Sushizanmai' in Tokyo after the New Year's auction at Toyosu fish market. A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record $3. 2 million for a giant bluefin tuna at an annual prestigious new year auction in Tokyo's main fish market.

Bridgestone has launched co-creation activities with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Airports at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. This initiative aims to reduce foreign object debris (FOD) on airport surfaces to enhance safe aircraft operations. Previously, FOD at Bole International Airport, the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, caused tire-related problems that could affect flight schedules. Bridgestone supported regular FOD patrols by airport staff through data analysis, hazard mapping, recommendations for efficient FOD collection and awareness activities on the impact of FOD. Retta Melaku, chief operating officer of Ethiopian Airlines, said, “At Ethiopian Airlines, the safety of our passengers, employees and aircraft is a priority.

Ethiopian Airlines Enhances Travel Booking Flexibility with Nucore’s NDC-Enabled Distribution SystemEthiopian Airlines has announced a significant partnership with Nucore, a leading provider of travel technology solutions, to leverage New Distribution Capability (NDC) for expanding its B2B distribution. This collaboration will revolutionize how travel agents and partners can book and manage Ethiopian Airlines’ services, bringing better efficiency, personalization, and flexibility to the travel distribution landscape. With NDC, agents can access real-time inventory, pricing, and availability directly from Ethiopian Airlines, reducing the dependency on third-party distribution channels. Travel agents can leverage these exclusive deals to provide their customers with more affordable and attractive travel options. Data Privacy and SecurityWith more data being shared between Ethiopian Airlines, travel agents, and other partners, there may be concerns over the security of sensitive customer information.