We were the best of friends from the time we met in the second grade. We had common interests, especially Marvel comics. He ran like the wind. Basketball. Especially basketball.
We were the best of friends from the time we met in the second grade. We had common interests, especially Marvel comics. He ran like the wind. Basketball. Especially basketball.
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Service has launched its freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco, adding to its network of 35 freighter destinations across Africa. Ethiopian Cargo is a key operational division within the Ethiopian Airlines Group. "We are thrilled to announce the commencement of freighter services to Casablanca, marking our first foray into the Maghreb region within our global freighter network,” says Mesfin Tasew, CEO, of Ethiopian Airlines Group. “This expansion elevates our total African freighter destinations to 35, reinforcing our commitment to providing reliable and efficient services. Our Casablanca freighter service is operated with the state-of-the-art Boeing 777-200F cargo aircraft, boasting a payload capacity of over 100 tonnes.”
With those and other enabling factors in place, could Ethiopia be Africa’s next big fintech giant? Those telcos will play a critical role in establishing an Ethiopian fintech ecosystem too. One of the key avenues it’s identified for doing so is by scaling digital payments through mobile money services. GSMA figures show that just 4.2% of adult women and 5.1% of adult men had mobile money accounts in 2022. As more and more of those solutions fall into place, Ethiopia will be well on its way to unlocking its potential and becoming Africa’s next fintech giant.
The army chiefs of landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland have been discussing military co-operation as concern grows over a deal that could give Ethiopia a naval base on the Gulf of Aden.
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, started a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco – its 35th freighter destination in Africa – on January 9, 2024. It employs the modern Boeing 777-200F cargo aircraft, with payload capacity of more than 100 tonnes, for the operations. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are excited to announce the launch of the freighter services to Casablanca, Morocco. As the largest cargo network operator in Africa and a key air cargo service provider globally, Ethiopian Airlines will continue expanding its services around the world by opening new routes to facilitate global trade and the flow of goods. Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services is a multi-award-winning air cargo service provider, winning in 2023, the Best Cargo Airline-Africa for the fifth time in a row; Cargo Airline of the Year for two years in row at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023; Sustainable Cargo Airline of the Year-Africa Award at the Freight Week Sustainability Awards 2023; African Cargo Airline of the Year and Air Cargo Brand of the Year in Africa from STAT Trade Times Cargo Excellence Awards 2023; and Best Cargo Airline-Africa award at the Arabian Cargo Awards 2023.
New York: United and Alaska Airlines both reported on Monday that loose hardware had been discovered on some of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes during preliminary inspections after a dramatic mid-flight incident last week. Hours later, Alaska Airlines said its staff had found that "loose hardware was visible on some aircraft." Following the Alaska Airlines incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered operators to ground 171 jets with the same door plug configuration. Alaska Airlines said it was still awaiting "final documentation" from Boeing and the FAA before beginning the formal inspection process. Analysts said the Alaska Airlines problems may have stemmed from a manufacturing defect.
An MoU is a statement of intent rather than a legally binding agreement but what seems clear is that Somaliland is ready to grant Ethiopia access to the sea for commercial traffic through a port, although it is not clear which port that would be.
The African Union urged calm in the ensuing row, and the European Union urged Ethiopia to respect Somalia’s territorial integrity. Landlocked countries like Uganda and Rwanda, which have a strong national security mindset, will have been intrigued by some of the reported provisions. AdvertisementApart from Ethiopia, the other 15 landlocked African countries don’t have such a short strip through a neighbour to the coast. Addis is spoilt for choice: Either through Eritrea, whose independence in 1993 left it landlocked, or via Djibouti, or Somalia. Though weakened by the Tigray war, Ethiopia is still a military behemoth relative to Somalia.
Ethiopia and Somaliland held talks on Monday regarding the development of military cooperation, the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) said. Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) Chief of Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, discussed with his Somaliland counterpart, Major General Nuh Ismail Thani, in Ethiopia the issues of the military partnership between the two countries. The meeting took place shortly after Somaliland and Ethiopia signed a pact providing the latter with the access to the Red Sea.
Hargeisa, Somalia — The Minister of Defense of Somaliland, Abdiqani Mohamud Aateeye, has announced that he has resigned from the ministerial position after opposing the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia. He said that they met the president today, and he told him that he did not believe that it is appropriate for Ethiopian troops to come to Somaliland. The minister also doubted the rent of the sea saying that Abiy Ahmed wants to take a sea but he does not want to rent a sea and own it, as he noted. The agreement has sparked protests in Somaliland, some supporting it and some opposing it, with some people supporting it and some people expressing doubts. On the other hand, the Somali government strongly rejected the agreement between the two parties, calling it a violation of Somalia's sovereignty.
United, Alaska Airlines report loose components on 737 MAX planesWASHINGTONUnited and Alaska Airlines both reported on Monday that loose hardware had been discovered on some of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes during preliminary inspections after a dramatic mid-flight incident last week. Hours later, Alaska Airlines announced its staff had found that "loose hardware was visible on some aircraft." "We're working to return our Boeing 737 MAX 9s to service in the days ahead," United said in a statement. Alaska Airlines said it was still awaiting "final documentation" from Boeing and the FAA before beginning the formal inspection process. Analysts said the Alaska Airlines problems may have stemmed from a manufacturing defect.
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — Police in the Makkah region arrested two illegal Ethiopians who are accused of killing a young Saudi man. Muhammad Al-Subaie, a young man, was shot dead by one of the Ethiopians when his compatriot attempted to offer drugs to the young man. Rajeh Al-Subaie, father of the young man, said that his son went out for a walk and reached the mountain. “My son was surprised when someone offered him drugs, and hence he caught him and contacted the security operations room over the phone. A compatriot of this Ethiopian, who was watching this incident, fired at him while making the phone call.
SEATTLE (AP) — The blowout of part of the fuselage on a Boeing 737 Max flying over Oregon is the latest in a string of safety problems — including two devastating crashes — for the aerospace giant. The most serious issues have involved the 737 Max, the latest version of its venerable 737, a workhorse of passenger aviation. Last year, Boeing reported a problem with fittings on Max jets where the fuselage meets the vertical section of the tail. Spirit also installs door plugs in the 737 Max 9, including the one that suffered the blowout Friday. Also under investigation is what prompted the emergency landing in Wichita, Kansas, of a Denver-bound United Airlines flight on Dec. 14.
SEATTLE (AP) — The blowout of part of the fuselage on a Boeing 737 Max flying over Oregon is the latest in a string of safety problems — including two devastating crashes — for the aerospace giant. The most serious issues have involved the 737 Max, the latest version of its venerable 737, a workhorse of passenger aviation. Last year, Boeing reported a problem with fittings on Max jets where the fuselage meets the vertical section of the tail. Spirit also installs door plugs in the 737 Max 9, including the one that suffered the blowout Friday. Also under investigation is what prompted the emergency landing in Wichita, Kansas, of a Denver-bound United Airlines flight on Dec. 14.
The Boeing 737 Max has been under public scrutiny for several years following multiple crashes and malfunctions. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 plane has only been in operation since October 2023, FAA records show. 7 p.m.: United temporarily suspends service on all 79 of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes, the airline announces. Sunday, Jan. 76:30 a.m.: Nearly 700 flights are canceled nationwide due to the Boeing 737 Max 9 groundings, according to data from FlightAware. 4 p.m.: United announces it has found loose bolts during its inspection of its 737 Max 9 fleet.
