The event was held on Monday in cooperation between trade and sector associations of Ethiopia, the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Coordinating Committee for Economic Cooperation with African Countries and the Addis Ababa embassy in the Russian Federation, said the Fana Broadcasting Corporate state television station. The forum was attended by more than 100 Russian and 30 Ethiopian companies, as well as representatives of the Investment Commission, Trade and Sector Associations and authorities of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The agenda included business-to-business and business-to-government discussions. jrr/llp/lam/nmr

Somalia: Ethiopian diplomat defend sea MoU with SomalilandMOGADISHU, Somalia - The Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland will only focus on business rather than the annexation of Somalia, two top envoys have insisted, arguing that Ethiopia is keen to bolster good relations with neighbouring countries. Ethiopia has been carrying out various activities in areas of road, electricity, and trade to strengthen ties with neighboring countries, he said. The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland is not different from this venture, except for the fact that this partnership is for access to the sea, the envoy told ENA. Ethiopia's Ambassador to Somalia Muktar Mohamed said on his part that despite some challenges Ethiopia and Somalia have enjoyed excellent relations in various areas of cooperationThe MoU Ethiopia signed with Somaliland is not to harm anyone but to develop together on the principle of win-win principle, he said. The ambassador maintained that Ethiopia has been a key ally in the fight against Al-Shabaab militants within Somalia.

In a Tuesday phone call, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed about continuing efforts for peace. "The two leaders discussed ongoing work toward the implementation of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement. In particular, they stressed the importance of continued efforts toward disarmament and demobilization," said a statement by Trudeau's office. During the call, Abiy and Trudeau emphasized crucial steps toward disarmament and demobilization in the Horn of Africa country. Trudeau underscored the necessity of ensuring that such cooperation receives the agreement of all relevant parties involved.

News: PM Abiy says “no death due to starvation so far” as authorities in Tigray report 860 deaths from hungerPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressing questions raised by legislators (Photo: ENA)Addis Abeba – In his parliamentary speech today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tackled mounting apprehensions concerning the repercussions of the prevailing drought across the nation. Officials in the Tigray region however, are reporting the death of over 860 individuals due to hunger in the past six months. Prime Minister Abiy indicated the presence of drought in specific regions, including Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, and the eastern part of the country. He reassured that the “current aid initiatives would persist in averting deaths due to hunger in the region,” urging the regional interim administration to allocate resources efficiently. Accusations have been flying as the Tigray Tigray interim administration decries federal government’s dismissal of famine emergency.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has played down fears of a war with Somalia over his quest for sea access for his landlocked country. Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with the breakaway region of of Somaliland on Jan. 1. The document has not been made public, but Somaliland says Ethiopia agreed to recognize its independence in return for a naval port. The deal has rattled Somalia, which asserts that Somaliland is part of Somalia. The Somali president has suggested he is ready to go to war with Ethiopia over the issue.

The document has not been made public, but Somaliland says Ethiopia agreed to recognize its independence in return for a naval port. The deal has rattled Somalia, which asserts that Somaliland is part of Somalia. Somalia’s president has suggested he is ready to go to war with Ethiopia to prevent it from building a port there. Advertisement Article continues below this adAddressing lawmakers on Tuesday, Abiy said he had “no intention” of going to war with Somalia. “We are dying in Somalia because the peace of Somalia is the peace of Ethiopia.

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Town of Watertown Watertown Senior CenterThe Watertown Senior Center announced it will host an extreme weather preparedness discussion with Leigh Meunier from CREW and Dira Johanif from CRWA on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 3:30 p.m.Are you concerned about extreme weather and its impacts on your community? Want to learnmore about how Watertown is responding to flooding and how you can be prepared? Joinfriends from Communities Responding to Extreme Weather and the Charles River Watershed Association to learn about flooding impacts in Watertown and across our watershed. We’ll share ideas for nature-based projects that address flooding and benefit our environment (tree planting, removing pavement, rain gardens!). Call the Senior Center to register, 617-972-6490

Authorities in the southwestern Somali town of Beled Hawo said six Ethiopians were among seven people killed in an overnight attack by suspected al-Shabab militants. The district commissioner of the town, Abdirashid Abdi Arog, told VOA Somali that gunmen attacked a compound, killing five women and two men. Six other Ethiopians were injured in the attack, he added. He said the Somali woman killed was a neighbor of the Ethiopians who came out when she heard the gunshots and shone a light on the attackers. Asked about the motive of the attack, Dhumal said he believed the militants intended to “create conflict” between Somalis and Ethiopians.

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi paying a condolence visit to Namibia's former First Lady, Monica Geingos, a day after the death of her husband, President Hage Geingob. Addis Ababa, — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed condolences over the death of Namibian President Hage Geingob. "In this somber moment, our nation extends its sincere condolences to the people and government of Namibia on the loss of President Hage Geingob. Namibia's President, 82, died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. Geingob was first sworn-in as president in 2015, but had served in top political positions since independence in 1990.

Ethiopians killed in an overnight attack within SomaliaMOGADISHU, Somalia - At least six Ethiopians were killed on Monday morning in southern Somalia, multiple sources have confirmed, which could trigger another round of tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region that has been battling with instability for decades. The six Ethiopians and a local were killed in an overnight attack in the southern Somalia town of Beled Hawo, local officials said. Six other Ethiopians were injured in the attack, Arog said. Authorities pointed the finger at al-Shabaab militants, who have been wrestling to take over the fragile UN-backed federal government of Somalia. Also, the MoU has been criticized by several international partners, who accuse Ethiopians of 'blatant disregard of international law '.

A new Ethiopian-owned roasting company called Theo’s Roast is bringing fresh roasts of high-quality greens to the north Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. “Daniel is considered Habesha and witnessed coffee ceremonies and brewing on a daily basis, first tasting coffee around the age of eight,” Meg Tamre told Daily Coffee News. “We have not traveled back regularly; however, we do maintain shared ownership of his childhood home,” Meg Tamre said. “We want to know the farm origin and provide fair pricing to the producers,” Meg Tamre said. “We have a 6-year-old daughter who was getting tired of hearing about coffee,” Meg Tamre said.

Jan. 27, 5:30 p.m.: A man went into the Nike Store, took multiple Fleece Tech items and placed them in a mesh bag and left without paying. Jan. 28, 4:45 p.m.: A man took a pair of sneakers from the Nike Store worth $135. Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m.: A resident of Maplewood Street received a text message from what was believed to be the U.S. Jan. 30, 12:30 p.m.: A Westminster Avenue resident received a 1099 tax form from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts saying she had received $6,090 in unemployment benefits in 2023. The man then took another pair of sneakers the shelf and appeared to sit down to try the shoes on, but he concealed the sneakers under his jacket.

"Last week there was a big meeting of BRICS Sherpas and sous-sherpas. So BRICS will be another platform where we can explore our relations," the ambassador said. He also said Ethiopia expects trade with the countries of the grouping to grow. "We are expecting a big increase in trade volume within BRICS. In this regard, it is very important to agree on payment systems between Ethiopia and Russia and other BRICS members," Uriat Cham Ugala said.

And then, you have the Colored Hockey League (CHL) also, known as the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM), which predates the NHL by 22 years. And then, you have the Colored Hockey League (CHL) also, known as the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM), which predates the NHL by 22 years. Historically speaking, the league, in the words of George and Darril Fosty, co-authors of Black Ice: The Lost History of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, 1895-1925 , was “like no other hockey or sports league before or since.” One might rightfully ask, what made the CHL unique or so special? Hockey officials crowned them the Maritime Hockey League Champions without holding a structured playoff tournament to determine the champion. Back in 2022, Uninterrupted Canada released the documentary BLACK ICE which is based on the the Fosty brothers’ iconic book BLACK ICE.