Ethiopia and United Kingdom (UK) have finalized to ink the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to scale up the diplomatic ties to strategic partnership level, said Ethiopian Ambassador to UK. In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, Ethiopian Ambassador to the UK Teferi Melesse said that the activities are ongoing to elevate the diplomatic ties between the two parties. The preparations have been finalized to sign the MoU to scaling up the diplomatic ties with UK to a strategic partnership. Furthermore, it would contribute to further widen diplomatic ties evaluating gaps, he said. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, London, UK.

After several public appearances at the end of 2023, during which he demanded an outlet to the Red Sea for his country, Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed on 1 January signed a memorandum of understanding in Addis Ababa with the president of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In

The extended absence of rainfall has led to the devastation of crops and livestock, intensifying already high levels of acute food insecurity. From July to December 2023, over 7.3 million individuals received food aid from the government. They emphasize the critical need for immediate aid to the nearly four million people confronting “crisis” or “emergency” levels of food insecurity in the forthcoming months. In the previous month, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) issued a grave warning about the escalating food insecurity in Ethiopia. This has led to the displacement of over one million individuals and the extreme impoverishment of millions of people in Tigray, depriving them of their livelihoods.

Talk about a good pairing: An Ethiopian honey wine-tasting room just opened on Vine Street in Alexandria’s West End. The new tasting room is next door to his production room where giant vats of a half dozen wines ferment over the course of six months. Negussie uses wildflower honey from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, which he says is close to Ethiopian honey. “I grew up drinking traditional Ethiopian honey wine, and knew the way I wanted it to taste,” he said. A flight of six small glasses of wine costs $35, and bottles of wine cost between $20 and $25.

from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEthiopia BureauADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – ETHIOPIAN Airlines Cargo and Logistics Services has commenced a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco. This enhances the airline’s number of freighter destinations served in Africa. “We are excited to announce the launch of the freighter services to Casablanca, Morocco,” Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, said. This addition increases Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services total African freighter destinations to 35 and boosts its commitment to delivering reliable and efficient services. The company is rated the largest cargo network operator in Africa and a key air cargo service provider globally.

Against the integrity of that position of trust, the US has been advancing its geopolitical interests that, at times, sail against Somalia’s strategic interest and territorial integrity. A Russian naval base in the Red Sea meant a profound impact of the geopolitical balance of power. Saudi Arabia, concerned for the future of its multi-billion dollar Red Sea Global project, wanted the deal expedited. Eritrea which considers a deal that would grant Ethiopia a naval power in the Red Sea a national threat wanted the deal aborted. Egypt’s agricultural industry is wholly dependent on the flow of the Nile which is already reduced by Ethiopia’s mega dam.

Last week’s accident involving a Boeing Co. 737 Max 9 not only resulted in the grounding of scores of jets, but could complicate a deferred prosecution agreement that Boeing struck with the Justice Department in 2021 that was set to expire over the weekend. That deal resolved a probe into Boeing following the crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 in October 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March of 2019, which together killed 346 passengers and crew. The agreement allowed the DOJ to dismiss a criminal charge against Boeing if the company demonstrated that it had beefed up its compliance programs.

The Boeing 737 Max has been under public scrutiny for several years following multiple crashes and malfunctions. During the descent, terrified passengers captured footage showing the hole where the door plug came loose from. 8 p.m.: During a press conference, the NTSB announced that no one was sitting in 26A or 26B — the two seats closest to the door — when the door plug fell out. 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. Turkish Airlines, Copa Airlines and Aeroméxico all temporarily suspend service on their 737 Max 9s while doing inspections.

This happened as the dollar shortage ravaged the economy and as foreign investors pulled their funds. Ethiopian birr crashThe Ethiopian birr has been in a freefall as the economy continues going through a rough patch. At the same time, the country has gone through a major dollar shortage that pushed it to default on $33 million of foreign debt. Ethiopian birr vs USDNigerian nairaThe Nigerian naira also had a rough performance in 2023. The post Why are the Zimbabwe dollar, Nigerian naira, Ethiopian birr tanking?

EVA Air and Airbus have finalized a contract for the acquisition of 15 A321neo jets and 18 A350-1000 widebodies. The A350s will replace part of the Boeing 777-300ER fleet, of which EVA Air has 34 aircraft. “We have selected the Airbus aircraft following a thorough evaluation of the various models in each market segment. “This order marks a new phase in our relationship with EVA Air and we thank the airline for its confidence in Airbus. The new A350-1000 customer is expected to increase the order book for Airbus’ currently largest aircraft to at least 230 firm orders.

0 shares ShareTweetPinAddis Ababa, January 9, 2024 (Addis Walta) Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Logistics Services adds Casablanca as its 35th Freighter Destination in Africa. Up on the launching of the new destination, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to announce the launch of the freighter services to Casablanca, Morocco”. The new cargo destination opens a new chapter as it is the airlines’ maiden venture into the Maghreb region as part of its global freighter networks, according to the CEO. This addition increases its total African freighter destinations to 35 and boosts the airline’s commitment to delivering reliable and efficient services. Ethiopian Airlines on its social media indicated that the freighter services to Casablanca is said to be operated using the modern Boeing 777-200F cargo aircraft with payload capacity of more than 100 tons.

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Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, commences a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco as of today, January 09, 2024, marking 35 in its number of freighter destinations served in Africa. Regarding the launch of the freighter service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to announce the launch of the freighter services to Casablanca, Morocco. This addition increases our total African freighter destinations to 35 and boosts our commitment to delivering reliable and efficient services. 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; in its one of the most decorated years of 2023, Ethiopian Cargo won: - Best Cargo Airline-Africa for five years in row and 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.