Talcher, Dec 20: A three-day Agricultural Machinery Expo was inaugurated at Talcher College field. The event aims to provide farmers with access to the latest agricultural equipment and machinery. The District Agriculture Officer announced that farmers could avail up to a 50% subsidy on agricultural machinery through government support. The agricultural machinery expo, held at Talcher, offered farmers an excellent opportunity to explore and purchase the latest farming equipment, which can help increase productivity and efficiency. With modern machinery and new technologies at their disposal, farmers can enhance their agricultural output, reduce labor costs, and improve sustainability.

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“We were caught in the crossfire,” he told AFP, after being struck by a stray bullet. “In Addis, they told me that my vein had been cut and (my leg) would no longer function,” he told AFP. It came to a head in April 2023, when an attempt by the federal government to disarm the Fano and Amhara forces ignited the conflict. At a federal medical centre in Amhara’s capital Bahir Dar, Yoseph Debasu sways as he grips parallel bars, re-learning how to walk with his prosthesis. “Now with this new conflict added on top of it, the number of patients is increasing,” he told AFP.

Addis Ababa – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday during a one-day working visit to Addis Ababa, officials said. The talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Somalia and Ethiopia, with particular emphasis on cooperation in security, political affairs, economic ties and regional issues. The two leaders also exchanged views on the broader situation in the Horn of Africa, discussing ongoing efforts to promote stability and lasting peace in the region. Both sides stressed the importance of sustaining cooperation based on mutual respect, good neighbourliness and shared interests, underscoring their commitment to enhancing peace, security and development across the Horn of Africa. The meeting forms part of Somalia’s continued diplomatic outreach to reinforce relations and cooperation with neighbouring countries, notably Ethiopia, which plays a key role in regional security and stability.

As the country moves toward 2026, Chad presents a paradox that many external actors struggle to read correctly. In practice, Chad is not a market where success or failure is determined by headline indicators, election results, or formal approvals alone. Investors who treat Chad as a uniform national market often discover this too late. Africa Risk Control’s latest report, “Chad 2026: Top 10 Due Diligence & Risk Advisories Decision-Makers Need,” distills these dynamics into ten practical risk advisories drawn from field intelligence and real execution failures. You may get Chad full report at ARC store and also book a one hour intelligence briefing with lead country researcher for Chad here.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asked Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed earlier this week to contribute troops to the fledgling International Security Force for Gaza, two Western diplomats familiar with the situation tell The Times of Israel. US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan calls for an international force to oversee a transition period for reconstruction and economic recovery in the war-torn Palestinian territory, decimated by over two years of war. Many countries are wary of the mission to demilitarize Gaza’s Hamas terror group, and Trump has had trouble filling the ranks of the force, even in the planning stages. Ethiopia, a major contributor to international peacekeeping missions in Africa, is seen by US officials as a potential partner, but Addis Ababa has so far offered no public indication of whether it is willing to take part.

Spotlight on education, tech, and investmentThis visit upgraded the partnership between India and Ethiopia to cover not just politics but also education, security, and business. There's a push to offer more scholarships and training for Ethiopian students. Even without an official business team present, Ethiopia made it clear they want more Indian investment—especially since Indian companies have already put over $5 billion into the country. Both sides are eyeing new projects in digital tech and artificial intelligence too.

I'm still not good with it because my goal has always been to have a comfortable lifestyle. Instead of piling money into my account, I decided to build channels to bring in money. So, I have a goal to reach a personal net worth of $1 billion, but don't ask me what I'm going to do with it. Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

Delhi, December 19: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the third meeting of the Consultative Committee on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning yesterday. A detailed presentation was made on school education interventions, highlighting how Artificial Intelligence is being systematically integrated across the school education ecosystem in alignment with the NEP 2020. A detailed presentation was also made on higher education interventions, focusing on the transformative role of AI in strengthening teaching-learning processes, research, innovation, and employability. The presentation underscored how these interventions aim to build future-ready graduates, foster innovation ecosystems within HEIs, and ensure that India’s higher education system remains globally competitive and inclusive. Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar; Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Education, Jayant Chaudhary; Members of the Committee, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy Sanjay Kumar; Secretary, Department of Higher Education Dr. Vineet Joshi along with senior officials of the Ministry, attended the meeting.

A video now circulating online claims to show two Ethiopian opposition politicians living in the US being forcibly deported. The post shared on Facebook on December 16, 2025 includes text in Amharic which reads, “they are deported from America”. The text and video imply that these two well-known opposition figures are being deported from the US. Gedu and Lidetu were among a group of Ethiopian opposition politicians who held virtual discussions in June 2025 to establish a broad alliance against the ruling Prosperity Party (archived here). However, the video that purports to show the deportation of the two Ethiopian politicians is artificially generated.

Addis Ababa — Preparations are finalized to integrate opal and other mineral products into the modern trading platform of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX). The amendment of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange Proclamation has expanded the institution's mandate to include non-agricultural commodities, specifically industrial and mineral products. Accordingly, the ECX has worked closely with the Ministry of Mines to bring opal to the formal market. Mergia stated that his institution has completed the design of a dedicated trading system for other minerals beyond opal. He stated that joint efforts to resolve market challenges facing opal production are nearing completion, and the imminent launch of this mineral on the exchange is expected to be a transformative step.

Book Newsby Blessing UwisikeAcclaimed novelist Dinaw Mengestu has been elected president of PEN America, the 103-year-old writers organization dedicated to celebrating literature and defending freedom of expression. Mengestu, who has served as a PEN America trustee since 2016, assumes the presidency and becomes chair of the Board of Trustees for a two-year term, succeeding Jennifer Finney Boylan. Mengestu assumes leadership at a critical moment for free expression. PEN America has intensified its fight against book bans targeting titles about race, LGBTQ+ lives, and contested histories. Congratulations to Mengestu, the newly elected PEN America president!

SubscribeA flight in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ended in chaos when passengers were encouraged to jump down from the aircraft door due to a lack of air stairs at the airport. According to videos posted online, passengers had waited on the Air Congo Boeing 737 for hours for the airport to provide stairs to get off. Air Congo and Ethiopian Airlines have been contacted for comment; the article will be updated if and when a response is received. Why didn’t Air Congo use the emergency slide? Nevertheless, asking passengers to jump from the aircraft door is highly irregular and would be inconsistent with standard commercial aviation practice.