The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that over 270 Nigerian inmates are serving various prison terms in Ethiopia, adding most were imprisoned for drug-related offences. The ministry said this in reaction to a viral video by one Dr Paul Ezike, making the rounds on social media on the alleged plight of Nigerian inmates in the Kaliti Prison in Ethiopia. She added, “Over 270 Nigerian nationals are serving various prison terms in Ethiopia. “The Ethiopian authorities, on the other hand, have always maintained that Nigerian inmates are not treated differently from other inmates, Ethiopian inmates inclusive. When finalised, this will enable Nigerian inmates to complete their jail terms in Nigeria, where their family members could complement the government’s efforts towards their maintenance in prison.

The EU aid package was initially worth 1 billion euros ($1.04 billion) and was due to be given to Ethiopia from 2021 to 2027, but it was suspended in late 2020 after fighting broke out in the northern Tigray region. The Tigray war killed unknown thousands and was characterized by massacres, mass rape and allegations of enforced starvation. Ethiopia has tried to block a U.N. probe from investigating the atrocities and has launched its own transitional justice process, which human rights experts say is flawed. The EU’s aid pledge to Ethiopia came a day before the deadline for renewing the mandate for the investigation at the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva. Last week Human Rights Watch said the EU should submit a resolution at the U.N. Human Rights Council calling for continued investigations into atrocities.

Sir Bob Geldof is warning a new musical based on the story of Live Aid “better not be s***”. “So, there isn’t a person dressed up as (Live Aid performer ) Freddie (Mercury) wearing a c*** moustache. Live Aid has been hailed as a moment that brought together 1.5 billion people through music. The Band Aid Charitable Trust has given its permission for the musical to go ahead and will receive 10 per cent of the ticket sales. Bob acknowledged Queen as “absolutely the best band of the day” with their 21-minute set.

Partial view of Berbera Port. To fully capitalize on the prospects afforded by Berbera Port, Ethiopia and Somaliland need to work closely together, strengthen their bilateral relations, and participate in productive public-private partnerships. As part of the continuous development of the Berbera Corridor, roads are being expanded from Berbera Port to the Ethiopian border, expanding trade opportunities. On the other hand, Berbera Port provides Ethiopian exporters with an alternative route to diversify their export destinations as well. This has the potential to have a favorable influence on socioeconomic conditions, notably in Somaliland, Ethiopia, and East Africa.

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DUBAI: Barajoun Studios has announced a partnership with China’s ORI Animation at the Saudi Film Confex being held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center. Barajoun Studios, which specializes in animation and visual effects, covers all aspects of animation and CGI production, from concept design to final render output with a focus on storytelling. “Aligning with ORI Animation is not just a business decision; it’s a melding of visions,” Ayman Jamal, CEO of Barajoun Studios, said. “Our collaboration with Barajoun Studios is a testament to the limitless possibilities when creativity and technology meet. The Saudi Film Confex, hosted by the Saudi Film Commission, seeks to promote the social, cultural and economic value of cinema.

Qatar Airways is currently targeting some Amex customers with the opportunity to earn £300 back when you spend at least £2,000 on the Qatar Airways website:The offer is only available until November 6, 2023. To see if you’ve been targeted for this offer, you’ll need to log into your online account or use the Amex Mobile app. Air France: Spend £1,000 or More and Get £150 Back – Amex Targeted OfferAir FranceAmex also currently has a targeted offer with Air France, offering £150 statement credit when you spend £1,000 or more on flights booked direct with the airline. The offers looks like it is only being targeted towards UK-based card holders for flights departing from a UK airport only. To celebrate the increased service, Ethiopian Airlines is offering up to 50% off flights between the two airports.

Qoloji site is one of the largest IDP sites in the Somali region. Photo: EHRCAddis Abeba -The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has confirmed that six civilians were killed in the Qoloji site for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), one of the largest IDP sites in the Somali region, and several others injured in the recent clashes involving security forces of the Oromia and Somali regional states. In the last week of September, clashes flared up between local militias from the two regional states in Babile district/woreda which exists as an administrative unit both in Fafan zone of the Somali region and East Hararghe zone of Oromia region. The commission also urged government security forces to refrain from actions that endanger the saftey and security of displaced civilians in accordance to the Kampala agreement signed to protect IDPs from being victims of any conflict. The residents in those areas have been repeatedly complaining about the federal government’s failure to resolve recurring conflicts in the area involving the security forces of the two regional state governments.

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ACTION BRONSON X NEW BALANCE 990V6 “BAKLAVA”Image Credit: Courtesy of New BalanceAction Bronson may have named his New Balance sneaker after the Ottoman dessert, but his explanation for its makeup sounds like he consumed a more potent baked good. The idea was to “capture everything that makes us up as beings,” according to Bronsolino himself. Water, earth, electricity — actually two different conceptions of electricity — the moon. They all get their own corresponding color. Then there’s some stuff about pistachios and vehicles if you let him break down his 990v6 further, but you don’t need to dive into his head to be taken in immediately by the shoe’s appearance.

Ethiopian breaks marathon recordEthiopian Tigst Assefa became the first woman to break the 2:12 barrier in marathon history when she clocked 2:11:53 in the Berlin Marathon. She likewise broke the world record of 2:14:04 set by Kenyan Brigid Kosgei in the Chicago Marathon in 2019. Asefa ran her first marathon in Riyadh in March 2022 then won Berlin in 2:15:37. Kipchoge failed to break his own world record set in the same Berlin Marathon in 2011. Asian games debaclesAs I write this column, it looks like we are looking at a dismal finish in the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

And that Ethiopia, its farmers and the community are not benefiting at all from teff is something we should not accept. Yonas Alemu is an Ethiopian entrepreneur with a commitment: helping Ethiopian farmers benefit from the commercialisation of teff, the world’s smallest grain, native to the Horn of Africa. “We grow up knowing about kachi kachi, which is the stone we feel when we eat our injera (flatbread made from teff)”, Alemu explains. This hampers Ethiopian farmers’ ability to sell their products on the market, which is where Lovegrass comes in. Last year, Lovegrass’ farmers harvested 2 tonnes of teff and this year Alemu expects an even better result.

The Malian army was redeployed from Gao to the northern region of Kidal on Monday, according to two security officials who spoke under condition of anonymity. The convoy of 119 vehicles left Gao on Monday morning heading towards the Tuareg rebel stronghold which lies 300km to the northeast of the city. The decision to move was taken on Sunday evening at a meeting of national security chiefs, the officials said. The north of Mali has seen a resurgence of hostilities by predominantly Tuareg rebels against the Malian army since the end of August. The deal came under strain, however, in 2020, following a coup which toppled the civilian government.

READ MORE British Museum bought ancient Egyptian artefact from convicted antiquities smugglerThe British Museum has 11 tabots, which were among thousands of artefacts stolen by British troops during the Battle of Magdala in Ethiopia in 1868. The tabots are maintained in consultation with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. He told The Telegraph: “I am not singling out the British Museum but all institutions must return them back to Ethiopia. Getty ImagesIn a statement to The National, the British Museum said: “The British Museum’s collection tells the story of human cultural achievement over 2 million years. Last week, The National revealed how the British Museum bought an ancient Egyptian artefact from a dealer with a conviction for smuggling antiquities out of the country.

— update by sautéing kale by the handful with caramelized onions to make the bulk of the filling for the sandwich. To add a salty-smoky note, tuck crisp bacon slices inside the sandwiches before cooking them, though it’s still delicious without it. Just be sure to use a hearty sandwich bread that’s sturdy enough to contain all the fillings so the sandwich doesn’t fall apart when you pull it out of the pan. Top each of 4 bread slices with 1 slice of cheese, a quarter of the kale mixture and 1 slice of bacon (if using), torn to fit. Top each with a slice of the remaining cheese, then with another slice of bread, buttered side up.