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Ethiopian Airlines has halted flights to Beirut indefinitely amid escalating tensions in the region. The suspension, effective immediately, extends to flights bound for Tel Aviv, with services paused until at least October 7, 2024. In a Friday evening statement, the airline underscored its commitment to passenger safety, citing regional instability and guidance from authorities as key factors behind the decision. Travelers affected by the cancellations are eligible for full refunds, available through travel agents or by contacting the airline directly, Ethiopian Airlines said in its notice. The situation in the region has deteriorated in recent days, with Israel ramping up airstrikes on Beirut, targeting Hezbollah, and launching a limited ground incursion into Lebanon.

analysisTensions between Ethiopia and Egypt go back decades and reveal a web of Cold War intrigue, clandestine diplomacy and internal meddling. The current deployment reflects long-standing tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt, rooted in unresolved issues from the mid-20th century. By the 1990s, the collapse of the Soviet Union ended Mengistu's rule, but Egypt's Nile policies continued under Hosni Mubarak. In March 2015, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan signed a Declaration of Principles (DoP) to address disputes over Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The stakes extend beyond Ethiopia and Egypt, affecting the entire region that relies on the Nile for its survival.

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Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 12. While many are no strangers to Ethiopian cuisine, thanks to the popular Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant, locals expressed enthusiasm to try Habesha. Student organizations such as the Yale Ethiopian and Eritrean Students’ Association are eager to welcome Habesha to New Haven. “My first time having Ethiopian food was at an event. They catered Lalibela, and it was really, really good, so I really like Ethiopian food,” he said.

President Sahle-Work ZewdeborkenaToronto – A day after the Ethiopian President shared on X page a deeply emotional feeling that made silent for more than a year, Ethiopian news sources are reporting that she will not continue for the second term. With the news dominating the conversation on social media, the ruling party’s “media army”, as revealed by a recent Reuters report, is attacking her. The “media army” that is said to have been given the mission to misinform, disinform and distort information through online presence and social media engagement is attacking the president as “pro-Fano.” Fano is the armed group that is resisting government forces deployed in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. Meseret Media reported that the president did not have a healthy working relationship with government executives. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

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African Tourism Sector Revamps Exhibitions to Attract Global AttentionTourism fairs across Africa are poised for a significant transformation aimed at aligning with internationally recognized exhibitions. This strategic initiative seeks to attract top-tier buyers in the tourism sector, enhancing the continent’s competitiveness in an ever-evolving global landscape. To successfully reposition these fairs, there is an urgent need to address the fragmentation that has historically diminished the impact of African tourism presentations at trade shows. By cultivating partnerships among member states, Africa can establish a powerful presence in the international tourism market. This collective effort aspires to ensure that African tourism fairs not only attract high-caliber buyers but also play a pivotal role in fostering the continent’s growth in the global tourism arena.

Check back often to see the status of all the flights at Tampa International Airport as well as St. Pete / Clearwater airport. JUST IN: The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport said Sunday it is awaiting Pinellas County Evacuation orders to announce when the Airport Terminal will close. The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is not a public shelter. For more information on emergency planning in Pinellas County, visit disaster.pinellas.govGeneral Airport Information – 727-453-7800SUNDAY TROPICAL UPDATE: TPA is currently open and operational. pic.twitter.com/qJ3NJbGfJ8 — Tampa International Airport ✈️ (@FlyTPA) October 6, 2024**Be sure to double check your flight status on the airport websites as information could be delayed**Tampa International Arrivals Tampa International Departures St. Pete Clearwater Arrivals St. Pete Clearwater Departures

Historic spike in anti-Jewish threats across the US since Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, ADL saysThere has been a historic spike in anti-Jewish threats across the U.S. since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Anti-Defamation League said. There has been a historic spike in anti-Jewish threats across the U.S. since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Anti-Defamation League said. There has been a historic spike in anti-Jewish threats across the U.S. since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Anti-Defamation League said. There has been a historic spike in anti-Jewish threats across the U.S. since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Anti-Defamation League said. Since last October's terrorist attack, "Jewish Americans haven't had a single moment of respite," ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said in a statement.

Nigerians wishing to travel to Dubai now have more options open to them as both Egyptian and Ethiopian airlines have joined the fray, with Air Peace waiting in the wings. “It’s not just Emirates offering direct flights—Egypt Air and Ethiopian Airlines are also providing convenient options with easy transits through Cairo and Addis Ababa. There’s even talk of Nigeria’s very own Air Peace exploring routes to Dubai soon”, said John Ego, a travel agent. The resumption of Emirates flights also comes with vast economic benefits for Nigeria. The Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, Adnan Kazim, expressed the airline’s excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to reconnect Nigeria to Dubai and our global network.

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The inaugural Annual Peace and Security Dialogue (ASPD) hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, kicked off with some inspiring talks from both political leaders and academics. The dialogue serves as a platform to start meaningful conversation about the issues that affect the African continent, as a stepping stone towards creating meaningful change, and finding African solutions for African problems. “Gathered amongst us here today is an array of individuals with vast experience on matters of peace and security,” she said. She said the three main blind spots were uncritical acceptance of external blueprints for responding to African conflicts, the gap between African peace and security norms and their implementation, and flawed leadership approaches at national, continental, and global levels. She added that African leaders must take collective responsibility and ownership of the continent’s security and development agenda.

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Addis Ababa: The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced that it has begun accepting applications from independent foreign exchange (FX) bureaus for operation in Ethiopia. The announcement came in line with the bank's newly approved foreign exchange directive that became effective on July 29, 2024, the NBE said Thursday in a statement. "Independent FX bureaus will be authorized to engage in the buying and selling of foreign currency cash notes, and they will be allowed to conduct such transactions based on freely negotiated exchange rates," the central bank said, Xinhua news agency reported. The bank said business entities owned by Ethiopian nationals, non-resident Ethiopians, or foreign citizens of Ethiopian origin, are eligible to operate independent FX bureaus. The capital requirement for obtaining an independent FX bureau license, as well as other specific operating requirements, is stated in the bank's foreign exchange directive, it said.