The highlights this week: South African prosecutors won’t charge President Cyril Ramaphosa, U.S. Supreme Court rejects Benin Bronze lawsuit, and Cameroonians wonder if their president is still alive. Dangerous Alliances in the Horn of AfricaSecurity experts have raised the alarm that a dangerous alliance is taking shape as Egypt looks to gain a foothold in the Horn of Africa. Unfortunately, there is reason to believe that an alliance between Egypt and Eritrea could rekindle conflict with Addis Ababa. South African president escapes charges. The Nigerian center will be Huawei’s third cloud site in Africa after building centers in Egypt and South Africa.

By Molly MitchellThe Ethiopian community was always close at hand for Beza Bisrat (MBA ’24) growing up in Silver Springs, Md., a suburb outside Washington, D.C. Surrounded by family and the broader Ethiopian community in the area, cultural touchstones were always close at hand. If we wanted food, if we wanted coffee, if we wanted to interact with other people, there were just so many places we could go.” Ethiopian food is uniquely community focused. Similar to Indian or Mediterranean food, Ethiopian curries and hearty stews are flavored with aromatic spices. Beza Bisrat (MBA '24)“You won’t see forks or knives at a traditional Ethiopian dinner table,” said Bisrat.

A dozen states, including Texas, have new laws limiting or banning DEI policies at their public universities. The plea deal states that the Justice Department would select the person with “input” from Boeing. A Justice Department lawyer said the provision doesn't mean that a less-qualified person would be picked, only that the government will consider all candidates. He asked the Justice Department and Boeing to respond in writing by Oct. 25. Possibly he wants to delay the decision, but that is an unsupported hunch.”The Justice Department and Boeing said they would comply with the judge's order and declined to comment further.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation announced the 10 teams advancing to the Semifinalist Round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, with each team receiving $100,000 in funding. The prize will ultimately award $2 million in total prizes, including a $1 million Grand Prize. Following the December showcase, the Grand Prize will be awarded at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference in Los Angeles, in May. About the Motsepe FoundationThe Motsepe Foundation was founded in 1999 by Dr. Patrice Motsepe and his wife, Dr. In January 2013, Dr. Patrice Motsepe and Dr.

The U.S. Government through its United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched a new, five-year Disaster Risk Management (DRM) project October 15 at Arba Minch University. USAID’s DRM project aims to build Ethiopia’s resilience by strengthening disaster risk management planning, enhancing coordination across sectors, improving resource mobilization, and reducing the impacts of crises. In addition, the program emphasizes gender inclusion in emergencies, boosts private sector engagement, and empowers local organizations to take an active role in disaster management. To address these vulnerabilities, USAID’s DRM project focuses on building resilience and strengthening coordination among local, regional, and national stakeholders. USAID estimates that anticipatory DRM can reduce the impact of disasters for approximately 14 million of the most vulnerable Ethiopians.

A dozen states, including Texas, have new laws limiting or banning DEI policies at their public universities. The plea deal states that the Justice Department would select the person with “input” from Boeing. A Justice Department lawyer said the provision doesn’t mean that a less-qualified person would be picked, only that the government will consider all candidates. He asked the Justice Department and Boeing to respond in writing by Oct. 25. Possibly he wants to delay the decision, but that is an unsupported hunch.”The Justice Department and Boeing said they would comply with the judge’s order and declined to comment further.

Models hit the runway for the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Brooklyn, New York.

Amhara Society Network (ASN)Washington DCWhile global attention is focused on crises such as Gaza and Ukraine, the Amhara region of Ethiopia faces an equally dire humanitarian catastrophe. UNICEF and WHO report that the suspension of immunization campaigns and health services has created a child health crisis, particularly in conflict-affected areas. Since the health service needs emergency response, there is a critical need for emergency health services, such as setting up mobile clinics and establishing satellite healthcare services to reach the affected populations. The destruction of over 4,000 schools in the Amhara region has further marginalized students, increasing their vulnerability to exploitation and violence. The Amhara Society Network continues to appeal to international humanitarian organizations for urgent, coordinated intervention to assist those suffering due to the war waged by Abiy Ahmed’s government on the Amhara region.

October 16, (THEWILL) – Leaders of organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Wednesday, met with the Federal Government over the recent hike in petrol pump prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. THEWILL had reported that the NNPC last week Wednesday hiked petrol pump prices from N897 per litre to N1,030 in Abuja; from N855 to N998 in Lagos; N1,070 in North-East; N1,025 in other South-West States; N1,045 in South-East and N1,075 in South-South. On Friday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said the hike in petrol price was a clear betrayal by President Bola Tinubu on the terms of the agreement for the national minimum wage. According to Ajaero, during the meeting on the new Minimum wage with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, the organised labour turned down the offer of an increase in petrol pump price to accept N70,000 as the new minimum wage. The high-stakes meeting, held at the office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, had in attendance Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, NSA; Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Labour Minister; Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Mohammed Idris, Information Minister; Heineken Lokpobiri, Petroleum Minister, State; Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), and representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Limited.

Addis Ababa, 15 October 2024 – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and a leading global carrier, has officially commenced its new passenger service to Port Sudan, marking an expansion of its extensive African network. With this addition, Ethiopian Airlines now operates two destinations in Sudan, with daily services to both Port Sudan and Khartoum. The daily flights to Port Sudan are expected to provide convenient travel options for both business and leisure travelers. Passengers can now book flights to Port Sudan through Ethiopian Airlines’ digital platforms or via travel agents. For more information, visit www.ethiopianairlines.com or contact Ethiopian Airlines Corporate Communication at (251-11)517-8913/8165/8907.

October 16, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives has directed President Bola Tinubu to immediately comply with Section 11(1)(b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 by submitting the 2025 Budget Proposal to the National Assembly without delay. THEWILL reports that the lawmakers issued the directive following the adoption of an urgent motion moved at plenary on Wednesday by Hon. Noting the delay by the executive arm of government to submit the 2025 budget, Jimbo expressed concerns that the action would affect the National Assembly’s constitutional oversight as outlined in Section 88 of the 1999 Constitution. Adopting the motion, the House urged the Executive to comply with Section 11(1)(b) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007. “Urge the Executive to comply with section 11(1)(b) and submit to the National Assembly 2025 Budget Proposal without further delays”, the House ordered and directed its Committees on National Planning, Economic Development, Appropriation, and Finance to ensure compliance within two weeks.

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich broke the world record to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Assefa set the previous record with victory at the 2023 Berlin Marathon in two hours, 11 minutes and 53 seconds. This is my dream that has come true," said Chepngetich, the 2019 world marathon champion. "I've fought a lot thinking about the world record and I have fulfilled it." In the men's race, Kenya's John Korir ran a personal-best time to claim victory before paying tribute to world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, last year's winner.

People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India representatives demonstrated outside the Ethiopian Airlines Mumbai office in Andheri on Wednesday (October 16, 2024), intensifying their campaign against the airline over transport of endangered long-tailed macaques (monkeys) for use in experiments. Outside the Ethiopian Airlines office complex, the protestors installed a huge effigy of a monkey, wounded, and tormented as symbol of “sufferings” that these speechless animals are put through. PETA claim thousands of monkeys are flown from Mauritius and Southeast Asia to the U.S. to be experimented on. Dr. Anjana Aggarwal, a Science Policy Advisor at PETA India said, “In 2023, the U.S. also accused them of violating animal law by transporting monkeys and keeping them in poor conditions. Urging travellers of Ethiopian Airlines to join their cause, PETA India Co-ordinator Utkarsh Garg said, “We call on the airline to stop this bloody business and get out of it.

Addis Ababa — President Taye Atske-Selassie received and held discussions with Her Royal Highness Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, the Duchess of Edinburgh, today. During their meeting, President Taye briefed Her Royal Highness on current national and regional issues. The president also expressed the gratitude of the Government of Ethiopia to the British Government for its support at the conference held in Geneva to jointly raise humanitarian aid for Ethiopia. Her Royal Highness further said her country will play its part in efforts to strengthen humanitarian aid needed in other areas, including Ethiopia. The Duchess of Edinburgh delivered a congratulatory message from His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom to the President of Ethiopia upon his appointment, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The first African Defense Ministers Conference organized by Ethiopia on its own initiative kicked off in Addis Ababa at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum this morning. Taiwo highlighted Ethiopia's significant contributions to the AU and the United Nations since 1951, particularly its leadership in peacekeeping missions in Somalia and other regions. He emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts among African nations to tackle escalating conflicts, the rise of armed groups, and the alarming levels of food insecurity exacerbated by climate-related crises. The three-day Africa Defense Ministers' Conference organized by Ethiopia is underway under the theme "Africa: United in Peace, Strong in Security." African defense ministers, senior military officers, military attachés based in Addis Ababa, and researchers engaged in military affairs are attending the first African Defense Ministers Conference organized by Ethiopia on its own initiative.