Egypt expands military goals in Somalia after Israel's Somaliland recognition
Egypt has broadened its military mission in Somalia after Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, with the protection of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government now a top objective, sources have told The National. Somalia has strongly condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland – the first by any country since the region broke away from Somalia in 1991 – arguing that it constituted a breach of its sovereignty. "The implementation on the ground of the joint defence agreement between Egypt and Somalia has expanded and deepened since Israel's recognition of Somaliland," said one of the sources. "Egypt does not want Somalia to fall prey to Israel, Ethiopia or any other foreign power," said the source. "Israel's recognition of Somaliland is part of its old-school doctrine of courting minorities and non-Arabs in the region," he said.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 14, 2026 12:52 UTC
Ontario man reaches settlement with Boeing over family's death in 2019 Ethiopia plane crash
An Ontario man has reached a settlement agreement with Boeing almost seven years after six of his family members died in a plane crash. It comes just days after a wrongful death trial began for the family in Chicago over the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 plane in 2019. A Boeing spokesperson said in an emailed statement Wednesday that the company is “deeply sorry to all who lost loved ones” on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. WATCH | Canadian families launched lawsuit in 2019 against Boeing for Ethiopia crash: Canadian families sue Boeing over Ethiopian Airlines crash | Duration 2:29 The families of Canadians killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash last month have launched a lawsuit against planemaker Boeing. After the Ethiopia crash, Max jets were grounded worldwide until the company redesigned the system.
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January 14, 2026 12:44 UTC
Security, Water Resources Anchor 39th AU Summit Agenda – AL24 News
The 39th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) member countries, scheduled for 14-15 February in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), will focus on several key issues for the continent, primarily security and water resources management, reported the Ethiopian news agency (ENA) on Wednesday. In this regard, the AU has outlined a comprehensive agenda for its upcoming high-level meetings, elevating the resolution of protracted security crises and the strategic management of water resources to the top of the continent’s priorities. The 51st Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), which convened this week, is preparing the groundwork for the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 39th AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Central to the deliberations are the escalating security challenges in the Sahel, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan, and Libya. These sessions aim to strengthen the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and enhance the Union’s capacity for swift conflict prevention and resolution.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
Boeing delivered 600 aircraft in 2025 and outsold Airbus
Boeing delivered 600 new commercial aircraft in 2025Official data released by the company on 13 January showed that Boeing delivered exactly 600 new commercial aircraft to customers in 2025. Indeed, with demand for aircraft such as the company’s narrowbody Boeing 737 MAX family as well as its twin-aisle Boeing 787 Dreamliner, further accelerations are expected in 2026. Boeing deliveries in 2025 broken downDuring 2025, Boeing delivered 447 new 737 MAX family aircraft, predominantly of the 737 MAX 8 variant. This surpasses that of Airbus by 284 jets, which recorded a net figure of 889 new aircraft orders for the year. Then, in September, Canadian carrier WestJet ordered 67 MAX aircraft, the biggest aircraft purchase in the company’s history.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 14, 2026 11:43 UTC
Two Turkish Nationals Dead in Ethiopia
Regional authorities reported late Monday that two Turkish tourists and their Ethiopian driver were killed by armed herders in southwestern Ethiopia, calling the attack a "heinous act." The attack took place in the Suri district, about 330 km southwest of the capital Addis Ababa, and was carried out by “pastoralist bandits” on Monday morning, authorities in the Southwest region said on Facebook, The Caspian Post reports, citing foreign media. They did not give further details of the circumstances. Southwestern Ethiopia is home to semi-nomadic herders, notably from the Suri and Surma tribes, who are often armed to defend their herds. The Horn of Africa nation - the second most populous on the continent with around 130 million people - continues to face armed conflicts in its two most populous regions, Oromia and Amhara.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 14, 2026 11:29 UTC
Construction begins on Ethiopia's $12.5bn Bishoftu airport
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January 14, 2026 11:28 UTC
Fact check: Trump litters Detroit economic speech with numerous false claims about economy
President Donald Trump made numerous false claims about inflation in a Tuesday speech to the Detroit Economic Club. Economy, prices and taxesThe state of inflation: Trump falsely claimed, “Inflation is stopped.” Inflation very much continues. (Trump repeatedly made such claims in 2025 even as data repeatedly showed grocery prices continued to rise.) Gas prices: Trump claimed that gas prices are “under $2 in many places,” saying, “We have some states, it is $1.95, $1.99, $1.97.” This needs context. ElectionsTrump and Michigan: Trump claimed, “We did good in Michigan,” then falsely added, “We won the whole thing in Michigan, didn’t we, huh?
Source:Ethiopian News
January 14, 2026 11:06 UTC
Airport closures impact thousands of Britons as dozens of flights forced to divert
Airports across Europe are experiencing severe delays and closures that could impact thousands of Britons, with dozens of flights being diverted. "Passengers are asked to follow the airport website and airline information for the latest information regarding their flight. Airports across Europe are experiencing severe delays and closures that could impact thousands of Britons, with flights being forced to divert | PAMeanwhile, Prague Airport took to X to confirm the delays. "These arrival restrictions will cause flight delays throughout the day. "Passengers are advised to follow the airport’s website, their airline’s mobile applications, and airport public address announcements for the latest information regarding their departures."
Source:Ethiopian News
January 14, 2026 11:01 UTC
Ethiopia breaks ground on Africa’s biggest airport
Ethiopian Airlines has begun construction of Bishoftu International Airport, an ambitious project set to become Africa’s largest aviation hub with a planned capacity of 110 million passengers a year. Announced by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister’s Office, the airport is designed to ease mounting pressure on Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and support the airline’s rapidly expanding global network. Located just 40 kilometers from the capital, Bishoftu will operate as part of a multi-airport strategy to future-proof Ethiopia’s aviation sector. The $12.5 billion project, backed by Ethiopian Airlines, international lenders, and the African Development Bank, is expected to transform regional connectivity and cement Ethiopia’s position as a leading gateway linking Africa to the world. Nairametrics
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January 13, 2026 23:45 UTC
Freezing rain hampers transport in Central Europe
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January 13, 2026 17:29 UTC
India’s RailTel announces Ethiopian data centre deal
RailTel Corporation of India has announced plans to establish a greenfield data centre for Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Indian news reports, the data centre will be housed within the existing building of the Ministry in Addis Ababa. So far RailTel has not offered details about the facility's size or IT capacity, but the deal does have an approximate value of US$2.2 million. In fact, according to the Data Centre Dynamics website, RailTel is actively seeking to expand internationally, specifically looking at opportunities in the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, South-East Asia and Australia. It has, of course, already been involved in a number of digital infrastructure initiatives in India, notably a collaborative effort to develop data centre projects announced in April last year.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 13, 2026 17:25 UTC
Ethiopia intelligence chief pays surprise visit to Somali capital, Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Ethiopia’s intelligence chief Redwan Hussein arrived in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Tuesday on an unannounced visit, carrying what officials described as an important message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, amid heightened regional tensions in the Horn of Africa. Redwan, head of Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service, held talks with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the presidential palace, where he delivered the message on behalf of the Ethiopian leader, Somali officials said. The Somali presidency did not immediately disclose details of the message or the outcome of the meeting. During his stay in Mogadishu, Redwan also met with Mahad Mohamed Salad, director of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), holding a separate closed-door meeting at the agency’s headquarters. The surprise visit comes at a sensitive time for the Horn of Africa, as the region faces complex security and diplomatic challenges.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 13, 2026 15:42 UTC
Freezing rain and ice disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe
Weather conditions also disrupted transport in the Czech Republic, where icy roads and rail lines slowed traffic. Hungarian officials also reported drift ice on the Danube and Tisza rivers, prompting icebreakers to be placed on alert. In Hungary, authorities shut Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt International Airport after black ice and extreme icing halted all arrivals and departures. In the Czech Republic, authorities said passengers faced hours-long delays at Prague’s main railway station, and the D8 highway to Germany was closed following an accident on the German side. Parts of eastern Germany also reported hazardous icy road conditions.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 13, 2026 14:16 UTC
Ethiopia’s spy chief visits Somalia unannounced amid Horn of Africa tensions: Report
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January 13, 2026 13:33 UTC
Airbus closes 2025 with strong deliveries and swelling order book
SubscribeFurther to the news that at the end of December 2025, Airbus smashed its 2025 aircraft delivery target, the European planemaker has released further details on its overall performance throughout 2025. With new aircraft deliveries reaching their highest levels in the post-pandemic era, the company will be looking for further success in 2026 as supply chain issues are expected to ease, and aviation analysts predict that the rate of new aircraft deliveries will increase. Airbus annual aircraft deliveries by family, 2025 Aircraft family Deliveries A220 family 93 A320 family 607 A330 family 36 A350 family 57 Total 793 Note: Full-year totals are based on Airbus-reported deliveries for calendar year 2025. Airbus Commercial Orders 2025 Aircraft Type Total Orders A220 (all variants) 49 A320neo family aircraft (all variants) 656 A330neo (all variants exc. Paris Air Show 2025With the Paris Air Show underway in June 2025, Airbus performed well, racking up several new orders.
Source:Ethiopian News
January 13, 2026 13:33 UTC