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IATA Recognizes Nigeria's Festus Keyamo as Top African Aviator
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

IATA Recognizes Nigeria's Festus Keyamo as Top African Aviator

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has honored Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, as one of Africa’s top four aviators. The recognition took place at a special session during the IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa.

Italian Ambassador Meets Community in Ethiopia
PoliticsANSA1mo ago

Italian Ambassador Meets Community in Ethiopia

Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Sem Fabrizi, met with over 150 representatives of the Italian community at the Juventus Club in Addis Ababa, following an invitation from the Ethiopian Committee of Italians Abroad (Comites).

Ethiopian Airlines resumes US route
Businessvanguard-ng2mo ago

Ethiopian Airlines resumes US route

Largest network operating carrier in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, is set to resume direct passenger service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Atlanta, United States. The post Ethiopian Airlines resumes US route appeared first on Vanguard News.

Why Ethiopia and Eritrea are once again on the brink of war
Worldle-monde3mo ago

Why Ethiopia and Eritrea are once again on the brink of war

Tensions are rising between the two countries and the rebel region of Tigray. Addis Ababa has mobilized troops and artillery along the border of its northern province, while Asmara has drawn closer to the Tigrayan insurgents – a dramatic reversal of alliances.

Ethiopia Holds General Elections
WorldNYTAl JazeeraFrance 2414d ago3 sources

Ethiopia Holds General Elections

Ethiopia is holding general elections, which come at a critical moment for the country. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is widely expected to dominate the polls.

Could we have 13 million new tiles please? The astonishing £42m rebirth of modernist masterpiece Africa Hall
CultureThe Guardian3mo ago

Could we have 13 million new tiles please? The astonishing £42m rebirth of modernist masterpiece Africa Hall

Hailed as one of the defining achievements of African architecture, the historic, recently refurbished Ethiopian landmark has now won the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism prize Designed by the Italian architect Arturo Mezzedimi, Addis Ababa’s Africa Hall quickly became recognised as one of the defining achievements of African modernism on its completion in 1961. In 1963, it hosted the founding meeting of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to today’s African Union. Africa was then emerging from centuries of colonial rule, and many of the OAU’s founders – including Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah and Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt – had led their nations to independence. “Only a few years ago,” the Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie said at the time, “meetings to consider African problems were held outside Africa, and the fate of its peoples were decided by non-Africans. Today … the peoples of Africa can, at long last, deliberate on their own problems and future.” Continue reading...

Ethiopia's Climate Action Initiatives Show Promising Results
Worldmyjoyonline1mo ago

Ethiopia's Climate Action Initiatives Show Promising Results

Ethiopia reports that its dedicated efforts to combat climate change are beginning to yield visible results. Major investments in renewable energy, environmental protection, and nationwide conservation initiatives are contributing to the country's progress.

Embassy in Addis Ababa expresses sympathy for victims of landslide in Ethiopia
WorldANSA3mo ago

Embassy in Addis Ababa expresses sympathy for victims of landslide in Ethiopia

(ANSA) - ROMA, 13 MAR - The Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa expresses its sympathy for the victims of the devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia. Search and rescue teams continue to work tirelessly to find survivors. "Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the communities affected," the embassy added. Read article...

Tigray: On the edge of war
WorldDW3mo ago

Tigray: On the edge of war

In Ethiopia's Tigray region, displaced people remain trapped in limbo as tensions between Addis Ababa and Eritrea escalate. While fragile calm holds in Mekelle, many in Tigray fear war could return at any moment.