Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has donated vital supplies and limited-edition, handcrafted backpacks from its ‘Aircrafted KIDS by Emirates’ collection to two non-profit organizations in Ethiopia.

The organizations, Roots Ethiopia and Brave Hearts Ethiopia, are dedicated to creating nurturing environments for financially disadvantaged youth to pursue their education. With a strong commitment to supporting young people, Emirates aims to enhance the educational journeys of students at both organizations by providing practical and stylish backpacks, along with necessary stationery supplies. This initiative underscores the airline’s ethos of “connecting communities” and making a meaningful impact in the regions it serves.

Manoj Nair, Emirates’ Country Manager for Ethiopia, emphasized the importance of education in transforming lives. “Education has the power to not only change the lives of individuals but of society at large, by equipping the next generation with the essential tools to build a better future,” he stated.

Ethiopia troops serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on Monday celebrated the 129^th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa in Baidoa, South West State.

Ethiopia celebrates Adwa Victory Day annually on 2nd March to commemorate the historic defeat of the Italian army in March 1896, with this year’s celebration themed, “Adwa: The victory of Black People”.

South West State President, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed ‘Laftagareen’ delivered a message of goodwill to the AUSSOM Ethiopian troops at the event. “The day of Adwa is significant because of the struggle of Emperor Menelik II and his kingdom. The victory of Adwa is an inspiration to Africans, and Ethiopia,” said President Laftagareen.

Highlighting the strong historical and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Somalia, President Laftagareen praised Ethiopian troops for their significant contribution to Somalia’s peace and security.

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has announced the lifting of the suspension on four civil society organizations (CSOs) following successful advocacy efforts to restore their operational status. This development comes after a series of suspensions initiated by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) in November 2024.

Initially, the ACSO suspended the Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), the Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia (AHRE), and Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR). Although these organizations had their suspensions lifted in December 2024, the ACSO later extended suspensions to include CARD, LHR, the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), and the Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders Center (EHRDC).

In a press release dated December 27, 2024, the EHRC expressed concerns regarding the negative impact of these suspensions on civic space and freedom of association within the country. In response, the Commission conducted an investigation into the suspensions and shared its findings and recommendations with relevant stakeholders.

ITSS, a global leader in banking solutions and financial technology in collaboration with Comforte|Temenos, hosted a discussion on “Securing Sustainable Growth by Balancing Innovation with Intelligent Risk Management”, a high-level industry event that brought together key banking executives, fintech innovators, and industry thought leaders to discuss the future of banking in Ethiopia.

This exclusive event, which took place on February 26 at Sheraton Addis, Siemen Hall, explored critical topics, including banking innovation, risk management, and sustainable financial growth. The discussions delved into emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and the evolving role of financial institutions in Ethiopia’s rapidly changing economic landscape. Notable participants included representatives from major financial institutions such as Awash Bank, Tsehay Bank, Development Bank of Ethiopia, Eth-Switch, and Bank of Abyssinia to name some of them.