In a message delivered on the occasion of the Gregorian New Year, the Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Chen Hai, expressed his gratitude and admiration for the country’s rich history, vibrant civilization, and industrious people during his first four months in office.

Ambassador Chen highlighted the remarkable transformations occurring in Addis Ababa, often referred to as the “heart of Africa.” He shared personal experiences of exploring the coffee harvests in Yirgacheffe and the scenic views at Lake Hawassa, emphasizing the region’s allure and cultural significance.

Reflecting on 2024, he noted Ethiopia’s substantial achievements, including its inaugural participation in the BRICS Summit since joining the organization. The signing of the Ankara Declaration aimed at promoting regional stability, alongside ongoing national dialogue, underscores Ethiopia’s commitment to peace and prosperity.

RCNDC Consultancy, a leading IT consulting and software solutions provider, in partnership with the FDRE Ministry of Education and the FDRE Ministry of Innovation, is proud to announce the Future Tech Addis Expo 2025. This landmark event will take place at the prestigious Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, bringing together global tech leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors to shape the future of technology and its role in driving socio-economic development.

As Ethiopia continues its journey toward becoming a regional leader in digital transformation, the Future Tech Addis Expo 2025 aims to showcase groundbreaking advancements and foster collaboration across diverse sectors. With the theme “Empowering Innovation, Shaping the Future,” the expo will serve as a platform to highlight the critical role of technology in addressing pressing challenges and unlocking opportunities for growth.

The event will focus on five pivotal areas of technological innovation. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) will explore opportunities to position Ethiopia as a leading BPO destination in Africa, leveraging its young and skilled workforce. Cloud Computing will demonstrate the transformative potential of cloud-based solutions in improving efficiency and scalability for businesses and institutions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will showcase AI-driven innovations across sectors, including education, healthcare, and agriculture, while also discussing ethical implications. E-Commerce will highlight advancements in digital trade platforms and strategies to enhance Ethiopia’s participation in the global e-commerce ecosystem. Digital Mining will present innovative technologies in resource management and the integration of digital tools in Ethiopia’s mining industry.

The Sudanese army said on Monday it had destroyed an Emirati cargo plane supplying the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nyala, South Darfur, on Saturday. The army said in a statement that its air force had conducted a series of strikes on RSF positions in Nyala, including the airport, which it said the RSF had been using to receive weapons and evacuate wounded fighters. “The air force succeeded… in striking an Emirati cargo plane as it was taking off from Nyala airport, leading to its crash,” the statement said. The army also said it had destroyed drones west of Nyala and killed foreign nationals who were on the roof of a building near Nyala Technical College. Reuters could not independently verify the army’s account. In a short statement, the RSF accused the army of targeting civilians in Nyala with barrel bombs, resulting in numerous casualties. (Sudan Tribune)

About 90 percent of the oil wells in Sudan’s East Darfur State have been completely sabotaged and vandalized as copper and electrical wires were stolen by unknown persons before some of the wells were set ablaze. 23 out of 36 wells were operating in the state’s oil fields since 2016 run by the Chinese Petro-Engine and Sharf companies. The director of the Jad Al-Sayed Administrative Unit in Abu Karinka Locality, Hussein Ahmed Hussein, told Radio Tamazuj that the damage to the oil wells in the Shaq Omar area was a great blow…Ahmed called for efforts to stop the deliberate destruction of a public resource to preserve what remains of the wells and to ward off environmental hazards such as oil leakage from pipelines. (Radio Tamazuj)