Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) – The leaders who attended the World Without Hunger Conference in Addis Ababa have returned to their respective countries.

As noted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Birtukan Ayano, was present at Bole International Airport to bid farewell to the delegates.

The conference, which took place from November 5 to 7, 2024, at the Adwa Victory Memorial, was jointly organized by Ethiopia, the African Union, and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) — The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, stated that his country aims to benefit from Ethiopia’s experience in various fields.

The DRC leader revealed his country’s intent while receiving the letter of credence from Ambassador Mekuria Getachew of Ethiopia today.

On the occasion, President Félix Tshisekedi conveyed a message of congratulations to the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Taye Atske-Selassie.

The President said Ethiopia’s position as the seat of the African Union and its role as a proponent of Pan-Africanism would strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian Minister of Women and Social Affairs, Dr. Ergoge Tesfaye, recently met with Gloria de la Fuente González, Chile’s Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs, to discuss collaborative efforts on pressing social issues.

During their conversation, Dr. Tesfaye emphasized Ethiopia’s goal to align its political framework with Chile’s to enhance women’s involvement in various national activities. She noted that Ethiopia is developing a comprehensive 10-year strategic plan aimed at empowering youth and supporting vulnerable populations.

Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) — Africa sourcing and fashion week (ASFW) the premier trade platform for Africa’s textile, fashion and leather industries has kicked off in Addis Ababa today for its 10th anniversary edition from 8 -11th, 2024.

The event promises to be biggest edition yet, gathering global brands, industry leaders, and innovations under one roof.

Since, its inception, ASFW has grown into the continent’s biggest fashion event, fostering collaboration and facilitating trade across the textile, apparel and leather value chains.

Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) – Governor Mamo Mihretu received the Chairwoman and Secretary General of the African Insurance Organization (AIO) at his office yesterday, expressing the National Bank of Ethiopia’s eagerness and preparedness to host the upcoming 51st AIO Conference and General Assembly.

The event is scheduled to take place from May 24 to 28, 2025. Ethiopia looks forward to welcoming Africa’s insurance leaders and fostering valuable discussions aimed at advancing the insurance sector across the continent, the Governor said.

Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) – The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group Mr. Mesfin Tasew confirmed that Air Congo, the proposed national airline of the Democratic Republic of Congo Airlines will be operational within a month.

Co-owned by the DRC government and Ethiopian Airlines, Air Congo is set to be the 2nd active national carrier of DRC, along with Congo Airways.

In that regard, Mesfin disclosed that Ethiopian Airlines is supplying two Boeing 737-800s for the early December launch of new Congolese carrier Air Congo.

According to the CEO, Ethiopian Airline is on a fast track of growth in all directions to achieve its vision.

Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian Aviation University (EAU) today welcomed nearly 200 Gabonese students who will be enrolled in specialized aviation training programs, Ethiopian Airlines confirmed in a social media post.

Ms. Lilly Stella Ngyema Ndong, Gabonese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Mr. Lemma Yadecha, Chief Commercial Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Kassie Yimam, Acting President of EAU, and Gabonese embassy visitors attended the welcoming eveMembers of Ethiopian Airlines’ top management, university leaders, and personnel were also in attendance to convey a warm Ethiopian welcome to the students, the Airline said.nt.

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Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) – The 28th Ethiopia-Djibouti Joint Border Administrators and Commissioners (JBAC) meeting which was being held in Bishoftu concluded today after a two-day deliberations on addressing shared challenges and reinforcing bilateral relations.

Head of the Ethiopian delegation and Director General of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Selamawit Dawit, highlighted that both sides committed to collaborative efforts on issues that enhance mutual benefits for the two nations.

Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, the first of the type to be operated by an African carrier, has made its flight to Dubai from its hub the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the airline confirmed via a social media post this morning.

Recall that the airline’s the 395-seat Airbus A350-1000 aircraft has made its inaugural flight from Bole International Airport to Lagos, Nigeria, yesterday.

Ethiopian Airlines further confirmed today that its latest acquisition will fly to Accra, the capital of Ghana, for the first time from Bole International Airport.

Addis Ababa, November 8, 2024 (FBC) – The transportation of soil fertilizer for the 2024/25 Ethiopian fiscal year growing season has commenced, Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC) confirmed today.

Accordingly, Ethiopian ship known as MV Abay II, which loaded 472,500 quintals of urea fertilizer, has docked at the Djibouti port, the Corporation said. It was indicated that the Corporation has procured 23 million quintals of soil fertilizer for the 2024/25 cultivation season,

More ships loaded with fertilizers will arrive at the port of Djibouti in the next few days and the work of transporting them into Ethiopia will start soon, EABC disclosed.

Addis Ababa, November 7, 2024 (FBC) – In his closing remarks at the final session of the World Without Hunger Conference this morning, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that hunger is not an isolated issue but it requires unified and relentless global response.

The closing ceremony of the three-day Conference is being held at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa in the presence of over 1,500 high-level stakeholders, including Heads of State/Government, Ministers, UN agencies, the private sector, financial institutions, donor community, DFI/IFI, civil society, non-governmental organizations, academia, and media.

Addis Ababa, November 7, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia is on the path towards food self sufficiency and has made a significance stride in achieving food security, President Taye Atske Selassie remarked.

The president made the remark at reception organized to the participants of The ‘World without Hunger Conference’ underway in Addis Ababa.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Presidant William Rutho of Kenya, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, and Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah of the Republic of Guinea were also attended the dinner reception.

Addis Ababa, November 7, 2024 (FBC) – During the World Without Hunger Conference, Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State, emphasized the event’s role in highlighting the potential for enhanced collaboration in tackling the urgent challenges facing our planet.

Sheikh Shakhboot praised Ethiopia’s significant strides in addressing climate change, calling attention to the country’s ambitious climate initiatives that lay a solid groundwork for sustainable growth and prosperity. He reinforced the UAE’s commitment to assisting Ethiopia in its climate change efforts, both domestically and regionally.

Addis Ababa, November 7, 2024 (FBC) – Ambassador Eshete Tilahun, Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Benelux countries and the EU institutions presented his letter of credence to His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium today.

Following the formal presentation, King Philippe warmly received the ambassador and conveyed a message of greetings and best wishes to the President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Taye Atske-Selassie.

His Majesty emphasized the importance of enhancing the long-standing relations between the two countries, highlighting the value of strengthening people-to-people connections and cooperation in fields such as social development.

Addis Ababa, November 7, 2024 (FBC) – Speaking at the World Without Hunger Conference in Addis Ababa, attended by ministers from 25 countries, UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller emphasized that eradicating hunger is achievable through global peace, effective governance, substantial investments in sustainable agriculture, equitable supply chains, and advancements in innovation and industrialization.

Müller highlighted Africa’s enormous potential but stressed the necessity for genuine partnerships, calling on industrialized nations and the G7 to uphold their commitments, which include the 0.7% aid target, climate funding, debt relief for least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa, equitable access to financial markets, and fair trading conditions.