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⁠The World Athletics Indoor Championships descend on Toruń, Poland this weekend. Here's your event-by-event preview via Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia.- Men's 60m: Defending champion Jeremiah Azu faces the deepest field in recent memory, led by American Jordan Anthony (world list leader, 6.43) and Jamaica's Kishane Thompson (6.46).- Women's 60m: Julien Alfred vs. Zaynab Dosso, both at 6.99 and both in career form. Alfred seeks history as a two-time world indoor champion; Dosso has silver and bronze but never gold.- Men's 60m hurdles: A three-way tie at 7.37 between Poland's unbeaten home favorite Jakub Szymański and Americans Dylan Beard and Trey Cunningham, with three-time defending champion Grant Holloway absent for the first time in years.- Women's 60m hurdles: Devynne Charlton can become the first woman to win three consecutive world indoor titles in the event, having won in Glasgow and Nanjing. Swiss world champion Ditaji Kambundji has been just 0.01 behind her twice this season.- Men's 400m: Two of the three fastest short-track 400m runners ever, Khaleb McRae (world record pending, 44.52) and Christopher Morales Williams (44.49 all-time best, unratified), meet in a new split-final format using only lanes 3 to 6.- Women's 400m: Several top seeds are absent, opening the door wide for Norway's Henriette Jæger and the Netherlands' Lieke Klaver, who beat Jæger at last year's European Indoors.- Men's 800m: Belgium's Eliott Crestan enters as the top seed chasing history, but American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus, just 17, set a world U20 short-track record of 1:44.03 last month and could become the youngest men's 800m medalist in World Indoor Championships history.- Women's 800m: Keely Hodgkinson is the story of the meet. The British Olympic champion broke a 24-year-old world record last month, running 1:54.87 on the very day she was born. Three injuries have kept her from the World Indoors. She finally arrives healthy and dangerous.- Men's 1500m: World champion Isaac Nader looks to finally convert after two consecutive fourth-place finishes, chasing Portugal's first title here since 2001. Dutch 800m specialist Sam Chapple brings a dangerous finishing kick.- Women's 1500m: Georgia Hunter Bell leads a deep field stacked against Ethiopia's three-athlete squad, with Nikki Hiltz's big kick a wildcard in the final lap.- Men's 3000m: The entire Paris Olympic 1500m podium, Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Yared Nuguse, races together, making this arguably the meet's marquee event.- Women's 3000m: Freweyni Hailu is chasing a third straight world indoor distance title, representing a broader Ethiopian dynasty that has won 10 of the last 12 world indoor 3000m crowns.____________Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Preet Majithia | @preet_athleticsProduced by: Jasmine Fehr |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@jasminefehr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOLIPOP: Olipop's Tropical Punch tastes like a vacation in a can. It has the perfect balance of pineapple, passionfruit, mandarin, and apple. You get that nostalgic fruit punch flavor, but way more crisp and way more refreshing. Every can contains their Olismart blend, which includes ingredients designed to support digestive health and help feed your gut microbiome. If you haven't had tried Olipop yet, grab a can and see what the hype is all about!⁠⁠ Head to DrinkOlipop.com and use code CITIUS25 at checkout to get 25% off your orders.⁠⁠XENDURANCE: When you finish a hard workout, the work isn't actually done. That's when recovery starts. Xendurance Protein is designed specifically to help your body recover, rebuild, and get stronger after training. It combines four different types of protein, so your body gets both fast absorbing protein for immediate recovery and slower release protein to support muscle repair over time. ⁠⁠Check it out at Xendurance.com and use code CITIUS for 25% off your first order.

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.comEpisode DescriptionThis is Part 1 of a five-part series: War, Trade, and Coffee — What the Middle East Conflict Means for the Global Coffee Industry.In this solo episode, Lee Safar explores why geopolitical conflict has a direct and immediate impact on the coffee industry.Coffee is one of the most globally traded commodities in the world. While we often think of coffee as an agricultural product, the reality is that coffee moves through a much larger system that includes energy markets, global shipping routes, and financial trade systems.When conflict emerges in regions that sit at the centre of global trade — particularly in West Asia — the ripple effects move quickly through those systems.In this episode, Lee explains three key systems that shape how coffee moves around the world:• Energy and fuel markets• Global shipping routes and maritime trade corridors• Trade finance and the banking systems that support global commodity marketsUnderstanding these systems is essential for anyone working in coffee today. As conflict unfolds in one of the most strategically important regions for global shipping and energy, the coffee industry will likely experience ripple effects across pricing, logistics, and supply chains.This episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series, where we'll explore the shipping crisis, the economic domino effects across the coffee value chain, and what coffee professionals should be paying attention to as global conditions evolve.Connect with Lee Safar and Map It Forward here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leesafar/https://mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafarhttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.comEpisode DescriptionThis is Part 1 of a five-part series: War, Trade, and Coffee — What the Middle East Conflict Means for the Global Coffee Industry.In this solo episode, Lee Safar explores why geopolitical conflict has a direct and immediate impact on the coffee industry.Coffee is one of the most globally traded commodities in the world. While we often think of coffee as an agricultural product, the reality is that coffee moves through a much larger system that includes energy markets, global shipping routes, and financial trade systems.When conflict emerges in regions that sit at the centre of global trade — particularly in West Asia — the ripple effects move quickly through those systems.In this episode, Lee explains three key systems that shape how coffee moves around the world:• Energy and fuel markets• Global shipping routes and maritime trade corridors• Trade finance and the banking systems that support global commodity marketsUnderstanding these systems is essential for anyone working in coffee today. As conflict unfolds in one of the most strategically important regions for global shipping and energy, the coffee industry will likely experience ripple effects across pricing, logistics, and supply chains.This episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series, where we'll explore the shipping crisis, the economic domino effects across the coffee value chain, and what coffee professionals should be paying attention to as global conditions evolve.Connect with Lee Safar and Map It Forward here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leesafar/https://mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafarhttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee ***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our breaking news specials. We're putting out, what, an episode a day at this point? But the news roundup must go on. This week: In the Iran war, casualty and displacement figures rise across Iran and Lebanon (1:20), Iran mines and threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz (4:31), Iranian officials threaten to expand the war by targeting financial institutions across the Gulf (7:47), and new supreme leader Mustafa Khomeini delivers his first address (10:27); in Gaza, aid shortages deepen as food supplies run low (16:01); escalating drone warfare hits markets, towns, and civilian targets in Sudan (17:19); in Mali, the U.S. moves to restore counterterrorism cooperation and reconnaissance flights with the ruling junta (22:20); new warnings of conflict emerge in Ethiopia's Tigray region (24:51); Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party secures a landslide victory in the latest elections (28:26); in Ukraine, the UN accuses Russia of committing a crime against humanity through the forced transfer of Ukrainian children (30:07); far-right politician José Antonio Kast takes office as president of Chile following the end of Gabriel Boric's term (31:31); in Haiti, human rights groups warn about civilian harm from an expanding drone campaign targeting gangs in Port-au-Prince (34:05); and in these United States, investigations into the Minab elementary school strike raise questions about the use of AI-assisted targeting in U.S. military operations (35:41), plus Donald Trump hosts the first “Shield of the Americas” summit at his Doral resort (39:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israeli military has carried out waves of airstrikes across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, after Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah launched about 200 rockets into northern Israel. At least 687 people, including 98 children, have been killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon since then and 800,000 others have been displaced, according to Lebanese authorities.Caught up in this conflict are tens of thousands of African domestic workers. Many say they cannot leave the country because they are employed under Lebanon's Kafala system - a legal framework that ties a migrant worker's residency to their employer, meaning they cannot change jobs or leave without their employer's consent. Focus on Africa podcast host, Nkechi Ogbonna, spoke to Banchi Yimer, who left her home country of Ethiopia to move to Lebanon over a decade ago. After workign as a domestic worker for years, she founded an NGO that advocates for the rights of African migrant workers. She spoke to Nkechi from Beirut about the plight of African migrant workers in Lebanon.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Carolyne Kiambo Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producers: Priya Sippy Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

We're putting out, what, an episode a day at this point? But the news roundup must go on. This week: In the Iran war, casualty and displacement figures rise across Iran and Lebanon (1:20), Iran mines and threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz (4:31), Iranian officials threaten to expand the war by targeting financial institutions across the Gulf (7:47), and new supreme leader Mustafa Khomeini delivers his first address (10:27); in Gaza, aid shortages deepen as food supplies run low (16:01); escalating drone warfare hits markets, towns, and civilian targets in Sudan (17:19); in Mali, the U.S. moves to restore counterterrorism cooperation and reconnaissance flights with the ruling junta (22:20); new warnings of conflict emerge in Ethiopia's Tigray region (24:51); Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party secures a landslide victory in the latest elections (28:26); in Ukraine, the UN accuses Russia of committing a crime against humanity through the forced transfer of Ukrainian children (30:07); far-right politician José Antonio Kast takes office as president of Chile following the end of Gabriel Boric's term (31:31); in Haiti, human rights groups warn about civilian harm from an expanding drone campaign targeting gangs in Port-au-Prince (34:05); and in these United States, investigations into the Minab elementary school strike raise questions about the use of AI-assisted targeting in U.S. military operations (35:41), plus Donald Trump hosts the first “Shield of the Americas” summit at his Doral resort (39:44).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jacob Shapiro sits down with journalist Jody Ray, who just returned from on-the-ground reporting in Ethiopia and Eritrea. This convo is a gateway into one of the most underreported conflicts brewing today - a potential war over Red Sea access with echoes of Cold War rivalries, ethnic fracture lines, and a region that's been through hell once already. If you enjoyed the conversation, check out more of Jody's work below!--Timestamps:(01:22) - Meet Jodi in Nairobi(01:38) - Why Ethiopia Matters(03:20) - Ethiopia Basics(05:44) - Cold War Backstory(07:13) - From Empire to Derg(10:28) - TPLF Rule and Abiy Rise(12:37) - How Tigray War Started(14:55) - War Aftermath and Red Sea(16:46) - Why Tigray Didn't Take Addis(18:48) - Eritrea Explained(23:17) - Regional Powers and the Dam(25:38) - Little Dubai in Addis(27:24) - Addis Boom And Displacement(28:47) - Capital City Versus Hinterlands(30:32) - Nightlife And Image Management(31:21) - Tigray Trip And War Signs(32:28) - Life In Mekelle After War(35:12) - Drone Strikes And Media Crackdown(37:30) - Fighters And Civilian Resolve(40:38) - Plea To The International Community(42:26) - Ethiopia Fragmentation And Armed Regions(45:22) - Horn Powder Keg And Twitter Diplomacy(48:15) - Why Ethiopia Matters To Him(51:58) - Travel Origins And Chinese Factory Clue(53:59) - Closing Thoughts And Thanks--Referenced in the Show:Jody's Work - https://jodyray.journoportfolio.com/--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--

Today's readings.. (Leviticus 21), (Psalm 120-124), (Luke 4)Psalm 121 today begins with a question – and sometimes this is not recognised.   The Psalmist is lifting up his eyes to the hills and asking, “from where does my help come?”   Does it come from the hills, the high places?     The pagan people around and all too often the Jewish people were attracted to do the same, they looked to high places where they felt they would be nearer where their God's dwelt.  When travelling in India one frequently sees hill tops crowned with Hindu temples.The 2nd verse answers the question, stating, “My help comes from the LORD who made heaven and earth.”  That is just as true today!  But what sort of help can seekers expect?  Well this Psalm is the second of 5 short Psalms to be read today which are called ‘A SONG OF ASCENTS'      Among the Jews these, and the ten Psalms which follow, are generally understood to be the songs that were sung as they went up to Jerusalem to worship in the Temple.  In some cases they would be coming from distant lands – remember the man from Ethiopia that Philip was sent by the Spirit to meet?  “he had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning” [Acts 8 v.27]. Recall Isaiah's vision!  “It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established as the highest of the mountains … and many people shall come and say, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD” [Isaiah 2 v.2,3] So what did the pilgrims going up to Jerusalem sing about?  Do these Psalms foreshadow our going up to Jerusalem in the future?  The first one (120) is, “In my distress I cried to the LORD and he answered me.  Deliver me O LORD, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue” [v.1,2]   This illustrates the kind of help that was sought – and given – to genuine worshippers of God like David. It also shows the frame of mind of those who do not know God that those going up to Jerusalem leave behind!       Psalm 121 ends, “The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and for evermore.” The Lord watches over all the ways in which we travel, if we firmly believe our help comes from the Lord.  The verse will find its complete fulfilment when Jesus returns and the kingdom is established – and what a wonderful atmosphere then as we “go up to the mountain of the LORD.”.

Caroline Hawley, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores what life in Iran is like as the war intensifies, analyses what the US objectives are for the war and whether they are obtainable, and examines the possibility of a new war in Ethiopia and its implications for the region. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on landslides that have left dozens dead in Ethiopia.

In this episode, we chat with Jorgen Evjen, CEO of Akobo Minerals, a Scandinavian-based gold producer and exploration company with operations in Ethiopia. They have quietly taken one of the most unconventional paths in modern gold mining, from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to the high-grade Segele discovery. This story is as much about judgment, discipline and trust as it is about geology. We talk about the moment the project became real, what “responsible mining” actually means when decisions have consequences on the ground, and why Ethiopia's perceived risk often differs from reality. We'll also explore execution where plans met friction and how leadership assumptions had to change when operating far from a typical Nordic environment. Finally, we look forward: investor pressure, maintaining integrity under acceleration and what Akobo's next phase truly depends on over the coming 12-24 months. KEY TAKEAWAYS Akobo Minerals has taken an unconventional path in gold mining, transitioning from years of uncertainty and capital pressure to achieving significant discoveries, particularly the high-grade Segele discovery in Ethiopia. Building strong relationships with local authorities and understanding the cultural context are crucial for navigating the regulatory landscape. The company's approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has shifted from a theoretical framework to practical, on-the-ground actions. Akobo Minerals faced significant operational challenges, including delays due to external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and local conflicts. BEST MOMENTS "In 2015, we did an RC drilling campaign. It didn't come up with much. At that point, we were a bit like, okay, this is hard, this is difficult. But we kept on going." "Trust is undervalued or underestimated. It's number one in my book. I cannot compromise, even though I'm being told to compromise." "You have to work within the local framework. In Norway, we have an extremely flat management structure. In Ethiopia, you have an extremely silo-based management system." "We're cash flow positive, we can finally lift site from the mine and back on to exploration. The mine will produce, we're doing a new vertical shaft that will close to 10 double the output by the end of the year." GUEST RESOURCES Website: https://www.akobominerals.com Email: jorgen@akobominerals.com  LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/akobominerals/ LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgen-evjen X - https://x.com/akobominerals VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Dr. G. Cliff Lamb currently serves as the Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Texas' premier research agency in agriculture, natural resources and life sciences featuring 13 centers and faculty in 20 academic departments, a portfolio of more than 500 faculty programs and >$300 million in annual research expenditures.He received his B.S. (1992) from Middle Tennessee State University and his M.S. (1996) and Ph.D. (1998) from Kansas State University. He served as Assistant (1998-2004) and Associate Professor (2004-2007) at the University of Minnesota followed by serving as a faculty member and the Assistant Director and Professor at the North Florida Research and Education Center at the University of Florida (2008-2017). In 2017, Dr. Lamb was appointed as Head of the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University, where he served until his current appointment in 2022. Dr. Lamb maintains an active research program focused on applied reproductive physiology to enhance production efficiency of beef cattle operations. In addition to the United States, Dr. Lamb has conducted experiments and implemented reproductive management strategies throughout the world including Australia, Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Ethiopia, Hungary, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Uruguay, and Zimbabwe.

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Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.comEpisode DescriptionThis is Part 2 of a five-part series on Australian Grown Coffee with Rebecca Zentveld, second-generation coffee farmer at Zentveld's Coffee Farms and President of the Australian Grown Coffee Association.In this episode, we move from history into the present and explore what makes Australian-grown coffee distinct in the cup.Rebecca explains how coffee in Australia is grown in a cooler subtropical climate rather than in the tropical environments that define most coffee-producing countries. In regions such as northern New South Wales and parts of Queensland, coffee grows in rich volcanic soils and ripens over an extended cycle of around eleven months, which contributes to sweetness and flavor development in the fruit.She describes the taste profile often associated with Australian-grown coffee as naturally sweet, chocolate-forward, and berry-like, with differences emerging between regions depending on climate, soil, and local conditions. The conversation also explores how some Australian coffees share similarities with certain Kenyan and Hawaiian coffees, while still expressing a distinctly Australian terroir. We also examine the relationship between landscape and farming practicality. Because many Australian coffee farms are located on rolling land rather than steep mountain slopes, some are able to use machinery in ways that would not be possible in many traditional coffee-growing regions. Rebecca explains why that matters economically, particularly in a high-cost producing country. The episode also introduces the varietals that have historically been grown in Australia, including K7 and Catuai, and discusses how newer cultivar trials are helping growers understand which varieties may be best suited to future Australian production. We also touch on processing methods, with Rebecca explaining why wet processing has traditionally been used in much of Australia due to the local rainfall patterns and lack of long dry harvest windows. This conversation provides a deeper understanding of how climate, soil, altitude-equivalent conditions, varietals, and farm infrastructure all combine to shape the flavor and farming reality of Australian-grown coffee.In the next episode, we explore the challenges Australian coffee farmers are facing right now, including costs, climate, scale, and the pressures shaping the future of the industry.Connect with Rebecca Zentveld and Zentveld's Coffee Farms here: https://www.zentvelds.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/zentveldscoffee/ https://www.agca.au/***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Africa's development story is often framed through crisis or pessimism. Joe Studwell offers a different perspective. In this conversation, Studwell explains why Africa's economic transformation is only beginning. Unlike the post-independence era, today's Africa has the population density, urban concentration, and educational foundation necessary for sustained development.Building on themes from How Asia Works, Studwell outlines a historical development pathway shared by successful economies: agricultural productivity, manufacturing expansion, and disciplined financial systems.The discussion explores:Why demographics and literacy change Africa's economic prospectsLessons from Mauritius, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and BotswanaThe role of cities in state capacity and revenue generationManufacturing as the engine of productivity growthEnergy costs, industrial policy, and governance challengesYouth political pressure, aid reduction, and Africa's future trajectoryStudwell argues that Africa is now “in the game,” but success will depend on policy choices, institutional capacity, and political leadership.

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.comEpisode DescriptionThis is Part 2 of a five-part series on Australian Grown Coffee with Rebecca Zentveld, second-generation coffee farmer at Zentveld's Coffee Farms and President of the Australian Grown Coffee Association.In this episode, we move from history into the present and explore what makes Australian-grown coffee distinct in the cup.Rebecca explains how coffee in Australia is grown in a cooler subtropical climate rather than in the tropical environments that define most coffee-producing countries. In regions such as northern New South Wales and parts of Queensland, coffee grows in rich volcanic soils and ripens over an extended cycle of around eleven months, which contributes to sweetness and flavor development in the fruit.She describes the taste profile often associated with Australian-grown coffee as naturally sweet, chocolate-forward, and berry-like, with differences emerging between regions depending on climate, soil, and local conditions. The conversation also explores how some Australian coffees share similarities with certain Kenyan and Hawaiian coffees, while still expressing a distinctly Australian terroir. We also examine the relationship between landscape and farming practicality. Because many Australian coffee farms are located on rolling land rather than steep mountain slopes, some are able to use machinery in ways that would not be possible in many traditional coffee-growing regions. Rebecca explains why that matters economically, particularly in a high-cost producing country. The episode also introduces the varietals that have historically been grown in Australia, including K7 and Catuai, and discusses how newer cultivar trials are helping growers understand which varieties may be best suited to future Australian production. We also touch on processing methods, with Rebecca explaining why wet processing has traditionally been used in much of Australia due to the local rainfall patterns and lack of long dry harvest windows. This conversation provides a deeper understanding of how climate, soil, altitude-equivalent conditions, varietals, and farm infrastructure all combine to shape the flavor and farming reality of Australian-grown coffee.In the next episode, we explore the challenges Australian coffee farmers are facing right now, including costs, climate, scale, and the pressures shaping the future of the industry.Connect with Rebecca Zentveld and Zentveld's Coffee Farms here: https://www.zentvelds.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/zentveldscoffee/ https://www.agca.au/***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

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Emanuel Bistrian, Executive Director of Generosity Path, grew up in a small Romanian village under communism, one of twelve children in a faithful Christian family. After immigrating to Chicago with almost nothing, he watched his mother give generously even in scarcity. That witness shaped his ambition, not simply to succeed, but to live on purpose. Over time, as he built businesses in the United States and Romania, God reshaped his view of wealth from something to secure into something to steward with open hands. In this conversation, Emanuel shares how he and his wife chose to give from revenue rather than profit, trusting God through the global financial crisis and seasons of real risk. He describes how local generosity is transforming churches in places like Ethiopia and South Sudan, restoring dignity and fueling gospel work from within communities rather than depending on the West. Through Generosity Path, he now helps leaders around the world discover generosity as surrender, community, and mission. Listen to explore how courageous generosity can restore dignity and strengthen faith in every season. Major Topics Include: Generosity as surrender, not strategy Giving from revenue, not just profit Trusting God through financial risk Integrating faith and entrepreneurship Building generosity into business systems Community as catalyst for generous living Restoring dignity through local generosity Shifting from Western dependence to local ownership QUOTES TO REMEMBER “I realized that God wasn't poor in Romania. We as His people needed to learn generosity.” “If we didn't do something that extreme, we would never give.” “We didn't want to wait to tally up the profits to see if we were profitable enough to give.” “I would rather risk too much than too little when it comes to generosity.” “It's never a thing of how much you have. God can multiply the fish and the loaves.” “We all have everything we need to accomplish what God has called us to.” “Generosity in community is the next logical thing. Why wouldn't you want to give with others?” “Business people can be quite lonely, but community brings the joy back.” “Generosity restores dignity.” “When the Holy Spirit downloads His heart into yours, transformation takes place.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Generosity Path Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounders Todd Harper and David Wills and CEO, April Chapman) Journey to Generosity (JoG) with Generous Giving Praxis (see our interview with Cofounder Josh Kwan) MacLellan Foundation (see our interview with Director of Generosity, John Cortines) Handful of Rice video Bishop Hannington video TAKE A STEP DEEPER On the Finish Line podcast, we are all about stories, seeing how God draws us into generosity over a lifetime.  But sometimes these stories can leave us thinking, “What's that next step look like for me?” That's exactly why we've launched a whole new podcast called Applied Generosity which explores the full landscape of the generous life across 7 different dimensions of generosity.  Applied Generosity helps make sense of the hundreds of stories we've shared on the Finish Line Podcast to help you find that best next step. If you've been inspired by these stories and want to take things to the next level, check out Applied Generosity anywhere you listen to podcasts or at appliedgenerosity.com.

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Half-hour broadcasts in Afaan Oromoo of news, interviews with newsmakers, features about culture, health, youth, politics, agriculture, development and sports on Monday through Friday evenings at 8:30 in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Black people, often associated with Cush, Ethiopia, and other African regions, are present throughout the Bible in significant, positive roles, including Simon of Cyrene (who carried Jesus' cross), the Ethiopian Eunuch, Ebed-Melech, and Zipporah. The Bible features these figures as early believers, prophets, and leaders, highlighting the inclusion of diverse, dark-skinned populations in biblical history.Support the showhttp://www.gwafgbc.org http://www.gwafgbc.org/storehttp://www.gwafgbc.org/givehttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos

A man from Ethiopia lives in England. He was bored. He missed his family. So he tried something new. He learned how to ride a bike. 一名來自衣索比亞的男子現在居住在英國。他覺得很無聊，很想家，所以他學會騎腳踏車後，決定試著做一點不一樣的事情。Click HERE for the full transcript!

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The Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 03-06-2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: What Does it Mean to Pray 'In Jesus' Name?/ A Missionary to The Oromo People of Ethiopia wants to Translate CARM Articles/ What is A Bloodline Curse?/ Is The Rapture Soon? What Does The Biblical Word "Knew" Mean?/The Sabbath, and How It Relates to Chritians/ Churches in Trouble, Are we Due for Another Reformation?/ What is a Non-Profit" Organization?/ What About The Doctrine of Hell?/God's Name/ March 6, 2026

In this episode, Bob Hawkins speaks with Muluneh Atinaf, Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Education in Ethiopia, and Ashvina Parboteeah, ICT Manager at the Ministry of Education in Mauritius. Recorded during the World Bank EdTech Policy Academy, the conversation explores how ministries are developing EdTech strategies, expanding digital infrastructure, and integrating AI into education systems through the World Bank–Mastercard Foundation partnership. Production note: The song at the end of the episode was created with AI using Suno.Links:About the Mastercard Foundation:https://mastercardfdn.org/en/Three mindset shifts to build digital and AI-empowered education systems:https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/three-mindset-shifts-to-build-digital-and-ai-empowered-educationA podcast produced by Lucía Blasco.

About the Lecture: This talk examines Soviet engagement with Black American literature by tracing unexpected continuities between Imperial Russian and Soviet approaches to race and cultural diplomacy. Through close analysis of literary criticism published in Soviet journals from the 1930s through the 1960s, particularly reviews of works by Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and W.E.B. Du Bois in "International Literature" (Internatsional'naia literatura) and "Foreign Literature" (Inostrannaia literatura), this lecture demonstrates how Soviet critics developed formulaic reading practices that served remarkably similar functions to Tsarist-era engagement with American racial issues and western colonialism. Both regimes used American racism as a mirror to reflect their own moral superiority and projected paternalistic leadership over distant oppressed peoples, from Imperial Russia's relationship with Ethiopia in the nineteenth century to the Soviet Union's post-war interest in a rapidly decolonizing Africa. The talk reveals how literary criticism functioned as ideological instruction in the Soviet Union, with critics constructing a carefully curated canon of acceptable Black literature that taught readers how to “properly understand” Black American life, reinforcing the state's anti-racist credentials while serving Cold War propaganda goals. By attending to these continuities rather than taking revolutionary rhetoric at face value, the lecture offers new insights into Soviet cultural politics and the enduring patterns of Russian soft-power projection that remain relevant to understanding contemporary Russian foreign policy. About the Speaker: Jesse Kruschke is a PhD Candidate and Teaching Assistant in the Department of German, Nordic, and Slavic+ at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on the Soviet reception of twentieth-century American literature, with particular attention to how literary journals published, translated, and framed the work of leftist Black

This week we focus on the Iran war; the death of Khamenai;  Iranian celebration; Western protests;  Mothin Ali;  the EU reaction; Rory Stewart and Alaister Campbell; Simon Sebag Montefiore;  German train rules changed after migrant killing;  Immigrant gets sex change treatment on the NHS; the Manchester byelection; Tim Stanley;  Leeds fans boo Ramadan break in match;  Terror attack in Texas; Feedback; Feminist Glaciology; West Midlands Police; Your Party goes for gender inequality; JK Rowling v Nicola Sturgeon; Christian support for the SNP declines; Hamit Coskun wins Islamic blasphemy case; Christian persecution in Ethiopia, Yemen, and Pakistan; Andy Bannister, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Islam; and the Last Word - Psalm 72. with music from Neil Sedaka; Vahid Norouzi; Shania Twain; Lynyrd Skynyrd and Sovereign Grace. 

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.comEpisode DescriptionThis is Part 4 of a five-part series with Carol Salloum, cofounder of 3Tomatoes and Almond Bar in Sydney, Australia. In Surviving 2025 and 2026 as a Café Owner, we examine how hospitality businesses endure volatility and uncertainty.In this episode, we focus on what business owners must prioritise moving into 2026. Carol reflects on surviving the GFC, Sydney's lockout laws, and COVID, and explains why the ability to pivot is fundamental to longevity.We explore why raising prices endlessly is not sustainable, why retaining customer volume and loyalty can matter more than chasing higher margins, and why owner presence is critical. Carol shares how leading by example, building strong systems, and maintaining genuine connection with customers creates resilience in times of crisis.The conversation also challenges hype-driven business models and highlights why values-driven hospitality remains the most durable strategy in volatile environments.Connect with Carol Salloum and 3Tomatoes here:https://www.instagram.com/3tomatoesau/https://www.3tomatoescafe.com/***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.comEpisode DescriptionThis is Part 4 of a five-part series with Carol Salloum, cofounder of 3Tomatoes and Almond Bar in Sydney, Australia. In Surviving 2025 and 2026 as a Café Owner, we examine how hospitality businesses endure volatility and uncertainty.In this episode, we focus on what business owners must prioritise moving into 2026. Carol reflects on surviving the GFC, Sydney's lockout laws, and COVID, and explains why the ability to pivot is fundamental to longevity.We explore why raising prices endlessly is not sustainable, why retaining customer volume and loyalty can matter more than chasing higher margins, and why owner presence is critical. Carol shares how leading by example, building strong systems, and maintaining genuine connection with customers creates resilience in times of crisis.The conversation also challenges hype-driven business models and highlights why values-driven hospitality remains the most durable strategy in volatile environments.Connect with Carol Salloum and 3Tomatoes here:https://www.instagram.com/3tomatoesau/https://www.3tomatoescafe.com/***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Pastor Endashaw Kelkele joins LEAD Pods for a wide-ranging conversation about immigrant church leadership, mission, and faith shaped by perseverance.Endashaw is the lead pastor of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Denver, where he has served for more than three decades. He shares his story of growing up in Ethiopia during a time of Christian persecution, fleeing to Kenya, and eventually immigrating to Colorado—where he never expected to become a pastor, but felt God's clear call to shepherd a growing community.The conversation explores what it's like to lead a bilingual, multicultural church navigating generational change, shifting language, and cultural tension. Endashaw reflects on the challenges and opportunities of serving first- and second-generation immigrants, raising up young leaders, and helping the church remain centered on the mission of Christ rather than control or comfort.Along the way, he offers wisdom for pastors and church leaders serving in diverse communities, insights into evangelism through everyday work, and encouragement for churches seeking to come alongside immigrant congregations with humility, trust, and partnership.

On this episode, we examine the future of the US-brokered peace deal after Washington sanctioned Rwanda's defence forces and senior military officials over the eastern DR Congo conflict. Kigali calls the move is unfair and accuses the DRC of failing to meet its own commitments. Meanwhile, Ethiopia has opened its first unmanned police station in Addis Ababa, letting citizens report crimes digitally. The pilot is part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's push to modernize public services, but is raising questions about adoption and data protection.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producer: Keikantse Shumba, Daniel Dadzie and Ayuba Iliya Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Today we're bringing you a bonus from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!.In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group Africa director Murithi Mutiga about rising Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions and the growing risk of another war in the Horn of Africa. They discuss how political divisions in Tigray and Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access are sharpening fault lines between Addis Ababa and Asmara. They examine how Gulf and Middle Eastern rivalries could shape any Ethiopia–Eritrea confrontation and increase the risk of wider regional conflagration, including the danger of spillover from Sudan's war. They also explore how global political shifts are playing out in Africa, reactions to U.S. President Donald Trump's “Board of Peace” and the prospects for coalitions of mid-sized Western and non-Western powers to act collectively. For more, check out our briefing, “Ethiopia, Eritrea and Tigray: A Powder Keg in the Horn of Africa”, and our Ethiopia-Eritrea page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Idadi ya watu na Afya ya Uzazi UNFPA nchini Kenya kwa kushirikiana na Muungano wa Ulaya wanatekeleza mradi wa kukomesha ukeketaji ambapo waathirika wanatumika kutoa elimu kwa mabinti na jamii ili kuondokana na mila hiyo potofu. Kaunti ya Marsabit , iliyoko Kaskazini mwa nchi ya Kenya, iko mpakani na nchi ya Ethiopia. Kaunti hii ambayo ni ya pili kwa ukubwa nchini Kenya baada ya ile ya Turkana wakazi wake wengi ni wafugaji, na mbali na changamoto za mabadiliko ya tabianchi wanawake wa hapa wamepitia masahibu ya ukeketaji au kwa lugha ya kiingerza Female genital mutilation (FGM). Audio fileShirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Idadi ya Watu na Afya ya Uzazi, (UNFPA) chini ya Ufadhili kutoka Muungano wa Ulaya nchini Kenya wanatekeleza mradi uitwao Komesha FGM SASA Kila muathirika wa ukeketaji anayo hadithi ya kusimulia na ndio maana kwa namna ya kipekee mradi huu unawatumia waathirika hao, kuwaelimisha wanajamii wenzao ili kuondokana na tamaduni ya ukeketaji. Prisca Lekuraki ni mmoja wao. “Mimi nilipitia magumu sana, baada ya kukeketwa nilipata shida sana, ni Mungu ndio amenisaidia mpaka nimefika hapa. Nilipoenda kujifungua mtoto wangu wa kwanza nilipata shida sana, kila nikienda kuzaa nikawa napitia shida sana, sasa hivi nina watoto watatu na nikajifunga nisizae tena. Niliona vile nimeumia nikasema siwezi kukubali binti yangu naye aumie hivyo. Na hiyo ndio ilinifanya niamke niungane na wengine kuhamasisha kukataa ukeketaji.”Ameongeza kuwa katika tamaduni zao wanamila nyingi nzuri sana na wanaweza kuziendeleza na kuachana na hii mila moja ya ukeketaji kwani ni mbaya na inamadhara. Prisca amepongeza mradi wa Komesha FGM SASA wa UNFPA kwa kuwasaidia kuwafikia wale ambao awali ilikuwa ni vigumu kuzungumza nao.“Kuna mahali wametufikisha na tumeona mafanikio, hapo awali tulikuwa tunaweza kwenda kwa wamama, vijana na watoto ila wale watu ambao ilikuwa inatushinda kuwafikia ilikuwa ni wazee. Lakini hii kukutana na wazee, wamama na wanakijiji kwa ujumla imesaidia, kwasababu nilikutana na wakina mama wakaniambia ile kitu mlikuwa mnasema tumeona ni uhalisia na tumeona inaweza kufanyika.”Mwingine aliyeathirika na ukeketaji ni Nasarai Learo anasema ukeketaji umechukua nguvu zake.“Mimi sina nguvu kama yule mama ambaye hajakeketwa, nilienda kuwaambia wamama wasikekete watoto wao, lakini wakaniambia wananifahamu na nilipoolewa nilkuwa mdogo sana na wao ndio walionishika nikatetetwe nikiwa mdogo. Lakini mimi niliwaeleza mimi sikuwa najua hiki kitu ni kibaya lakini sasa hivi nimekuwa na elimu na nimejua ubaya wake.”Nasarai anaamini kuwa iwapo jamii itapata elimu basi itabadilika“Jamii yetu sanasana haina elimu, tukiona jamii yetu watu wachache ndio wamesoma na wengi wakisoma watapata hiyo elimu zaidi na watakuja kuikomesha FGM. Mimi naamini kwamba miaka 10 inayokuja mambo ya kukeketa wasichana hatutasikia tena.” Elimu ya kutokomeza ukeketaji inatolewa katika maeneo mbalimbali ikiwemo masokoni, katika vikao vya jumuiya na mashuleni. 

Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.

World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 5th March 2026.Today: Sri Lanka submarine. Turkey missile. Thailand election. South Africa water bond. Sudan Ethiopia accusation. Venezuela US meeting. Mexico army documents. Iceland NATO patrols. United Kingdom spy trial. Italy Michelangelo bust.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Although general consensus for the NT canon was reached around AD 400, many surprising variations continued. Complete uniformity did not exist for hundreds of years. Revelation was in, then out, then in. Why? Ethiopia has a unique canonical tradition we will also explore.

435: Hobart Track Classic | Tokyo Marathon | Asics Superblast 3 Review This episode is brought to you by SAYSKY. The Spring/Summer 26 collection is inspired by the unspoken poetry of running. Shop the full range at saysky.com, where you can also score 15% off with our exclusive discount code using the code IRP15 at checkout Brad's life gets busy with hills, training and life duties. Julian gets on the bike with Pia, snakes and Melbourne Marathon changes. Brady continues to build the momentum as he becomes Strava verified. This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers. Diribe Welteji was banned for two years after refusing to provide a test sample, with Georgia Griffith set to receive bronze from the 2025 World Indoor 1500m Final in Nanjing, China. Athletics Integrity Unit Media Release Canadian Running Magazine Callum Davies 7:48.21 took out the 3000m National Championship at the Hobart Track Classic, outkicking Brett Robinson and Adam Goddard for the win while Claudia Hollingsworth won the title in 8:37.42 breaking away from Abbey Caldwell and Georgia Griffith. Peter Bol won the 800m in 1:47.07 ahead of training partner Bob Abdelrahim and Junya Matsumoto of Japan, while Jaylah Hancock Cameron 2:02.22 ahead of Ivy Boothroyd and Tess Kirsopp-Cole. Peyton Craig won the 1500m in 3:44.57 ahead of Luke Shaw and Thomas Moorcroft. Results via World Athletics   The Tokyo Marathon was won by Tadese Takele of Ethiopia in 2:03:37, while Brigid Kosgei won in a new course record of 2:14:29. Sinead Diver made her return to the marathon running 2:29:57 placing 19th, while James Nipperess ran 2:14:59. Official Results Connor Latouf and Leah Simpson each won the Queensland 3000m State Championships Results Georgia Winkcup and Harm Schaap were the winners of the NSW Mile Champs in Illawarra. Results   Chaos at the US Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta, as the pack of 4 lead women which included World Championship representative Jess McClain, were misled by the lead vehicles, allowing Molly Born to take the win in 1:09:43. McClain along with Emma Hurley and Ednah Kurgat filed protests and appeals, which were later denied. Canadian Running Magazine   The boys review the recently released and highly anticipated Asics Superblast 3, comparing it against the legacy of its predecessor and testing how it rides for those long runs.   Whispers salivates at a potential matchup for Gold Coast Marathon, while some beef starts to roast between two local stars. Moose on The Loose feels the frustration for the hypothetical podium in Atlanta, then Brady unloads on a social media clanger.  This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. What advice do you have for someone running their first track 5k? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of My Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

“Africa is flowing with resources from oil, diamonds, critical minerals. But at times we find that in our cities, at the bus stations, there's no toilets with running water in a continent which is rich with possibilities. So it's how that intentionality, that political will, to put resources to what matters most.”Daniel Dadzie speaks to Dr Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, UN Assistant Secretary-General and UN deputy director for women, about the need for Africa to focus on the priorities of its people, such as water and sanitation.The interview took place at the African Union summit in Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia, where the theme was: “Ensuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems.” It's part of Agenda 2063 - the organisation's 50-year strategic framework. But Gumbonzvanda says these things can't wait fifty years, and that they need to be a priority for African leaders now.In her role as deputy lead for UN Women, she is also increasingly concerned by the stories she's been hearing from the women of Sudan, where the civil war continues to rage. She says that regional bodies and the UN are not doing enough to protect the war-torn country's women and children.The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Taiwan's cyber ambassador Audrey Tang, author Sir Salman Rushdie, and South African health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Daniel Dadzie Producers: Albert Kirui, Brian Khisa, and Clare Williamson Editor: Damon RoseGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Dr Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for The Ford Foundation)

Brother Wybo served persecuted Christians for decades as part of Open Doors with Brother Andrew. Andrew, the author of God's Smuggler, had a passion for Bible distribution and didn't shy from taking necessary risks to get God's Word into hostile areas and restricted nations. While serving with Open Doors, Wybo created the World Watch List which tracks countries where Christians face the most restrictions and persecution. Now he's led in the creation of a new list which tracks how difficult it is for Christians around the world to access Bibles. The Bible Access List tracks nations where governments attempt to stop Bible distribution, like Afghanistan, and also countries like India where Bibles may be legal but many Christians don't have access because of economic realities, supply issues or other reasons. Wybo hopes that creating a list that includes nations facing both Bible restrictions and Bible shortages will motivate Christians to pray and get involved in helping meet the need. He will share what surprised him most during his research and what formats of Bibles Christians around the world are asking for. He also shares how partnerships are key to meeting the need. Brother Wybo also shares what he's learned from persecuted believers over decades of serving them, and how a trip to distribute Bibles in Ethiopia, one of the top five countries with a Bible shortage, encouraged him as he had the privilege of giving believers their own copy of God's Word. February is Bible Month at VOM, and you can help deliver Bibles to persecuted Christians. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily in 2026 for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, Iran, and Bangladesh, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group Africa director Murithi Mutiga about rising Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions and the growing risk of another war in the Horn of Africa. They discuss how political divisions in Tigray and Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access are sharpening fault lines between Addis Ababa and Asmara. They examine how Gulf and Middle Eastern rivalries could shape any Ethiopia–Eritrea confrontation and increase the risk of wider regional conflagration, including the danger of spillover from Sudan's war. They also explore how global political shifts are playing out in Africa, reactions to U.S. President Donald Trump's “Board of Peace” and the prospects for coalitions of mid-sized Western and non-Western powers to act collectively. For more, check out our briefing, “Ethiopia, Eritrea and Tigray: A Powder Keg in the Horn of Africa”, and our Ethiopia-Eritrea page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fundi wa magari mwanamke kutoka nchini Ethiopia anayehudumu na Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda amani nchini Sudan Kusini, UNMISS, Meja Tigist Ferede ametunukiwa nishani ya Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Sudan Kusini, kwa kusimamia jukumu muhimu la wanawake katika operesheni za kulinda amani nje ya kushika bunduki. Tupate taarifa zaidi kutoka kwa Rashid Malekela. 

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia haki za wanawake, na uhuru wa kiraia, ujumbe wa Bi Cindy McCain, ambaye ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa WFP, na ripoti ya IPC kuhusu njaa nchini Somalia.Kamishna Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu Haki za Binadamu Volker Türk ameonya kuwa shinikizo linaongezeka duniani kote dhidi ya haki za wanawake, uhuru wa kiraia na taasisi za kimataifa akitoa wito kwa serikali kujitolea upya katika ushirikiano, uwajibikaji na utawala wa sheria.Kiongozi wa shirika kubwa zaidi la msaada wa chakula duniani ametangaza kujiuzulu. Bi. Cindy McCain, ambaye ni Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani WFP amesema atajiuzulu wadhifa wake huo  baada ya miezi mitatu ili kuzingatia afya yake, akisema bado hajapona kikamilifu baada ya kupata kiharusi mwaka jana 2025.Fundi wa magari mwanamke kutoka nchini Ethiopia anayehudumu na Ujumbe wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa kulinda amani nchini Sudan Kusini, UNMISS, Meja Tigist Ferede ametunukiwa nishani ya Umoja wa Mataifa nchini Sudan Kusini, kwa kusimamia jukumu muhimu la wanawake katika operesheni za kulinda amani nje ya kushika bunduki.Mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi, karibu!

In this Conflicted Conversation, Thomas speaks to former BBC journalist Martin Plaut about his new book Unbroken Chains: A 5,000-Year History of African Enslavement, which tells the whole story of African slavery, a story far older and more global than the one that focuses only on the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Martin explains: How Africa's slavery story begins in the Nile Valley around 2900 BC Why the trans-Saharan slave routes remain less examined than Atlantic slavery What Islam did — and didn't — change about slavery in practice Indian Ocean slavery Oman's slave market in Zanzibar and its caravans that penetrated deep into central Africa Indigenous African slavery in Ethiopia and the Sokoto Caliphate The role of racial hierarchies and ‘slave blood' stigma within societies Barbary corsairs and European so-called ‘white slavery' Contemporary chattel slavery in Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Sudan, and Libya Why major institutions still prefer commemorating slavery in the past to confronting it in the present Follow Martin on X: https://x.com/martinplaut And his personal website: https://martinplaut.com/ Join the Conflicted Community here: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm Find Conflicted on X: https://x.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod And YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sdlF1mY5t4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. This episode was produced by Thomas Small and edited by Lizzy Andrews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president of Israel Isaac Herzog has just concluded an official state visit in Ethiopia. We look at the historic ties between the two countries, and what the visit means for the horn of Africa region. Also, a report by the Alliance for Malaria Prevention warns that progress made in containing the disease could be stalling due to global aid funding cuts. The report predicts that a reduction of financing by 30 percent could see an additional 146 million malaria cases by 2030. We speak to the Executive Director of the Alliance. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba and Albert Kirui Technical Producer: Herbert Masua Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

The renowned Master Teacher Ashra Kwesi returns to our classroom with powerful insights from his recent journey to Ethiopia’s Omo Valley and a riveting exploration of the African origins of Freemasonry. Before Brother Kwesi, you'll meet a transformational motivational speaker known as the Prison Doctor, whose life-changing work has uplifted countless young men. We kick off The Big Show with Detroit-based Historian Michael Imhotep, providing crucial analysis of the State of the Union address and timely updates on global events, including the possibility of an attack on Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethiopia is on the brink of a war that could turn into a major regional conflagration. Over the past several weeks, military forces have been moving into position across the region in a conflict that would pit the government of Ethiopia and some allied militias against Eritrea and a rebel faction from Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, among others. There are several concurrent forces driving the region toward conflict: lingering resentments and unresolved disputes from Ethiopia's civil war from 2020 to 2022; a move by the government of landlocked Ethiopia to potentially claim a Red Sea port in neighboring Eritrea; and spillover from the civil war in Sudan, where outside forces like the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia are seeking to expand their regional footprint. All of this is pushing the region, seemingly inexorably, toward war. This would be a disaster. The civil war from 2020 to 2022 killed an estimated 500,000 people and exposed violent ethnic fissures in Ethiopia. This time around, many of the belligerents are the same—but they have switched sides. Back in 2020, Eritrea and Ethiopia allied to fight a rebellious group in the Tigray region. This time, Eritrea and Tigrayan rebels are joining forces to fight Ethiopia, with several other ethnic militias joining in. Also different this time is the active presence of malicious Gulf actors. Earlier this month, Reuters reported that Ethiopia had established, with UAE backing, a training camp for the Rapid Support Forces militia that is ravaging Darfur in Sudan. Several NGO groups, think tanks, and regional or specialty news outlets have picked up this story—and are sounding the alarm. But so far, we have not yet seen much Western media attention to this incipient crisis. That's tragic, given the sheer human calamity that would unfold if Ethiopia and Eritrea once again descend into a conflict that reverberates across the region. My interview guest today is journalist Zecharias Zelalem. We kick off by discussing recent moves that suggest war could break out at any moment, and then have a longer conversation about what is driving this conflict—and what might bring the region back from the brink. Support this kind of journalism with your paid subscription. https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff   

Matt interviews high performance coach Selva Yoga following Selva's earlier public comments on doping in elite distance running. Selva has worked with male athletes holding personal bests ranging from 2:25 down to 2:07 in the marathon, and female athletes as fast as 2:38. He has personally coached athletes from 2:26 down to 2:16 in the marathon. The conversation breaks down how athletes are caught - in and out of competition testing, missed whereabouts filings, and biological passport irregularities - alongside claims of uneven enforcement. Selva alleges corruption within parts of Kenyan athletics, including bribery, advance warning of tests, falsified medical exemptions, age manipulation, and financial exploitation by managers. He also raises serious concerns around coercion and abuse of young athletes, while repeatedly framing his comments as based on accounts shared with him rather than direct proof. Matt and Selva also discuss well known training groups and high profile athletes, with Selva careful not to make direct accusations without evidence. He emphasizes that both Kenya and Ethiopia have strong, clean systems operating alongside problematic ones, and that culture, incentives, and financial structures often shape the level of risk. The episode closes with Selva inviting athletes to connect with his Toronto-based Northern Endurance Project. Links Northern Endurance Project Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northern.endurance/ Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2026 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/ Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co Topics 00:00 Podcast comment sparks debate 01:23 Coach background and philosophy 06:10 Brother Colm and Kipruto ban 07:03 Mafias and drug access 15:09 Sexual harassment by managers 22:22 Athletics Kenya testing reality 24:16 Are Kelvin Kiptum and Eliud Kipchoge doping? 31:38 How the truth emerges 33:42 Was David Rudisha clean? 35:12 Coaching ethics and trust 37:24 Good coaches in Kenya 38:22 Renato Canova under the microscope 42:48 How drugs get bought in Kenya 49:35 Blame the system, not athletes 53:41 Wrap up and contact info

434: Box Hill Burn | Lievin Indoor Meet | Rayner's Half Marathon NR in Barcelona   This episode is brought to you by SAYSKY. The Spring/Summer 26 collection is inspired by the unspoken poetry of running. Shop the full range at saysky.com, where you can also score 15% off with our exclusive discount code using the code IRP15 at checkout.   Brad settles in for a week of training as preparations for Hybrid Athletic 5000m build up. Julian feels more productive as he starts the comeback to running. Brady looks eager as the campaign for Boston picks up.   This week's running news is presented by Precision Fuel & Hydration, they make it simple with a free online planner, visit precisionhydration.com and get your numbers.   Jack Rayner set a new National Record in the Half Marathon of 59:51 at Barcelona, placing 6th behind winner Hagos Gebrehewit. Official Results   Linden Hall ran 14:56.04 for the win and fastest 5000m by an Australian in Australia at the Box Hill Burn, over Nozomi Tanaka of Japan Maudie Skyring. Brett Robinson bode his time over the front running of Seth O'Donnell to take the win in 13:28.39 with Callum Davies in third. Will Lewis won the 1500m in 3:41.67, while Ally Brooks won in 4:23.51. AthsVic Results Hub   Jess Hull clocked the #2 All-time Indoor 2000m in 5:26.68 in Lievin, France while Keely Hodgkinson ran a new 800m Indoor World Record of 1:54.87. Georgia Hunter Bell won the 1500m in 4:00.21, while outdoor World Champion Isaac Nader won in 3:32.44 while Adam Spencer won the B race in 3:35.23. Lauren Ryan placed seventh in the 3000m running 8:37.46. World Athletics Results   Tara Palm ran a personal best of 2:31:58 in the Osaka Marathon for 8th place, Caitlin Adams had to settle for 2:45:11. Other Australians making the top 20 included Sophie Chudley 2:41:54, Olivia Taylor 2:42:50 and Ingrid Cleland 2:45:53. Japan Running News    Habert Kibet of Uganda won the Castellon 10k in 26:39 ahead of Yann Schrub of France and Andreas Aalmgren of Sweden. Caroline Gitona of Kenya won in 29:34 ahead of Nelvin Jepkemboi and Chaltu Dida of Ethiopia. World Athletics Results   Jack Anstey won the mile at the Saucony Battle for Boston in 3:52.48, while Sam Ruthe placed second in the 3000m with 7:43.16. Results   Tshepiso Masalela was disqualified for gun hand gesture in his win over Azeddine Habz in 1500m indoor race in Poland. Canadian Running Magazine   Whispers polls for most popular songs for running while Moose expresses a curiosity and admiration for HYROX.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. How do you do threshold sessions in the heat?  Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  The boys then wrap up the show with a preview of the 3000m National Championships to be held at this weekend's Hobart Track Classic. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

Ethiopia and Senegal: Debt Shenanigans? A set of recent articles in the FT by sovereign debt guru Joseph Cotterill suggest to us (reading between the lines) debt shenanigans in both Ethiopia and Senegal. We can't figure out exactly what is going on in these two cases, but there is enough there for us to engage in wild speculation. In Ethiopia, the bondholders seem to be irate that some big player (aka China) is interfering with their deal and they are threatening to use. In Senegal, someone (aka BOAD?) is engaged in a moral hazard play by buying up gobs of local Senegalese debt; this, at a time when the international market has shut out Senegal thanks to disclosure shenanigans. Producer: Leanna Doty