Ethiopia: GERD Fortifies Regional Development

In the coming September, Ethiopia will be officially opening the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a game-changing project that symbolizes Ethiopia's determination to ramp up… Read more »

Ethiopia: Addis Steps Up Inflation Control Ahead of Holidays, Wage Hikes

- The Addis Ababa City Administration said it is intensifying efforts to curb inflation and stabilize market prices ahead of the holiday season and following the recent salary… Read more »

Ethiopia: Global Labour Body Sees Promise in Ethiopia's Wage Reform

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has expressed optimism about Ethiopia'sefforts to establish a thriving national minimum wage system. Read more »

Ethiopia: Abbay Hydro Dam - A Testament to Collective Achievement

The Abbay Hydro Dam emerges as a monumental emblem of unity, resilience, and collective achievement for the Ethiopian populace. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Revives Rail Ambition to Drive Nat'l Pride, African Unity

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has the capacity to build a self-sufficient railway system that will restore national pride, accelerate industrialization, and contribute to Africa's… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Approves New Cybercrime Bill to Strengthen Digital Security

The Council of Ministers of Somalia has approved a new Cybercrime Bill to strengthen the nation's digital security and combat online crime. Read more »

Ethiopia: Unlocking Regional Value Chains - How IGAD Fisheries Drive Inclusive Growth

Despite abundant fishery resources with a production capacity of over 3.5 million tons, the IGAD region is currently generating limited benefits for livelihoods and food security,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway to Transform Trade, Connectivity - Nation's 62.6 bln Birr toll road to ink eastern corridor

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has launched the construction of the 144-kilometer Mieso-Dire Dawa expressway, a major infrastructure project worth 62.6 billion Birr. Read more »

Ethiopia: GERD As a Catalyst for Regional Integration, Stability and Shared Prosperity

Following the laying of the cornerstone for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), people from assorted backgrounds felt on top of the world and over the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Building Inclusive and Resilient Future

Earlier this week, the Ethiopian government announced a planned salary increase for public sector employees, set to take effect in September 2025. Read more »

Ethiopia: EEP Working to Curb the Electric Power Distribution Challenges

Ethiopia has abundant renewable energy sources among others, hydro- power, wind, geothermal, solar, and bio-mass. Ethiopia since long ago had developed and exploited hydropower and… Read more »

Ethiopia: The Need for Stronger Policy for Post-Conflict Recovery

Armed conflict terrifies and eliminates a huge number of innocent people. In some African countries that had been engaged in domestic social conflicts, millions of people have been… Read more »

Africa: Africans' National Dialogues for Sustainable Peace, Prosperity

In an era marked by complex global challenges, nations are increasingly turning inward to address deep-seated domestic issues. The national dialogue, a powerful tool for fostering… Read more »

Africa: Scholars Hail Ethiopia's Fast-Growing Economy in Africa

Ethiopia has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Africa, driven by strong government measures and strategic reforms, scholars said. Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia to Amass 8 Bln USD Remittances

The Ethiopian government has planned to collect eight billion USD in remittances from its diaspora community in the 2025/2026 fiscal year by enhancing remittance channels and… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Attracts 4 Bln USD in FDI - EIC

The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) announced that the country attracted 4 billion USD in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the past fiscal year, driven by policy… Read more »

Ethiopia: Kenya's KCB Eyes Entry Into Ethiopia's Banking Sector

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) is in negotiations with Ethiopia's central bank to acquire a stake in a local financial institution, CEO Paul Russo revealed in an interview with The… Read more »

Egypt: Expert - Egypt's Goal Was to Block Abbay Dam, Not Negotiate

- Years of negotiations over the Abbay Dam collapsed because Egypt never intended to reach a fair deal, but instead aimed to stop the project altogether, a senior Nile affairs… Read more »

Ethiopia: Uncharted - a Thrilling Adventure With an Ethiopian Soul

In this digital age, where entertainment is as easy to find as water in the Blue Nile, the movie uncharted (2022) is a real treat! It's got all the action and excitement of a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reinforces Climate Diplomacy Through Green Legacy Initiative

With significant geopolitical consequences, the climate issue is one of the biggest problems of the twenty-first century. Right now, the planet is expected to get significantly… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Expedites Roadmap Dev't to Transform Economic Corridor

ADDIS ABABA - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has directed its Secretariat to accelerate the development of the value proposition, investment plan, and roadmap… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania to Provide 80 Percent of Citizens With Clean Energy

Tanzania has aspired reaching 80 percent of its population with clean cooking energy by 2030. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Raises Civil Servants' Salaries

The Federal Civil Service Commission has announced a major salary increase for civil servants, effective September 2025, marking a significant step to improve living standards and… Read more »

Africa: Agenda 2063 in Action - AFCFTA Pushes Africa Toward Self-Reliant Industrialization

The continental flagship project under the African Union's Agenda 2063, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), is envisioned to transform Africa into a global economic… Read more »

East Africa: GERD - Ethiopia's Gift to African Solidarity and Growth

The people and Government of Ethiopia are getting ready to celebrate the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and its inauguration with massive paraphernalia… Read more »