Ethiopia: 'Medemer State' Book Outlines Blueprint for Governance, Dev't - Premier

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has released his latest book, 'Medemer State', presenting a strategic framework for national governance, economic development, and inclusive growth. 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 »

East Africa: Ethiopia Opens Pediatric Eye Care Center to Tackle Childhood Blindness

The Alert Comprehensive Specialized Hospital has inaugurated a new pediatric eye care center dedicated to preventing childhood blindness and improving eye health among Ethiopian… 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 »

Ethiopia: Weaving - More Than Just a Reflection of Cultural Mark

It is well recognized that hand weaving and crafting sectors are one of the alpha non-agricultural sources of income in Ethiopia. It is a traditional technology to produce… Read more »

Uganda: IGAD to Launch Pandemic Response Project

The Inter governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced that it has set to launch its Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) Project from 25-29 August 2025 in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Arat Kilo-Entoto Corridor - Ethiopia's Urban Renewal, Diplomatic Confidence

In a city where diplomacy and development converge, the newly inaugurated Arat Kilo- Entoto Corridor is more than an urban renewal project. It is a strategic asset that elevates… 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 »

Ethiopia: Ticad 9 - Ethiopia Stresses Peace, Dev't, Global Representation

Ethiopia has called on African nations and global partners to prioritize sustainable peace and development through African-led solutions, while reiterating the urgent need for… 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 »

Africa: Mayor - Capital Emerging As Africa's Premier Meeting Hub

Addis Ababa generated 143 billion Birr from conference tourism last fiscal year, underlining the capital's growing role as Africa's leading hub for international meetings, Mayor… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ofag Stresses Joint Efforts to Modernize Africa's Health Audit

The Federal Office of the Auditor General (OFAG) underscored that collective efforts are vital to modernize health sector auditing in Africa, ensure transparency, and strengthen… 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 »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, UK Enjoy Longstanding Partnership, Cooperation

Ethiopia and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their decades-long diplomatic and development partnership, highlighting shared goals and cooperation in governance, social… 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 »