March 25
Ethiopia: In-Depth - Rising From the Ashes: Tigray's Industrial Renaissance Amidst War's Toll
Emerging from the ashes of war, Tigray's once-booming industrial scene now stands as a stark testament to the toll of fighting. As the echoes of battles fade into memory, the scars… Read more »
March 13
Ethiopia: No Infrastructure for Returning Displaced People in Western Oromia
In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: Egypt Says Ethiopia's Filling of Grand Renaissance Dam is Illegal
Ethiopia announced yesterday that it has successfully completed the fourth and final filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Nile River. This news… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unveils First-Ever Industrial Strategy to Boost Domestic Production, Reduce Imports
Ethiopia is gearing up to implement its first-ever industrial strategy starting in September 2023, with a focus on bolstering import substitution capability and enhancing… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Ethiopia: Coffee Megaproject - Unleashing the Power of Ethiopia's Genes and Beans for a Flourishing Industry
A potential transformative coffee megaproject can amplify Ethiopian coffee's rich history and untapped potential, leveraging its remarkable genetic diversity for global impact… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Ethiopia: Health Minister Arrives in Tigray to Discuss Rehabilitation of Health Facilities Damaged in War
High level federal delegation from Ministry of Health led by minister Liya Tadesse (PhD) has arrived in Tigray, Mekelle, today to observe the status of severely damaged health… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Ethiopia: Ministry Unveils New Factory Prices for Cement Products
The Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has announced today that it has issued a new cement price regulation to curb the rising price of cement products in the… Read more »
July 30, 2022
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa, WeBuild Ink U.S.$11 Million Contract for Repair, Improvement Works On Dams
The Addis Abeba City Administration has signed an agreement with the Italian company WeBuild, formerly Salini Impregilo, for an amount of US$11 million loan secured from the World… Read more »
July 16, 2022
Ethiopia: US, Egypt Reiterate Support For Diplomatic Resolution of GERD Issue
Following a meeting today between President Joe Biden and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in Jeddah in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the two leaders issued a joint statement… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Ethiopia: Can Ethiopia Salvage Its Industrialisation Momentum?
Talks of factories closing shop and furloughing workers is the new norm for Ethiopia's nascent industrial sector. From big international names to local facilities, the trend… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Ethiopia: Bridge Connecting Two Zones in Oromia, Somali States Repaired After Two Years
The bridge connecting the Dawa zone of the Somali regional state with the Eastern Guji zone of the Oromia region has been rebuilt and inaugurated by high officials from both zones,… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Ethiopia: More Than U.S.$500,000 Lost in Railway Infrastructure Theft Since 2021
Ethiopia has lost more than 26 million birr worth of railway infrastructure to theft since the year 2021, Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) said. Read more »
May 04, 2022
Ethiopia: More Than 446 Industries Cease Production: Ministry
Melaku Alebel, Minister, Ministry of Industry, said that the Ministry has identified more than 446 industries that have halted operations. The Minister said this during his… Read more »