August 14
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Trade Union Demands Wage Increase, Legal Protections for Private Workers
The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) has formally requested that the government issue guidelines for wage adjustments applicable to private sector employees. Read more »
July 30
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Defends Transporting Live Monkeys to US As 'Complying With Aviation Rules'
Ethiopian Airlines has defended its transportation of live primates to the US for laboratory use as complying with "international aviation" rules, following criticism from the… Read more »
January 25
Somalia: Naval Base to Be Leased to Ethiopia 'Strictly for Military Purposes, Not Commercial Activities' - Somaliland Leader Muse Bihi
In a lengthy interview with the Somaliland National Television (SLNTV), Muse Bihi Abdi, the President of Somaliland, shed light on the recent MoU signed between Ethiopia and… Read more »
January 17
Ethiopia: AU Peace and Security Council Calls On Ethiopia, Somalia 'To Exercise Restraint, De-Escalate and Engage in Meaningful Dialogue'
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), called on Ethiopia and Somalia "to exercise restraint, de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue" following the… Read more »
East Africa: AU Peace and Security Council to Convene Session On Situation Between Ethiopia, Somalia
Following the opening statement of the Chairperson of the PSC for the month, Amma A. Twum-Amoah, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the AU, Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for… Read more »
January 04
Ethiopia: US Calls for Dialogue to De-Escalate Tensions Following Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU
The US State Department has called for diplomatic dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the Horn of Africa following a "historic" memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and… Read more »
January 02
Somalia: Somalia Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU, Recalls Ambassador to Ethiopia
Somalia has rejected the MoU signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland granting Ethiopia access to the sea in return for international recognition for Somaliland. It has also recalled… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau to Outsource Distribution of Subsidised Food Items
A week after the Addis Abeba City Administration Cabinet decided to outsource part of municipality services, the Addis Ababa Trade Bureau is gearing up to outsource six of its 11… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Khat Exporters Navigate Strict Pre-Licensing Requirements Amidst Call for Oversight, Increased Revenue
In a bid to improve oversight and increase export earnings, exporters of khat in Ethiopia are now mandated to undergo a rigorous registration process. This includes entering into a… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Ethiopia: Ministry of Trade Implements Stringent Registration Process for Khat Exporters
The Ministry of Trade has announced that khat exporters will now be required to undergo a rigorous registration process, which includes meeting newly issued pre-license… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau Cracks Down On Sunday Market Traders Selling Overpriced Products
The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau began to take action against Sunday market traders who have been selling goods at prices higher than the ceiling. So far, administrative measures have… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Export Sector Struggles As Revenue Plummets By 12%
Ethiopia's export sector grapples with a concerning decline in revenue as the just-concluded fiscal year comes to a close. Official reports reveal that the country's export… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Africa: Actions Say More Than Words - Illustrations of the EU-AU Partnership
Authored by Ambassadors of the European Union and its Member States to the African Union Read more »
July 17, 2023
Djibouti: African Export-Import Bank Disburses U.S.$120 Million for Djibouti's Free Trade Zone Project, Boosting Ethiopian Maritime Connectivity
In September 2020, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, the President of Djibouti, initiated the construction of a significant port known as the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port in Djibouti (Photo:… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Ethiopia: #asdailyscoop - Import-Export Trade Registration System Undergoes Centralization Under Federal Government
Starting this week, a significant change has taken place in the trade industry as all registrations and license services for companies involved in import-export business will now… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Analysis - Fertilizer Shortage Amidst Widespread Illicit Trade Cripples Farmers, Threatens Productivity
According to the Ethiopian Agricultural Business Corporation, Ethiopia has bought over 12.8 million quintals of fertilizer this year out of which more than 8.5 million quintals… Read more »
July 04, 2023
East Africa: Ethiopia to Enact Law Normalising Informal Cross-Border Trade Along Djibouti, South Sudan Borders
The Ethiopian government is taking strides to acknowledge and regulate the longstanding informal cross-border trade occurring along the Djibouti border. The Ministry of Trade and… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Rights Commission Says Restrictions On Free Movement of People, Trade Impede Recovery Efforts of IDP Returnees in Afar Region
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said IDP returnees in war-affected zones in Afar regional state unable to get back to their normal lives due to hindrances and… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethio-Russia Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting in Addis Discusses Trade, Economic, Scientific Cooperation
The 8th Ethiopia-Russia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting kicked off on Tuesday in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Read more »