Ethiopia: Addis Ababa to Implement New Vehicle Emission Standard

The Addis Ababa Transport Bureau is preparing to implement a National Vehicle Emission Standard to help mitigate carbon emissions in the city, according to Bureau Head Yabebal… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Begins Shipment of Goods Under AfCFTA Trade Deal

Ethiopia has marked a major economic milestone by officially starting the shipment of goods under the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Read more »

East Africa: New Comesa Chair Ruto Urges Shift From Global Financial Systems to African Institutions

President William Ruto of Kenya has urged COMESA member states to invest more in homegrown institutions to finance the continent's growth. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia and EU Sign Global Gateway Partnership to Boost Investment in Key Sectors

Ethiopia and the European Union have signed a Global Gateway Partnership Agreement, marking a new chapter in their long-standing relations. Read more »

Africa: PM Abiy Calls for Rapid Digital Transformation to Drive Future Growth in Africa

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at the 24th COMESA Summit, emphasized that urgent digital transformation is critical to unlocking Africa's growth and shaping its… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Replace, Modernize Car Plate Numbers

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics announced that it will replace and modernize car plate numbers and improve the vehicle identification system. Read more »

Ethiopia: Foreign Residents Praise Addis Ababa's Green Spaces, Welcoming Dwellers

Foreigners residing in Addis Ababa have described the city as lovely and with green spaces, and the dwellers as welcoming. Read more »

Ethiopia: Completion of GERD Demonstrates Unity's Strength in Realizing Prosperity - Minister Abraham Belay

Abraham Belay, Minister of Irrigation and Lowland Areas, said the successful completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a clear testament to what Ethiopians can… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Engages With Cyprus Foreign Minister to Bolster Diplomatic Cooperation

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held talks today with Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus to advance diplomatic relations and enhancing economic… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Striving to Build an Internationally Competitive Health Sector

Ethiopia is working to establish a system that will enable it to build a health sector that is competitive not only in Africa but also internationally, House of People's… Read more »

Ethiopia: Spain Signals Strong Intent to Expand Partnership With Ethiopia

Spanish ambassador to Ethiopia reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening diplomatic, developmental, and economic ties with Ethiopia, underscoring a strong desire to… Read more »

Africa: Minister Emphasizes Need for Effective Execution in Realizing Africa's Ambitious Tax Reforms

Developing policies and ambitious reforms in taxation and public financial management is not sufficient by itself as the real impacts depend on effective implementation,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Honors 700 Loyal Taxpayers At 7th Annual Recognition Ceremony

Ethiopia celebrated its diligent taxpayers yesterday at the 7th Annual Loyal Taxpayers Recognition Ceremony, an event established in 2018 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to foster a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Boosts Import Substitution Products Through 'Made in Ethiopia', Says President Taye

President Taye Atsek-Selassie has reaffirmed the federal government's strong commitment to advancing the "Made in Ethiopia" Movement, positioning it as a strategic initiative to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Robust Community-Led Approach Brings Massive Investments Including Over 70,000 Community Hospitals

Ethiopia has made remarkable progress over two decades, registering substantial reduction in maternal and child mortality rates--lives saving rather than mere statistical… Read more »

Africa: AU Signs MOU With Pan African Youth Union to Bolster Partnership

The African Union Commission and the Pan African Youth Union (PYU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together aimed at empowering the youth in the continent. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Renewal Taking Shape As Nation Registers 8.8%c Economic Growth Last Efy - President Taye

Ethiopia has registered 8.8 percent of economic growth during the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year (EFY) as the country's renewal journey is thriving, driven by massive economic reforms,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Quest for Sustainable Access to Sea Gaining International Recognition - President Taye

President Taye Atske Selassie stated that Ethiopia's pursuit of reliable and sustainable access to a seaport is gaining momentum within the international community. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Prioritizing Reconciliation to Ensure Lasting Peace - President Taye

President Taye Atsek Selassie announced that the government is actively pursuing reconciliation and peace options as a top priority to secure lasting peace in the country. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Intensifies Drive to Restore Abay and Red Sea Waterways for Equitable Dev't - President Taye

The government of Ethiopia is intensifying efforts to secure the nation's rightful access to the Abay (Nile) and Red Sea waterways, ensuring its fair and sustainable utilization,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Seven Al-Shabab Militants Killed After Prison Attack in Mogadishu

Somali security forces on Sunday said they had killed seven al-Shabab militants who stormed a high-security prison in Mogadishu. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Records Historic Export Revenue Amid Economic Revival, President Announces

The government of Ethiopia has been registering remarkable achievements through its comprehensive macroeconomic reforms by addressing the various macroeconomic imbalances,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's President Taye Opens New Parliamentary Year, Unveils Annual Govt Plan

The joint opening session of the House of Peoples' Representatives (HPR) and the House of Federation (HoF) for the fifth year of the sixth parliamentary term convened early this… Read more »

Ethiopia: Colorful Irreecha Hora Arsedi Festival Celebrated in Bishoftu in Spectacle of Unity, Tradition

Irreecha, part of UNESCO's inscribed intangible world heritage under the Gada System, is being celebrated colorfully in the town of Bishoftu. Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Commends Ethiopia's Attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has congratulated the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) on achieving the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »