Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Extends Condolences Over Death of Pope Francis

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis. Read more »

Africa: African Space Agency Opens Headquarters in Egypt

-The African Space Agency (AfSA), the space agency of the African Union, officially opened its headquarters in Cairo on Sunday. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian President Taye Expresses Condolences On Passing Pop Francis

President Taye Atske Selassie has extended his condolences over the death of Pope Francis. Read more »

Kenya: Ethiopia, Kenya Sign Implementation Memorandum of Agreement to Facilitate Trade Relations

Ethiopia and Kenya have signed an implementation memorandum of agreement in a manner that will facilitate trade relations between the two countries and will allow people living in… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Unveils Strategic Plan to Transform Health Financing, Advance Self-Reliance

African governments have been urged by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to harness the continent's annual 95 billion USD in diaspora remittances… Read more »

Ethiopia: Suspended Demobilization, Rehabilitation Training for Ex-Tigray Combatants Resumes

The suspended demobilization and rehabilitation training for former militants in Tigray region has resumed today. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Deeply Honoured to Receive Torch and Assume Responsibility of Hosting 5th P4G Summit - PM Abiy

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored that the Hanoi Summit has shown that even small, well-integrated P4G projects can drive meaningful impact and hold strong potential for… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Manufacturing Sector Soars Following Macroeconomic Reforms

- Ethiopia's Ministry of Industry reported that ongoing macroeconomic reforms have significantly improved manufacturing performance by increasing access to foreign exchange and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Kenya Keen to Strengthen Bilateral Trade Relations

-The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has emphasized Ethiopia and Kenya's keenness to strengthen and enhance their bilateral trade relations. Read more »

South Sudan: UN Relief Agency Urges Swift De-Escalation in South Sudan

The United Nations relief agency called for a rapid de-escalation to ensure the protection of civilians and unimpeded humanitarian access after fighting in South Sudan's Upper Nile… Read more »

Africa: Gitex Future Health Africa Launched in Marrakech to Accelerate Continent's Healthcare Digitalization

A Pan-African platform focused on health tech and innovation, GITEX Future Health Africa, has been launched early today in Marrakech, Morocco. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Secures Over U.S.$2.1 Billion From Gold Export in Nine Months

Ethiopia's Ministry of Mines has reported that gold export generated over 2.1 billion dollars during the nine months of the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Deposit Insurance Fund Collects 5.2 Billion Birr in Premium Over 9 Months

The Ethiopian Deposit Insurance Fund (EDIF) has collected 5.2 billion Birr in premiums from member financial institutions over the last nine months, representing an 11.1 percent… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Work With All Elected AU Officials to Advance Continental Issues

The Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the African Union (AU) and the UNECA, Ambassador Hirut Zemene reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to work closely with all elected AU… Read more »

Sudan: Ethiopia Participates in the London Sudan Conference

A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Ambassador Redwan Hussien, Director General for National Intelligence and Security Services and comprising State Minister of Foreign… Read more »

Sudan: AUC Chairperson Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Violence in Sudan

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Sudan, particularly around El Fasher, North… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia's Official Highlights Critical Need for Skilled Welding Workforce to Drive Africa's Prosperity

Emphasizing that national wealth is intrinsically linked to the skills of its people, Ethiopia's Minister of Water and Energy, Habtamu Itefa, today underscored the urgent need to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Belarus Vow to Deepening Bilateral Ties, Expanding Cooperation

Ethiopia and Belarus have reiterated commitment to deepening their bilateral ties and expanding areas of cooperation. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Appoints U.S. Special Envoy to Ease Bilateral Relations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to the United States. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Algeria Sign Significant Agreements to Enhance Economic and Diplomatic Engagement

Ethiopia and Algeria have signed a series of wide-ranging Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening their longstanding diplomatic ties and unlocking new avenues for… Read more »

Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema Wins Gabon Presidential Election With 90.35% of Vote

Brice Oligui Nguema, the leader of Gabon's transitional government and the military figure who led the 2023 coup, has claimed a decisive victory in the country's presidential… Read more »

Africa: Africa Has Potential to Lead the Way in AI, Says Bill Gates

Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation and Founder of Breakthrough Energy, has expressed optimism about Africa's potential to lead in artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a… Read more »

Africa: AU Praises Canada's Continued Support for Africa's Permanent Representation On UNSC

African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Youssouf Ali lauded Canada's continued support for Africa's permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council… Read more »

Ethiopia: Dialogue Commission Carries Out Inclusive Agenda Consultation in Amhara Region

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) revealed that a participatory and inclusive agenda-gathering consultation process is underway in Bahir Dar, Amhara region. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ambassador Adem Holds Discussion With Turkish Companies About Investment Potential in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Ambassador to Türkiye, Adem Mohamed, engaged in talks with Turkish businesses regarding potential investment opportunities in Ethiopia. Read more »