Africa: Second Africa Climate Summit Anticipated to Drive Actionable Climate Solutions

Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa underscored that Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), would be instrumental to catalyze solutions for a resilient future. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Vows to Deepen Evaluation Frameworks for Better Dev't Outcomes

Ethiopia remains fully committed to deepening its evaluation ecosystem as robust monitoring and evaluation systems are indispensable for tracking progresses and making necessary… Read more »

Africa: G7 Leaders Gather in Canada for Summit Overshadowed By Israel-Iran Crisis, Trade Wars

Leaders of some of the world's biggest economic powers have gathered in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit, overshadowed by an escalating conflict between Israel and… Read more »

Africa: Upcoming Second Africa Climate Summit to Be Hosted in Addis Would Promote Nature-Based Solutions, Says PM Abiy

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in his social media channel, shared that Ethiopia, the Land of Origins, will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8-10, 2025, in… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Marks 50th Year Anniversary

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has celebrated its Golden Jubilee in Addis Ababa. Read more »

Ethiopia: Armenia, Ethiopia Elevating Ties Rooted in Unique Historical Friendship, Says Deputy FM

Armenian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vahan Kostanyan underscored that his country has been seeking stronger ties with Ethiopia rooted in unique historical friendship. Read more »

Ethiopia: Australian Embassy Hosts Event to Create Awareness, Support Wildlife Conservation in Ethiopia

The Australian Embassy in Ethiopia has hosted an event organized to create awareness and support for the conservation efforts of Chengeta Wildlife, a wildlife protection charity,… Read more »

Ethiopia: EU Commits €1 Billion to Protect Oceans Under New Pact

European Union Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has announced a €1 billion investment plan to protect oceans and support coastal communities and fisheries. Read more »

Ethiopia: Experts From 25 Countries Discussing Need for Financial Resilience in Agriculture

A conference on the need for financial resilience to build resilient food systems in Africa is underway in Addis Ababa. Read more »

Ethiopia: Foreign Minister Gedion Holds Talks With His Chinese Counterpart Wang Yi

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos met with Wang Yi, the Foreign Minister of China on the margins of the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Will Keep Stepping Up Its Collaboration With China - Health Minister Mekdes

Ethiopia's Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba, reiterated that Ethiopia will keep stepping up its collaboration with China in the health sector. Read more »

Africa: AU Calls for Deeper Integration As Botswana and Ethiopia Strengthen Business Ties

The African Union Commission has called for renewed commitment to economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Single African Air Transport… Read more »

Ethiopia: Draft Budget Crucial for Successful Macroeconomic Reforms, Says Finance Minister

Ethiopia's draft budget for the upcoming 2025/ 2026 would play a significant role in ensuring the successful continuity of the comprehensive macroeconomic reforms, Finance Minister… Read more »

Ethiopia: BRICS Parliamentary Representatives Call for Reform of Global Governance

The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum was held in Brasilia. Delegations from 16 countries, including BRICS members and invited states, took part in the event. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Strengthens Emergency Response System Through Major Simulation Exercise

Ethiopia has taken a significant step in bolstering its national emergency response capabilities by launching a large-scale Emergency Medical Team (EMT) simulation exercise. Read more »

Ethiopia: State Minister Emphasizes Stronger Economic Diplomacy to Advance Ethiopia's Homegrown Economic Reform

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadera Abera stressed the need to elevate the economic diplomacy of the country to realize the Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Will Strengthen Efforts for Access to Sea Peacefully - PM Abiy

Ethiopia will continue to strengthen efforts for sea access legally and through dialogue until this goal is met, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated. Read more »

Africa: AU Pushes for Rapid Advancement of AfCFTA Implementation

The African Union called for accelerated efforts to deepen the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), stimulate industrialization, and drive innovation-led growth. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Becomes Africa's Top Wheat Producer, Surpasses Egypt Threefold, PM Abiy Declares

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared that Ethiopia has overtaken the status of the largest wheat-producing country in Africa, tripling Egypt's output. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Exits Central African Bloc Over DR Congo Dispute

Rwanda quits the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) after being denied chairmanship, accusing DR Congo of politicizing the bloc amid tensions over Rwanda-backed… Read more »

Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Highlights Nat'l Dialogue As Foundation for Durable Peace

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that the ongoing National Dialogue that Ethiopia has embarked on, would play a key role in resolving problems through reconciliation and… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Describes Pretoria Peace Accord a Rare Milestone in Ethiopia's History

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in a wide-ranging televised interview, described the Pretoria Peace Accord as a historic breakthrough, noting that Ethiopia has rarely succeeded in… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Urges Ethiopians Unite in Relentless Efforts to Break Free From Aid Dependency

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged Ethiopians to work with extraordinary devotion towards realizing the country's aspiration to eliminate aid dependency and become food… Read more »

Liberia: AUC Welcomes Election of DR Congo, Liberia to UNSC

The African Union Commission has welcomed the election of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Read more »

Ethiopia: Media Urged to Bolster Positive Role in Nation-Building, Sustainable Development

The mass media in Ethiopia must strengthen their positive role in fostering robust nation-building and ensuring sustainable development, Minister Coordinator for Democratic System… Read more »