Ethiopia: National Security Council Affirms Remarkable Progress in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's National Security Council has announced significant progress in wide-ranging spheres despite the various challenges facing the country. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Leather Sector Poised for Transformation

The Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) successfully hosted its Second Breakfast Meeting with Embassy Representatives of the 21 COMESA Member States on 8th April… Read more »

Ethiopia: Nigerian Military Delegation Visits Ethiopian Federal Police Reform Initiatives

A Nigerian Military Resource Center delegation has visited the Ethiopian Federal Police Headquarter to engage in bilateral discussions and observe ongoing reform initiatives. Read more »

Africa: Comesa, World Bank Launch Program to Empower 180 Mln Africans With Internet Access

- The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the World Bank on Monday launched a project aimed at empowering about 180 million people in eastern and southern… Read more »

Africa: New Report Unveils Transformative Role of AI and Data Science in Advancing Global Health in Africa

Africa stands at the forefront of a revolutionary shift in global health, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, according a recent report released from the… Read more »

Africa: East Africa Food Insecurity in Need of Climate-Smart Solutions

East Africa's escalating food insecurity, fueled by climate change is in need of innovative climate-smart solutions, according to IGAD and ILRI experts. Read more »

Ethiopia: Al Shabaab Fires Mortar Bombs Into AUSSOM's Base Camp in Mogadishu With No Causalities

The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) revealed that Al Shabaab militants fired several mortar bombs into its Base Camp in Mogadishu on Sunday… Read more »

Ethiopia: Participants of Pan-African Youth Leadership Forum Laud Platform

-- The three-day Pan-African Youth Leadership Forum, which took place in Addis Ababa, has played a huge role in serving young African leaders as a platform for exchanging ideas,… Read more »

South Sudan: Museveni Visits Juba Amid Tension in Oil-Rich East African Nation

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday arrived in the South Sudanese capital of Juba for a visit. Read more »

Africa: Africa, China Urged to Engage in Mutual Dialogue & Exchange Knowledge to Advance Modernization

Africa and China should engage in mutual dialogue, exchange knowledge and share best practices to advance their modernization trajectories, chief executive officer of the Africa… Read more »

Africa: Regional Integration, AfCFTA Essential for Advancing Cross-Border Transport Dev't in Africa

- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) stressed that regional integration and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are essential for advancing… Read more »

Africa: China-Africa Development Fund Keen to Participate in Ethiopia's New Airport Project

-- Ethiopia's ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew engaged in a productive discussion with Yu Zhuorui, Vice President of the China-Africa Development Fund (CAD). Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Agricultural Reforms Yield Transformative Results - Minister Girma

Girma Amente, the Minister of Agriculture, highlighted that Ethiopia is entering a new era of transformation, fueled by the significant successes in the agricultural sector… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Quest for Access to Sea Through Peaceful Means Acceptable - Israeli Ambassador

The quest for Ethiopia to access sea outlets through peaceful and diplomatic means is acceptance, Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia, Abraham Negussie underscored. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Signs Two Financing Agreements With World Bank to Finance Education Transformation for Learning Operation

Ethiopia has signed a Financing Agreement amounting to 50 Million USD in the form of a Loan from International Development Association Country Performance Allocations and a Grant… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Environmental Authority Signs MOU for Building Green HQs and Laboratory Building

- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed for designing, consulting, and building consulting a green headquarters and a laboratory for the Ethiopian Environmental Protection… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Becomes First African Country to Host World Athletics Relays

Botswanan Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng expressed his delight over Botswana's having been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 World Athletics Relays. Read more »

Ethiopia: President Taye Bids Farewell to Bangladesh Ambassador, Holds Courtesy Meeting With Israeli Ambassador

President Taye Atske Sselassie bade farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of Bangladesh to Ethiopia, Sikder Bodiruzzaman and held a courtesy meeting with Israeli Ambassador, Abraham… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 14,000 Kilograms of Fish Being Harvested Daily From GERD

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has created the potential for daily fish production exceeding 14,000 Kilograms, Fisheries Development Desk Head Fasil Dawit disclosed. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Shares Its Urban Development Success Stories At UN-Habitat Executive Board Meeting

A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by State Minister of Urban and Infrastructure, Fenta Dejen took part in the 1st Session of the UN-Habitat Executive Board Meeting in Nairobi,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Major State-Owned Enterprises Briefed On Ethiopia's Ongoing Debt Restructuring Efforts

The Ministry of Finance has officially briefed major State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) on the country's ongoing debt restructuring efforts following the recent agreement reached with… Read more »

Ethiopia: Dangote's Polypropylene Production to Revive Textile Industry, Save Nigeria $267 Million

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals' production of polypropylene will revive Nigeria's struggling… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Invites UK Investors to Seize Lucrative Opportunities

The Ethio-UK Investment Forum took place today in London, co-facilitated by the Ethiopian Embassy in the United Kingdom and the Institute of Directors Africa Group. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom, Mastercard Join Forces to Advance Digital Financial Services in Ethiopia

CEO of Ethio telecom, Frehiwot Tamru and a Mastercard delegation led by Mark Elliott, President of Mastercard Africa, held a strategic meeting focused on collaborative… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Sweden Strengthen Development Cooperation Amidst Evolving Global Challenges

Ethiopia's State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew, met with Diana Janse, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, and Hans Henric Lundquist, Ambassador of… Read more »