Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Tigray fighters enter Afar region, stoking fears of new conflict

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Ethiopia faces renewed tensions as Tigray fighters move into Afar, alarming communities and mediators today across fragile region.

Ethiopia: Why Israeli President Herzog’s Addis Ababa Visit Is Significant

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Israeli President Herzog’s Addis Ababa visit highlights strengthening diplomatic ties, regional security cooperation, and expanding Ethiopia-Israel economic partnerships.

Ethiopia claims Eritrea is readying to ‘wage war’ against it

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Ethiopia claims Eritrea is preparing to wage war, raising regional tensions and diplomatic concerns across the Horn of Africa.

Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000 years: What we know

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Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000 years, scientists monitor seismic activity and assess potential regional environmental impacts.

Ethiopia Rolls Out National Digital ID to Expand Financial Inclusion

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Ethiopia has officially launched a nationwide digital identification system designed to transform access to financial services, public welfare programs, and government platforms. The initiative...

Ethiopia Launches National Agro-Industrial Corridors to Boost Export Processing

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Ethiopia has launched a network of National Agro-Industrial Corridors aimed at transforming its agricultural sector by directly linking farming regions with export-oriented processing zones....

Ethiopia Secures $420 Million AfDB Loan for National Geothermal Power Expansion

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Ethiopia has secured a major $420 million financing package from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to significantly accelerate the country’s geothermal energy expansion. Announced...

Ethio Telecom Launches “TeleCloud AI” Platform Offering Low-Cost AI Tools for SMEs

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Ethio Telecom has officially launched TeleCloud AI, a new cloud-based platform specifically designed to deliver a range of essential AI-powered tools for the nation's...

Ethiopia and Somalia Agree to Resume Diplomatic Relations After 18-Month Rift

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Ethiopia and Somalia have achieved a critical breakthrough, reaching a preliminary agreement to fully restore diplomatic relations following an 18-month period of severe fallout....

PM Modi and Abiy Ahmed Affirm Bilateral Ties Anchored in Development Cooperation

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in...

Egypt Warns Ethiopia Over Uncoordinated GERD Water Releases, Citing Flood Risk

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Egypt has issued an urgent public statement warning that Ethiopia's continued unilateral and unregulated operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has caused...

Ethiopia Mandates Strict WTO-Aligned Customs Rules to Boost Revenue Integrity

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Ethiopia has announced the immediate implementation of a new, stringent goods valuation system for imports, aligning the country's customs practices fully with the World...

Half of Agricultural Land in Tigray Remains Uncultivated, Worsening Food Security 🇪🇹

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Approximately 50 percent of the fertile agricultural land in Ethiopia’s Tigray region remains uncultivated, raising acute concerns about food security and the long-term viability...

National Bank of Ethiopia Launches CSD and Ts’ega Investor Portal to Modernize Capital Market

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The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) officially launched a full-fledged Central Securities Depository (CSD) system and the country's first National Investor Portal, named 'Ts’ega'...

Ethiopia Estimates 1,000 MW Geothermal Potential in Rift Valley to Cut Diesel Reliance 

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Ethiopia is significantly expanding its clean energy ambitions, estimating that it holds over 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of geothermal potential within the Great Rift Valley...

Invasive Prosopis Tree Causes Serious Ecological Damage in Ethiopia’s Afar Region

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A non-native tree species, Prosopis (often referred to as Prosopis juliflora or the Mesquite tree), is now causing serious and widespread ecological damage across...

St. Mary’s University Hosts International Conference on Innovation in Ethiopian Higher Education

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St. Mary’s University (SMU) co-organized a major international conference focused on “The Future of Creativity and Innovation in Higher Education in Ethiopia,” held recently...

Ethiopian Investment Holdings Signs MoU with RUSAL to Develop Large-Scale Aluminium Smelter 

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The Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the strategic investment arm of the Ethiopian government, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RUSAL, one of...

FAO Acknowledges Ethiopia’s Progress in Accessing Carbon Finance for Climate-Smart Agriculture

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has officially recognized Ethiopia’s significant progress in accessing carbon finance for its climate-smart agriculture...

Ethiopia’s Economic Ambition Clashes with Internal Conflict and Debt Realities 🇪🇹

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Ethiopia is currently engaged in a critical balancing act, striving to implement an ambitious Home-Grown Economic Reform (HGER) agenda aimed at accelerating growth and...

Tigray Peace Deal Faces Renewed Tensions as Parliamentary Representation Remains Absent 🇪🇹

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The formal peace agreement signed in November 2022 between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is facing renewed instability...

TPLF Alleges Federal Government Drone Strikes Breach Peace Deal in Tigray and Afar 🇪🇹

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The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has formally accused the Ethiopian federal government of launching drone strikes in the Tigray region and neighboring Afar...

M-PESA Ethiopia Integrates with EthSwitch, Connecting 15 Banks for Full Interoperability 🇪🇹

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M-PESA Ethiopia has achieved a major milestone in advancing financial inclusion by successfully completing its integration with the national inter-bank payment network, EthSwitch. This...

African Commission Faults Ethiopia Over Indigenous Rights Violations in Lower Omo Valley 🇪🇹

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The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has issued a ruling finding Ethiopia in breach of multiple provisions of the African Charter...

World Bank Projects Ethiopia’s Poverty Rate to Rise to 43% by 2025 Amid Conflict and Economic Strain 🇪🇹

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The World Bank’s latest assessment of Ethiopia’s socio-economic situation projects a serious reversal in poverty reduction progress, forecasting that the national poverty rate could...

ILO-NORAD Initiative Drives Green Skills Integration into Ethiopia’s Vocational Training 🇪🇹

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The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Norwegian development agency (NORAD), is spearheading a “Green TVT” (Technical and Vocational Training) initiative in...

Ethiopia and France Reaffirm Partnership, Focus on Green Energy and Digital Investment

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Ethiopia and France have publicly expressed their keen interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic and strategic matters, following a dedicated bilateral meeting...

Ethiopia–EU Investment Forum Kicks Off in Paris to Attract European Capital 🇪🇹🇫🇷

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The Ethiopia–European Union Investment Forum commenced on November 3, 2025, in Paris, serving as a high-level platform to intensify economic cooperation and attract foreign...

Ethiopia Unveils Sweeping Economic and Labour Reforms to Drive Transformation Agenda 🇪🇹

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Ethiopia has announced a broad and comprehensive package of new laws and directives aimed at fundamentally restructuring its economy, labor market, and regulatory environment....

HSBC Launches Strategic Review of Egypt Retail Banking Operations

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has announced a strategic review of its retail banking business in Egypt, a move that is part of the banking group's ongoing, wider global...

Ethiopia Tourism Forecast to Grow 7.3% Annually, Driven by Eco-Friendly Lodge Boom

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Ethiopia's tourism industry is projected to maintain a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.3% through 2025, positioning the country as a leading...

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The 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, scheduled to take place from 07-09 May 2023 is set to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Ethiopia–EU Investment Forum Kicks Off in Paris to Attract European Capital 🇪🇹🇫🇷

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The Ethiopia–European Union Investment Forum commenced on November 3,...

Tigray Peace Deal Faces Renewed Tensions as Parliamentary Representation Remains Absent 🇪🇹

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The formal peace agreement signed in November 2022 between...

African Commission Faults Ethiopia Over Indigenous Rights Violations in Lower Omo Valley 🇪🇹

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The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)...

Ambassador of China to Ethiopia Calls for Investment in Manufacturing Sector

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Zhao Zhiyuan, China's ambassador to Ethiopia, has called on Chinese investors to put money into Ethiopia's lucrative manufacturing industry.