Ethiopia captures cash smuggling woman
Continuing its fight against illicit financial outflows, the government of Ethiopia’s customs authorities on captured a woman who was smuggling $33,250 cash out the country.
Ethiopian Airlines implements self-check-in fully
Ethiopian Airlines says it has fully implemented Self-Check-in Initiative, enabling its customers to check-in using their mobile device and avoids queues at the airport.
Two fuel filled trucks captured leaving Ethiopian border
The customs authorities of Ethiopia caught two fuel trucks filled with over 93,000 liters of fuel while leaving the country illegally.
Ethiopia arrests 75 corruption suspect officials
The Anti-Corruption Commission of Oromia Region of Ethiopia has arrested 75 officials suspected of corruption, an official said.
Ethiopia to help migrant returnees find jobs
The International Labour Organization’s project “Support the reintegration of returnees in Ethiopia” that lasted for the past four years is phasing out with the launch of a mobile application named “SIRA app”.
Ethiopia to auction second crude oil production site
Even though crude oil reserve was found in Ethiopia’s Legehida and Were-Ilu weredas (districts) of Amhara Region by the British company Falcon Petroleum, the operation was halted for undisclosed reason, farmers in…
Ethiopia to use drones for mineral exploration, oil pipeline safety
The Ministry of Mines and Energy of Ethiopia is set to use drones equipped with cameras for exploration and monitor the safety of oil pipelines.
Ethiopia launches national program to improve investment climate
Focusing on job creation, the Government of Ethiopia has launched a national program that will enable it to improve the business and investment climate of the country.
Reducing risk for private investment in off-grid energy
By Oliver Waissbein – In 2011 Rwanda was literally in the dark– 89 percent of the country, about 9.4 million people, didn’t have power. It was one of the lowest electrification rates…
Africa gets $32.6 billion deals for power, manufacturing, gas projects
Africa gets $32.6 billion deals for power, manufacturing, oil and gas, financial services, logistics projects at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) concluded in Cairo.
Morocco secures $2.97 billion from IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a two-year arrangement for Morocco under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) for about $ 2.97 billion, or 240 percent of Morocco’s…
Ethiopia to setup commission to heal the nation
In an attempt to end the growing hate and anger among different groups in the country, Ethiopia parliament on Tuesday approves a bill that give green light for the establishment of national…
IGAD expresses readiness to support Somalia regional election
The Inter-Governmental Authority on the Development (IGAD) expresses its readiness to support the ongoing regional election process in Somalia that will lead to one man one vote by 2020.
Ethiopia introduces republican guard
The Government of Ethiopia on Sunday introduced a new republican guard, which will be in charge of protecting government officials and their families.