Ethiopia’s opposition figures launch new party
In preparations to the upcoming May 2020 national election, the former members of the opposition party, Unity for…
2019
Ethiopia’s Oromia to create jobs for half a million youth
The Oromia Region of Ethiopia said it has invested 3.5 billion birr (close to $123 million) to create…
EU grants 33 million euros to Ethiopia
The European Union (EU) is set to provide 33.5 million euros grant to the Government of Ethiopia for…
Ethiopia to boost excise tax income by a billion dollars
The Government of Ethiopia is set to boost its annual income from excise tax every year by around…
Saudi releases 1,400 Ethiopians from prison
The Government of Saudi Arabia today released 1,400 Ethiopians who were serving prison sentences, said, the Ministry of…
Ethiopia police arrest one man carrying $43,000 forged dollar
The Federal Police of Commission of Ethiopia today arrested one man in Addis Ababa this week with carrying…
Study urges Ethiopia to assure fair wage for textiles workers
The government of Ethiopia and global fashion brands have failed Ethiopians working in the textiles factories ignoring the…
Avocado set to become Ethiopia’s major export
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – A program launched by the Israeli and United States development agencies is set…
Corteva Agriscience to help Ethiopia boost cereals, fruit productivity
Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, signed a partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa…
Ethiopia reaps rewards of tax policy reform
Revenue collection in Ethiopia has increased significantly after the government implemented tax reforms to boost resources, said the…
British company finds gas reserve in Ethiopia
NewAge (African Global Energy Ltd), the British energy company has discovered 1.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas…
Ethiopia considers opening media for foreign investors
The government of Ethiopia should consider to open the media industry for foreign investors, Ethiopian Investment Commission chief…
Is Ethiopia’s reform from government dictatorship to gangsters’ rule?
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – In one of the panels during this week’s World Press Freedom Day event…
New brewery unveils Anbessa Beer in Ethiopia
United Beverages, a new entrant to the beer industry of Ethiopia, revealed “Anbessa Beer” a new brand showcasing…
Ethiopia detains 600 people for displacing millions
The committee assigned by the Ethiopian Parliament said 600 people are so far detained for fueling conflicts and…
Ethiopian Customs Commission seize 35 illegal pistols
The Ethiopian Customs Commission said it has seized over 35 pistols from smugglers who tried to bring the…
Euro Cable Ethiopia set to triple production
Euro Cable Private Limited Company, a joint venture between Ethiopian and Turkish, today inaugurates a new factory that…
UN awards peace prize to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today announced awarding the 2019 Félix Houphouët-Boigny UNESCO Peace…
Ethiopia’s industrial parks generate $103 million export income
The government of Ethiopia has secured $103 million export earnings from products manufactured in industrial parks over the…
World Bank President visits Ethiopia
The President of the World Bank Group (WBG), David Malpass, who met Ethiopian government officials in Addis Ababa,…
UN agency suspends operations in western Ethiopia
The United Nations Higher Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has said it has suspended its operations in the Western…
Journalists from the globe confer in Ethiopia
Journalists from across the world gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a three days conference and celebrate the…
Chinese companies to setup $2 billion bamboo processing in Ethiopia
Two Chinese companies have concluded a deal with Ethiopian government to invest a total of $2 billion to…
Ethiopia to build 40 million euro cardiac center
With the financial assistance from the government of the Netherlands, Ethiopia is set to build a specialized cardiac…
Ethiopia purchases 1.3 million metric tons fertilizer
In preparation for the upcoming Meher agriculture season (from June to August), the government of Ethiopia has purchased…
Ethiopian wins best African cargo airline awards
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistic Services says it has won ‘2019 Best Cargo Airline –Africa’ Award at the Air…
E-Trike launches electric car assembly in Ethiopia
Mitsui and Co. Ltd, the Japanese electric auto manufacturing company on Friday launched an assembly plant in Ethiopia…
Ethiopia lost its former president
Ethiopia today lost its former President Dr. Negasso Gidada in Germany where he was getting medical treatment, the…
Ethiopia launches investigations on private colleges
In an attempt to rescue the deteriorating education quality, the government of Ethiopia has launched investigations on all…
Gunmen kill one man in northern Ethiopia
Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus heading to Mekele City of north Ethiopia carrying football players and…