Addis Ababa launches trust fund to rehabilitate street children
Spearhead by Deputy Mayor Takele Umma, Addis Ababa City Administration launches a trust fund that will be used…
2019
What makes IMF optimistic about Ethiopian economy
Last month the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reflected its opinion on the past, current and future of…
Mass grave found in Ethiopia
The Federal prosecutor office of Ethiopia says it has found mass grave of 56 individuals in Somali region.
Ethiopia attracts $843 million foreign direct investment
Ethiopia has attracted $843 million foreign direct investment (FDI) in the last five months, said Investment Commission.
EU finance Ethiopia’s job creation effort
The European Union (EU) on Thursday agrees to provide 130 million euros to Ethiopia in support of the…
Ethiopian athletes storm Dubai Marathon
Ethiopia Athlete Getaneh Molla wins Dubai Marathon this morning registering the best time in Dubai Marathon history 2…
Ethiopian farmers’ malt factory to triple production
Assela Malt Factory, the state company recently sold to Ethiopian farmers, is set to triple its malt production…
Ethiopia export income drops 38%
Ethiopia earned export revenue of $1.21 billion in six months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year (July, 8,…
Experts caution against immunization stagnation in Africa
Global immunization experts urged African countries to strengthen their routine immunization.
Kenya’s 100,000 green homes initiative moves forward
UNOPS landmark affordable housing agreement with the government of Kenya has taken a major step forward this week,…
Ethiopia to host 2020 World Economic Forum
Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed has expressed his government’s interest to the 2020 World Economic Forum.
Why Ethiopia retains developmental state model but changes tactics
Though the Government of Ethiopia is likely to continue its developmental state model, the country is signaling tactic…
France sends heritage experts to Ethiopia
The Government of France has sent heritage protection experts to assess the condition of Ethiopia’s UNESCO registered Lalibela…
Ethiopia jails Meles Zanawi’s right-hand
Ethiopian government jails Bereket Simon, the most influential person in the ruling coalition who is also considered as…
Africa renewable energy projects secure $25 million equity investment
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an equity investment of up…
Addis Fine Art presents Addis Calling III
Featuring masterpieces of Frew Kebede, Tizta Berhanu and Yohannes Tesfaye, Addis Fine Art is set to present Addis…
Equatorial Guinea set to host Africa Petroleum conference
The capital of Equatorial Guinea, Malabo, is set to host continental oil and petroleum conference in April.
Nominations for $100,000 Africa Food Prize opens
Nominations for the $100,000 Africa Food Prize, an award that recognizes individuals and institutions working to make farming…
Italy to build Ethiopia, Eritrea railway link
The Government of Italy expressed its interest to help Ethiopia and Eritrea link via railway network.
Ethiopian Electric Utility launches new bill collection system
Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU), the state owned electric power distribution agency of Ethiopia, is set to launch a…
Ethiopian Airlines introduces biggest hotel
Expanding on the hospitality business, Ethiopian Airlines Group introduces the biggest hotel in Ethiopia built on 40,000 square…
Addis Ababa Airport triples its capacity
Following the expansion, the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport of Ethiopia has tripled its customer handling capacity to…
Report finds 36 million poverty hit children in Ethiopia
An estimated 36 million of a total population of 41 million children under the age of 18 in…
AfDB, ICRC agree to build resilience of Africa’s transition countries
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) agree to accelerate…
UN applauds Ethiopia’s new refugees law
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) describes Ethiopia’s historic new refugee law, as ‘one of the most progressive refugee…
Ethiopia says 66 Al Shabaab insurgents killed in Kismayo
UPDATED: Ethiopian troops in Somalia along with the Somalia government forces have killed 66 Al Shabaab insurgents in…
Ethiopia to launch $800 million solar project bids
The Ministry of Finance of Ethiopia is set to launch an international bid for the construction of six…
Report lists Ethiopia among top ten investment destinations in Africa
South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) new report, ‘Where to Invest in Africa’, listed Ethiopia among the top…
Emirates launches additional flights to African countries
From Casablanca, Morocco; Abuja, Nigeria; to Accra, Ghana; Conakry, Guinea; and Dakar, Senegal,Emirates is set to deploy additional…
Coke Studio enlists Ethiopia’s electronic dance music star
In rare fashion, Coke Studio Africa has listed Rophnan, the multi talented electronic dance music star from Ethiopia,…