GERD of Ethiopia commences power generation
The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) today commenced generating electric power, says the Government of Ethiopia.
February 2022
Ethiopia customs seized 64 million Birr illegal goods
The Custom Commission of Ethiopia said it has seized contraband goods worth 64.7 million Birr in a week…
Ethiopians remember 85th anniversary of massacre by Fascist
Ethiopians this morning commemorate in Addis Ababa the 85th anniversary of the massacre of over 30,000 Ethiopians within…
Women can add $12 trillion to global GDP – IMF says
In its new paper released on Friday the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said global GDP could increase by…
Germany provides assistance to Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya
Germany provides assistance to the tune of 20 million Euro via the United Nations in order to mitigate…
Global partners collaborate for Green Infrastructure in Africa Alliance
The African Development Bank Group and Africa50, in partnership with the African Union Commission and the African Union…
AfDB set to promote decentralized renewable energy in Africa
African Development Bank (AfDB) joins the $800 million program will help spur commercial and local currency investments to…
Ethiopia appoints two companies to certify imported solar products
The Government of Ethiopia has appointed two international companies to certify solar products and spare parts before shipment…
Pandemic recovery requires access to credit to households, businesses
The flagship report of the World Bank, ‘World Development’, which focused on finance, advised that recovery from the…
Ethiopia, Slovenia agree to strengthen ties
On the sidelines of the 6th European Union – African Union Summit opened today in Brussels, Belgium, Prime…
Six people die in road crash in Ethiopia
Six passengers die today in a tragic road crash in Ethiopia’s Sothern region Gedeo Zone around Yirgachefe area.
EIB pledges 500 million euro to strengthen African public health
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to pledge 500 million euro under partnership launched today by World…
Investment in agribusiness, energy grows Ugandan economy
Uganda could grow its economy, create jobs, and strengthen its trade position in East Africa by increasing private…
African Union – European Union Summit opens
African leaders and their counterparts from Europe are gathered in Brussels, Belgium for the two days African Union…
Coalition announces $5.55 billion financing for African enterprises
The coalition for a sustainable and inclusive recovery of the private sector, an international group of 20 development…
Africa Business Council partners with ITC
At the margins of the EU-Africa Business Forum, the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a partnership with the…
Reflection on Africa, Europe ties
By Macky Sall and Charles Michel – On 17 and 18 February 2022, the Heads of State or…
European Investment Bank backs African private sector
Private sector investment across Africa, essential to tackle the impacts of COVID-19 and unlock sustainable growth, will be…
Study reviews crops’ seeds business in Ethiopia
A study reviews seeds development and distributions in Ethiopia focusing on four major crops namely maize, teff, wheat,…
Investors forecast dramatic expansion in Africa
Professional investors forecast dramatic expansion in the levels of investment in Africa by pension funds and large corporates…
Amnesty accuses rebel in Ethiopia for rape, murder
Tigrayan forces (Tigray peoples Liberation Front – TPLF) murder, rape and pillage in attacks on civilians in Amhara…
Ethiopia, Kenya police set to launch joint operations
The police forces of Ethiopia, and National Police Service of Kenya are set to launch joint operations against…
Ethiopia trains South Sudanese security officers
The state-owned National Information and Security University of Ethiopia has concluded the training of security officers from the…
Police captures 76 Turkish pistols in Ethiopia
Police in Amhara region of Ethiopia on Monday captured 76 Turkish pistols, and 19,000 bullets from weapon smugglers.
US provides $39 million additional humanitarian aid to Ethiopia
In response to the devastating drought, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing more than $39…
H.R. 6600 US Bill regresses peace initiatives in Ethiopia
H.R. 6600 Bill (Ethiopia Stabilization, Peace, and Democracy Act) passed by the United States Congress threatens to regress…
Ethiopian Parliament lifts state of emergency
The House of Peoples Representatives of Ethiopia (Ethiopian Parliament) today lifted the state of emergency, which has been…
ECA concludes training for women in data and statistics
Today marked the end of the Women into a leadership training program organized by the UN Economic Commission…
UN agencies agree to advance counter-terrorism in civil aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar recently signed a new cooperative agreement with…
Global leaders to discuss financing inclusive post-COVID world
Global leaders are set to discuss how to finance a more resilient, inclusive post-COVID world at the International…