ECA set to launch Africa’s first AI research center
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is set to launch tomorrow Africa’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research…
2022
Ethiopia Customs seize 2 kg gold at Bole Airport
Customs Commission of Ethiopia said it has seized 2 kilograms of gold from a passenger arriving from South…
African AgriTech set to receive $2 million award
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation today announced the 25 teams receiving finalist prizes for the Milken-Motsepe…
U.S. Development Finance Corporation invests $9 billion in Africa
(FIGURE REVISED) – The U.S. Development Finance Corporation has so far invested $9 billion in 300 projects in…
U.S. expresses concern about atrocities in Ethiopia by TPLF
The United States Department expresses its grave concern in relation to the reports of atrocities, including sexual violence,…
Ethiopia arrests two Cameroonians for printing money
The Federal Police of Ethiopia has arrested two Cameroonians one male and a female who were found printing…
No ongoing negotiations between Ethiopia, TPLF – Abiy says
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told members of the parliament today that there is no ongoing negotiation between the…
Ethiopia to open embassy in Pakistan to deepen relation
The Government of Ethiopia has expressed its interest to open an embassy in Pakistan to deepen diplomatic relation…
IFC, KARL STORZ partner to improve African healthcare services
KARL STORZ, manufacturer of endoscope today joins International Finance Corporation’s (IFC’s) Africa Medical Equipment Facility to help Africa’s…
Ethiopia revising policy to open door for foreign banks
Indicating that the Government of Ethiopia is engaged in policy revision to open its doors for foreign banks,…
Ethiopia, China trade insight
By: Melaku Kinfegabriel – The trade relations between Ethiopia and China dated back (A.D 618- 907), according to…
Ethiopia approves national dialog commission members
The House of Peoples Representatives of Ethiopia (Ethiopian parliament) today approved the 11 individuals nominated to serve as…
Djibouti Telecom joins SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine project
Djibouti Telecom said it has joined the SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine project, the construction of the South East Asia-Middle…
Ethiopian bankers advised to start uncollateralized lending
Data expert with hands in digital financial sector for over a decade in East Africa, Hartnell Ndungi, advised…
Tana Forum focuses on transnational organized crimes in Africa
The Tana Forum Roundtable discussion held as a sideline event at the 58th Munich Security Conference in Germany…
Kigali set to host regional forum on sustainable development
The capital of Rwanda, Kigali is set to host the 8th Session of Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable…
GERD of Ethiopia commences power generation
The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) today commenced generating electric power, says the Government of Ethiopia.
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…