An economist look at Ethiopian economy, inflation
By Muluneh Gebre – Ethiopia’s macro-economic performance remains positive amid severe inflation, drought and clashes in different parts…
August 2023
IFC invests in Uganda petroleum product transportation
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, announced on Monday its investment in…
Parliament approves state of emergency in Ethiopia
Ethiopian parliament today approved the state of emergency declared in Amhara region by the Council of Ministers last…
Ethiopian Airlines to commence flight from London to Gatwick
Ethiopian Airlines announces its plan to commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023.
Ethiopia increases exporters’ forex retention to 50 percent
By Muluneh Gebre – The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced that it has increased the amount…
Donors express concern about violence in Ethiopia
The governments of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America have expressed…
USAID Ethiopia director visits projects in Somali region
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ethiopia’s new Mission Director, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Somali Region to…
Canon opens call center in Egypt
In alignment with the company’s, ‘Closer to Customer’ strategy aimed at strengthening and enhancing relationships with its customers,…
WHO organizes traditional medicine global summit in India
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to convene the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18…
Saudi Arabia’s new airline partners with Spanish football club
Saudi Arabia’s newly launched airline, Riyadh Air and leading Spanish football club, Atlético de Madrid today signed a…
Russia – Africa Summit successful amidst Western pressure
Amidst Western pressure on many African countries, the second Russia – Africa Summit held in St. Petersburg at…
Can Ethiopia’s diplomatic renaissance re-ignite economic resurgence
By Haile Henok Tadele – Like the radiant colors of dawn after a moonless night, Ethiopia is stirring…
MultiChoice Africa withdraws DStv services in Malawi
MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V (MAH) notified DStv subscribers of its withdrawal of services from Malawi with immediate effect.
Commission urges Ethiopians to stop civil wars immediately
The Ethiopian National Dialog Commission (ENDC) urges all actors in Ethiopia to immediately stop bloody civil wars currently…
Afrika Insights Inc joins Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Afrika Insights Inc., an Ontario-based risk advisory and publishing company, joined The Canada-Africa Business Chamber last month, ahead…
South Korea keen to elevate partnership with Ethiopia
Upon arriving Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, Park Jin expressed…
Ethiopia jails 3,000 for illegal money circulation
Two days after the Government of Ethiopia declared a state of emergency in Amhara region, the National Information…
Unlock Africa’s agricultural potential
By Haile Henok – With over 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, Africa holds tremendous potential to…
South Sudan president visits Ethiopia
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit today arrives Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for one day official visit.
Ethiopian trained 1500 aviation professionals from seven African countries
Ethiopian Aviation University, the member of Ethiopian Airlines Group, today graduates 1,551 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation…
Bringing water system back to life in Tigray, Ethiopia
“I’m the water man,” says Weldekiros Assefa, an engineer and water and sanitation expert for Doctors Without Borders…
Ethiopia’s university liberated from government interference
Addis Ababa University (AAU), the first state university in Ethiopia, has got its academic and administrative autonomy from…
Minister explains Ethiopia’s state of emergency
As the fighting gets worse in Amhara region between the Ethiopian military and Fano (informal armed group in…
France, foundation to preserve Ethiopia’s Maze National Park
The Hailemariam and Roman Foundation (HRF) and France, through the Agence Française de Development (AFD) partner to preserve…
Selam Ethiopia reflects on creative potential
Selam Ethiopia holds its fourth episode of ‘Selam talks’ , a panel discussion, on the topic of “Unlocking…
EU special envoy for Horn of Africa visists Ethiopia
European Union Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Dr Annette Weber arrived Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for offcial…
Libyan British Business Council partners with Libya energy summit
The Libyan British Business Council (LBBC) has partnered with Energy Capital & Power (ECP) for the second edition…
Africa told to regulate credit rating agencies
Africa should develop regulatory mechanisms to supervise international credit rating agencies (CRAs) to avoid erroneous assessments that discourage…
BMW Group, Airbus, Quantinuum collaborate for mobility research
Airbus, BMW Group and Quantinuum, world leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow…
Mauritania’s quest for green hydrogen financing
The Mauritanian government has placed green hydrogen as a strategic development opportunity under efforts to position the country…