How war in Amhara disrupts Ethiopia’s breadbasket
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – The fragile peace in Ethiopia was shattered in August 2023 as fighting erupted in the Amhara region, a critical contributor to the nation’s economic well-being. This new…
Ethiopia’s forex crunch: struggles, strategies for sustainable future
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – Ethiopia’s economic boom of the past decade has hit a snag – a foreign exchange (forex) shortage. This lack of readily available foreign currency hinders businesses, slows…
Afreximbank, Africa CDC pledge $2 billion for Africa’s health
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have renewed their partnership with a new cooperation agreement announced today on the sidelines of the Global…
Senegal minister to reflect on oil production progress, opportunities
Following First oil production, Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mining Birame Soulèye Diop is set to participate at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference in November…
Somalian President discusses WTO accession, trade for peace program
The Chair of the Working Party on the Accession of Somalia, Ambassador Nina Tornberg of Sweden, met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia on 14 June in Lucerne,…
WTO launches prize for gender equality in trade
The International Prize for Gender Equality in Trade of the World Trade Organization (WTO), launched by the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender.
UAE pledges $70 million to humanitarian agencies in Sudan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) allocates 70 percent of its $100 million pledge to the United Nations and its humanitarian agencies in Sudan.
Energy transition momentum slowing amid rising global volatility
The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, according to a new World…
How Ethiopia’s mega dam could unleash regional prosperity
By Haile Henok Tadele – The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile is poised for major milestone as the current rainy season allows the final filling of its reservoir.
Ethiopian Airlines launches new domestic flight to Nekemt
Ethiopian Airlines launches its thrice weekly flights to Nekemt, Gudina Tumsa Airport in West Ethiopia, while simultaneously inaugurating the completion of airport airfield and passenger access projects in the airport.
KEFI Gold releases report about Ethiopia, Saudi projects
KEFI Gold and Copper, which has been operating in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia, issued its annual report for the year ended 2023.
UNCEF supports education for all children in Ethiopia
In light of the celebration of the Day of the African Child with the theme, ‘providing education for all children in Africa, the time is now!’ UNICEF in Ethiopia reaffirms its commitment…
New program to support young negotiators on land, drought
Mobilizing all generations in support of sustainable land stewardship is the focus of Desertification and Drought Day 2024, celebrated on 17 June, marking a pivotal moment in the global effort to combat…
Vancouver set to host 2025 North America Web Summit
Web Summit, the global technology events company, is launches a new North American flagship event in Vancouver, Canada in May 2025, the first Web Summit in North America.