Addis Ababa at Loggerheads with Fuel Traffickers
Following the shortage of fuel, the Addis Ababa City Peace and Security Administration Bureau, says it has been combating illegal fuel traders and traffickers.
Ethiopia, Five African Nations Set to Join $5,000 – $15,000 US Visa Bond
Ethiopians and other five African countries’ nationals travelling to the United States for business or tourism next week (as of April 2, 2026), are required to deposit the recently introduced pilot visa…
Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia Consult on Trade and Market Access
On the sidelines of the 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14) currently taking place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia held consultative meeting related to trade and market access.
Gambella Crop Production Increases by 1.6 Million Quintals
Crop production of Gambella Region of Ethiopia during the 2025/26 production season has increased by 1.6 million quintals compared to the same period last year.
South Ethiopia Region Tourism Sector Promising
The South Ethiopia Regional State Communication Service announced that the region has generated 925.6 million Birr from the sector over the last nine months attracting over 33,000 foreign tourists.
Afar Region of Ethiopia Inaugurates New Lodge
The Afar Region of Ethiopia known as the ancient place where human history began, inaugurates this week a new lodge, Niin Lee Palm Spring Lodge hat cover 78,000-meter square of land.
Gulf Conflict Shockwaves Reaching Ethiopia’s Economy and Digital Future
By Abel Takele – As Addis Ababa gets ready to host global investors for the “Invest in Ethiopia 2026” forum on March 26–27, there is a noticeable sense of cautious optimism among…
Ethiopia Host Hortiflora Expo with Participants from 50 Countries
By Yordanos Tadesse – The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association says it is set to host the 10th edition of the Hortiflora expo, in the capital, Addis Ababa.
Why Crisis Communication Should Be Part of NGO Governance
By BEHAK – Across Africa’s development sector, governance frameworks are designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and responsible management of resources. NGOs typically establish detailed systems covering financial oversight, safeguarding standards, procurement rules,…
Smarter Water Use Could Create 245 Million Long-term Jobs
Rebalancing water use across the global food system is key to meeting future food demand sustainably and could generate 245 million long-term jobs, largely in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new World…
Ethiopia Invests $1.5 Billion to Develop Industrial Parks
The Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) says the government has invested $1.5 billion over the past 10 years to develop industrial parks and fulfill infrastructure requirements.
Digital Financial Transaction in Ethiopia Growing Fast
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), financial sector governing body of the country, says digital financial transaction has been growing fast reaching 18.5 trillion Birr in one year (June 2024 -June 2025).
Institutional Recovery from Reputational Damage
By BEHAK – Reputational challenges can arise unexpectedly for organizations operating in the development sector. NGOs work in environments shaped by complex social realities, public expectations, and evolving policy frameworks. Even well-managed…
Ethiopia Attracted Over $18 Billion FDI
Ethiopian Investment Commission said Ethiopia has attracted $18.6 foreign direct investment (FDI) in four years (between 2021 – 2025).