UN agencies express concern over humanitarian crisis in DRC
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and UNICEF, the UN Children’s Fund, are greatly alarmed by the escalating crisis unfolding once again in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Germany to invest 4 billion euros in Africa’s green energy
The government of Germany has pledged to invest 4 billion euros in Africa’s green energy until 2030.
USAID donates ten vehicles to Ethiopia Ministry of Health
This week, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Mission Director Scott Hocklander handed over ten vehicles to Firehiwot Abebe, State Minister of Health of Ethiopia, to support the distribution of…
Addis set to host Africa land policy conference
The capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, is set to host Africa land policy conference, a forum for sharing experiences and knowledge on land governance in different African countries.
Orange offers free music to its Middle East, Africa customers
A new partnership between the telecom giant Orange Middle East and Africa and Spotify is set to bring a new music journey to mobile users with a vast music catalog and a…
PPP suggested to bridge Africa’s infrastructure development gap
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are crucial to closing the financing gap for infrastructure development in Africa, and governments and the private sector should work together to create effective PPPs, said Dr Robert Lisinge,…
Experts call for African carbon market establishment
If fully implemented, the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will considerably increase African trade without adding significant pressure on climate change, according to experts who presented their research findings at a…
AfDB urges Ethiopia to release its ‘illegally arrested’ staff
The African Development Bank (AfDB) urges the Government of Ethiopia to release its two illegally detained staff members.
Ethiopia, German trade trend analysis
BEHAK Exclusive: Trade between Germany and Ethiopia has been steadily growing in recent years. Germany is one of Ethiopia’s major trading partners, with a focus on machinery, vehicles, chemicals, and other manufactured…
Ethiopia food inflation worsen in October, CSS report
Last month in October EFY2016 (Ethiopian fiscal year), the price of vegetables experienced the most significant increase on a month-to-month basis; showed a substantial jump of 4.9 percent, said Central Statistical Service…
Yango, ShuuFare launch ride-hailing service in Addis Ababa
The international tech company, Yango and the local brand ShuuFare, a G2G IT Group company, officially unveil their joint ride-hailing service in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Africa told to protect its interest before engaging with outside world
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – African countries are told to protect their own interest as a continent by properly planning their development using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) frameworks before…
German supports financial training for Ethiopians
The German Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in cooperation with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) sponsored financial training for Ethiopians engaged in banking sector and the business community.
Ethiopian Airlines installs Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it selects AVANT Up inflight entertainment solution for its upcoming aircraft Airbus A350-1000.