New report says an estimated 27 million people – or 24% of the total food insecure people in the world– lived in seven East African countries namely – Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia,…
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Moscow on the Beach
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – A ruby-red sun is setting ever slowly over sparkling emerald-blue waters tucked into the southern limits of the Red Sea. Its the Gulf of Tadjoura, some 146km…
Ethiopia – Djibouti railway makes $20 million
Ethio – Djibouti railway has secured more than $20 million in revenue from its freighter and passenger train services over the past eight months.
Ethiopia, Djibouti secure finance for joint road project
The government of Ethiopia and the African Development Bank Group on Monday have ink a $98 million grant agreement from the African Development Fund (ADF). The funding aims to help finance phase…
United States to conduct joint military exercise in Ethiopia
The United States military and the Ethiopia National Defense Force, militaries from the nations of Brazil, Burundi, Canada, Djibouti, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Rwanda, Somalia, Uganda, United Kingdom are set to…
Ethiopia inaugurates toll road linking with Djibouti
With the aim of easing its import-export trade logistics, Ethiopia today officially inaugurates 220 kilometers toll road that links eastern part of Ethiopia’s city – Dire Dawa with Dewale city bordering Djibouti.
Ethiopia’s foreign minister meets Djibouti President
On May 28, 2019 the foreign Affairs Minister of Ethiopia Gedu Andargachew traveled to Djibouti and held talks with President Ismael Omar Guelleh of Djibouti at the president’s palace.
Ethiopia captures 9,711 Kalashnikov bullets from smugglers
The Federal Police of Ethiopia captures 9,711 Kalashnikov bullets from smugglers who were trying to bring into the capital, Addis Ababa.
How Djibouti becomes world class commercial, logistics hub
A year ago, on February 22nd 2018, the State of Djibouti prematurely terminated the concession for the Doraleh container port, awarded in 2006 to Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT), a company essentially controlled…
Ethiopia to sell Calub gas via Djibouti pipeline
Ethiopia and Djibouti signed agreement for installation of 765 kilometers gas pipelines between the two countries.
Djibouti exploiting its advantages
ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Djibouti has registered remarkable economic growth over the past decade, mainly after its ports began handling Ethiopia’s import and export trade.
Regional block calls for Somalia Debt cancellation
The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ambassador Mahboub Maalim, expresses support for the African Union’s (AU’s) call for the cancellation of Somalia’s debt.
Towards Singapore of Bab el Mandeb
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Following the recent restoration of ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea, many speculated that Djibouti’s economy would suffer. This is because the tiny East African country’s economy has…
Ethiopia to take Djibouti boat accident survivors
Following the death of 57 Ethiopians on boat accident in Djibouti a week ago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, says it is working to bring home 347 from Djibouti including…
Ethiopia detains 56 foreigners for cocaine, cannabis trafficking
The narcotic division of Federal Police of Ethiopia has arrested 56 foreigners from 15 different countries involved in cocaine and cannabis trafficking.
Ethiopia eyes selling electric power to Gulf countries
The Ethiopian Government expressed its plan to sell electric power to Gulf Countries by signing and agreement to launch feasibility study on Saturday.
Ethiopia appoints new ambassadors to 17 countries
As part of its political reform, the Government of Ethiopia has appointed new ambassadors to 17 countries, including The Hague, the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates.