Djibouti targets Ethiopian tourists
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Djibouti-Following the commencement of the newly built Ethiopia – Djibouti railway transport and the growing number of middle class in Ethiopia, Djibouti says it is targeting to…
Aviation Security Week discusses responses to terrorist mobility, emerging threats
The security of global air transport operations took an important step forward this week, with a series of new agreements and recommendations on progress made in coordinating responses to terrorist mobility and…
New African magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential Africans
For the first time since publishing the list, there is an equal amount of men and women featuring in this year’s one hundred. Although this year’s listing is dominated by entries from…
Ethiopia, United States officials discuss security cooperation
The officials of the United States led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy have met with Ethiopia’s defense minister and other officials to discuss security cooperation between the…
Novartis to introduce affordable chronicle diseases’ treatment to Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Novartis, a global healthcare company based in Switzerland, is set to introduce a new program to Ethiopia that aims to make affordable treatment of chronicle diseases in…
Ethiopia’s TruLuv Granola joins Next 100 African Startups
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Egyptian Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation (MIIC) have selected Ethiopia’s natural snacks startup, TruLuv Granola, to be part of the Next 100 African Startups…
U.S. top official arrives Addis Ababa
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy arrives in Addis Ababa today.
UN official advices Ethiopia to ease laws hampering African traders
The government of Ethiopia needs to harmonize it financial rules and regulations with the rest of African countries in order to unlock intra-Africa trade potential, a UN offcial said.
Ethiopia, UK agree to expand bilateral cooperation
The State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Mrs. Hirut Zemene received Ms. Harriett Baldwin, Director for Africa at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Monday.
Addis Ababa to host continental trade meeting
African countries seeking to reduce the cost, time and complexity of interregional and international trade in goods will gather tomorrow for the First African Forum for National Trade Facilitation Committees in Addis…
Norway provides finance for adolescent, youth development in Ethiopia
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ethiopia signed a grant agreement today with UNFPA and UNICEF amounting to NOK 100 million (USD 11.3 million) in support of ‘Joint Programme on a Rights-based Approach…
European Investment Bank provides loan for women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia
The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed today a new loan with the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation to further boost female economic inclusion and empowerment across the country.
Donkeys get government attention in Ethiopia
The government of Ethiopia is set to discuss the socio-economic opportunities and challenges presented by humane and sustainable farming of donkeys for the emerging global trade.
Ethiopia appoints former opposition leader to lead electoral board
In an attempt to make the May 2020 election free and fair, Ethiopia’s reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today appoints the well-known former opposition lady as chief of the electoral board.