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…
Market, investment in furniture manufacturing in Ethiopia
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – The demand for furniture in Ethiopia is diverse, ranging from residential to commercial and institutional sectors. With a population of over 120 million people, there is a…
Multi-disciplinary design festival launched in Addis Ababa
D!NK Multimedia PLC In strategic partnership with Keste Damena Foam & Beyond, Culture Club, and What’s Out Addis today launch multi-disciplinary design festival.
World Bank asses its $15 billion projects in Ethiopia
The World Bank and the Government of Ethiopia concluded assessment of the implementations of the 43 projects in Ethiopia worth $15 billion financed by the Bank.
African Union, Germany conclude development cooperation consultations
With new commitments of an overall amount of more than 75 million Euros in 2023, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Federal Republic of Germany have successfully concluded their consultations on…
UNESCO-Huawei forum on digital platforms opens in Egypt
Egypt’s Ministry of Education officially launched the National Distance Learning Centre for the Continuous Professional Development of Educators at the UNESCO-Huawei International Forum on Digital Platforms and Competencies for Teachers on Wednesday.
President Joe Biden honors Ethiopian-born scientist
The United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday awarded the National Medal of Science to the Ethiopian-born distinguished professor of plant breeding & genetics, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, for his outstanding contributions to…
UN agency, partners reflect on Africa’s development priorities
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) convened a meeting with partners on 19 October 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia aimed at updating its partners on the strategic orientation of ECA’s work…
How imperative is access to sea for Ethiopia
By Henok Tadele Haile – The Red Sea serves as a vital bond between three of the world's most important continents – Africa, Asia, and Europe. Out of the nearly 8 billion…
Ethiopia Media Sector Alliance meeting opens in Addis
Ethiopia Media Sector Alliance (EMSA), an informal platform setup in 2019 to support the development of the media sector of Ethiopia, today held meeting to review its activities over the past four…
Former U.S. WNBA, NBA players visit Ethiopia
The U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa hosted former Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Sylvia Fowles and former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Vladimir Radmanovic in Ethiopia from October 9 – 13, 2023.
Why Ethiopia’s reliance on Djibouti Port is unsustainable
In this article the contributor argues that Ethiopia’s reliance on Djibouti Port is unsustainable due to “outrageous costs and illegal practices and embezzlement practices at the highest level”. At present Ethiopia’s imports…
Ethiopia not signed deal with IMF for debt restructuring
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse (Marrakech, Morocco) – Though Ethiopia is one of the few African countries applied for Common Framework debt restructuring and relief, there country has not yet signed a Staff…