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…
Ethiopia
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UAE company to facelift Addis Ababa
Eagle Hills, a United Arab Emirates company went into joint venture with the government of Ethiopia to facelift…
Ethiopia, United States hold bilateral defense conference
Ethiopian defense officials and their counterparts from the United Sates hold the 8th bilateral defense conference in Addis…
Leaders welcome end of UN sanction on Eritrea
Following the United Nations Security Council decision on Wednesday, which ended the sanction on Eritrea, leaders express their…
UNECA head discusses women empowerment with Ethiopia’s female president
UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe, met with the new Ethiopian President, Sahle-Work Zewde,…
U.S. strengthens urban health in Ethiopia
The United States, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, marked the successful end of the five-year Strengthening…
Ethiopia joins 170 countries to celebrate Entrepreneurship Week
Ethiopia is joining more than 170 countries this year to celebrate the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).
Ethiopia arrests former Metal and Engineering Corporation head
The former direct of the multibillion dollar state enterprise, Metal and Engineering Corporation (METEC), allegedly engaged in grand…
Ethiopia jails 36 for crimes against humanity, 27 for robbing nation
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse -The government of Ethiopia has arrested 36 people accused of running hidden prisons across…
U.S. supports laboratory leadership training in Ethiopia
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helped organize two weeks of Laboratory Leadership and Management…
Why Ethiopia’s export income declines while incentives increase
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – while the value of Ethiopian government’s incentives for investors have been increasing over…
U.S. Embassy launches English language program in Ethiopia
The U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa launches the English Access Microscholarship Program, known as Access, in Jimma, Oromia region…
Ethiopia avails visa on arrival to all African travelers
Ethiopia avails visa on arrival to all African travelers. The service was launched on Thursday at a ceremony…
Ethiopia to launch first satellite in September
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – With the assistance of China, Ethiopia is set to launch its first earth…
Ethiopia gets first female Supreme Court president
Meaza Ashanafi, a veteran legal professional, becomes the first female President of Supreme Court of Ethiopia. She has…
Ethiopia secures $229 from flower export
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – In the face of political unrest the country went through, Ethiopia gets $228.6…
U.S. finances construction of three health centers in Ethiopia
The United States Government hands over three newly constructed Health Centers to the Amhara Regional Health Bureau.
World Bank approves $1.2 billion to Ethiopia
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Tuesday approved $1.2 billion ($600 million grant and $600 million…
United Sates to launch media fund supporting professional journalism in Ethiopia
The United Sates Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia announces its plan to launch a media fund to support…