The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia says the government is working to repatriate 1,300 Ethiopians trapped in Tanzania on their way to South Africa.
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Ethiopia ranks top in illiteracy in eastern Africa
Ethiopia ranks top in eastern Africa having the largest number of illiterate people – over 57% illiterate women aged between 15-45, a report indicates.
African free trade can create 2 million jobs, doubles growth
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Asmara, Eritrea – The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement signed by African leaders on March 21, 2018, can create two million jobs every year and doubles growth of the continent, a UN official said today.
Regional integration experts’ meeting opens in Asmara
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Asmara, Eritrea – Experts from across the 14 eastern Africa courtiers have gathered in Asmara, Eritrea to discuss regional economic integration of the courtiers in the region.
Ethiopia completes Ethio-Kenya power line installation
The Ethiopian Electric power (EEP) said it has completed installation of the 433 kilometers of Ethio-Kenya power transmission line.
Mauritius, UAE working against African countries, study reveals
The Corporate Tax Haven Index (CTHI) by Tax Justice Network launched yesterday shows how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mauritius are among the most corrosive corporate tax havens against African countries.
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.
ITC expands East Africa, India business partnerships
For the past few years Indian private sector has been partnering with East Africa countries on selected investment areas under a project initiated by the Geneva based International Trade Center (ITC).
Report lists Ethiopia among top ten investment destinations in Africa
South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) new report, ‘Where to Invest in Africa’, listed Ethiopia among the top 10 African countries to invest in 2019.
Burundi, Tanzania secure external finance for road construction
The Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank Group have approved $322.35 million loans and grant to Burundi and Tanzania to finance the Rumonge-Gitaza (45 km) and Kabingo-Kasulu-Manyovu (260 km) road upgrading project.
Zanzibar arrests ten men for being ‘gay’
Ten men have been arrested on suspicion of being gay on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar after police received a “tip-off” from members of the public about a same-sex marriage taking place, Amnesty International says.
Emirates brings aboard ugali, enjera for East African travelers
Emirates has introduced new menus in all classes for passengers flying from its East African points to Dubai.
Ethiopia, South Sudan at risk of flooding
There is likely to be more rainfall in Ethiopia and South Sudan, which has the potential to cause flooding, a new report said.