Ethiopian leather company to penetrate East African market
Ethio international footwear Cluster Cooperative society Ltd has planned to export its leather products to Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
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Ethiopia Prime Minister arrives Guinea
As part of strengthening bilateral ties, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed today arrived in the Republic of Guinea for an official state visit.
Eritrea accuses Al Jazeera for bias reporting
An Eritrean official accuses of Al Jazeera TV, which is owned by the Government of Qatar for being biased in reporting about Eritrea after the peace deal with the neighboring … Read More
Ethiopia to repatriate 1,400 people from Tanzania, Yemen
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.
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
27 million food insecure people live in East Africa
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, … Read More
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.
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 … Read More
Cholera victims’ number in Ethiopia surpasses 600
The total number of cholera outbreak victims in Ethiopia including the capital city, Addis Ababa, has reached 614, says, Ethiopian Public Health Institute.
Nile Basin Initiative marks 20th anniversary in Kigali
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is set to mark its 20th anniversary tomorrow in Kigali, Rwanda. NBI has brought together the Nile Basin countries, Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan, Egypt, Tanzania, Rwanda, … Read More
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.
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 … Read More
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.
Uganda farmers get $210 million to improve farming
Over 30,800 vulnerable rural households in Uganda will benefit from a $210.4 million project that aims to sustainably increase rural livelihoods.
New clinical trials for neglected diseases in Eastern Africa in progress
By Mekonnen Teshome – Kampala, Ugannda – Scientists working for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) say that they are conducting research and clinical trials to find safer, efficacious … Read More
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.