Tether, Kotani Pay partner to deepen Africa’s access to digital finance

In a move that underscores the growing role of blockchain technology in Africa’s financial transformation, Tether, the world’s largest digital asset company, has invested in Kotani Pay, a leading African Crypto Asset Service Provider. The...

Are Sora 2 and other AI video tools risky to use? Here's what a legal scholar says

Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways AI video tools now raise real legal and ownership risks. OpenAI says Sora supports creativity, but critics aren't so sure....

Africa’s air links are poor: can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade?

In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there’s enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because there are so...

Njeri appointed as the BBC’s Regional Director for Africa

The BBC has appointed Juliet Njeri as Regional Director for Africa. The role will be based in the BBC’s regional hub for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. Responsible for both the BBC’s editorial output and operational matters across the continent, the...

Malachi Aklilu and a summer immersed in language

Some of the greatest opportunities in your life come about from a willingness to try something out of your comfort zone. Honors College Scholar Malachi Aklilu can vouch for this after his experience with studying abroad in Turkey over the summer....

Voices from the sea, part two: using maps and sketches, survivors are able to reveal the dangers they have faced

This series of articles draws on a year of research conducted on board the Ocean Viking, the civilian search-and-rescue ship operated in the central Mediterranean by the NGO SOS Méditerranée. It explores the perspectives of exiled people based on...

World News | COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, Ethiopia Land Force Chief General Balcha Discuss Defence Capacity-building

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi interacted with General Alemshet Degife Balcha, Chief of Land Force & Military Advisor of Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the UNTCC Conclave and held...

NBE Governor Offers Comprehensive Insights into Ethiopia’s Reform Agenda

Addis Ababa, October 16, 2025 (ENA)—National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Governor, Eyob Tekalign, has taken part in a high-level policy dialogue with global institutional investors on the sidelines of the 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in...

Etihad Airways begins new daily flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Etihad Airways launched its new daily flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). The inaugural flights operated at full capacity in both directions, reflecting...

FM to youth: Trust the transparency of our diplomatic exams

CAIRO, Oct 21 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, called on fresh graduates to apply for the ministry’s diplomatic exams with full confidence in the transparency and fairness of the process. In...

Canada's Ambassador Pledges Expanded Economic Cooperation with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 16, 2025 (ENA)— Canada and Ethiopia have lots to do together to support key sectors for economic relations, including aerospace, renewable energy, mining, education, Canada's newly appointed Ambassador to Ethiopia, Nicolas...

Chasing Sun or Snow? Vienna’s New Routes Make It Easy to Do Both This Winter

As the days grow shorter and Europe prepares for another frosty season, travelers are once again faced with the annual question: head for the snow or chase the sun? Vienna Airport’s new winter flight schedule for 2025/2026 ensures that both...

Etihad Airways launches daily flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Etihad Airways is celebrating the launch of its daily flights connecting Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia. The inaugural flights operated at full capacity in both directions, reflecting the...

CAF announces nominees for 2025 African Player of year award

Addis Ababa – SABA: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced today, Wednesday, the list of nominees for the 2025 African Player of the Year award, featuring 10 prominent stars. Leading the list are Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, top...

Can Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan Trade Peace for Prosperity?

Since the 18th century, global and regional powers have marveled at the Red Sea, a critical maritime corridor through which roughly 12% of global trade passes. From the British Empire’s incursion into Egypt to the French Empire’s conquest of...

BRICS+ Series: Ethiopia’s coffee exports surge amid market diversification and global demand

Ethiopia's coffee exports saw a significant increase between July and September, with 113,542 tons shipped. This volume represents 75 percent of the target. However, according to Adugna Debela, Director General of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea...

FAO Recognizes Ethiopia’s Green Legacy with Sustainable Forest Management Award

Addis Ababa, October 15, 2025 (ENA) -- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, headquartered in Rome, Italy, has once again granted recognition to Ethiopia. The organization awarded Ethiopia under the category of...

Etihad Airways Lands in Ethiopia with New Daily Flights Connecting Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa

Etihad Airways has launched new daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa, strengthening links between the UAE and Ethiopia while enhancing onward connectivity across Africa. The service marks Etihad’s debut into Ethiopia, reinforcing Abu...

Story Applications FutureEO at ESA’s Ministerial Council 2025 23/10/2025 208 views 5 likes Read

Applications 23/10/2025 207 views 5 likes The European Space Agency’s Council at Ministerial Level is the time for bold vision and decisive action. In November, ESA’s Member States, Associate States, and Cooperating States will unite to elevate...

Putting Women First in Ethiopia’s Mobile Money Revolution

Look, I’ve seen a lot in my life, but nothing hits harder than the reality in Ethiopia today. Over 128 million mobile money accounts, and yet only 14% belong to women. Fourteen percent! Can you imagine that? In 2025, millions of women—mothers,...