Ethiopia bondholders’ $1bln debt restructuring talks collapse

The $1 billion debt restructuring talks between the Ethiopian government and bondholders have collapsed, extending Addis Ababa’s absence from international financial markets. Ethiopia’s Finance ministry said the talks on the terms of a potential...

Ethiopia’s mega dam wins U.S. backing for a technical fix amid tensions with Egypt

The United States has thrown its support behind a new technical initiative to address the long-running dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project that has heightened regional...

Canadian jailed over Radios; faces up to 30 years in Ethiopia

Peter Pal Jola in an undated photo. (Courtesy: Nyarieni Pal) JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – A South Sudan-born Canadian man is facing a decades-long sentence—up to 30 years in an Ethiopian prison—after his arrest for carrying walkie-talkies or...

Indonesia Seeks Stronger Economic Ties with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 20, 2025 (ENA) -Indonesia is committed to boosting its economic cooperation with Ethiopia, a commitment underscored by the new Indonesian Ambassador. Following the presentation of his credentials at the National Palace,...

Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Calls for Enhanced Support for Countries Facing Debt, Climate Risks

Addis Ababa, October 19, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide reiterated the need for a more responsive and inclusive global financial architecture that effectively addresses the priorities of developing and climate-vulnerable...

Ethiopia Land of Plenty, Enough for All when Seen through Eyes of Abundance: PM Abiy

Addis Ababa, October 19, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that when we see through the eyes of abundance, we recognize that Ethiopia is a land of plenty and enough for all. “The finale of our visit with a high-level delegation of...

Digital Birr: Ethiopia’s Leap Toward a Cashless Future or a New Chain of Control?

Ethiopia embraces central bank digital currency under its new National Bank Proclamation, aiming for transparency and financial inclusion — but concerns over privacy, control, and readiness persist. By Cherenet Daba The Dawn of Digital Money Money...

5th PATDC, Made in Pakistan Exhibition witnesses remarkable progress in Addis Ababa

ISLAMABAD - The second day of the 5th Pakistan–Africa Trade Development Confer­ence (PATDC) and Made in Pakistan Exhibition witnessed remarkable progress at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, marked by dynamic B2B meet­ings, a high-level visit from the...

Kitchener, Ont., man may face serious prison time in Ethiopia for having Amazon walkie-talkies

Peter Pal Jola's daughter said he left Kitchener, Ont., for Ethiopia in March for a short trip to hand out supplies. Instead, the 67-year-old Canadian citizen never left the airport. “He wasn’t planning to go for long,” said Nyarieni Pal in an...

The Quest for Peace and Bread in Ethiopia

By: Sophonias A. Kassa Introduction: A Nation in Distress Once a beacon of African independence and resilience, Ethiopia now finds itself torn apart by internal conflict and economic despair. The dreams that accompanied the early years of reform...

Minister of Finance Meets CEOs of Bayer Global, Africa50 to Forge Collaboration

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) -Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide met with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bayer AG, Bill Anderson and CEO of Africa50, Alain Ebobissé to discuss on ways of strengthening collaboration and partnership...

Ethiopia’s Debt Restructuring Crisis: Why Our Authorities Must Do More

Ethiopia is currently navigating a decisive phase in its economic development. Recently, the Ministry of Finance announced the unsuccessful conclusion of restricted negotiations with holders of its US$1 billion Eurobond notes due in December 2024....

Ethiopia's Survival, Prosperity Linked to Red Sea, Nile Basin

ADDIS Ababa, October 19, 2025 (ENA) -- The Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) has stressed that Ethiopia's survival and overall prosperity are profoundly intertwined with the Red Sea and the Nile Basin. Jointly organized by the IFA, the Defense...

Pakistan-Africa Trade Ties Strengthen as “Made in Pakistan” Exhibition Opens in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, October 18, 2025 (ENA)—The 5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference and “Made in Pakistan” Single Country Exhibition took place in Addis Ababa, bringing together more than 120 Pakistani companies and hundreds of business...

Ethiopia Launches AI-Powered Digital X-Ray System to Accelerate Tuberculosis Detection

Ethiopia has taken a major step forward in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by launching a national AI-powered digital X-ray system for TB screening. The launch, held on 18 September 2025 during the Annual Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Other Lung...

Ethiopia’s Cut Flower Industry: A New Era of Fair Pricing and Transparency

In a strategic move to bolster Ethiopia’s cut flower export sector, the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture finalized a pivotal minimum floor price study on September 9, 2015. This comprehensive update, crafted through extensive consultations with...

South African delegation visits Addis Ababa centre of excellence

18 october 2025 - 07:28:50 MA/CU 228 Views Panafrican News Agency Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa's Deputy Education Minister Mimmy Gondwe on Friday described the University Of South Africa-Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre in Addis...

AfrioCAT To Boost Sustainable Land Management in Africa: AUDA-NEPAD Programme Officer for Climate Change

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) - The launch of the AfrioCAT network in Addis Ababa is expected to assist the fight against land degradation and food insecurity in the continent, AUDA-NEPAD Programme Officer for Climate Change said. This was...

5th Pakistan-Africa trade development conference begins in Addis Ababa

ISLAMABAD: The 5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Made in Pakistan Exhibition officially opened at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, according to a press release issued by the Commerce Ministry here on Friday. The landmark...

Former U.S. Diplomat Urges Egypt to Prioritize Technical Dialogue with Ethiopia Over Political Drama

Addis Ababa, October 19, 2025 (ENA) -- Ambassador Tibor Nagy, a seasoned American diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, has urged Egypt to abandon its political posturing and instead engage Ethiopia constructively on technical matters...