Juliet 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...

Abandoned dogs in Ethiopia's capital get little care

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Among the whimpering of rescued dogs, a soft whistle cuts through. It’s Feven Melese, a young woman hoping to support thousands of abandoned dogs on the streets of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The 29-year-old music...

Ethiopia Implementing Bold, Visionary Economic Reform: ACBF Economic & Social Governance Head

Addis Ababa, October 11, 2025 (ENA)— Africa needs initiatives like Ethiopia's bold and visionary homegrown economic reform in order to realize the continent’s inclusive growth, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) Economic and Social...

Ethiopia announces tax exemption for natural gas-powered vehicles to boost local energy use

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has granted tax exemption for natural gas-powered vehicles to promote local energy use. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement issued late Friday, disclosed tax exemptions on all types of...

Ethiopia's Leadership Strengthens UNHCR Mission at 76th Executive Committee Session

Addis Ababa, October 11, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia's longstanding commitment to refugee protection and humanitarian leadership was prominently recognized during the closing session of the 76th meeting of the UNHCR Executive Committee in Geneva....

Addis Ababa Is Not Apologizing for Making Strides

By Henok Tadele HAILE Addis Ababa, October 3, 2025 (ENA) -- I read Jane Flanagan’s article on The Times, “Addis Ababa takes a bulldozer to its past in bid to be ‘Dubai of Africa,’” and my heart clenched. It was written as though Ethiopia’s dream...

Ethiopia shaken by strong quake as experts warn of rising volcanic activity

ALBAWABA - The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said that a 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Ethiopia on Saturday. The quake happened 10 kilometers below the surface. The quake is the most recent in a string of earthquakes that have hit...

PNG backs digital ID policy; Zambia, Ethiopia sign digital ID MOU

Homepage > News > Business > PNG backs digital ID policy; Zambia, Ethiopia sign digital ID MOU Papua New Guinea (PNG) has approved a new policy establishing an inclusive digital identity system to ease access to government services, reduce fraud,...

A Bold Gathering for Gender-Safe Media: AWiM25 Comes to Addis Ababa

From 4-5 December 2025, Addis Ababa will host a landmark event that promises to reshape the conversation around gender and media on the African continent. The African Women in Media (AWiM) conference, now in its 9th edition, will convene at the...

Ethiopia’s Nile dam is a project that won't hurt anyone, says Somali President

Ethiopia’s Nile dam is a project that won't hurt anyone, says Somali President MOGADISHU — Somali President Sheikh Hassan Mohammed described Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam as a “great project” that will serve as a vital source of power for the...

President Taye Receives Credentials as Nations Deepen Diplomatic Relations with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 14, 2025 (ENA)—President Taye Atske Selassie, at the National Palace, today received the credentials of 14 newly appointed ambassadors representing various countries and the Arab League. The newly accredited ambassadors are...

Ethiopia’s Pursuit of Access to Sea Stems from Desire to Equitable Economic Benefits, Shared Regional Security

Addis Ababa, October 10, 2025 (ENA) --Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea stems from the desire for equitable economic benefits and from shared security of the East Africa region, House of People's Representatives (HPR) Foreign Relations and...

Ethiopia Grants Tax Exemption for Natural Gas Vehicles to Promote Local Energy Use

Addis Ababa, October 10, 2025 (ENA) -- The government of Ethiopia has announced tax exemptions on all types of dry and liquid cargo vehicles, as well as public transport vehicles powered entirely by natural gas. This move is part of a broader...

Ethiopia’s Purchase of Russian Su-35 Fighters Shifts the Power Balance in East Africa

Following the publication of leaked documents confirming that the Ethiopian Air Force will procure at least six Su-35 fighter aircraft from Russia, significant questions have been raised regarding the implications of the acquisitions for the...

Ethiopia Human Capital Forum 2025 Officially Opens in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (ENA) – The Ethiopia Human Capital Forum 2025, co-hosted by the Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank Group, officially opened today at the Adwa Memorial Hall in Addis Ababa. The two-day forum, held under the theme...

Ethiopia-Djibouti railway launches 1st privately-financed expansion construction project

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) has launched the construction of a railway expansion project, connecting an industrial park on the outskirts of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to...

Ethiopia Maintains 15 % Rate as Credit Cap Raised to 24 %

Ethiopia’s central bank has held its benchmark rate at 15 per cent while expanding the cap on credit growth to 24 per cent for the 2025/26 fiscal year, balancing a cautious monetary stance with support for economic expansion. The move coincided...

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...

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of plotting war with Tigray forces

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing for a military offensive, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos alleged a clear...

Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed Highlights Digital Progress, Youth Talent Dev’t at COMESA Summit

Addis Ababa, October 9, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized Ethiopia's progress in digitalization and the importance of utilizing Africa's young talent for regional development at the 24th COMESA summit, according to the Head of...