Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia win Chicago Marathon

shutterstock_1141246010-1992830 Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa claimed decisive victories in the men’s and women’s divisions of the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, each crossing the finish line well ahead of their competitors....

Kenyan banks want to enter Ethiopia despite the risks

Ken Gichinga, head of Nairobi-headquartered Mentoria Economics, told Semafor that the two Nairobi-headquartered banks were keen to secure early-mover advantages before other potential entrants from around the continent. South Africa’s Standard...

AU PPP, Stakeholders Summit 2025 To Convene In Addis Ababa

Preparations are under way for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, scheduled for 28–31 October in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.... Preparations are under way for the African Union Public–Private Partnership...

Abandoned dogs in Ethiopia's capital get little care. A woman wants to change that

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

The Cost of Coffee: Why Are We Paying $7 For a Latte?

In New York, coffee is not just caffeine, it is currency. It is a market of belonging and status. Students carry an iced coffee in their hand like an accessory while rushing to class or meeting up with a friend. Buying a cup can secure a seat in a...

Ethiopia seeks to learn from Nigeria’s electoral innovations

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has expressed interest in learning from Nigeria’s electoral experience and innovations as part of efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and enhance the credibility of elections in Ethiopia....

Dangote opens ₦270bn cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire, after Ethiopia fertiliser plant

Dangote has expanded his cement empire to another African country with a new 3.0 million metric tonne plant The new plant shows the company’s commitment to increasing industrialisation and self-sufficiency in Africa The move comes as the Dangote...

Ethiopia, Pakistan agree to strengthen ‘Defence, Aviation Cooperation’

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Monday agreed to enhance cooperation in defence and aviation as part of efforts to deepen their bilateral relations. The understanding was reached...

Ethiopia’s Parliament, House of Federation to Convene Joint Session on Monday

Addis Ababa, October 5, 2025 (ENA)—The joint session marking the fifth year of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and the House of Federation will officially open tomorrow. In accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic...

Ethiopia’s soil is running out of carbon and it's fueling climate change

Across Ethiopia’s farmland, soil is losing something crucial: organic carbon. This hidden ingredient helps crops grow, holds water in the ground, and keeps the land soft and fertile. When it’s gone, farmers face failed harvests, dry fields, and...

Malaysia reopens embassy in Addis Ababa to strengthen Ethiopia ties

KUALA LUMPUR: The Embassy of Malaysia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has officially resumed operations effective September 23. The Foreign Ministry said the reopening underscores Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Ethiopia....

World : Malaysia’s Embassy In Addis Ababa Resumes Operations -- Wisma Putra

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Embassy of Malaysia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has officially resumed operations effective Sept 23. In a statement on Monday, the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the reopening of the Embassy underscores...

Ethiopia set to become fertiliser hub as Dangote begins $2.5bn industrial complex

Located in Ethiopia's South-East, the facility will tap into natural gas from the Hilal and Calub reserves, driving agricultural productivity and creating thousands of jobs. At the groundbreaking, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the...

Deputy PM Temesgen Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Theatre Complex in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, September 28, 2025 (ENA) – Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh has today inaugurated the State-of-the-Art Theatre Complex in Addis Ababa for Children and Youth, showcasing the government’s commitment to the advancement...

Ethiopia Orders New Su-35 Fighters to Replace Ageing Soviet Su-27s: How Much More Capable Are They?

A new leaked document from the Russian state defence conglomerate Rostec have revealed that the Ethiopian Air Force is scheduled to receive six Su-35 air superiority fighters. Ethiopia is the third country confirmed in 2025 to have ordered the...

Egypt Warns Against Ethiopia’s Reckless GERD Management

Sun 12 Oct 2025 | 12:13 PM Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi -File President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to diplomacy in addressing the dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), emphasizing that Cairo...

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa win the men’s and women’s Chicago Marathon

Open this photo in gallery:Runners participate in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.Nam Y. Huh/The Associated Press Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins on...

Capital Spending Lags as Gov’t Execution Lags in First Fiscal Quarter: Report

Ethiopia executed less than a quarter of its budget in the first quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year amid uneven spending and continued reliance on external grants, the latest quarterly macroeconomic update from the Ethiopian Economics Association...

Ethiopian Minerals Corporation Signs MoU with Sunbird Bioenergy to Boost Renewable Energy

Addis Ababa, October 24, 2025 (ENA) - The Ethiopian Mineral Corporation and Sunbird Bioenergy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the country's renewable energy and biofuel production capacity aligned with its green...

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa win Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO — Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa won the men’s and women’s races at the Chicago Marathon by comfortable margins on Sunday. Kiplimo crossed the line in a personal-best time of 2 hours, 2 minutes and 23 seconds. He was 1...