Medal wanted for presidential peacekeeping efforts

A congressional gold medal is sought to honor President Donald J. Trump, “in recognition of his extraordinary peacemaking efforts throughout the world and in facilitating the Trump peace agreement to end the war in Gaza and bring lasting peace to...

Ethiopia's 'peace bridge' brings hope at border

Special Envoy for Peace in Ateker region John Munyes addressing Jukwaa la Usalama in Lodwar. [Lucas Ngasike,Standard] When news broke that Ethiopia had agreed to build the long-awaited Nakuwa Bridge, joy swept across villages in Turkana North and...

Spain Signals Strong Intent to Expand Partnership with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2025 (ENA)—Spanish ambassador to Ethiopia reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, developmental, and economic ties with Ethiopia, underscoring a strong desire to expand cooperation across diverse...

PM pledges stronger Pakistan-Ethiopia cooperation

Ethiopia's Natural Gas, Fertilizer Plants to Drive Trillion-Dollar Economy by 2040: Prominent Investment Advisor

Addis Ababa, September 30, 2025 (ENA) -- A prominent investment advisor and businessman described the 2.5 billion USD urea fertilizer complex deal between Ethiopia and Dangote Industries Limited, forecasting economic transformation as the...

Harnessing Data, Driving Innovation: Securing East Africa’s Water Future

Africa’s water resources are coming under mounting strain, driven by population growth, intensifying climate shocks, and declining water quality, experts warned this week at a high-level symposium in Addis Ababa. The gathering underscored the...

This Year’s Hottest Halloween Costume Is A Curated Selection Of Coffees From The Sprudge Roaster’s Village

We get asked by friends and family where to buy coffee a lot. It’s a tough question! It’s easy to lose track of just how many incredible, fresh, vibrant coffees are out there. Every week, we ask our advertising roasting partners for coffee...

Factors Influencing Nurse Work Engagement in Western Ethiopia

In a groundbreaking study that resonates with the healthcare sector’s ongoing quest for worker satisfaction and efficiency, a team of researchers from Ethiopia has embarked on an illuminating examination of work engagement among nurses. This...

Ethiopia, Italy Sign Over 4 Million Euros Agreement to Strengthen Shire & Gondar Hospitals

Addis Ababa, September 29, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia and Italy signed a 4.1 million Euros agreement to strengthen healthcare services in Shire and Gondar hospitals, reaffirming their longstanding partnership in resilience, recovery, and development....

Eritrea condemns Ethiopia's 'provocative sabre-rattling'

Eritrea on Thursday dismissed an accusation by Ethiopia that it is preparing to launch a war as "provocative sabre-rattling" amid mounting tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours. In June, a report by a US monitoring group accused Eritrea...

Ethiopia Moves Ever Closer to WTO Accession, Says Trade & Regional Integration Minister

Addis Ababa, September 29, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia is on the verge of becoming a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Trade and Regional Integration Minister, Kassahun Gofe revealed. In a press briefing today, Kassahun announced that the 6th...

Oct. 8 - 'CAROL' showing Nov. 7 will benefit Agape Mobility Ethiopia

FORT WAYNE — CAROL, a faith-based Christmas musical filmed in Northeast Indiana last year, will be shown Nov. 7 at Pathway Community Church, 1010 Carroll Road, to benefit Agape Mobility Ethiopia. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at...

Africa Intelligence Brief - October 24, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Today's tape tilts firmly toward hard politics, defense posture and market‐shaping policy. Nigeria reshuffled its entire military top brass weeks after a foiled coup plot, while Addis Ababa condemned an EU–Egypt joint...

AI and visual propaganda are being used to stoke tensions as Ethiopia eyes Eritrea's Red Sea Port

By Amanuel Tesfaye and Matti Pohjonen On September 9, 2025, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a mega-dam with the capacity of generating over 5,000 megawatts of energy. The ceremony was highly publicized, with both...

Family of schoolgirl sexually assaulted by wrongly released migrant 'infuriated' by ordeal

The father of the 14-year-old schoolgirl sexually assaulted by Hadush Kebatu says his family feels "massively let down and infuriated" by the migrant's accidental release from prison. Kebatu, who was found guilty in September of sexually...

Summary: Ethiopia 1-0 Guinea Bissau in Friendly Match

End of match The match ends with the final score of Ethiopia 1-0 Guinea Bissau, a great victory for the home team to take 3 very important points in this World Cup Qualifier, one goal was enough for them to come away with the victory in this great...

Ethiopia: Nuclear power plant ambition gets Russian impetus

Ethiopia is one step closer to starting construction on a nuclear power plant after the East African country signed an “Action Plan” with Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation to get the wheels rolling on the project. The agreement was signed...

Egypt condemns Ethiopia’s ‘irresponsible policies’ for Sudan floods and Nile Delta damage

Egyptian Foreign Minister and Minister of Immigration and Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, announced that during his meeting with his Dutch counterpart, they discussed what he described as an “existential Egyptian issue,” namely the matter of...

Ethiopia vows to safeguard the nation’s strategic interests regarding maritime access

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s Defence Forces have reaffirmed their readiness to safeguard the nation’s strategic interests regarding maritime access, amid growing regional political and security debates on the issue. In a statement to the...

Ethiopia, Niger Sign Nuclear Energy Deals with Russia

Ethiopia and Niger have signed agreements with Russian state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom to develop nuclear energy projects, signalling a significant expansion of Moscow’s footprint in Africa. Ethiopia finalised a deal with Rosatom during a...