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Ethiopia, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Collaboration, Partnership
Addis Ababa, October 18, 2025 (ENA)— Vice President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Ajay Bhushan Pandey, expressed appreciation for Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reforms and the Government’s strong commitment to infrastructure...

5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference opens in Addis Ababa, fostering investment
The 5th Pakistan-Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Made in Pakistan Exhibition officially opened today at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This landmark event, jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of...

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...

Effective Leadership Drives Tangible Progress in Ethiopia, Prosperity Party Says
Addis Ababa, October 19, 2025 (ENA) -- The Prosperity Party (PP) has emphasized that effective leadership in Ethiopia has been the key to successfully implementing initiatives that have significantly benefited the population. Adam Farah, Vice...

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Tech Leap and Lessons from EIMA
Ethiopia, a nation with a rich agricultural heritage and a population heavily reliant on farming, stands at a critical juncture. The country, facing persistent challenges ranging from the impacts of climate change and soil degradation to volatile...


Ethiopia’s Debt Restructuring Hopes in Limbo as Eurobond Talks Fall Through
Ethiopia’s hopes of repairing damage to its financial credibility suffered a heavy blow this week as debt restructuring negotiations with bondholders collapsed on Tuesday, leaving the country in limbo amid a massive macroeconomic reform program....
Kenya's Kipchumba and Ethiopia's Desta secure Amsterdam Marathon victories
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Geoffrey Kipchumba shattered the course record to win the men's race at the 50th Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday, while Ethiopia's 21-year-old Aynalem Desta claimed the women's title in a personal best. The...
Etihad Airways launches new route between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa

Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda Outpace Nigeria in Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, leaving Nigeria off the list of the continent’s top performers. The announcement came during...

Ethiopia’s Global Peace Role Spotlighted in FM Gedion’s UNC Talks
Addis Ababa, October 17, 2025 (ENA)—Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos conferred with members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) that are in Addis Ababa for the Annual Informal Joint Seminar with the African Union Peace and Security...

Abuakwa South MP calls for health laws to tackle Africa’s inequality crisis
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called on African lawmakers to take bold legislative steps to close the continent’s widening healthcare gap and make access to quality health services a fundamental right for every...

Russia’s strategic partnership with African Union built on equality — Russian diplomat
MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. Russia and the African Union have built their strategic partnership on the basis of equality, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeniy Terekhin told TASS. "Our country’s cooperation with the African Union is built in the...

Ethiopia, Armenia Reaffirm Commitment to Bolstering Trade and Investment Relations
Addis Ababa, October 17,2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia and Armenia have reaffirmed their commitment to boosting the trade and investment relations of the two sides, commending the growing bilateral ties. Addressing the celebration of the 34th Independence...

Ethiopia Prioritizes Digital Sector to Boost Job Creation Capacity
Addis Ababa, October 17, 2025 (ENA) – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Labor and Skills announced that strong attention is given to the digital sector in a bid to enhance the country’s capacity for job creation. In collaboration with local and international...

Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Africa’s Climate Leadership:
Addis Ababa, October 17, 2025 (ENA)---The Ministry of Planning and Development has reaffirmed Ethiopia’s strong commitment to advancing Africa’s leadership in international climate forums. An appreciation program organized by the ministry in Addis...

Popular Ghanaian TikToker Soldier Mando dies
Famed Ghanaian TikToker soldier Mando, also known as Whizper on the video-sharing platform, has passed away. Prior to his death, Mando regularly shared videos with his followers, offering glimpses into his life as a soldier serving on missions in...

Map shows which country pays the most for a pint — how does the UK compare?
Beer is the third most popular drink in the world, beaten only by water and tea (Picture: Getty) Your browser does not support the audio element. Just behind water and tea, beer is the third most popular drink in the world. But depending on where...

No Woman Should Walk 6km To Give Life- Dr. Kingsley Agyemang demands Africa end health injustice
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South constituency Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has charged African parliamentarians to enact and enforce laws that confront health injustice across the continent. Delivering a keynote address at the 5th Federation...
Day of National Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation, Lessons from South Africa and Ethiopia
Day of National Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation, Lessons from South Africa and Ethiopia Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Wrote; When I moved to South Africa as Zambia’s High Commissioner, I was shocked to learn of the in-fighting, polarisation and divisive...