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....

Etihad Airways launches new route between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa

How U.S. Diplomacy Failed the Armenians

By Varouj Pogharian, Bogota, Colombia Keghart Four U.S. envoys to the Ottoman Empire and early Turkish Republic— Alexander Terrell, Oscar Straus, Henry Morgenthau, and Mark Bristol— played vastly different roles in shaping America’s response to...

The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa

Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...

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...

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...

Ghana elected first vice chair of AU committee on agriculture and environment

By Ruth Serwaa Asare Ghana has been elected as the First Vice Chair of the Bureau of the 6th Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (STC-ARDWE-6) of the African Union (AU), during the ongoing...

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, 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...

Sahrawi Minister of Education delivers address on Sahrawi Republic’s vision during a panel discussion at second Africa Skills Week in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), October 15, 2025 (SPS) – The Minister of Education and Vocational Training of the Sahrawi Republic, Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar, delivered a scheduled intervention during the high-level roundtable of the Second Africa Skills...

Sahrawi Republic takes part in Africa Skills Week 2025 in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), October 15, 2025 (SPS) – The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is participating in the Africa Skills Week 2025, held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, from October 13 to 17, with a delegation led by Mr. Abdelkader Taleb...

Ethiopian Minister of Labor and Skills receives Sahrawi Minister of Education and fellow African counterparts participating in Africa Skills Week in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), October 15, 2025 (SPS) – The Ethiopian Minister of Labor and Skills, Mrs. Muferihat Kamil, received on Tuesday afternoon the Sahrawi Minister of Education, Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar, member of the National Secretariat,...

Sahrawi Republic takes part in inauguration of exhibition for production of skilled African youth in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), October 15, 2025 (SPS) – The Sahrawi Republic, represented by the member of the National Secretariat and Minister of Education and Vocational Training, Abdelkader Taleb Omar, participated Tuesday in the official opening of...

Ethiopia's Free Scholarships Enhance Regional Integration

Addis Ababa, October 17, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia's free scholarship program is contributing to enhancing regional integration, according to beneficiaries from neighboring countries. Scholarship recipients, specifically medical students from...

Ethiopia, IOM Launch Five-Year Strategic Plan that Enhances Migration Governance

Addis Ababa, October 17, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have unveiled a five-year strategy that aims to enhance migration governance by protecting people on the move, promoting safe and regular...

Ethiopia Effectively Boosts Job Creation through GLI, Says EEA

Addis Ababa, October 17, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia is taking a leading role in Africa in creating substantial job opportunities while promoting environmental protection, due to its strong emphasis on the Green Legacy Initiative (GLI), according to...

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...

Mutilated Justice: War Crimes and the Moral Collapse of Ethiopia’s Oromo-Led Government

By Caleb Ta. (Dr.) Independent Researcher in African Political Affairs; Human Rights Advocate October 18, 2025 Abstract The alleged mutilation of 19-year-old Fanit Balem Wasse, a female member of the Amhara Fano National Force (AFNF), by soldiers...