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Minister Dion George attends second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, 8 to 10 Sept
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will attend the second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8 to 10 September 2025, where South Africa is expected to contribute towards strongly shaping...

Ethiopia Kicks Off Africa's Largest USD4.5B Hydropower Dam
(MENAFN) Ethiopia officially commissioned the $4.5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, marking a milestone in Africa’s energy infrastructure with the continent’s largest hydroelectric installation now operational. Prime...

Ethiopia Introduces Africa’s Largest Hydropower Facility
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the $4.5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the continent’s biggest hydroelectric initiative, during a ceremony joined by regional heads and international...

In letter to UN Security Council: Egypt alerts against Ethiopia’s Nile dam
(MENAFN) Egypt has formally alerted the UN Security Council over Ethiopia’s unilateral operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), saying the move amounts to a violation of international law, according to official statements. In a...

Egypt Alerts UN Over Ethiopia’s Nile Dam Operation
(MENAFN) Egypt declared on Tuesday that it had forwarded a letter to the UN Security Council cautioning against Ethiopia’s unilateral management of its newly inaugurated Nile dam, calling the action a “breach” of international regulations. In the...

Africa Climate Summit Kicks Off in Ethiopia
(MENAFN) The Second Africa Climate Summit launched Monday in Ethiopia’s capital with a decisive call for tangible action over empty promises, as leaders shifted the narrative from Africa as a climate crisis victim to a force shaping the future of...

Wingu Africa Recognised by Premier Switch Solutions for Enabling Banking Innovation in Ethiopia
Wingu Africa recognised by PSS for delivering mission-critical infrastructure at its Tier III Ethiopia data centre, powering secure financial services. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wingu Africa Recognised by...

Egypt, Sudan Call Ethiopia's Nile Dam Security 'Threat'
(MENAFN) Egypt and Sudan on Wednesday described Ethiopia’s dam on the Nile River as a "threat" to both countries, highlighting the potential destabilizing effects of the project. The warning came in a joint statement following high-level talks...

Transforming Connectivity: Ethiopia’s First Internet Exchange Hosted at Wingu Africa
Over a year on, ADDIX, Ethiopia’s first Internet Exchange at Wingu Africa continues to boost speed, reliability & affordability, fuelling digital growth. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transforming Connectivity:...

Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia military bands perform at Moscow festival
(MENAFN) Army bands from Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia performed for the first time at Russia’s ongoing Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival. Now in its 17th edition, the festival runs from August 22 to 31 on Moscow’s Red...

GECA Welcomes African Investment Pioneer Meseret Warner to Steering Committee
Ethiopia's Equity Crowdfunding Trailblazer Joins Global Alliance to Unlock Africa's $80+ Billion Annual Diaspora Remittance Potential LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA)...

Asortie Furniture Expands Exports With Growing Presence in Africa
Asortie Furniture increases its presence in Africa, supplying furniture for presidential, hospitality, and residential projects across the continent. ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Asortie Furniture, one of...

The Salem Pain Clinic in Surrey Canada Provides Integrated Pain Therapy and Societal Risk Management; Per Research Data
The Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic in Surrey BC Canada Promotes Integrative Healthcare for Pain Patients and Risk Management for Society; Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade SURREY, BC, CANADA, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the Salem Anaesthesia...

The Salem Pain Clinic in Surrey Canada Provides Therapy for Diverse Pain Disorders and Patients; Per Research Data
The Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic in Surrey Canada, Ensures Multimodal Treatment for People With Chronic Pain and Related Disorders; Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade SURREY, BC, CANADA, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Salem Anaesthesia Pain...

Africa Demands Climate Funds, Says It “Is Not Charity”
(MENAFN) Africa accounts for under 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions but bears what one expert calls “the highest price” for climate change, a critical message at the Second Africa Climate Summit held in Addis Ababa. “Africa is positioning...

Africa Demands Fair Climate Finance
(MENAFN) Africa contributes under 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is experiencing what one climatologist describes as “the highest price” for climate change, a central topic at the Second Africa Climate Summit held in Addis Ababa....
President Ruto Calls for a Powerful New Phase of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP 2.0) at Africa Climate Summit
Addis Ababa, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS), President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya, as Chair of Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), called for a...

Minister Dion George: Closing remarks at African Climate Summit 2
Your Excellency, Dr Gedion Timotheos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Your Excellency Commissioner Vilakati Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen I extend to you the compliments of the President of the...

Minister Dr Dion George: Closing remarks at African Climate Summit 2
Your Excellency, Dr Gedion Timotheos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Your Excellency Commissioner Vilakati Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen I extend to you the compliments of the President of the...

Hydro Turbine Market to Reach USD 4.9 Billion by 2035, Growing at 5.9% CAGR from USD 2.6 Billion in 2024
Global hydro turbine market valued at US$ 2.6 Bn in 2024, projected to grow at 5.9% CAGR and reach US$ 4.9 Bn by 2035. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hydropower has long been the backbone of global...