Ethiopia navigates a challenging economic terrain marked by debt crises, fluctuating FDI, and inflation. Despite these hurdles, the nation is forging ahead with clean energy projects, WTO accession, and robust horticulture production. This journey from economic turmoil to development and sustainability underlines Ethiopia's resilience and quest for progress in the face of adversity.
Ethiopia is at the forefront of green innovation and climate commitments. The country is spearheading projects like the 300 MW onshore wind project, and actively participating in global climate dialogues such as COP28. Through initiatives like the Green Legacy project and international collaborations, Ethiopia demonstrates its commitment to a greener and sustainable future.
Ethiopia is focusing on public health and humanitarian initiatives, tackling challenges like COVID-19 in conflict-affected regions and addressing famine risks. The nation's participation in global health forums and commitment to improving healthcare, especially in areas impacted by unrest, underscore its dedication to enhancing public health and humanitarian conditions.
Ethiopia is bolstering its diplomatic and international connections, engaging with countries like China, Russia, and Somaliland. Participation in forums such as BRICS meetings and international economic collaborations highlights Ethiopia's commitment to strengthening bilateral relationships and contributing to global discussions, marking its strategic intent to enhance its global presence.
Africa’s most secretive dictatorship faces an existential crisis Eritrea’s sovereignty is under threat from an expansionist Ethiopia If the past is a foreign country, its name is surely Eritrea. Residents of Asmara, its capital, pootle around in ancient Fiat …
Members of the Security Council will travel to Ethiopia to meet with the African Union in mid-October, the organ’s President for the month told reporters at a United Nations Headquarters press conference today, also spotlighting signature debates on the Middl…
Indian textile maker Gokaldas Exports plans to expand production in Africa and boost shipments to the EU and UK to counter the impact of US tariffs. Gokaldas already has manufacturing units in Kenya and Ethiopia and wants to channel more production to these h…
Fortune: If you were trapped in a desert, what are the two things you would take? Zemedeneh: Drinking water and an iPhone with GPS. Q: What was your first job and first paycheck? My first job, where I actually earned a paycheck, was as a teenager work...
Fortune: If you were likely to be trapped in the desert, what two things would you bring with you? Wolde Bulto: Two things would matter most. First, water, not just having it, but finding a way to make it last. Second, shelter, because the weather can be br...
Ethio telecom, one of the long-standing state-owned monopolies, has publicly committed to paying dividends to individual shareholders. Under the three-year "Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028...
MINJAR SHENKORA, Ethiopia (Reuters) -At least 36 people were killed and more than 200 injured at a religious festival in central Ethiopia when wooden scaffolding collapsed underneath them inside a partially constructed church, police and a survivor said. Read…
The scaffolding supporting a church under construction in Ethiopia's Amhara region collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 25 people and injuring scores of others, authorities said. The accident happened in the morning at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church in…
At least 25 people were killed when a church under construction collapsed on Wednesday in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, according to local authorities. The incident happened early on Wednesday at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church in Amhara, northern Ethiopia, …
Ethiopia has been formally recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for achieving Maturity Level 3 (ML3), placing it among nine African countries with this status in <a href="https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/list-of-nras-operating-at-ml3-an…
Italy's ambassador to Ethiopia, Agostino Palese, signed an agreement with Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, to strengthen hospitals in Shire, in the Tigray region, and Gondar, in the Amhara region. With funding from the Italian government of 4. (AN…
Introduction Solitary childbirth—giving birth without any form of assistance—remains a serious global public health issue, especially in low-resource settings. It is associated with preventable maternal complications such as hemorrhage and sepsis, and poses s…
Background Cerebral palsy is a frequent physical disability of childhood, causing motor impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive and behavioral issues, and secondary musculoskeletal deformities, with a global incidence of 1–4 per 1,000 children. It significa…
Open access notables The first emergence of unprecedented global water scarcity in the Anthropocene, Ravinandrasana & Franzke, Nature Communications Access to water is crucial for all aspects of life. Anthropogenic global warming is projected to disrupt the…
Background Ekebergia capensis is a valuable tropical tree occurring on highlands of Ethiopia and used for traditional medicines, fodder for livestock and fruits are eaten by birds and other wild animals. However, it faces climate change threats and increased …
Background Exponential urban growth has led to a significant increase in solid waste production, making solid waste one of the most significant issues faced by urban spaces in developing countries. This rising volume of solid waste has led to pressing public …
Ethiopia’s vegetation is increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities and natural factors, leading to forest degradation and fragmentation. This study analyzed the composition and structure of woody species in the Gerado, Micha, and Mekelet forest patc…
https://www.bbc.com/amharic/articles/cj4y0jnvnk8oDisclaimer: This is an English translation of an Amharic article taken from BBC Amharic and is intended solely for information purposes.BBC Amharic - A drone attack on a health center in North Wollo left four c…
Zambia and Ethiopia signed a cooperation deal to develop national digital ID systems. Ethiopia shares experience from its Fayda program, with 25 million citizens already enrolled. UNECA ...
Ethiopia and China signed an MoU to support the Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy The deal covers fiber optics, 5G, satellite, AI, IoT, big data, and cloud services Ethiopia’s internet penetration ...
Unity University has increased tuition fees sharply, jolting students and families alike, drawing criticism for what many consider a poorly communicated and abrupt financial burden. For some, fees...
Four years into an experiment with “shock therapy” in education, the national mood has shifted from hope to a more sobering reckoning. The administration's radical new approach to secondary-school exams, conceived as a cure for systemic rot, has...
Nama Nekemto – The Amhara people are compelled to voice their profound and escalating concern regarding the dire situation unfolding in their region. The escalating violence perpetrated by
da Cruz, Nuno F. ORCID: 0000-0003-3381-6359 , Ahmed, Saeed and Gebremariam, Eyob (2025) Political (in)visibility and governance disconnects: dealing with waste in Addis Ababa and Faisalabad. Oxford Development Studies. ISSN 1360-0818 (In Press)
On a soggy morning in Addis Abeba in Torhayloch, three retired utility poles lie proudly on a bed of jagged rubble, daring pedestrians to navigate the city's newest obstacle course. The wet asphalt gleams beside them, mocking the careful passersby who hop, sidestep, and sometimes plunge, while the poles themselves remain stoically indifferent to the chaos, as if silently judging the city's ability...
Crowds swell before dawn at some of Addis Abeba's busiest intersections, and the tension hangs in the cool air long before the sun has fully risen. Around Haile Garment Roundabout, Saris Abo, and Adey Abeba, passengers jostle for position where cu...
On a crisp weekday morning at Friendship Park, nestled along Taitu Street, Awel Hamza stood hunched over, hands resting on his knees after a spirited two-hour football match. A school-bus driver by profession, Awel has been lacing up his boots at this riverside venue twice a week for the past year, part of a 20-strong team that traded the city's dusty lots for synthetic turf installed under a government-led “castle” park project. “This field is nice and comfortable,” he said, still ca...
Shewarge Alene, an accomplished marathon runner from Ethiopia, has died at age 30, just months after she won the Stockholm Marathon. "It is with deep sorrow that we have received the news of the passing of Shewarge Alene, the Stockholm Marathon said in an Ins…
World Cup 2026 (Q): Ethiopia will host Guinea-Bissau in RwandaEthiopia will play their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda this October.Ethiopia...
Amanal Petros has dedicated his surprise silver medal in the world championship marathon to his mother in Ethiopia and named it the culmination of his integration as a German. Petros, 30, was born in Eritrea but the family fled to the Tigray region in Ethiopi…
France's Jimmy Gressier takes gold after a thrilling sprint in the men's 10,000m finals followed by Yomif Kejelcha for Ethiopia and Andreas Almgren for Sweden at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Judge Reed O'Connor in Texas will consider objections from relatives of some of those killed in the crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019 to the agreement that enables Boeing to escape oversight
Africa experienced nearly 200 internet shutdowns between 2016 and 2024, driven by increased government efforts to stifle political expression, a study by the African Digital Rights Network found. Ethiopia faced the most shutdowns, either partial or total, rec…
Ethiopia's record of detaining journalists and attempts to control the media has caused concern as the country prepares for high-stakes election in 2026. Rights groups warn of a growing crackdown.
Middle aged performers travel from small villages to the city, weaving through the streets with tambourines, fresh grass and sticks in hand and voices raised. They share the melodies of holiday tradition, singing songs that mark the spirit of Irreecha and the upcoming Mesqel festival, their cheerful rhythms coaxing coins and smiles from passersby. In each note, they carry the hopes of their villag...
Balancing carefully, a lady lifts one leg after the other to cross the worn-out sidewalk of Saris, hopping over the stubborn water pipe that cuts through the path. The pipe, part of the city's aging underground infrastructure, is one of many exposed during ongoing road repair and maintenance projects planned at upgrading Saris's sidewalks and utility lines. Another pipe peeks from underground, qui...
Money in hand, a line of eager passengers on Bole road jostles to board the S60 bus on route to Mexico square, each determined to secure a spot on the crowded city route. The scene captures the daily hustle of commuters navigating Addis Abeba's public transport system, where demand often outpaces supply, and patience is just as essential as cash. Behind the chaos, the city's buses keep rolling, co...
Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc was crowned the winner of the newly revamped Intervision song contest — a Russian answer to Eurovision that some say is as much about politics and power as it is about performance. The competition, which comes three years after Mosc…
Chickpea (Cice rarietinum L.) is one of the important grain legume crops in Ethiopia, which serves as a source of both foreign exchange and food. However, the crop production and productivity are currently challenged by ascochyta blight disease caused by Asco…
Gina Morello at Sintra in Portugal. Courtesy of Gina Morello When I first started traveling, my motivation wasn't about checking countries off a list. Visiting exotic countries like Ethiopia gave me an appreciation for different cultures. I wanted a more lai…
Smallholder wheat farmers of Ethiopia frequently use landraces as seed sources that are low yielders and susceptible to diseases due to shortage of seeds of adapted improved bread wheat varieties. Developing novel improved varieties with wider adaptability an…
This special anniversary edition of Colorado’s Taste of Ethiopia Festival offered a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of Ethiopia.
The Scene Ethiopian percussionist Mulatu Astatke — widely recognized as the father of Ethio-Jazz — wants the sub-genre he helped kickstart nearly 60 years ago to have a more prominent role on the world stage. And he is determined to make it happen. Speaking t…
Even through its neglected upkeep, Piassa's ambience told a story that cannot be recreated. Most of the landmarks that made Piassa what it is are vanishing into the dust as Addis Abeba is gradually succumbing to modern aluminium and glass structures. Soon there will be nothing to show of the old but memories. Sawraworq Tafari, our photographer, has captured the last weeks on his camera. ...
(Bloomberg) -- The Paris Club of mostly developed country creditors is said to have extended a deadline for Ethiopia to reach a preliminary bailout deal with...
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Summary: In WWII, Mussolini's ambitions for a new Roman Empire led Italy into catastrophic military endeavors, marred by outdated equipment and poor strategy. Italy's initial armored units, relying on ineffective "tankettes" and the ill-equipped Fiat 3000, fa…
A man walks by a destroyed tank near Arbit, Ethiopia (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images) Not long after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, when I found it difficult to talk about much else, I attended an international conference. There I got into conversation with a woman who worked for one of the large charities providing relief to war zones in Africa. Politely but firmly she complained that the consequence of the fixation with Ukraine was that Africa’s many, ongoing, disastrous wars were once again being ignored. She particularly had in mind Ethiopia’s war in its Tigray province.
Open access notables Revisiting the Last Ice Area projections from a high-resolution Global Earth System Model, Fol et al., Communications Earth & Environment: The Last Ice Area—located to the north of Greenland and the northern Canadian Arctic Archipelago—i…
Open access notables Absence of causality between seismic activity and global warming, Verbitsky et al., Earth System Dynamics: There is no more consequential scientific matter today than global warming. The societal and policy implications, however, hinge …
Open access notables 300 years of sclerosponge thermometry shows global warming has exceeded 1.5 °C, McCulloch et al., Nature Climate Change: Using 300 years of ocean mixed-layer temperature records preserved in sclerosponge carbonate skeletons, we demonstr…
Ethiopia’s long-anticipated stadium in Addis Ababa, with which the country aspires to host the AFCON, may get a boost to completion, but several questions remain.
With the world ringing in the new year, the BRICS economic alliance has welcomed 2024 by officially adding 5 expansion nations to its ranks. Specifically, the bloc introduced Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to kick off …
Asamenew Arba, a weaver operating from a building housing micro enterprises near Shero Meda in northern Addis Abeba, faces severe difficulties in his trade due...
The producers and key creatives behind the Live Aid musical Just for One Day, which officially opened Tuesday night at the Old Vic, have banded together to ensure that 10 percent of every ticket sold goes to the Band Aid Charitable Trust established by Bob Ge…
Only 3% of designers across all disciplines are Black in spite of Black folks being 12% of the population in the United States. Black designers have faced structural exclusion from the industry, resulting in experiences of isolation. Yet, Black designers are …
