Ethiopia
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:53:55 GMTChina FM Rejects Somaliland-Taiwan 'Collusion,' Reaffirms Somalia's Sovereignty in Call With Somali FM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated Beijing's opposition to what it described as attempts by "Somaliland" to collude with Taiwan authorities, reaffirming China's longstanding support for Somalia's sovereign...
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:57:31 GMTEthiopia's Digital ID System Trnasform Refugee Access to Essential Services - - UNHCR
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Digital identity is reshaping humanitarian assistance and refugee inclusion in Ethiopia, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:29:59 GMTEthiopia Intensifies Investment in Water Infrastructure to Bolster Development
[ENA] Ethiopia is significantly scaling up its investment in water infrastructure to ensure reliable access for households, industry, and the agricultural sector.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:28:53 GMTAddis Launches Building of 'Africa's Largest Airport'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Bishoftu International Airport, poised to become Africa's largest aviation hub, while the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) condemned the project as in...
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:30:50 GMTBishoftu International Airport Project Signals New Era for African Aviation
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The construction of Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) has been hailed as a landmark development for Ethiopia and the wider African aviation sector.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:32:37 GMTEthiopia, Kenya Expected to Drive East Africa's Growth in 2026: UN
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Kenya are projected to be the main drivers of East Africa's economic expansion in 2026, as the sub-region is expected to post the fastest growth rate on the continent, according to the United Nations' Worl...
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:31:52 GMTBishoftu International Airport to Transform Ethiopia's Logistics System, Says PM Abiy
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport will provide a lasting solution to Ethiopia's decades-old logistics system challenges.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:32:27 GMTChina-Africa People-to-People Exchanges Program Launched
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union and China have launched the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges today at the AU Headquarters, marking a historic milestone in the 70-year diplomatic journey between the two sides.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:32:02 GMTEthiopia Sets Global Standard in Urban Renewal and Green Growth, Says India's Ambassador
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- India's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, has lauded Ethiopia's Corridor Development Project and Green Legacy Initiative as global benchmarks, describing Addis Ababa as a world-leading example of visionary urban transformat...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:59:44 GMTAid With Strings Attached: How New Health Pact with U.S. Challenges Ethiopia's Autonomy
[Addis Standard] Addis Abebe -- The adage that "there are no free lunches in geopolitics--only postponed bills" captures a core reality of international relations: engagements that appear cost-free in the short term almost always carry deferred oblig...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:31:55 GMTSomaliland's Case for Recognition - Response to AU Chairperson's Misguided Statement
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- By any objective legal, historical, or political measure, Somaliland's quest for international recognition is one of the most compelling unresolved cases on the African continent. It is therefore deeply disappointing t...
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:00:49 GMTEthiopia and China Elevate Agricultural Cooperation With Focus On Coffee
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and China have agreed to elevate their strategic partnership in the agricultural sector, with a particular emphasis on coffee, senior government officials announced.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:34:08 GMTPM Abiy Underscores New Era of Ethiopia-China Ties With All-Weather Strategic Partnership
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has underscored the depth and resilience of Ethiopia-China relations, stating that the long-standing partnership between the two countries has entered a new phase following its elevation to an all-weathe...
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:34:08 GMTPrime Minister Abiy Hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today welcomed China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, at the National Palace as part of his official's two-day visit to Ethiopia.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:00:50 GMTEthiopia Expands Early Childhood Education Nationwide
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is ramping up efforts to strengthen early childhood education, establishing thousands of kindergarten-level schools across the country, Office of the Prime Minister announced.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:00:44 GMTEthiopia, China Vow to Deepen Strategic Coordination On Bilateral and Multilateral Platforms
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and China have agreed to further strengthen strategic coordination across bilateral, regional, and multilateral cooperation platforms, following high-level talks held today in Addis Ababa.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:51:25 GMTThe Potemkin Party and Ethiopia's Territorial Provocations
[Shabait] Introduction
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:34:09 GMTEthiopian Satellites Drive Socio-Economic Gains As Third Launch Planned for 2026
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has announced that satellite data generated by Ethiopia's space missions has delivered significant socio-economic benefits across the country.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:54:35 GMTOrthodox Christians Mark Christmas On January 7 Across the World
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Orthodox Christians in countries stretching from Ethiopia to Russia are celebrating Christmas today, honoring the birth of Jesus Christ with prayer, worship, and acts of compassion.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:28:10 GMTMore Than 20 Ethiopian Migrants Killed in Road Accident
[Nile Post] At least 22 migrants have been killed and 65 others injured after a lorry they were travelling in overturned in Ethiopia's north-eastern Afar region, authorities have confirmed.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:30:45 GMTNews - Ethiopia Bond Gains As Government Agrees On Debt Restructuring
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's sole Eurobond rose sharply after the government reached an agreement in principle with bondholders on a restructuring plan that would impose a 15% haircut on the defaulted debt, according to a report by Bloo...
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:27:35 GMTNews - UN Warns of Rising Civilian Risks As Ethiopia Aid Cuts Deepen and Violence Escalates in Sudan
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United Nations has warned that civilians are facing growing risks across multiple crisis zones, with funding shortages pushing Ethiopia's refugee response to the brink, while renewed violence in Sudan and continued...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:32:53 GMTPremier Inaugurates Integrated Tulu Arara Model Village to Boost Rainy Season Charity Program
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accompanied by First Lady Zinash Tayachew and senior government officials, has officially inaugurated the integrated Tulu Arara Model Village, marking a significant milestone in elevating the rainy seas...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:04:01 GMTStabilizing Food Prices in a Time of Global Uncertainty - Lessons From Addis Ababa
[ENA] Globally, cities face the reality of rising food prices. Such disruptions as supply chain breakdowns, climate-related shocks, inflation, and emerging trends of geopolitical tensions all contribute to push prices upward.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:52:01 GMTEthiopia, Oman Commit to Strengthen Political and Economic Cooperation
[ENA] Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman have taken a significant step to deepen their bilateral relations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and holding their first-ever political consultation in Addis Ababa.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:07:36 GMTPandemonium Ensues As Somaliland Navigates Post-Recognition Waters
[Reporter] Almost two years to the day when Ethiopia signed the controversial MoU with Somaliland, the state of Israel officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign state. Both the maritime access deal and Israel's recognition were ...
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:52:01 GMTEthiopia Moves Toward Tech-Driven Elections As Nebe Unveils Digital Registration System
[ENA] The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has launched new digital platforms aimed at modernizing voter and candidate registration for the 2026 General Election.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:29:33 GMTPM Abiy Highlights Ethio-Djibouti Railway As Key to Strengthening National Logistics
[ENA] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation today, emphasizing the railway's pivotal role in enhancing the country's operational capacity and supporting Ethiopia's ambitious development goals.
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:18:37 GMT10 African Countries With Highest Cost of Living At Start of 2026
[Vanguard] Living costs differ significantly across Africa, shaped by factors such as import dependence, currency strength, urbanisation and consumer demand. While some countries remain relatively affordable, others stand out for their high day-to-da...
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:53:19 GMTGambella in Turmoil Amid Hunger, Influx of Refugees From Neighboring Sudan, South Sudan
[Reporter] A humanitarian catastrophe is set to unfold in the southern region of Gambella as the federal government deploys troops to help subdue intense violence and unrest that residents and aid workers in the area say stems from rapidly deteriorat...