Ethiopia

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:33:06 GMT
Hailstorms, Floods Devastate Farmlands in Tigray and Amhara
[Addis Standard] Severe hail mixed with heavy rain in Tigray and a series of floods and landslides in Amhara have destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland, leaving tens of thousands of farming households facing hardship.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:31:57 GMT
How Malaria Consortium Is Restoring Dignity for People With Lymphatic Filariasis in Ethiopia
[Malaria Consortium] Malaria Consortium has partnered with the National Podoconiosis Action Network (NaPAN) for a project awarded by the END Fund, under their Reaching the Last Mile Fund. The project, which is taking place in the Sidama region in Eth...

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:31:45 GMT
Ethiopia, Italy Sign Over 4 Million Euros Agreement to Strengthen Shire & Gondar Hospitals
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Italy signed a 4.1 million Euros agreement to strengthen healthcare services in Shire and Gondar hospitals, reaffirming their longstanding partnership in resilience, recovery, and development.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:31:42 GMT
Coffee Authority Rolls Out Strategic Measures to Elevate Ethiopia's International Competitiveness
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) has announced an aggressive plan to strengthen the country's coffee sector this year, with a strategic focus on substantially improving both quality and quantity to sharpen its intern...

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:31:42 GMT
Ethiopian Scholars Urged to Bolster National Dev't With Solution-Oriented Research
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Education has urged scholars to bolster national development by prioritizing problem-solving research.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:31:41 GMT
Ethiopia Moves Ever Closer to WTO Accession, Says Trade & Regional Integration Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is on the verge of becoming a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Trade and Regional Integration Minister, Kassahun Gofe revealed.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:57:35 GMT
Cure Blindness Project Launches School Eye Health Initiative in Ethiopia On World Sight Day
[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- In celebration of World Sight Day 2025, Cure Blindness Project is proud to announce the official launch of its School Eye Health Project in Ethiopia--a transformative two-year initiative aimed at improving vi...

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:57:34 GMT
ENDF Says Denying Red Sea and Assab Port Claim Amounts to 'Banditry'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) said that any attempt to deny Ethiopia's claim over the Red Sea and the Port of Assab "cannot have a water-tight rationale other than banditry."

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:54:40 GMT
Tight Grip, Loose Market: Ethiopia's Forex Reform Paradox
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- It has now been over a year since Ethiopia formally transitioned from a crawling peg exchange rate system--in place for more than three decades--to a market-based foreign currency regime. This shift formed a cornerston...

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:14:10 GMT
Ethiopia Rejects Egypt's Unfounded Claim On GERD At UN General Assembly
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has firmly rejected what it described as unfounded claims made by Egypt regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:48:08 GMT
Africa's Climate Summit Shift - From Recipient to Architect
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Second African Climate Summit, held in Addis Ababa from 8-10 September 2025, marked a defining moment in Africa's approach to climate change. Traditionally framed as a region vulnerable to global emissions yet lacking bargain...

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:48:08 GMT
France Lauds Ethiopia's Transformative Reform Journey
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- France has commended Ethiopia's incredible transformative homegrown economic reforms.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:30:18 GMT
Ethiopia Vows to Safeguard the Nation's Strategic Interests Regarding Maritime Access
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Ethiopia's Defence Forces have reaffirmed their readiness to safeguard the nation's strategic interests regarding maritime access, amid growing regional political and security debates on the issue.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:37:56 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 26, 2025
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Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:25:12 GMT
American Journalist Hails GERD As Symbol of African Self-Reliance, Pathway to Regional Unity
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- An American journalist, Ann Garrison, remarked that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is more than a hydropower project; it is a symbol of hope for Ethiopia and Africa, promising to power industrialization, reduce povert...

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:14:11 GMT
Opening GERD for Public Visits Boosts Tourism Potential - Scholars
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Scholars have emphasized that opening the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) for public visits will play a significant role in stimulating Ethiopia's tourism sector.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:14:10 GMT
Ethiopia Urges Stronger Brics Unity to Tackle Global Crises At UN Meeting
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia called on BRICS member states to intensify collective action to address global challenges during the 3rd BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting held on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:48:09 GMT
Preparation to Colorfully Celebrate Irrecha Festival Finalized - Abba Gadas
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Oromo Abba Gadas have announced that preparations have been finalized to celebrate this year's Irrecha festival colorfully while maintaining the cultural values of the Oromo people.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:48:09 GMT
Govt Prioritizes Technology to Bolster Efficiency of Service Delivery - Amhara Region Chief
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Amhara Regional State Chief Administrator Arega Kebede underscored that the government is making multifaceted efforts to ensure efficient service delivery, emphasizing that establishing a modern and technology-based system is ess...

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:37:22 GMT
Deputy PM Temesgen Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Theatre Complex in Addis Ababa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh has today inaugurated the State-of-the-Art Theatre Complex in Addis Ababa for Children and Youth, showcasing the government's commitment to the advancement of arts and culture.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:27:58 GMT
Ethiopia, Russia Sign Action Plan to Advance Nuclear Power Project
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Russia have formalized an action plan to advance the development of a nuclear power project in Ethiopia as part of a wider roadmap for cooperation discussed during Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's visit to Mosc...

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:45:57 GMT
Ethiopian Marathon Champion Shewarge Alene Dies at 30
[allAfrica] Swedish Marathon organisers have confirmed that Ethiopian marathon runner Shewarge Alene died at 30 years old.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:59:02 GMT
PM Abiy, Belarusian President Discuss Bilateral Cooperation On Sidelines of World Atomic Forum
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed conferred with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko regarding bilateral and international issues in Moscow On the sidelines of the World Atomic Forum.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:59:02 GMT
PM Abiy Unveils Ethiopia's Roadmap for Nuclear Infrastructure Aligned With Global Standards
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored that Ethiopia has already taken concrete steps, with a roadmap developed in partnership with the Russian Federation to build nuclear infrastructure, train personnel, and strengthen...

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:59:01 GMT
Ethiopia, China Sign MOU to Boost Cooperation in Digital and Emerging Technologies
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digital and emerging technologies that accelerate Ethiopia's digital economy transformation and create jobs.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:53:36 GMT
GERD Stands As Historic Milestone, Aspiration for Development
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Government Communication Service (GCS) has reaffirmed that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a historic achievement and a powerful emblem of Ethiopia's aspirations for development, unity, and sovereignty.

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:53:36 GMT
AU Chairperson Outlines Three-Point Plan to Boost Conflict Prevention in Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, addressed the AU Peace and Security Council on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York on Wednesday, presenting a comprehen...

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:53:32 GMT
Ge'ez in Amhara Schools: When Nostalgia Trumps Survival
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In recent years, there has been a growing movement to introduce Ge'ez as a subject in schools across the Amhara Regional State. Last year, the Amhara Education Bureau announced plans to expand access to Ge'ez instructi...

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:53:31 GMT
Pastoralists in Borana Say Livestock Insurance Failed Them After Drought Losses
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The pastoralist communities who purchased livestock insurance to safeguard their herds told Addis Standard that despite making payments, they have not received compensation for losses, saying, "The insurance we bought ...

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:53:28 GMT
UN Chief Congratulates Ethiopia On Historic GERD Inauguration
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres congratulated Ethiopia on the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), its recent success in hosting a climate summit and other projects.

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