Ethiopia
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:23:07 GMTEast African Humanitarian Conference Discusses Ways of Putting Hdp Nexus in Region
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- An East African humanitarian conference that focused on how to put the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus into practice was held in Addis Ababa today.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:23:07 GMTCertified Accountants Institute Launched to Reinforce Ethiopia's Rapid Economic Growth
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- -- The Ethiopian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ETiCPA) has been officially launched, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the country's financial architecture and supporting its fast-growing economy.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:59:50 GMTAll of Africa Today - December 12, 2025
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Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:09:38 GMTU.S. Embassy and Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Host Workshop for Ethiopian Universities
[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Addis Ababa, December 11, 2025: The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, in partnership with the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS) and with support from the U.S. Department of State's Fulbright Specialist Program, hosted a three-...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:01:05 GMTUAE Makes Major Early Pledge of U.S.$550 Million to UN's 2026 Humanitarian Appeal
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The United Arab Emirates has announced one of the largest early commitments to the United Nations' 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview, pledging 550 million dollars under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al N...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:01:03 GMTEthiopia's WTO Membership Negotiations Enter Decisive Phase, Says Deputy PM
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's WTO membership negotiations have entered a decisive and hopeful phase, driven by the resolute leadership and unwavering commitment of the government, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:01:02 GMTOver 900,000 Citizens Trained in Oromia Region Under Ethio-Coders Initiative
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Oromia Science and Technology Authority has announced a significant milestone in the national push toward a Digital Ethiopia, confirming that over 900,000 citizens in the region have completed training under the transformativ...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:55:20 GMTWOAH Urges Stricter Measures to Protect East Africa's Livestock
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Horn of Africa's livestock sector, a cornerstone of the region's economy and a critical source of food, income, and employment, faces growing threats that require urgent action, according to Baba Soumare, Deputy Director Gene...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:55:19 GMTEthiopia Accelerates Push for WTO Membership By 2026 Amid Strategic Reforms
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is making significant strides toward joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) by 2026, according to Kassahun Gofe, Chief Negotiator and Minister of Trade and Regional Integration.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:54:32 GMTEast Africa Faces Intensifying Drought As La Niña Deepens Regional Weather Extremes
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- New climate assessments warn that severe drought conditions are tightening their grip on East Africa, driven by the ongoing La Niña phenomenon, even as southern parts of the continent brace for worsening floods.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:54:31 GMTWhen Ethiopians Choose Unity, the Hand That Binds Them Weakens
[ENA] As Ethiopia's government resolutely advances comprehensive reform and national reconciliation, armed groups in some parts of the country have continued to embrace peace.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:59:35 GMTEthiopian TikTok Journalist Eyob Shimelis Detained After Corruption Reporting
[CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to immediately release journalist Eyob Shimelis, who has been in detention since December 1 on accusations of spreading false information and defamation.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:53:49 GMTNational Dialogue Commission Affirms Ongoing National Dialogue Vital Platform
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission said the continuing dialogue offers a chance for all citizens to be heard as the process advances toward a stage aimed at identifying shared solutions.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:53:48 GMTForeign Minister Gedion Underscores Strength, Scope of Ethiopia-China Partnership
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held talks with China's Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Hu Changchun, underscoring the depth and importance of the two countries' longstanding relationshi...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:53:48 GMTUNESCO Inscribes Ethiopia's Gifaataa Festival As Intangible Cultural Heritage
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Gifaataa, the New Year festival of the Wolaita people, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:53:48 GMTEthiopia's Climate Resilience Efforts Lead to COP32 Hosting Opportunity
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's selection to host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference stands as a clear acknowledgment of its progress in building climate resilience, said Ferdinand von Weyhe, Chargé d'Affaires of the German Embass...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:53:47 GMTEthiopia, Zambia Sign Major Military Cooperation Agreement
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Zambia have solidified their defense ties by signing a broad military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening partnership across several key fields.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:53:46 GMTEthiopia Must Intensify Global Diplomacy to Showcase GERD's Non-Harmful, Developmental Nature
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia must intensify its engagement on international platforms to effectively articulate facts about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to water management expert Fekahmed Negash.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:49:42 GMTUN Nuclear Agency Official Hails Nuclear Power As Catalyst for Ethiopia's Clean Energy Future
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's plans to introduce nuclear energy are expected to play a pivotal role in expanding access to clean and reliable electricity, as the country aspires to do, according to Dr. Mikhail Chudakov, Deputy Director General of t...
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:49:42 GMTDeputy PM Says 'Medemer State' Stance Against Corruption Delivering Tangible Results
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said Ethiopia is registering major national achievements as the principles of the "Medemer State," a governance philosophy introduced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed--continue to drive efforts ...
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:58:26 GMTEthiopia's Robust Primarily Healthcare System Significantly Evolving, Says Health State Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has one of the most robust community health programs that has evolved over many years, Health State Minister Dr. Dereje Duguma said at a two-day Validation Workshop on the Lusaka Agenda Monitoring and Accountability Fram...
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:11:46 GMTHow Malaria Consortium Helped Ethiopia Fight Back Against Severe Malaria Outbreaks
[Malaria Consortium] In an era of climate unpredictability and emerging health threats, the ability to respond swiftly to disease outbreaks can be the difference between containment and crisis.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:24:23 GMTEthiopian General Election to Held in June 2026
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) announced today that the 7th General Election will be conducted on June 1, 2026.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:24:22 GMTEthiopia's Payment Strategy, System Enable It to Take Advantage of AfCFTA Market, Says Sg Mene
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The launch of Ethiopia's National Digital Payments Strategy and the Instant Payment System (IPS) will accelerate the ability of Ethiopia to take advantage of the AfCFTA market of 1.4 billion people with a combined GDP of 3.4 tril...
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:24:22 GMTColonial-Era Nile Narratives No Longer Serve Egypt's Interests, Govt Official
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- An Egyptian official's recent hardline rhetoric on Nile water rights reflects an outdated colonial-era mindset, failing to align with modern realities of national interest, said a prominent Ethiopian government official.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:02:31 GMTPM Abiy Vows Ethiopia's Progress Won't Be Halted By Challenges or Hostile Forces
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia's march toward prosperity, declaring that no challenge, provocation, or malicious plot can halt the nation.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:58:15 GMTEthiopia Showcases Rapid Tech and Startup Growth At 4th African Startup Conference
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- An Ethiopian delegation led by State Minister of Innovation and Technology, Bayissa Bedada along with Ambassador Muktar Mohamed is participating in the 4th African Startup Conference in Algiers from December 6-8, 2025.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:58:14 GMTEthiopia's Nuclear Energy Pursuit Anchored in National Energy Security, Economic Transformation - Commissioner Sandokan
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commissioner Sandokan Debebe said Ethiopia's decision to pursue nuclear technology is rooted in clear national energy security, economic transformation, and long-term national resilience.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:58:14 GMTIOM Hails Ethiopia's MIDAS Upgrade As Key Tool Against Human Trafficking
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has lauded Ethiopia's enhanced Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), describing it a major step forward in securing borders, protecting vulnerable migrants, and...
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:58:13 GMTNuclear Power Project Pillar to Meet Ethiopia's Growing Energy Demand - FM Gedion
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The establishment of a nuclear energy project is a pillar for Ethiopia to meet both its current and future energy demands, Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said.