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Experts at a national roundtable in Ethiopia have cautioned that the country's economic reform agenda risks losing public confidence if implementation does not improve to match policy ambitions.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concern over military tensions along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border and called for regional restraint to prevent wider conflict.
Betelhem Tigabu co-founded B&A Juice House in Hawassa, Ethiopia in 2025, a fresh natural juice business launched with 270,000 birr in startup capital.
Private higher education institutions in Ethiopia are raising concerns that stricter licensing rules and mandatory profit-reinvestment requirements may threaten the sector's financial sustainability and growth.
French retail giant Carrefour is launching operations in Addis Ababa within two weeks through a rebranding of Queens Supermarket locations, following a franchise agreement signed earlier this year.
Ethiopian animation project 'Sunday Morning,' produced by Nahom Abiy and directed by Minasie Terefe, won two awards at the 2026 Durban FilmMart, including a production grant and international industry participation opportunity.
A reflection on the Eritrean song 'Shum Gedede' and its cultural significance in the author's childhood memories and connection to homeland identity.
Education leaders in Ethiopia are advocating for a review of university admission standards, suggesting that current minimum passing scores on the Grade 12 national exam may be unnecessarily restrictive for capable students seeking higher education.
An opinion piece reflects on Ethiopia's development progress over five years, arguing that meaningful change in people's daily lives—from farming to employment to healthcare—offers the truest measure of national advancement.
Ethiopia has been elected to chair the 78th session of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Executive Committee, reinforcing its leadership in international refugee protection and humanitarian affairs.
An international arbitration tribunal has ordered Ethiopia's Railway Corporation to pay Turkish construction company Yapı Merkezi over $240 million in damages related to a suspended railway project dispute.
Ethiopia's federal caretaker administration in Tigray has announced a six-month agenda focused on restoring peace, rebuilding infrastructure, and preparing the region for democratic elections.
Pakistan has urged Ethiopia to accelerate regulatory approvals for Pakistani pharmaceutical companies as part of bilateral trade negotiations to expand market access in East Africa.
Ethiopia's capital market authority has set a minimum net worth requirement of 10 million birr for local investors purchasing shares in the Dangote Oil Refinery, restricting the offering to qualified investors.
The IMF warns that Ethiopia faces renewed inflation risks as global fuel and fertilizer prices rise, threatening to increase household costs and complicate the country's economic reform agenda.
The United Nations has allocated $8.5 million in emergency humanitarian aid to address displacement and relief needs in northern Ethiopia's conflict-affected regions.
A UAE-backed philanthropic fund has committed $90 million over five years to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare access across Ethiopia in partnership with the government.
Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance plans to issue 73.23 billion birr in one-year Treasury Bills as part of a broader 133.97 billion birr issuance program for the second quarter of fiscal year 2019.
Ethiopia's foreign exchange auction saw increased demand in October, with bids exceeding the National Bank's 140 million dollar allocation, reversing a trend of undersubscription from the previous month.
Ethiopia's wheat production has tripled over the past two decades through agricultural modernization, and the country is deepening agro-industrial partnerships to address food security challenges amid rapid population and economic growth.
An essay exploring how music, through artists like Rod Stewart and theorist Edward Said, becomes a bridge for exiles and diaspora communities to maintain connection with their homeland.
China Southern Airlines has inaugurated a new direct air route between Guangzhou and Addis Ababa, strengthening commercial connectivity between Ethiopia and a major Chinese manufacturing hub.
Airbus forecasts that Ethiopia's per capita air travel will surge 150 percent over the next two decades, reflecting the country's growing role in Africa's aviation sector.
Ethiopia's Capital Market Authority has set strict eligibility and marketing rules for the proposed Dangote Petroleum securities offering to protect investors and ensure regulatory compliance.
The IMF projects Ethiopia's GDP growth at 9.2 percent for 2026 but warns that persistent inflation and a widening current account deficit pose economic risks ahead.
An article explores the historical origins and heritage of Barentu, a town in Eritrea, examining its place in the region's cultural narrative.
Ethiopia's Roads Administration is partnering with the International Road Assessment Programme to pilot a national road safety rating system aimed at identifying high-risk roads and reducing traffic crashes across the country.
KEFI Gold and Copper has resumed development work at its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia after a temporary operational pause earlier this year.
Djibouti's port sector is managing increased shipping activity amid Red Sea disruptions, though rising operational costs are pressuring margins and consumer prices.
Kegna Beverages, a major Ethiopian brewery founded by over 5,000 shareholders in 2017, is seeking distributors for its products across the country.
A reflective work explores the post-independence artistic legacy and principled patriotism of Wedi Gebru, examining his fearless critique of inequality and corruption in Eritrea.
Eritrea has formally requested the UN Security Council to impose Chapter VII sanctions against Ethiopia, citing recent military and diplomatic actions as threats to regional stability.
UN Secretary-General Guterres has warned of grave concern over intense military clashes in northern Ethiopia and cautioned against foreign intervention that could trigger wider regional conflict in the Horn of Africa.
Oromia Bank achieved a 49% increase in pre-tax profit to 3.82 billion Birr in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, demonstrating strong performance despite liquidity challenges facing Ethiopia's banking sector.
The UN Secretary-General has expressed concern over reports that Eritrean troops have entered Ethiopian territory, following Ethiopia's formal complaint to the UN Security Council alleging a violation of its sovereignty.
Ethiopia's macroeconomic and foreign-exchange reforms are creating both opportunities and challenges for import-dependent businesses navigating currency volatility and working-capital pressures as the country transitions toward a market-driven economy.
Engineering leaders across Africa are calling for adoption of artificial intelligence, Building Information Modelling, and advanced geospatial systems to address skills gaps and strengthen infrastructure development, as discussed at Ethiopia's civil engineering convention.
Ethiopia has launched a major precious metals refinery at the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone, marking a strategic shift toward domestic processing and high-value manufacturing in the mining sector.
An Eritrean cultural commentary explores the power of language and naming, reflecting on how words can be used to build knowledge or cause harm in the region's history.
Addis Ababa has introduced new regulations to standardize government office rentals and improve transparency in how public institutions manage real estate across the capital.
Ethiopia maintained its Tier 2 ranking in the U.S. State Department's human trafficking report, though prosecutions declined despite expanded victim identification efforts and new labor migration reforms.
Ethiopia has been officially selected to host the 101st FIATA World Congress in Addis Ababa in 2027, receiving the symbolic Talking Stick during ceremonies in Milan.
Heavy clashes between federal forces and the Fano armed group in Ethiopia's Amhara Region have resulted in civilian casualties in multiple locations including Mehal Meda and surrounding areas.
Writer Filmon Wolde reflects on how historical narratives and communal identity shape political discourse in post-independence Eritrea, questioning whether these frameworks remain relevant to younger generations.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's newly formed cabinet includes nine women out of 23 members, representing 39% female representation in Ethiopia's federal government.
The African Genetic Evaluation Service (AGENES) was launched at the International Livestock Research Institute in Addis Ababa to help African nations improve livestock productivity and sustainability through better breeding practices.
ETTA Solutions and Visa have partnered to deploy 148,000 contactless payment devices across Ethiopia, marking the country's largest merchant digitization initiative to bring secure tap-to-pay technology to small and micro-enterprises.
Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives held an extraordinary session to review and reorganize the structure and nomenclature of federal executive bodies, including the renaming of the Ministry of Planning and Development.
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