Ethiopia Solidifies Role as Central Energy Hub with Landmark Kenya Power Deal
Agreement highlights Addis Ababa's growing influence in East Africa's electricity market as expanding cross-border infrastructure turns surplus renewable power into...
Ethiopia Defies Regional Slowdown with Record $4.32 Billion Foreign Direct Investment Inflow
Foreign direct investment climbed 8% to a record $4.32 billion as sweeping macroeconomic reforms, renewable energy investments and digitalized government...
Ethiopia Announces $5 Billion in Foreign Currency Savings as Industrial Push Gains Momentum
The prime minister said expanded domestic production of cement, steel, glass and ceramics reduced import costs, while new industrial parks...
Ethiopia Tops $3 Billion in Annual Coffee Export Revenue for the First Time
Government says record earnings reflect higher production, quality improvements and stronger export performance as coffee remains the country's biggest source...
Prosperity Party Clinches Parliamentary Majority in Ethiopia’s 7th General Election
ADDIS ABABA Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) secured another parliamentary majority after winning 438 seats in the House of Peoples’...
Millions Turn Out for Ethiopia’s 7th General Election as Leaders and International Observers Monitor the Poll
The introduction of the Mirichaye digital registration platform and 19 nationally televised debates represented a significant modernization effort by Ethiopia's...
All Eyes on Ethiopia as Seventh General Election Approaches
African Union and IGAD observer missions are monitoring Ethiopia’s seventh general election as more than 50.5 million registered voters prepare...
Ethiopia Demands Action-Oriented Shift in Global Climate Finance Ahead of COP32
With COP32 one year away and set to be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is making the case that Africa...
Afreximbank Net Income Rises 25% in First Quarter on Lending Growth
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) posted a 25% jump in first-quarter net income, the Cairo-based lender said in a statement...
Ethiopia, Djibouti Plan Pipeline Corridor to Boost Horn of Africa Energy Trade
ADDIS ABABA Ethiopia and Djibouti have launched talks on a cross-border oil and gas corridor to reshape energy trade and...
Ethiopia Intensifies Reforestation Drive with Launch of 8th Green Legacy Campaign
The tree-planting drive has become a cornerstone of Ethiopia's environmental policy, linking ecosystem restoration with economic development goals.
Kenya President Announces Plan for Free Higher Education Starting in Sept. 2026
The overhaul comes as demand for higher education rises and public universities face nearly Sh100 billion in debt.
Somalia Joins African Continental Free Trade Area, Gaining Access to $3.4 Trillion Market
Horn of Africa country completes its accession to the African Continental Free Trade Area, opening access to a market of...
Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire Forge Historic Mining and Energy Partnership
Two African countries seal their first agreement on mining and energy cooperation, deepening plans for exploration, skills exchange and industrial...