Sub-Saharan Africa’s 4.5% Growth Masks a Wider Economic Divide
Ethiopia stands out with 9.2% growth as food and energy costs, constrained financing and limited fiscal space test lower-income economies.
Gold, Coffee Surge Drives Ethiopia Export Revenue to $2.3 Billion as Refinery Opens
Gold and coffee powered a 176% jump in two-month export receipts, while weak factory shipments underscored Ethiopia’s reliance on commodities...
Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel Holiday With Calls for Peace and Unity
Meskel draws large crowds to Addis Ababa, where faith, tradition and appeals for peace and national unity come together during...
How Astronomy, Faith and the Seasons Shape Ethiopia’s 13-Month Calendar
Ethiopia welcomes New Year 2019 through a 13-month calendar shaped by ancient timekeeping, religious tradition and the seasonal rhythms of...
Ethiopia Reports More Than $14.4 Million in Exports Under African Free Trade Area
Ethiopia says AfCFTA exports topped $14.4 million through May 2026, with 37 private exporters participating as its African trade destinations...
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’...
Mali’s Rokiatu Traoré wins United Nations Changemaker Award
Malian environmental leader Rokiatu Traoré received the 2026 Changemaker Award at the Heroes of Tomorrow ceremony in Rome, where three...
Africa Cup of Nations Returns to Two-Year Cycle as 2027 Preparations Gather Pace
CAF keeps AFCON on a two-year cycle as Samson Adamu takes over as general secretary and Uganda inks a tourism...
Dakar 2026 opens in Senegal, bringing Olympic competition to Africa for first time
Senegal opened the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games with a ceremony celebrating African culture, and 2,655 young athletes prepare to...
ATTS2026 | Africa’s Power Reform Push Turns to Private Capital, Regional Trade
Ministerial panel calls for cost-reflective tariffs, stronger regional power markets and greater private-sector participation to improve the financial viability of...