Djibouti positions itself as Horn of Africa logistics gateway with new WFP base handover↗
The Government of Djibouti has officially assumed full management of a major Humanitarian Logistics Base previously operated by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The formal handover ceremony marks a pivotal transition,…
Safaricom surpasses 15 million subscribers as it marks five years↗
Safaricom is marking five years since it received a full-service unified telecom operating license from the Government of Ethiopia on 9 July 2021, with the company having surpassed 15 million 90 days active subscribers during this period.…
Ethiopia finalizes joint organizing committees to accelerate FIATA 2026 congress preparations↗
Ethiopia is rapidly stepping up preparations to host the 102nd International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) World Congress in 2027, with the formation of joint organizing committees now near completion to ensure the…
Ethiopia Boosts Drone Production to Fight Rebels↗
Ethiopia has been manufacturing drones at two factories since last year and is now thought to have a fleet of thousands, analysts say, giving the government an edge against its multiple insurgent enemies. Turkish drones were decisive…
Hijacking Pirates Exploit Regional Chaos to Return to Seas off Somalia↗
The scourge of Somali piracy targeting cargo ships and smaller dhows off the Horn of Africa has returned to levels not seen in a decade, driven by a convergence of factors including disruptions to the shipping industry caused by the…
Rosatom showcases advanced 3D printing that could help Ethiopia produce complex industrial parts in hours instead of months↗
On 27 August 2026, during a visit to Russia, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mahmoud Esmat toured Rosatom’s Moscow Additive Technologies Centre, where he saw how industrial 3D printing can help countries produce…
A Living Legacy of Friendship: H.E Adut Salva Kiir Plants Trees at President Salva Kiir’s Village of Legacy, in Addis Ababa↗
#Advertorial Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — In a powerful gesture symbolizing friendship, solidarity, and the enduring bonds between the peoples of South Sudan and Ethiopia, Hon. Adut Salva Kiir, Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, has…
Xiamen Airlines to launch first direct China–Ethiopia service↗
Xiamen Airlines is set to make its historic entry into the African aviation market, anchoring its maiden route with long-haul Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Beginning November 28, the Chinese carrier will launch a weekly seasonal service…
የ2019 አዲስ ዓመት ገበያ ቅኝት፡ ከፍተኛ ጭማሪ ታይቶበታል↗
በዕንቁጣጣሽ በዓል ዋዜማ የአዲስ አበባ ገበያዎች ከወትሮው የተለየ ከፍተኛ የዋጋ ጭማሪ እና የግብይት ውጥረት አስተናግደዋል። በከተማዋ በሚገኙ እንደ ፣ አቂቃ፣ ኮልፌ እና ካራ (ኮተቤ) የመሳሰሉ ታዋቂ የቁም እንስሳት ማዕከላት፣ በዓሉን አስመልክቶ የቀረቡት የእንስሳት ዋጋ ከቀደምት በዓላት በተለየ መልኩ ከፍተኛ ጭማሪ አሳይቷል። እነዚህ ቦታዎች በተለይም በበዓላት ወቅት እጅግ…
41 Nations demand full protection for civilians, humanitarian workers, and frontline personnel in Ethiopia↗
A coalition of 41 nations issued an urgent appeal at the 63rd regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, focusing heavily on safeguarding the safety, security, and rights of civilians, frontline operators, and aid…
Ethiopia overhauls 1990s construction guidelines to curb chronic delays↗
Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding construction sector has long grappled with critical challenges, including chronic project delays, surging costs, and a persistent lack of standardized oversight. A primary contributor to these systemic hurdles…
Orbix targets 500,000 EV for national platform integration↗
Ethiopian Mobility and smart-infrastructure startup Orbix Technologies has officially launched its multi-sector digital platform, targeting 500,000 electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a strategic push to unify Ethiopia’s expanding green…
Dangote group outlines Ethiopian expansion plans in historic multi-trillion Naira IPO launch↗
By our staff reporter Dangote Industries Limited has officially commenced preliminary activities for what is projected to be the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the history of the African capital market. During a landmark signing…
U.S. DFC targets SME investment for Bishoftu International Airport↗
The United States and Ethiopia are deepening their commercial aviation partnership, anchored by Washington’s financial backing for the upcoming $12.5-billion Bishoftu International Airport. During a high-level diplomatic visit, Assistant…
KEFI suspends Tulu Kapi work until secure environment restored after fatal incident↗
London-listed mining company Kefi Gold and Copper has immediately suspended all development activities at its flagship Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia following a serious security incident that resulted in multiple fatalities. The…
Addis Chamber moves to lead private sector role at COP32 through new Green Growth Centre↗
By Eyasu Zekarias The Addis Ababa Chamber of Sectoral Associations is positioning itself to lead and coordinate private sector engagement at the upcoming 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) through its newly established…
CBE Reports Birr 60.51 Billion in Non-Interest Income↗
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) demonstrated robust revenue diversification during the 2025/26 financial year, pulling in Birr 60.51 billion in non-interest income. The figure marks a sharp increase from the Birr 34.09 billion…
Invest in health: ECA trains four countries to make the economic case for health spending↗
The African Center of Statistics (ACS) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) this week opened a five-day workshop for delegates from Botswana, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Togo, aimed at giving health ministries and statistical…
Holiday meat market goes digital — But inflation and cultural fears linger↗
As technological and digital transformations sweep across the globe, Ethiopians are continually working to harmonize their ancient cultural heritage with modern ways of life. This dynamic is especially visible as the nation prepares to…
“My Ethnicity” or “Our Ethiopia”?↗
Our identities may differ, but our citizenship should unite us. A country is not tested merely by who holds power. It is tested by how its citizens see one another, how they accept their differences, how they share justice, and how they…
Aman Properties Makes Its Public Debut and Announces Aman Addis Expo 2026↗
PRESS RELEASE / ADVERTORIAL New Life, Lafto Life and Sky View Properties unite under one name — and open the New Year with 250 homes at up to 30% off at Laphto Mall, September 4–7 ADDIS ABABA, 2 September 2026 — Aman Properties made its…
New Brazilian Trade Office in Addis Ababa Targets Agribusiness, Green Energy, and Tech Transfer↗
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) has officially inaugurated its first permanent office in Addis Ababa. The launch coincides with the conclusion of ApexBrasil’s comprehensive Southern Africa trade…
Ethiopia to launch first nationwide blood lead study↗
Ethiopia is preparing to launch its first nationwide blood lead level study in the coming Ethiopian New Year, a move expected to provide the country’s first comprehensive picture of lead exposure and its public-health consequences. The…
Addis Ababa exposes widespread tax evasion at vehicle hubs↗
The Addis Ababa City Administration Revenue Bureau has uncovered widespread tax evasion and significant revenue leakage across vehicle trading hubs throughout the capital. The discovery follows a comprehensive investigation that revealed…
EPSS wins gold award at Fifth Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards↗
The Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service (EPSS) has won the Gold Award at the fifth Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA 2026), held in Pretoria, South Africa. In a press statement, EPSS Director General Dr Abdulkedir Gelgelo…
INVITATION FOR OPEN BID↗
National Bank of Ethiopia invites interested and eligible bidders for the supply of the following items: No Item Description Bid Reference No. Bid Closing Date & Time Bid Opening Date & Time Development of a Financial Services Price…
Regional implementation failures turn new compensation proclamation into new bottleneck↗
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has revealed that ongoing and planned energy projects are facing severe operational bottlenecks due to complex compensation disputes. According to the state-owned utility, systemic legal and procedural gaps…
Somalia’s Supreme Court Annuls Galmudug Election Results↗
Somalia’s Supreme Court on Monday annulled the results of parliamentary and local council elections in Galmudug and ordered a fresh vote, ruling that serious violations had undermined the legality and integrity of the July 30 polls. Chief…
Mahmoud Ahmed Announces 26th and Final Album, LeTarik↗
Legendary Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed has announced the release of his 26th studio album, LeTarik —meaning “For History”—which he described as the final work of his long artistic career spanning six decades. The announcement was made…
Ethiopian evidence rarely cited in AI answers on humanitarian crises↗
Study finds country-local sources accounted for only 4.9 percent of ChatGPT citations on Ethiopia-related questions Ethiopian institutions and media organisations remain largely invisible in generative artificial-intelligence answers about…