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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 providers across Ethiopia. Delivered by Ambassador Rytis Paulauskas, ...
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 has been the heavy reliance on an aging regulatory framewor...
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 transport ecosystem. The rollout follows an intensive 18-m...
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 ceremony for the 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Ref...
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 public debut in Addis Ababa today, marking a new chapter ...
Russia-China relations: Thirty years of ascending trajectory
By Evgeny Terekhin and Chen Hai This year marks the 30th anniversary of signing the Joint Russian-Chinese Declaration and the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. These documents formed...
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 mission—running from August 26 to September 2—underscoring Brazil&...
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 survey will be conducted by the Ministry of Health and the Eth...
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 deep-seated compliance failures regarding annual tax obligatio...
IFC Managing Director Set to Visit Ethiopia
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, is set to visit Ethiopia from September 1-3, 2026, the IFC said. As part of his visit, Mr. Diop will meet with senior leaders from the government and the African Union Commission. “Discu...
Ethiopia, Botswana, Sierra Leone, Togo Trained to Make 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 offices the tools to show, in economic terms, that health spendi...
AGRA Chair Calls for Increased African Irrigation Investments
By Mekonnen Teshome / Kigali, Rwanda – The former Prime Minister of Ethiopia and current Board Chairperson of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Mr. Hailemariam Dessalegn, emphasized that Africa must scale up investments in irrigation schemes to achieve its goals of healthie...
Saudi Arabia Set to Host Major Investment Summit in October
As Saudi Arabia is set to host a major investment summit in October, the organizer of the summit Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced a distinguished group of global leaders from across finance, investment, technology, and business who will speak at the 10th edition of the Futu...
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 said the award recognises the service’s improved performance ...
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