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Renowned artist and educator Behailu Bezabih passes at 66
Ethiopia’s art community is mourning the loss of Behailu Bezabih, a celebrated painter, educator, and one of the pioneers of modern Ethiopian art. Assistant Professor Behailu passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 66. Behailu was a longtime faculty member at Addis Ababa University’s Alle S...
The Danakil Depression: Ethiopia’s Extreme Geological Frontier
By BEHAK / Travel Blog – The Danakil Depression represents one of the most geologically distinctive regions in Ethiopia, and indeed globally. Located in the Afar Triangle, the area is defined by tectonic activity, geothermal processes, and extreme climatic conditions that shape both the enviro...
Why Due Diligence Is Critical Before Entering African Partnerships
By Africa Risk Control / Analysis – Across Africa’s rapidly expanding economies, partnerships frequently serve as the primary entry point for international investors seeking to operate in unfamiliar markets. Local partners often provide valuable knowledge of regulatory environments, supply c...
How Misinformation Can Undermine Development Programs
By BEHAK / Blog – Misinformation has become an increasingly significant challenge for organizations operating in the development sector. In environments where programs address complex social issues and involve multiple stakeholders, inaccurate narratives can spread quickly and influence public...
Investor Outlook in Africa: Stability Tested by Political Shifts
By Africa Risk Control / Analysis – Political stability remains one of the most important factors shaping investment outcomes across emerging markets. While economic indicators such as GDP growth and market size often attract investor attention, political and security dynamics frequently deter...
Black Sea imports outpace local supply as Ethiopia battles tight grain markets
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector is navigating a complex paradox of record-breaking production and severe market strain. According to the latest Grain and Feed Annual report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, while the nation is on track for a historic wheat harvest, structural economic shi...
Afri Fund Capital eyes $6 billion raise for Lapsset project
Nairobi -based Afri Fund Capital has announced an ambitious plan to raise $6 billion (approximately 780 billion Kenyan Shillings) in commercial debt. This funding is specifically designated to complete the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, a regional mega-project long rega...
Sudan and Ethiopia agree to boost air connectivity
Sudan and Ethiopia have moved to renew civil aviation relations between the two countries. Recently, Sudan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Al-Zein Ibrahim Hussein, met with the Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, Yohannes Abera, i...
Ethio Telecom Launches Toll Road Payment System via Tele Birr
In collaboration with the Ethiopian Toll Roads Enterprise, Ethio Telecom today launched a digital payment system for expressway users. The digital payment system “Tolo” through available on Tele Birr is designed to improve user experience by digitally integrating services on the Addis Ababa–Ad...
Ethiopian Airlines Envisions to Transport 60 Million Passengers Annually
Ethiopian Airlines envisions to transport 60 million passengers annually (triple the current volume) by 2040, according to ‘Vision 2040″ the fully state-owned aviation group revealed today. The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Mr. Mesfin Tasew indicated that by 2040, the airline plans to expand...
From Hormuz to Ethiopia: A Distant War Triggering a Domestic Economic Shock
By Africa Risk Control / Analysis – The escalation of conflict involving Iran has rapidly transformed from a regional confrontation into a global economic disruption. Energy supply chains and maritime security are at the center of this turmoil, and Ethiopia is already feeling the consequences....
Djibouti’s largest port facility reports sufficient cargo handling capacity
Despite a growing number of cargo vessels being rerouted to Djibouti, the Doraleh Multipurpose Port (DMP)—the nation’s largest port facility—has announced that it has ample waiting and storage capacity to handle the incoming goods. The facility, which processes a broad range of import and expo...
Tanzania’s LNG And Supply Chain Bet
By Africa Risk Control / Analysis – Tanzania is one of Africa’s largest and least “priced-in” supply-chain markets. It sits on the Indian Ocean with regional hinterland reach (DRC, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda) while also holding one of the continent’s biggest offshore natural gas e...
Lake Tana of Ethiopia: Monastic Heritage, Water Systems, and Cultural Landscape
By BEHAK / Blog – Lake Tana occupies a central place within Ethiopia’s environmental and historical landscape. Located in the northwestern highlands, the lake functions simultaneously as a hydrological system, a cultural archive, and a regional economic resource. For visitors, it offers a fo...
Birr devaluation pushes fertilizer, fuel costs higher as wheat output rises
Ethiopia’s sharp currency depreciation is driving up fertilizer and fuel prices, threatening to erode gains from a record wheat harvest, The report says the birr has lost about 107 per cent of its value against the US dollar since the government introduced a market-based exchange rate system in Ju...
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