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EU resumes direct budgetary support to Ethiopia
The European Union has officially resumed its direct budgetary support to Ethiopia, which had been suspended since 2020. This move is regarded as a significant boost to the country’s current reform agenda and marks the beginning of a new chapter in the 50-year strategic partnership between the two...
Ethiopia’s Economic Path in 2025–2026: Reform Momentum and Regional Comparisons
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The International Monetary fund (IMF) says in 2025, Ethiopia emerged as one of Sub‑Saharan Africa’s fastest‑growing economies. The IMF’s April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook places Ethiopia firmly among the continent’s leaders, with GDP growth above 6%. b...
Ethiopian Coffee Culture: Ritual, Social Structure, and Visitor Experience
By BEHAK – Coffee in Ethiopia functions not only as an agricultural product but as a cultural system deeply embedded in daily life. While the country is widely recognized as the birthplace of coffee, this historical association represents only one dimension of its significance. In practice, co...
Global Report Highlights Africa’s Tourism Recovery
A new global travel and tourism report released by World Travel Market (WTM) Africa highlights the recovery of tourism industry n Africa. Africa welcomed 81 million international visitors in 2025 – 8% growth, the fastest of any region globally – and aviation capacity surged 13.7% to 182.4 millio...
How UAE Logistics Coordination Boost Trade Continuity for Ethiopia’s Markets, Beyond
As Ethiopia continues to diversify its trade corridors and strengthen supply chain resilience, the UAE’s latest logistics coordination efforts send a timely signal of stability across the Gulf-linked routes that remain central to the country’s import continuity, export reliability, and the unint...
Travel Advisory: Ethiopia’s Visa and Entry Regulations Explained
By BEHAK – Travel Blog – Ethiopia’s entry requirements in 2026 revolve around the e-visa system, which has simplified travel for most visitors, but travelers must also pay close attention to updated U.S. State Department advisories warning of unrest, exit bans, and strict documentation...
Ethiopia’s Goods Export Earnings Surpasses $7.7 billion
Ethiopia’s earnings from export of goods has surpassed $7.7 billion in nine moths period until end of march 2026 says, the Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Kassahun Gofe (PhD). He stated that more than $7.7 billion in revenue was obtained from export trade over the past nine months....
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...
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