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El Niño threatens over 70% of national crop production in impending agricultural crisis
Ethiopia faces a severe agricultural and humanitarian crisis driven by forecasted El Niño conditions that threaten the core of the nation’s food production. International organizations have issued warnings that climate anomalies could severely disrupt rural livelihoods and push millions towar...
New study warns of emerging Antimalarial drug resistance in Ethiopia
The alarming trend that severely challenges Ethiopia’s years of health protection efforts and public health security has cast a shadow over the effectiveness of nationwide antimalarial drugs. Although significant successes have been achieved in controlling malaria over the past two decades, a ...
Industrial Land / Property Required near Addis Ababa
A business group is looking to acquire an industrial property near Addis Ababa with the following requirements:• Land area: 20,000 sqm- 80,000 sqm (5–20 acres)• Electricity connection available• Shed / Warehouse with 5–20 ton crane capacity• Office building/ staff...
Africa faces trade crossroads as AGOA expiry nears
African governments, exporters and business leaders are preparing for a potential shift in the continent’s trade relations as the temporary extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches expiration in December 2026. The development comes as African economies navigate changes...
Djibouti urged to tighten debt controls
A new economic assessment recommends that Djibouti implement tighter debt controls, strengthen state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and improve domestic revenue collection to sustain its infrastructure-led growth. The Investment Bank of Africa (IBA) describes Djibouti as a strategically vital gateway for...
Who benefits from the migrant chaos in Spain?
What happened in the North African Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week was tragic for everyone involved. So let’s make it a regular thing, the EU apparently decided – at least judging by its actions. I’m not saying that anybody overtly wants migrants from all over Africa to routinely storm the ...
Childcare seen as economic infrastructure, not just welfare
Childcare should be treated as a core economic investment rather than a narrow social welfare expense, according to a new study presented at the 14th Africa Evidence Summit. The study, led by Dessalegn Anshiso of the Policy Studies Institute, argues that early childhood care and development has the ...
The Commercialization of Hope
Hope has always occupied a unique place in human society. It motivates individuals to persevere through adversity, inspires innovation, and sustains communities during times of uncertainty. Traditionally regarded as a moral and psychological resource, hope is increasingly being transformed into a co...
Over 664,000 New Households Gain Access to Electricity in Ethiopia
During the Ethiopian fiscal year ended July 7, 2026, Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has managed to connect 664,505 households to electricity, said the state agency in charge of electricity distribution in Ethiopia. EES had planned to provide electricity access to 800,000 new customers. However, th...
Bahir Dar Airport in Ethiopia Gets New Terminal
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the new terminal of Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport in Bahir Dar city, the second-largest international airport in Ethiopia after Bole International Airport. In his speech at the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister s...
Ethiopia Minerals Export Revenue Increases by Over One Billion Dollar
Ethiopia’s annual export earnings from minerals has increased by over one billion dollars from about $4.4 billion the previous fiscal year of the country ended July 7, 2025 reaching $5.7 Billion the year ended July 7, 2026, according to report by the Ministry of Mines of Ethiopia. This is indi...
Diaspora couple opens digital libraries in Harar
An Ethiopian couple based in Ohio, United States, has expanded its education support in Ethiopia with the inauguration of two digital libraries in Harar. Lemma Getachew and Dr. Guenet Endale, through the Lemma and Dr. Guenet Foundation, opened the facilities at Harar Secondary (Junior) School and Ra...
Ethiopia, Mexico Agree to Strengthen Investment Cooperation
Mexico’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Alejandro Estivil, held discussions with Mr. Zinabu Yerga, Deputy Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, on strengthening investment cooperation and trade relations between the two countries. During the discussion, Deputy Commissioner Zinabu Yerga sta...
ESX founding CEO Tilahun steps down
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has announced a leadership transition following the departure of its founding Chief Executive Officer, Tilahun Esmael Kassahun, after four and a half years at the helm. The ESX Board of Directors has appointed Yodit Kassa as the exchange’s new chief executiv...
Air India Appoints Ethiopian Airlines Veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as New CEO
Air India’s Board of Directors has announced the immediate appointment of aviation veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as the airline’s new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He succeeds Campbell Wilson, who has led the Tata Group-owned carrier since its privatization in 2022. The ap...
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