Ethiopia

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:01:09 GMT
Shops in Merkato Remain Shut for Over a Week As Merchants Challenge New Receipt-Based Transaction Requirement
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For over a week, the vibrant activity in Merkato, Addis Abeba's largest commercial hub, has been significantly disrupted, with numerous shops remaining closed.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:59:24 GMT
Tigray Region Reports a Surge in Malaria Cases, With 17,000 Weekly Infections Recorded Amid Healthcare Disruptions
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Tigray Regional Health Bureau has reported an alarming surge in malaria cases, with 17,000 new infections recorded weekly over the past two weeks and 13 related deaths documented in the last three months.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:24:22 GMT
Govt Supports Bearing Fruits in Coffee Production - Producers
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The productivity and quality of Ethiopian coffee has seen a substantial improvement amid sustainable support from the government and experts, Coffee Producers said.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:24:22 GMT
AfDB Advocates Capital Market for Africa's Economic Progress
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has emphasized the critical role of establishing a capital market in fostering economic growth, particularly for capital-intensive infrastructure investments across Africa.

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:24:22 GMT
Japan Marks 70-Year of Dev't Cooperation With Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The Embassy of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia Office celebrated 70 years of Japan's development cooperation with Ethiopia which was launched in 1954 when the latter joined in the Colo...

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:24:22 GMT
Ethiopia Congratulates Somaliland's President-Elect
[Ethiopian Herald] · Commends democratic progress

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:24:21 GMT
Ethiopia Unveils 25-Year Economic Transformation Framework
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Government has made public a long-term economic transformation plan that could span 25 years.

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:01:45 GMT
Senior US Officials, Ethiopian Defense Minister Discuss Conflicts in Amhara and Oromia, DDR Efforts in Tigray
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Senior U.S. officials met on Monday with Ethiopia's Minister of Defense, Aisha Mohammed, to discuss the ongoing militarized conflicts in Ethiopia's Amhara and Oromia regions, as well as efforts to advance Disarmament, ...

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:53:23 GMT
Dereja, in Partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills and the Mastercard Foundation, to Host the 5th National Career Expo, Connecting Over 30,000 Recent Graduates
[Mastercard Foundation] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Dereja, in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS) and the Mastercard Foundation, will host the 5th National Career Expo on November 6 - 7, 2024, at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa. The e...

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:11:31 GMT
Ambassador-Designate of South Africa Lauds Ethiopia's Pivotal Role in Regional, Global Peace
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of South Africa to Ethiopia, Nonceba Losi lauded Ethiopia's pivotal role in the maintenance of regional and global peace and security expressing her government's commitment to continue support...

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:11:30 GMT
Defense Ministry Denies Claims of Helicopter Crash in Bahir Dar, Labels Reports As 'Misleading'
[Addis Standard] The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense has dismissed recent social media claims alleging a helicopter crash in Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara region, describing the claims as "misleading."

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:11:30 GMT
Somaliland Denounces Mogadishu Official's Comments On Elections and Sovereignty
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Government Somaliland has strongly rejected recent remarks made by Ahmed Fiqi, the Foreign Minister of Somalia, describing his statements as "unfounded and inflammatory."

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:26:35 GMT
'Bounty of the Basket' Initiative On Track, Effectively Meets Nation's Objectives - Deputy PM
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh underscored that the "Bounty of the Basket" initiative is on track and effectively meets our objectives.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:42 GMT
Ethiopia's Commitment to COP29
[Ethiopian Herald] Ever since the conferences on the environment have been held at the international level Ethiopia has been an active participant because along with other African countries more or less like Ethiopia, it realizes that climate change ...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:45 GMT
Enhancing Workforce Capacity to Increasing Productivity
[Ethiopian Herald] Captivating citizens with the required training that the market demands pays off in many ways. Aside from building individuals' knowledge and skills in specific areas and making them competitive in the job market, training contribu...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:44 GMT
Visit Beynouna Village - The Newly Developed Tourist Destination Site
[Ethiopian Herald] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's (PhD) nationwide tourist destination development innitiative is exploring magnificient natural beauties across different areas of Ethiopia. Started by developing tourist sites in Addis Ababa and surround...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:44 GMT
Enhancing Agricultural Mechanization to Fully Benefit Smallholder Farmers
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's agriculture is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing over one-third of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Given its vital role, modernizing this crucial sector through the adoption of machinery and technologies is of...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:49:50 GMT
Ethiopia's Gig Economy Takes Center Stage at Africa Celebrates 2024 Event
[Mastercard Foundation] During a panel discussion at the event, it was stated that regulatory sandboxes should be designed to help gig platforms thrive.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:43 GMT
A Click or Two Away!
[Ethiopian Herald] Recently I was part of a group in a certain horrifyingly expensive and the agenda was of course, the American election.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:43 GMT
Fostering Mutual Benefits, Sustainable Development Through Implementing CFA
[Ethiopian Herald] It is worth mentioning that the implementation of the Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) will play a part in supporting riparian nations by averting wrongful claims and ensuring equitable as well as reasonable utiliza...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:42 GMT
Art Conservation or Preserving the Past for Eternity
[Ethiopian Herald] According to many observers in the field, art conservation in Ethiopia is a recent phenomenon although the country is endowed with rich and diverse and ancient artistic legacies. According to a Belgian woman art conservator, " Not ...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:41 GMT
Ethiopia Has Indispensable Role in Ensuring Peace in the Region
[Ethiopian Herald] According to Somalia Business Review issued recently, Somalia's economy faces numerous challenges due to a combination of internal and external factors, Long-standing instability due to militant groups like Al-Shabaab continues to ...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:06:39 GMT
Pavilion Promotes Ethiopia's Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
[Ethiopian Herald] Climate change is defined as long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other components of the Earth's climate system. It is mostly caused by human actions, particularly the use of fossil fuels, deforestat...

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:25:32 GMT
Ethiopia to Unite 1,250 Couples From Across Africa
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia is gearing up to host a spectacular mass wedding ceremony in Addis Ababa, uniting 1,000 Ethiopian couples with 250 African counterparts.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:21:12 GMT
Macroeconomic Reforms Scale Up Remittance Inflow - Economists
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia's recent macroeconomic reform measures have increased remittance inflow to the country while narrowing the gap between official and parallel markets, Economic Experts said.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:26:46 GMT
Easing the Burden for People With Diabetes
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is taking significant steps to address the rising prevalence rate of diabetes, a condition that poses a growing public health challenge in the country. Following the increasing prevalence of risk factors, such as changing ...

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:22:25 GMT
Nation's Conference Tourism Gains Momentum - Mofa
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced a significant surge in Ethiopia's conference tourism over the past quarter, with Addis Ababa hosting over 30 international conferences, including high-profile UN s...

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:19:14 GMT
Conference On Enhancing China-Africa (Ethiopia) Economic, Trade Cooperation Underway
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The conference that aimed at enhancing the economic and trade cooperation between Jiangsu province of China and Africa (Ethiopia) underway in Addis Ababa today.

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:05:22 GMT
Can Ethiopia's New Real Estate Bill Address Industry Scandals, Close Regulatory Gaps in a Growing Market?
[Addis Standard] Ethiopia's real estate sector has experienced substantial growth over the past decade, fueled by urban expansion and rising housing demand in cities such as Addis Abeba. Developers have responded with ambitious residential projects a...

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:40:33 GMT
International Partners Commend Somaliland Electoral Commission, Urge Candidates to Accept Results
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- International partners observing Somaliland's presidential election commended the National Electoral Commission (NEC) "for conducting a transparent voter registration and candidate nomination process," according to a j...

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:43:07 GMT
President Taye Reaffirms Ethiopia's Commitment to Paris Agreement
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atske Selassie, at COP29, has reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to the Paris Agreement and proactive disaster preparedness.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:43:06 GMT
Ethiopia Considers Social Protection As Core Component of National Dev't - Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia considers social protection as a core component of national development, remaining at the center of public policy, Minister of Women and Social Affairs Ergogie Tesfaye said.

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