Ethiopia Defends Mega Dam as Sudan Battles Rising Nile Floodwaters
On Monday, September 29, 2025, Ethiopia has claimed that its newly inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has helped mitigate the impact of recent floods […]
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African Union Plans Mineral Coalition to Drive Climate-Resilient Development
The African Union (AU) has announced plans to establish a coalition of critical mineral-producing nations, positioning the continent to better manage soaring global demand for […]
Ethiopia on edge as Egyptian troops head to Somalia under AU mission
Ethiopia has expressed growing unease over Egypt’s upcoming deployment of more than 1,000 troops to Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSSOM), […]
AfDB Commits $500m to Propel Ethiopia’s $10bn Mega-Airport Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged a $500 million loan towards Ethiopia’s new $10 billion international airport in Bishoftu, southeast of Addis Ababa. The […]
Ghana’s President Calls for Legally Binding Protections for Press Freedom and Civic Rights in Africa
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has issued a powerful appeal for African governments to adopt legally binding mechanisms that safeguard press freedom and protect the […]
Gabon Reinstated into African Union After ‘Generally Successful’ Political Transition
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has officially reinstated on April 30 Gabon into its fold, lifting all sanctions following a favourable review […]
Israel’s Ambassador Expelled from African Union Conference Amid Tensions Over Gaza Conflict
Israel’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Avraham Neguise, was expelled on Monday April 7 from a conference on the Rwandan genocide, organized by the African Union in […]
Addis Ababa Introduces 100 Electric Buses to Boost Sustainable Transport
The city of Addis Ababa has launched a fleet of 100 electric buses, marking a significant step towards promoting sustainable and eco-friendly transportation in Ethiopia. […]
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Plans New Leader for Tigray Amid Tensions
In an effort to address growing tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on March 26 plans to appoint a new leader […]
Ethiopia to Build New $7.8 Billion Airport Near Addis Ababa
Ethiopia is set to construct a new international airport near its capital, Addis Ababa, with an estimated cost of $7.8 billion. The airport will be […]