Ethiopia and Nigeria seek closer ties through leadership exchange
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held talks with Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima on 7 October 2026 during Shettima’s three-day working visit to Ethiopia. The visit […]
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African leaders launch $16bn refinery project in Kenya’s Lamu
Five African Heads of state broke ground for a $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya’s coastal town of Lamu on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, amid […]
Djibouti urges dialogue as security tensions escalate in northern Ethiopia
Djibouti called for de-escalation and the peaceful resolution of disputes on Sunday, September 27, 2026, amid growing security tensions in northern Ethiopia. In a statement, […]
Tigst Assefa wins Berlin Marathon despite late cramps derailing world-record bid
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa won the women’s Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 27, 2026, despite suffering severe cramps in the final two kilometres that ended her […]
AU urges immediate talks after Tigray forces seize three airports
The African Union Commission (AUC) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, called for an immediate de-escalation and direct talks between Ethiopia’s Federal government and forces from […]
UN raises alarm over worsening security situation in Ethiopia
The United Nations on Monday, September 21, expressed deep concern over Ethiopia’s deteriorating security situation, citing the formation of a new coalition of armed groups, […]
Ethiopia’s renewable energy drive strengthens regional integration — EU official
Ethiopia’s renewable energy expansion and cross-border electricity links are accelerating economic integration in East Africa, an European Union official said on September 20, 2026. Adrián […]
Ethiopia’s GERD generates 52% of power export revenue as earnings top $500m
Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) accounted for 52 per cent of the country’s electricity export revenue, helping to push total power export earnings above […]
Ethiopia, AIIB explore financing for Bishoftu airport and energy projects
Ethiopia and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have discussed expanding cooperation in infrastructure, energy and climate-resilient development. Finance Minister Ahmed Shide met AIIB President […]
Ethiopia repatriates nearly 100,000 nationals within 12 months
The Ethiopian government announced on Monday that it had repatriated more than 98,900 nationals facing difficult conditions abroad over the past 12 months. The Ministry […]