South Sudan: President Kiir, rebel leader Machar in Ethiopia for talks
South Sudan’s rebel leader Riek Machar arrived in Ethiopia this Wednesday for a meeting with South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir. This is the first time […]
Ethiopia
Ethiopia appoints new central bank governor
Ethiopia has appointed a new central bank governor on Monday amid major economic reforms spearheaded by the country’s new Prime Minister Abiye Ahmed. Yinager Dessie […]
Somalia, Ethiopia to invest in four seaports on Red Sea
Somalia and Ethiopia will jointly invest in four seaports to attract foreign investment to the two countries, an official statement said. The move comes after […]
Ethiopia, Egypt mending ties
Ethiopia and Egypt agreed to elevate their countries’ relationship to a strategic level of mutual trust, cooperation and support. This came during the two-day visit […]
Ethiopia “accepts 2000 peace agreement” to end Eritrea border war
Executive Committee members of the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) on Tuesday said the Horn of Africa nation will fully accept the 12 […]
South Sudan’s Salva Kiir to meet Riek Machar for face-to-face talks
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has agreed to meet rebel leader Riek Machar for a face-to-face talks. The meeting was proposed by the Inter-Governmental Authority […]
Single African Air Transport Market agreement signed by 26 countries
Twenty-six African countries out of the 55 members of the African Union have committed to the establishment of the concept of a Single African Air […]
Ethiopia to adopt visa-free policy for all African visitors—PM
Ethiopia will soon allow all Africans to visit the country without visas, according to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The announcement follows Rwanda’s decision allowing Africans […]
Ethiopia: Gov’t opens telecoms sector to limited competition
Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia’s state-run telecom company has agreed to allow some local firms to provide internet services through its infrastructure. Ethiopia is one of the […]
South Sudan peace talks end in Ethiopia without deal
South Sudan peace talks in Ethiopia have ended on Wednesday without a deal. The conflicting parties on Monday agreed on only three issues out of […]