Climate change: Kaduna don raises alarm over heath-related deaths

A university don, Professor Auwal Farouk Abdussalam of Kaduna State University, has raised alarm over rising heat-related deaths in Nigeria, warning that climate change has become a “silent public health crisis” claiming lives across the country....

Ethiopia Reports Major Foreign Debt Restructuring Under Reform Programme

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that his government successfully restructured approximately 4.5 billion dollars in foreign debt over six years, describing the achievement as evidence that African economies can grow without...

Africa Sourcing Fashion Week Opens in Ethiopia

The 11th edition of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW), Africa’s largest garment, apparel and textile fashion exhibition, opened on Thursday at the newly inaugurated Addis Ababa International Convention Center in Ethiopia’s capital. Running...

The Sea We Lost Together: Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the Struggle Over the Port of Assab

By Sophonias A. Kassa Abstract This essay examines Ethiopia’s missed opportunities to secure access to the Red Sea through the Port of Assab, situating the issue within the shared history of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It highlights five key...

Akasa Air plans routes to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt; confident on Boeing deliveries

Currently, the airline has a codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways.Akasa Air will consider operating flights to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt and some other countries, and the three-year-old airline now feels "very good" about the delivery schedule...

Ethiopia-EU Investment Forum Set to Deepen Partnership, Unlock Sustainable Growth: Ethiopian Embassy in France

Addis Ababa, November 2, 2025 (ENA) – The Ethiopian Embassy in France has emphasized that Ethiopia and the European Union (EU) Investment Forum will further deepen partnership and unlock sustainable growth. The Ethiopia-European Union Investment...

Addis Ababa’s Smoke Economy: The Hidden Cost of the City’s Raw-Meat Boom

Addis Ababa’s kitchens burn quietly through the city’s future. Behind the glow of its booming siga bets—the raw-meat restaurants that have come to define its middle-class life—lies an invisible economy powered by firewood and charcoal. Every plate...

Francophone Ambassadors group renew commitment to dialogue and cooperation in Addis Ababa

The Francophone Ambassadors Group of Addis Ababa held a vibrant welcome cocktail event, reaffirming their commitment to fostering dialogue, solidarity, and the promotion of Francophone culture and values. Nezha Alaoui M’hammdi, Ambassador of the...

Ethiopia’s Grains Hold the Key to a Sustainable Global Food Future, Sustainable Food Transformation

The domestication of pulses and oilseeds in East Africa dates back thousands of years, with Ethiopia standing at the heart of this history. For generations, the country has been a producer and supplier of these crops—essential staples that have...

Climate change and conflict

Climate change is reshaping weather patterns around the world, with monsoons, droughts, hurricanes and heatwaves all occurring with greater frequency and intensity. Aside from disturbing ecosystems, these environmental shifts risk triggering...

Europe’s “Distorted” Bet on Cairo Raises Furore, Questions in Addis Ababa

“Europe once said it wanted a strong, integrated Africa. Today, it is investing in a divided one.” Ethiopia watched in incredulity last week as the European Union and Egypt launched the second phase of a seven-year cooperation program in what that...

Data for a Changing Climate: From Soil to Strategy

Farming Smarter Across Eastern Africa with Data-Driven Solutions Agricultural researchers, policymakers, and development partners from across Eastern Africa gathered in Addis Ababa on October 28 to mark the conclusion of the Land, Soil, and Crop...

Reshaping the Ethiopian Media: The Centre of Excellence as a Bridge from Polarisation to Dialogue

For those of us who care deeply about Ethiopia’s future, the state of our national media presents a profound dilemma. It is simultaneously a vital pillar for our democracy and a source of significant societal tension. Having recently concluded a...

Investment Holdings Oversees Leadership Overhaul at Ethiopian Construction Works Corp

Corporation set to pay dividends for the first time The Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation (ECWC), one of the state-owned enterprises under Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), has overhauled its leadership and board structure, with the...

UNESCO Workshop Prepares African Women Scientists for Climate Leadership

The UNESCO TWAS workshop “Science Based Solutions for Climate Action in Africa” commenced Tuesday at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, bringing together 30 participants and 14 speakers for intensive training on addressing climate...

Designation of Anywaa Biosphere Reserve Ethiopia’s Success in Biodiversity Protection: Experts

Addis Ababa, October 31, 2025 (ENA) – The designation of the Anywaa Biosphere Reserve as a UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserve demonstrates Ethiopia’s success in biodiversity protection and green economy strategy, experts said. The Anywaa...

The Brewing Egypt-Ethiopia Nile River Conflict is Ripe for “Solving”

Published on October 31, 2025 Listen to Article Ending the dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over water-sharing rights to the Nile and the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the greatest deal President Donald Trump almost...

Romania Committed to Engaging in Ethiopia’s Investment: Ambassador Pataki

Addis Ababa, November 1, 2025 (ENA) – Romania is committed to collaborating in investment and economic cooperation with Ethiopia as the country has opened up and a different environment is created, Romania’s Ambassador Lulia Pataki said....

African leaders push water, climate resilience agenda

African leaders and ministers have pledged renewed action to strengthen water security and climate resilience across the continent as droughts, floods, and water crises intensify. The commitment was made at the 2025 Sector Ministers’ Meeting, held...

Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week opens in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The 11th edition of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW), a renowned annual garment, apparel and textile fashion show, kicked off on Thursday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Running from Thursday to...