“Maize is Food”: Zambia’s Journey with Climate-Resilient Seeds

In southern Africa, maize is a cultural and economic staple, as well as a daily necessity for many households. The saying, “maize is food; food is maize,” particularly holds in Zambia, where most meals are often incomplete without nshima, a thick...

Africa Skills Week 2025 Charts Bold Path Toward Industrial Transformation in Addis Ababa

The African Union, in collaboration with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, successfully hosted the Second Edition of Africa Skills Week (ASW 2025) from October 13–17 at the African Union Headquarters. Gathering more than 850...

Analysis ‘stop Filming, Or I Will Shoot’: Ethiopian Journalists Targete

Nairobi, October 21, 2025— Almost three years after Ethiopia’s civil war ended, Tigray remains tense and dangerous for journalists, who have been shot at, detained, raided, and swept up in a local power struggle that could trigger renewed...

Ethiopia's Finance Minister Holds Discussions with U.S. Treasury and State Department Officials

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) - The meetings took place on the margins of the 2025 World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings. During the discussions, Finance Minister Ahmed briefed the U.S. officials on current...

‘Stop filming, or I will shoot’: Ethiopian journalists targeted in Tigray turmoil

Nairobi, October 21, 2025— Almost three years after Ethiopia’scivil war ended, Tigray remains tense and dangerous for journalists, who have been shot at, detained, raided, and swept up in a local power struggle that could trigger renewed conflict....

Massive Economic Reform Initiatives Make Business in Ethiopia Attractive: State Minister

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) - Ethiopia is becoming an increasingly attractive investment destination, especially in agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure and mining, Trade and Regional Integration State Minister Endalew Mekonnen said....

Abu Dhabi Fund for Dev't Reaffirms Commitment to Further Deepening Collaboration with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) -Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held a fruitful discussion with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Director-General Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi. The meeting held on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank Group and...

Investors Express Strong Interest in Producing, Assembling Electric Vehicles in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) -Foreign and local investors are demonstrating significant interest in establishing electric vehicle production and assembly factories in Ethiopia, Transport and Logistics State Minister Bareo Hassen said. The...

Abiy Ahead’s Ethiopia  On The brink Of Bankruptcy, Becoming A Failed State.  

By Nama Nekemto It has become increasingly clear that a deep sense of apprehension is permeating the national sentiment across Ethiopia. A palpable unease defines daily life for a substantial segment of the population, as they grapple with...

The Risk of a New Ethiopian-Eritrean War Is Growing

For more than a year, another catastrophic war between Eritrea and Ethiopia has appeared imminent. Seasoned experts and some political figures have repeatedly raised the alarm, citing the seemingly irreconcilable differences between the leaders of...

Equity Group unveils 2024 sustainability report showcasing measurable progress and impact

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi Audio By Vocalize Equity Group has unveiled its fourth annual sustainability report for the year 2024, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” The theme points to the significant...

Addis Ababa's Infrastructure Boom Boosts Mobility, Economy and Sustainability: AUSA

Addis Ababa, October 20, 2025 (ENA) - Rapid improvements in Addis Ababa's infrastructure and public services are transforming daily life, enhancing mobility, economic productivity, and environmental sustainability, benefiting beyond the capital to...

Climate Investment Funds endorses US$27 million to boost resilience through nature…

The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Monday endorsed Fiji’s US$27 million Nature, People, and Climate (NPC) investment plan. The plan sets out a mountain to ocean approach, prioritising climate resilience and ecosystem...

Empowering Girls Through Skateboarding in Ethiopia 

LOS ANGELES, California — “Skateboarding means failing, but never giving up,” said Sosina Challa in an interview with The Borgen Project. For Challa, a 27-year-old skate instructor in Ethiopia, this simple sentence says it all. In a country where...

AfrioCAT To Boost Sustainable Land Management in Africa: AUDA-NEPAD Programme Officer for Climate Change

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) - The launch of the AfrioCAT network in Addis Ababa is expected to assist the fight against land degradation and food insecurity in the continent, AUDA-NEPAD Programme Officer for Climate Change said. This was...

10 African Climate Change Projects Secure Major Funding

The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the culmination of its funding call under the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) initiative with 10 transdisciplinary research projects selected for...

Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Meets with The Rockefeller Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Africa

Addis Ababa, October 20, 2025 (ENA) - Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, held a bilateral meeting with The Rockefeller Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Africa William Asiko and exchanged views on strengthening partnerships in...

Upland Rice Genotypes Show Blast Resistance in Ethiopia

In the rich tapestry of agricultural research, upland rice has emerged as a significant crop, notably in regions prone to adverse environmental conditions. The nuanced exploration of adult-plant resistance in upland rice genotypes against the...

Ethiopia bondholders’ $1bln debt restructuring talks collapse

The $1 billion debt restructuring talks between the Ethiopian government and bondholders have collapsed, extending Addis Ababa’s absence from international financial markets. Ethiopia’s Finance ministry said the talks on the terms of a potential...

Ethiopia’s mega dam wins U.S. backing for a technical fix amid tensions with Egypt

The United States has thrown its support behind a new technical initiative to address the long-running dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project that has heightened regional...