The wildlife in Africa is extraordinary, but there’s one thing better

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COP29: Addis Ababa calls for accelerating implementation of Baku Finance Goal

Baku, September 3, AZERTAC A representative of the COP29 Presidency, Elchin Allahverdiyev, addressed the opening of the Fourth Dialogue under the United Arab Emirates Just Transition Work Programme in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, emphasizing that just...

UN Climate Week in Addis Ababa Highlights Urgent Need for Climate Finance

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) -- As the Second United Nations Climate Week officially opened in Addis Ababa today, leaders have underscored Africa's pressing demand for climate finance and urged the global community to take swift action. In...

Addis Ababa Hosts 2nd Climate Week to Translate Global Pledges into Action, Rallying African Leaders Ahead of COP30

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) -- The Second Climate Week (CW2) officially opened in Addis Ababa today, bringing together a high-level delegation including Ethiopian President Taye Atskeselassie and African Union Commission Chairperson...

Ethiopia bids to host 2027 UN climate summit

(Reuters) -Ethiopia launched a bid on Wednesday to host the United Nations climate change summit in 2027 in the capital Addis Ababa, putting it in competition with Nigeria, which wants Lagos to play host. Nearly 200 countries gather each year for...

UN Calls for Scaled-Up Climate Action at 2nd Climate Week Event in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) - Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Noura Hamladji, has urged the global community to step up climate action and finance, highlighting Africa’s...

Ethiopians Are Thrilled to Celebrate GERD

By Gezahagn Degefu Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) -- At the beginning of the Ethiopian New Year (September 2025), Ethiopians are set to celebrate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)—a historic milestone accomplished to generate hydro...

Coagulation Profiles Among Combined Oral Contraceptive User and Non-User Women Attending at Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia, Jigjiga Medium Clinic: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Background Contraception refers to methods used to avoid pregnancy. This can include devices, drugs, surgical procedures, or specific behaviors.1 Oral contraceptives (OCs) represent a significant category of prescribed medications, utilized by a...

Ethiopia’s emergency medical response system is up and running – what other countries can learn from it

Ethiopia has built a national emergency medical team and hosts Africa’s first World Health Organization (WHO)-certified regional training hub. It offers a robust, African-led model for strengthening health emergency response systems across the...

Ethiopia’s President Stresses need to tackle obstacles that impede climate finance

Nasarawa begins tree planting campaign to mitigate climate change 

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday, flagged off of tree planting campaign to mitigate the negative effects of climate change across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking at the event in the Karu LGA of the state,...

Ethiopia Urges Climate Stakeholders to Focus on Turning Commitments into Tangible Results

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) - Ethiopia’s Minister of Planning and Development, Fistum Assefa urged Second Climate Week participants to take a bold, practical, and impactful actions highlighting the importance of focus on turning...

Climate Week to Set Stage for #Africa's Voice at #COP30

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) – The Second Climate Week in Addis Ababa convened a wide range of participants—including policymakers, business leaders, financiers, and community representatives—to fast-track climate action. Organized by UN...

GERD is Reflection of Ethiopia’s Resilience, New Era of Ecotourism, Says AAU Professor

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) -- Professor Brook Hailu of the Addis Ababa University (AAU) described the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a reflection of Ethiopia’s resilience, unity, and determination, in addition to its economic...

AUC Chairperson Stresses Need for Int’l Community to Stand with Africa by Ensuring Climate Finance

Addis Ababa, September 3, 2025 (ENA) - African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, called on the international community to stand with Africa by ensuring climate finance is fair. AU Commission Chairperson remarked this today...

Climate Week 2025 Kicks Off in Addis Ababa to Accelerate Global Action Ahead of COP30

Monday, September 1, 2025, marked the official start of Climate Week, a milestone United Nations event aimed at accelerating real-world climate solutions and advancing critical discussions ahead of the COP30 global climate conference scheduled for...

Africa climate change: From Nairobi to Addis can climate ambition survive debt

A farmer who had harvested beans after embracing Enhancing Climate Change Resilience in East Africa (ECCREA) Project at Agulu Kitwo Village, Lambwe West Location in Mbita Sub-county. [File, Standard] W‌hen Africa’s lead‌ers gather in Ad​dis Ababa...

Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia will soon reach the Red Sea

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Monday that his country will “correct” the “mistake” made when it relinquished access to Eritrea’s Assab port, a move that has fueled tensions between the neighbouring countries. In an...

Climate Summit: Africa Must Build Capacity and Solidarity

By Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke As we gather for the 2nd Africa Climate Week/Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, we must confront the stark realities of our continent’s challenges with clarity and resolve to survive and thrive in an era of escalating...

Ethiopia’s Minerals: A High-Potential Frontier for Global Investors

By AfricaRiskControl Team – Ethiopia is emerging as a compelling destination for global mining investors, offering a wealth of untapped mineral resources and strategic investment opportunities. The country’s mineral sector is poised for...