Meet the First Female-Only Skateboarding Group in Ethiopia

Every Saturday morning, at the Addis Skate Park in Ethiopia’s capital city, countless girls gather to skateboard. That wasn’t always the case, especially because skateboarding has so often been associated with men. But once 27-year-old Sosina...

Ethiopia Stresses Need for ‘Sevilla Commitment’ to Address Debt Distress, Inequality, & Climate Vulnerability

Addis Ababa, July 2, 2025 (ENA) -- At a high-level special event during the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Sevilla, Spain, Ethiopia called for urgent action to reform global economic governance. Ambassador...

Ethiopia agrees debt restructuring memorandum with official creditors, state news agency says

Ethiopia has agreed a memorandum of understanding with its Official Creditor Committee on debt restructuring, the government's official news agency said on Wednesday. The memorandum formalises the debt restructuring agreed in principle in March...

Defense Research, Dev’t Prioritized to Build Comprehensive Military Capability in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, July, 3, 2025 (ENA)—The ongoing draft policy on defense research and development should integrate considerations of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as emerging trends in cyber and technological warfare, emphasized Lieutenant...

Chinese medical team donates medical supplies to Ethiopian hospital

ADDIS ABABA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The 25th batch of the Chinese medical team in Ethiopia has donated much-needed medical supplies to the Tirunesh-Beijing Hospital, also known as the Ethio-China Friendship Hospital, located on the outskirts of Addis...

Egypt rejects Ethiopia's 'unilateral' moves on Nile dam

Egypt and Sudan have long raised concerns that it could severely impact their water supplies [Getty] Egypt on Thursday rejected what it called Ethiopia's "unilateral" actions over its controversial Nile dam project, after Addis Ababa announced the...

‘Live Aid at 40’ review: Recording chaos, Boy George’s Concorde scramble and Ethiopian dictator’s shocking demand

Superb BBC docuseries charts the ups and downs of Bob Geldof’s crusade to rescue one African country from famine Bob Geldof reminisces about Live Aid. Photo: BBC/Brook Lapping/Live Aid Trust Today at 06:30 When you talk about Live Aid, you can...

Ethiopia: New draft law threatens to dismantle civil society

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders express grave concern over a newly proposed proclamation...

Ethiopia reports over 520,000 malaria cases in May: WHO

ADDIS ABABA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said malaria coordination and surveillance efforts are underway in Ethiopia, as the country reported more than 520,000 malaria cases in a single month. The WHO, in an Ethiopia...

Metro Atlanta nonprofit heads to Ethiopia on fourth mission to improve cardiac care

A metro Atlanta nonprofit organization called Heart Attack Ethiopia will leave July 4th on its fourth mission to improve cardiac care in that country. NEWNAN, Ga. - While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and...

Ethiopia Undertaking Exemplary Endeavors that Realize Seamless Integration of Electricity in Africa

Addis Ababa, July 1, 2025 (ENA) - Ethiopia is carrying out exemplary endeavors to realize a seamless integration of electricity grids along the continent, African Union Commission Infrastructure and Energy Director Kamugisha Kazaura said. The...

Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET640 Health Scare: 7 Passengers Onboard Addis Ababa-Mumbai Flight Fall Sick After Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft Suffers Depressurisation

Mumbai, June 28: In a shocking incident, an Ethiopian Airlines Addis Ababa-Mumbai flight made an emergency landing in the maximum city on Friday, June 27. The Mumbai-bound flight landed at around 1.42 AM on Friday after the Boeing 787 Dreamliner...

Ethiopia’s Growing Poverty Crisis Amidst Conflict and Economic Challenges

Ethiopia, once heralded as a beacon of rapid economic growth in Africa, now faces a daunting reversal of fortunes. Despite recording an impressive 8.1% GDP growth in fiscal year 2023/24, the country is grappling with a deepening poverty crisis...

Ethiopian Airlines launches cargo flight to Urumqi, China

Ethiopian Airlines launched its new twice-weekly cargo flight service between Addis Ababa and Urumqi, China. The inaugural flight was welcomed with a colorful ceremony and traditional water cannon salute upon arrival at Urumqi Diwopu International...

Nonprofit heads to Ethiopia

Nigerian Vice President Urges Africa to Follow Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative

Thu 03 Jul 2025 | 03:32 PM Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to emulate Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative, describing it as an inclusive, impactful, and visionary model for tackling climate change and...

PM Abiy Says 23 Mil Ethiopians Lifted out of Safety Net Marking Encouraging Achievements to Ensuring Food Sovereignty

Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (ENA) -- The growth registered in the Ethiopian agricultural sector has resulted in ensuring the country’s food security and lifting 23 million people out of Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP), Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed...

Prime Minister Abiy Unveils Ethiopia’s First-Ever Gas Export Set to Launch Soon

Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has disclosed that Ethiopia will commence its first-ever gas export in the near future, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s economic transformation. Briefing the Members of the...

PM Abiy Says Significant Agricultural Gains Driving Ethiopia’s Economic Growth

Addis Ababa, July 3, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced the remarkable achievements seen in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, crediting intensive nationwide efforts that are now significantly contributing to the country’s overall...

Ethiopian Airlines launches cargo flights to Urumqi, expanding China–Africa trade links

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo service between Addis Ababa and Urumqi, China, enhancing its cargo network in Asia. The new route—operating on Mondays and Thursdays—was inaugurated with a ceremonial water cannon salute at...