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 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...

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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...

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...

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...

Ethiopia Shares Successes in Poverty Reduction, Food Security at Global Conference

Addis Ababa, August 1, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia's Minister of Agriculture, Girma Amente, highlighted the nation's "Yelemate Terufat" (Bounty of Basket ) initiative at a high-level meeting of the Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger. The...

World AFP Ethiopia's mega dam on the Nile 'now complete': PM

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighbouring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam...

10 Artists Who Refused to Play Live Aid

Conceived by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for and awareness of the Ethiopian famine, Live Aid also served as the most spectacular musical feast in living memory. Queen, U2, and Phil Collins were just a few of the acts who cemented their...

IMF executive board approves Ethiopia review, unlocking $262m

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the third review of Ethiopia's $3.4bn (R59.52bn) loan programme, the IMF said on Wednesday, unlocking access to $262.3m (R4.59bn) in financing for the East African nation as...

Ethiopia: Laeke Getachew sues Meedo Records in Intellectual...

The legal action centres on allegations of systemic neglect and ownership disputes over Getachew’s work. The lawsuit, filed earlier in June, claims Meedo Records failed to fulfil key contractual obligations, including providing talent development,...

PM Abiy Urges Revitalized Global Institutions to Meet Today’s Trust, Cooperation Challenges

Addis Ababa, July 7, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, stressed the urgent need for international institutions that can foster mutual trust and enable effective cooperation. The...

Nigeria woos foreign airlines as Ethiopian’s frequencies hit 31

Ethiopian Airlines has increased its frequencies into Nigeria with the second daily flight to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The second flight touched down at the Airport around 7:50 pm on Tuesday to a warm reception by...

Ethiopian expands cargo network in Asia

This new route strengthens Ethiopian Airlines' footprint in Western China. Commenting on the launch of the new cargo service Ethiopian Airline GCEO Mesfin Tasew said: “The launch of our cargo service to Urumqi marks yet another significant step in...

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam nears completion at 98.9%

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has reached a 98.9 percent completion rate, bringing Ethiopia closer to “achieving its national dream after 14 years of work,” according to the Director of the Ethiopian Dam Project Coordination Office,...

Ethiopia Taking Bold Steps to Expand Cancer Treatment, Research, and Radiation Therapy: DPM Temesgen Tiruneh

Addis Ababa, June 30, 2025 (ENA) --- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has affirmed that Ethiopia is taking bold, strategic steps to enhance access to cancer treatment, research, and radiation therapy as part of its broader commitment to...

Ethiopia Showcases Reform Leadership, Strengthens Strategic Partnerships at AIIB’s 10th Annual Meeting

Addis Ababa June 30, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance and Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the 2024/25 term, Ahmed Shide successfully concluded his participation in the Bank’s...

UK Heritage Department feared ‘mass restitutions’ when Stone of Scone was returned to Scotland

A newly released UK government file reveals there was a serious disagreement between the heritage department and the prime minister over the return of the fabled 13th-century Stone of Scone to Scotland in 1996. The Department of National Heritage...

Egypt and Sudan have long worried Ethiopia's mega-dam on the Blue Nile will impact their water supply