Rethinking Ethiopia’s Bilateral Investment Treaties: A Comparative Analysis with Emerging Global Models

This article explores Ethiopia’s bilateral investment treaties (BITs) through a comparative lens, drawing from analyses of treaties Ethiopia has signed with Libya, Algeria, Sudan, Finland, Sweden, China, and Egypt. These are contrasted with model...

Over 63 Million Citizens Benefited from Community Health Insurance

Addis Ababa, July 6,ENA -- (2025) Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba announced that over 63 million citizens benefited from the Community Health Insurance service during the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year, reflecting major progress in expanding access to...

Ethiopia's economy projected to grow over 8.4 pct in 2024/2025 fiscal year: PM

ADDIS ABABA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is optimistic that the country will register more than the projected 8.4 percent economic growth during the current Ethiopian fiscal year ending on July 7. Responding to questions...

Ethiopia, World Bank Sign $1 Billion Agreement

Ethiopia announced on Friday that it has entered into a financial agreement worth $1 billion with the World Bank. According to a post by its finance ministry on Facebook, the funding will be provided in the form of a concessional loan and grant....

Ethiopia to inaugurate GERD in September, invites Sudan and Egypt

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be officially inaugurated this September, hailing the massive hydropower project as a symbol of regional cooperation and mutual benefit....

Ethiopia has completed building mega-dam on Nile, says PM

Author: BBC | Published: 6 hours ago The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in Guba, Ethiopia on February 19, 2022. PHOTO | AMANUEL SILESHI | AFP Ethiopia says it has completed building a mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long been a source of...

Ethiopia completes controversial Nile mega-dam

Ethiopia said construction of a mega-dam on the Blue Nile — work that has been at the center of a long-running dispute with Egypt and Sudan — is complete. The $5 billion dam, Africa’s biggest hydroelectric project, is expected to more than double...

Egypt: Ethiopia’s completed power-generating dam lacks legally binding agreement

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt said Friday that Ethiopia has consistently lacked the political will to reach a binding agreement on its now-complete dam, an issue that involves Nile River water rights and the int... You are not authorized to read this page...

African Union extends Burundi troops’ stay in Somalia by six months

Addis Ababa — The African Union has extended the deployment of Burundian troops in Somalia by six months to strengthen efforts against al-Shabaab and support state-building, officials said. The decision was made during a virtual meeting of the...

Midowga Afrika oo kordhiyay joogitaanka ciidanka Burundi ee Soomaaliya

Addis Ababa – Midowga Afrika ayaa go’aamiyay in ciidanka Burundi ee ku sugan Soomaaliya la sii joogo lix bilood oo dheeraad ah, si loo xoojiyo dadaallada ka dhanka ah kooxda argagixisada ah ee Al-Shabaab iyo taageerida qorshayaasha dhismaha...

Ethiopia declares completion of dam debated with Egypt and Sudan

Despite protests from Egypt and Sudan, Addis Ababa has called the project a shared opportunity Ethiopia has announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a multibillion-dollar hydropower project on the Blue Nile that has...

Ethiopia agrees $1bln financing deal with World Bank

Ethiopia said on Friday that it had signed a $1 billion financing agreement with the World Bank to support its economic reform programme and boost growth. The money will bolster government efforts to ensure financial sector stability, enhance...

Ethiopia Remains Ready to Constructively Discuss, Negotiate & Work with Downstream Countries

Ethiopia Wants to Sustain Peace with All of Its Neighbors

Leaders of BRICS Group Convening for 17th Annual Summit in Rio

Addis Ababa, July 6, 2025 (ENA) -- Leaders and representatives from the BRICS alliance will convene on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th annual summit of the group, where they are anticipated to discuss significant topics such as trade,...

Ethiopia, World Bank Sign 1 Billion USD Financing Agreement to Support Economic Reform & Inclusive Growth

Addis Ababa, July 4, 2025 (ENA)-- The Government of Ethiopia and the World Bank have signed a financing agreement amounting to 1 billion USD under the Second Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation (DPO) in a grant and...

Sevilla Commitment:  A New Global Roadmap that Seeks Enhanced Investment in SDGs & Tackle Debt Crisis   

Addis Ababa, July 6, 2025 (ENA) --- The Sevilla Commitment and Platform for Action advance concrete strategic steps to fulfil the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and chart a path for a fairer shared future, reaffirming the role...

Sacrificing quality for affordability?...

The recent regulation 194/2017 by the Addis Ababa City Administration to regulate private school tuition fees has reignited a familiar debate. While the intention of protecting parents from abrupt and often unjustified school fee increases is...

Ethiopia completes controversial Grand Renaissance Dam

Ethiopian Airlines Expanding Its Reach to Europe