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Ethiopia: Tens of thousands of people receive seeds and fertilizers in conflict-affected regions
Overall, this humanitarian assistance should allow these communities to cultivate about 6,500 hectares of land, for an anticipated production of 17,000 metric tons of maize, haricots, beans, wheat, sorghum and teff, a small grain that is a staple...

Power Outage Rocks Ethiopia
(MENAFN) Parts of Ethiopia, including its capital city Addis Ababa, were hit by a power outage, the Ethiopian Electric Utility announced on Monday. The state-run power company explained in an official statement that the disruption was triggered by...

Ethiopian Airlines Introduce New Passenger Route to Hyderabad, India
(MENAFN) Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has introduced a new passenger route connecting Addis Ababa to Hyderabad, India, operating three times a week. This latest expansion was celebrated on Monday during an official launch event....

Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people’s lives in Amhara and Oromia
“Our zone is a war zone, and on top of that, there are trauma cases from road traffic accidents and the like. The needs are massive. The two primary hospitals in the zone are only functioning partially, because of the security situation – one of...

Ethiopia hosts Sudani refugees
(MENAFN) Close to 75,000 individuals have crossed into Ethiopia from Sudan in search of international protection since fighting erupted in April 2023, according to the latest update from the United Nations refugee agency. The UN High Commissioner...

Anbessa MICE Launches to Redefine Ethiopia’s MICE and Incentive Travel Landscape
Pioneering Sustainable and Premium MICE Experiences in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anbessa MICE, Ethiopia's newest and most dynamic MICE operator and Destination Management Company (DMC), officially...

Global Mofy Invests in Ethiopian Digital Freight Platform Wetruck AI to Advance Global AI Strategy and Drive Logistics Innovation in Africa
BEIJING, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Mofy AI Limited (the “Company” or “Global Mofy”) (Nasdaq: GMM), a generative AI-driven technology solutions provider engaged in virtual content production and the development of 3D digital assets...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

UN Reports Sudanese Refugees Face Rising Hunger, Malnutrition
(MENAFN) The UN's refugee and food agencies issued a critical warning on Tuesday about the worsening food insecurity and malnutrition crisis affecting millions of Sudanese refugees, as severe funding shortages continue to disrupt life-saving aid...

Chinese President to Miss BRICS Summit for First Time
(MENAFN) China confirmed on Wednesday that President Xi Jinping will not be attending this month’s BRICS summit, marking the first time he will miss the annual gathering of major emerging economies. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China...

The African Diaspora International Film Festival Returns To Washington D.C. With A Powerful Line-Up of Films this August
Featuring 14 films from 14 countries, ADIFF DC 2025 offers a unique blend of award-winning dramas, eye-opening documentaries, and timeless classics. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora...

W. Eugene Smith Fund Announces Call for Entries for 2025 Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography, Student/Chapnick Grants
46th Annual Grants Total More Than $67,000 with Top Honor Receiving $30,000; International Partners Receive $8,000 in Entry Fee Waivers to Support Photographers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The W. Eugene Smith...

NUMERATOR LAUNCHES WORLDPANEL BY NUMERATOR BRAND
CHICAGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numerator, a data and technology company serving the market research space, today announced the launch of Worldpanel by Numerator, the new brand identity for its global business. This milestone follows...

Amy Faugas Named Chief of National Member Services at National Diaper Bank Network
Faugas heads a team of professionals supporting NDBN’s 300+ member nonprofits across the country that provide material basic necessities in local communities. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- San Francisco...

INNU NATION EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN MARINE CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE
Sheshatshiu, Nitassinan, NL, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Innu Nation today announced the launch of its 3rd Uinipeku (ocean) Expedition, an innovative marine science research program that informs its important land and ocean management...

Russian fertilizer leading firm increases ship-outs to Africa
(MENAFN) Russian fertilizer giant Uralchem has announced plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to reach 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. CEO Dmitry Konyaev revealed the target during the 'Russia-Africa...

Study reveals schools in S. Africa have harmful bacteria
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group revealed that 43% of schools involved in a water quality testing project detected harmful bacteria in their water samples. These findings were made public on Wednesday. Access...

Bill Gates plans on spend his wealth ‘addressing challenges’ in Africa
(MENAFN) Bill Gates has announced his intention to donate most of his fortune over the next 20 years to support health and education systems throughout Africa. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, the...

DR Congo Rolls Out Urgent Polio Vaccination
(MENAFN) Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began the second phase of a large-scale polio immunization effort on Thursday, aiming to reach more than 10 million children across the country. The initiative comes in response to...

EgyptAir stops main Middle East routes
(MENAFN) EgyptAir has halted flights to several important Middle Eastern destinations due to worsening security concerns in the region, the airline announced on Sunday. This move follows escalating clashes between Israel and Iran, which began...