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Water and Power: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia at Odds Over Africa’s Largest Dam

In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Mirette F. Mabrouk to unpack the growing tensions over the recently inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile. With...

Scaffold Collapse Claims Lives at Ethiopian Church

(MENAFN) At least 30 people lost their lives and more than 200 were injured Wednesday after a wooden scaffolding platform gave way at a church construction site in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, local media outlets reported. The incident took place at...

Over Thirty-Five Killed in Ethiopia Church Scaffolding Collapse

(MENAFN) At least 36 people have been confirmed dead after a wooden scaffolding structure collapsed in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, local authorities reported Wednesday. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. local time during an...

Putin Holds Talks with Ethiopian PM in Moscow

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday in Moscow, following their participation in the Global Atomic Forum. Abiy emphasized Ethiopia’s ambition to develop a “safe and transparent” nuclear...

Ethiopia’s WTO accession process enters decisive phase

The high-level Ethiopian delegation in Geneva, led by Minister Kassahun, consisted of 18 senior government officials from the Steering Committee on Accession and experts from ministries and government agencies. Other government officials...

Russia, Ethiopia Deepen Nuclear, Strategic Ties

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Moscow following their participation in the Global Atomic Forum. The Ethiopian leader had earlier emphasized his country’s aspiration to establish...

Ethiopia Confirms Eyob Tekalign as New Central Bank Governor

(MENAFN) The Office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister announced Friday the appointment of Eyob Tekalign as the new governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia. Tekalign, currently serving as the state minister of finance, will replace Mamo Mihretu,...

Ethiopia: “The world erupted around me” – a landmine survivor’s story

My name is Tesfay. I come from Korem, a town in Southern Tigray. Sadly, my experience is not unique. I hope it helps shine a light on the devastating impact of landmines – and the strength of those who survive them. I remember that day as vividly...

Minister Dion George attends second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, 8 to 10 Sept

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will attend the second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8 to 10 September 2025, where South Africa is expected to contribute towards strongly shaping...

Somali Leader states his nation willing to facilitate Ethiopia, Egypt dialogue

(MENAFN) According to reports, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expressed his country’s readiness to play a mediating role in the ongoing discussions between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan concerning the use and management of Nile water...

Ethiopia Kicks Off Africa's Largest USD4.5B Hydropower Dam

(MENAFN) Ethiopia officially commissioned the $4.5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, marking a milestone in Africa’s energy infrastructure with the continent’s largest hydroelectric installation now operational. Prime...

Ethiopia Introduces Africa’s Largest Hydropower Facility

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the $4.5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the continent’s biggest hydroelectric initiative, during a ceremony joined by regional heads and international...

Wingu Africa Recognised by Premier Switch Solutions for Enabling Banking Innovation in Ethiopia

Wingu Africa recognised by PSS for delivering mission-critical infrastructure at its Tier III Ethiopia data centre, powering secure financial services. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wingu Africa Recognised by...

Egypt Alerts UN Over Ethiopia’s Nile Dam Operation

(MENAFN) Egypt declared on Tuesday that it had forwarded a letter to the UN Security Council cautioning against Ethiopia’s unilateral management of its newly inaugurated Nile dam, calling the action a “breach” of international regulations. In the...

In letter to UN Security Council: Egypt alerts against Ethiopia’s Nile dam

(MENAFN) Egypt has formally alerted the UN Security Council over Ethiopia’s unilateral operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), saying the move amounts to a violation of international law, according to official statements. In a...

Africa Climate Summit Kicks Off in Ethiopia

(MENAFN) The Second Africa Climate Summit launched Monday in Ethiopia’s capital with a decisive call for tangible action over empty promises, as leaders shifted the narrative from Africa as a climate crisis victim to a force shaping the future of...

Egypt, Sudan Call Ethiopia's Nile Dam Security 'Threat'

(MENAFN) Egypt and Sudan on Wednesday described Ethiopia’s dam on the Nile River as a "threat" to both countries, highlighting the potential destabilizing effects of the project. The warning came in a joint statement following high-level talks...

International Samaritan’s Auction Shines a Light on Artists Who Have Relied on Garbage Dumps to Survive

Through education and opportunity, they’re creating works of beauty and hope. ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A wide variety of exquisite art is available online in a silent auction. From baskets made of...

Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle...

Trump Claims Denial of Nobel Peace Prize Would Insult US

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has implied that refusing to award him the Nobel Peace Prize would be a slight against the United States. Addressing senior military officials in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday, Trump expressed frustration over...