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Ethiopian delegation arrives in Pakistan to launch ‘Plant Fraternity’ initiative
A high-level delegation of government officials and climate experts from Ethiopia arrived here on Friday to launch the “Plant Fraternity” initiative in various cities of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Dr....

Ethiopia's famous fossils of Lucy, Selam to be displayed in Czech Republic
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia's famous hominid fossils, Lucy and Selam, have left for Central Europe for display in an upcoming exhibition on human origins in the Czech Republic. In a statement issued Friday, the Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism announced...

Ethiopian Youth Team Departs for Pakistan to Share Green Legacy Initiative Experience
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- The first group of youth, who share Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative experience with Pakistan under the "Planting Brotherhood" program, departed for Pakistan. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Adwa...

Ethiopia Holds Advantages in Terms of Solar Panel Manufacturing Sites Compared to Other Countries: PM Abiy
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asserted that Ethiopia holds advantages over many other countries in terms of solar panel manufacturing sites. Today, the Prime Minister visited the Toyo Solar Power Plant, which has...

'It's hard to keep doing it without him': Shuswap girl continues Ethiopia fundraiser
Miki Memorial Walk and Run takes place at McGuire Park Sunday, Aug. 24 Even in death, Mikiyas (Miki) Hatton’s mission of bringing clean water to Ethiopia continues. Since he was five years old, Miki fundraised to help people from Ethiopia, from...

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Ethiopia, Botswana Deepen Bilateral Ties with Rooted Shared Values on African Unity & Multilateralism
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) – Botswana and Ethiopia have been building strong bilateral ties, with both countries expressing renewed commitment to strengthening existing cooperation in key areas, including agriculture, aviation, trade, and...

A Hygiene Program is Restoring Hope in Northern Ethiopia
August 15, 2025 Ethiopia Population: 126.5 million People in Need: 28.6 million People Facing Hunger: 27.3 million Our Impact People Helped Last Year: 714,774 Our Team: 901 employees Program Start: 1985 A Simple Hygiene Program is Transforming a...
Beyond the Words: How Ethiopia’s Human Rights Stakeholders Can Respond to the 2024 U.S. Report
By: Abyot Alemu In the hushed corridors beyond the State House in Addis Ababa, a teacher’s words echo with urgency: “When the mirror speaks, the choice is not to look away—but to listen.” That mirror is embodied in the U.S. State Department’s 2024...

Impressive Strides in Implementing Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy Equip Ethiopia to Host Africa Climate Summit: Ministry of Water & Energy
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia's remarkable strides in implementing its Climate-Resilient Green Economy Strategy qualifies the country to host the Second Africa Climate Summit, according to Ministry of Water and Energy. Ethiopia's...

Close to 150 Rural Kebeles Electrified: Ethiopian Electric Utility
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA)—Some 148 rural kebeles across the country have gained access to electricity during the 2017 Ethiopian fiscal year, according to Ethiopian Electric Utility. Ethiopian Electric Utility CEO Getu Geremew briefed the...

Russian Companies Show Interest to Engage in Ethiopia in Various Sectors Including Fertilizer Production
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) --- Russian enterprises have expressed interest in various sectors, including the production of fertilizers, food processing and the assembly of agricultural machinery, according to Ethiopian Embassy in Moscow....

African Parties Summit Charted Unified Path to Transform Continental Politics: Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA)—The recently convened African Political Parties Summit in Ghana marked a historic milestone in reshaping the continent, with a vision to secure the holistic prosperity of its people and to propel...

Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The human ancestor fossil known as Lucy left Ethiopia for display in a European museum, Ethiopian national media reported Friday, citing Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa. Lucy’s skeleton, which is 40% complete, left...

Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe

Ethiopia Gazettes Provisional Tariff Concessions, Advancing AfCFTA Implementation
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs), marking a significant step toward the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement....

Repression and Intercommunal Violence are endangering Stability in One of Ethiopia's Few Peaceful Regional States
Ali-Guban Mohamed|Published 19 minutes ago 7min The Somali Regional State of Ethiopia is facing mounting challenges of identity politics, repression, bad governance, and abject poverty. One of few remaining peaceful regional states of Ethiopia...
Partnering in Ethiopia: Key Warning Signs Investors Must Spot
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Why Partnerships Can Make or Break Your Investment: The Importance of Choosing the Right Partner Entering Ethiopia’s market through a local partner can provide critical networks, cultural insight, and operational...
General Abebaw Tadesse Accused as Abiy Secret Meetings Divide Ethiopia
Reports that General Abebaw Tadesse faces charges by Abiy’s administration for disclosing confidential information to adversaries, and is barred from classified meetings, worry many Ethiopians. If true, this signals a serious breakdown in trust at...

Companies Eager to Expand Eco-Friendly Solutions in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Companies engaged in renewable energy technologies in Ethiopia are keen to expand their environmentally friendly solutions, particularly in off-grid areas, while contributing to global efforts to tackle...