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(MENAFN) Ethiopia has significantly expanded its electricity generation capacity over the past seven years, more than doubling output as part of a broader push in the energy sector, according to reports citing the Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP)....

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(MENAFN) Sudan escalated diplomatic tensions on Tuesday, pulling its ambassador to Ethiopia for consultations and leveling direct accusations at both Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi over a drone assault on Khartoum airport — a strike Khartoum says...

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(MENAFN) Sudan took a dramatic diplomatic step Tuesday, withdrawing its ambassador to Ethiopia and issuing a stark warning of open confrontation after Khartoum accused Addis Ababa of orchestrating a series of drone strikes against its...

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(MENAFN) According to reports, Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia for consultations following accusations linking Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates to a drone attack targeting Khartoum airport.

World Trade Organization

Led by Minister Kassahun, the high-level Ethiopian delegation consisted of senior government officials based in Geneva and Addis Ababa, including five members of Ethiopia's National Steering Committee on WTO Accession.

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(MENAFN) Ethiopian Airlines plans to open four new domestic airports—Negele Borena, Gore Mettu, Mizan Aman, and Debre Markos—within the next two months to strengthen connectivity, local media reported, citing CEO Mesfin Tasew.

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(MENAFN) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday called on fuel distributors, service stations, and consumers to reduce fuel usage and prioritize essential needs, as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global oil...

Macao Government News

MACAU, March 15 - Organized by the Sports Bureau, Sands China Ltd. and the General Association of Athletics of Macau, the 2026 Sands China Macao International 10K was held today (15 March). The 10K race started at 7 a.m. and the Fun Run started at...

International Committee of the Red Cross

Here in Ethiopia, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) feels those challenges every day—just as do the millions of people who rely on our support.

President of Azerbaijan

AZERBAIJAN, March 7 - 07 March 2026, 19:40 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali made a phone call to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on March 7. Abiy Ahmed Ali condemned Iran’s air attack on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan...

EIN Presswire

Dai chronicles a decade of military and security service across Afghanistan, Iraq, and Africa, and the dogs that inspired a global rescue mission.

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(MENAFN) Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie reiterated his country’s support for a two-state solution, stating Ethiopia “consistently supports the two-state solution, where Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace,” during a...

EIN Presswire

The London Photography Awards has officially announced the 2026 winners, recognising exceptional photography from across the international creative community.

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(MENAFN) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Tuesday that he requested diplomatic backing from Türkiye as Ethiopia intensifies efforts to obtain access to the sea, calling the issue a major topic during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Addis...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

TORONTO, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Gold Corporation (TSX: AAUC) (NYSE: AAUC) (“Allied” or the “Company”) herein provides its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2026. The Company produced 96,016 ounces of gold...

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(MENAFN) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for a fundamental transformation of Africa-Europe relations during Friday's Second Italy-Africa Summit, rejecting decades of traditional aid models in favor of equal partnerships.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Dinkayehu Mamo, farmer and single mother of three - Ayina Bugna Woreda, Amhara region.

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(MENAFN) Eritrea has dismissed Ethiopia’s claims of military incursions and support for armed factions, labeling the accusations “false” and “deplorable.” The exchange marks another escalation in strained relations between the neighboring Horn of...

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(MENAFN) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Tuesday that the nation will inaugurate the globe's second university dedicated exclusively to artificial intelligence in 2027, according to local media outlets.