Sudanese delegation arrives for public diplomacy

ADDIS ABABA – A Sudanese delegation of more than 50 members on a mission of public diplomacy arrived here yesterday for a three-day visit in Ethiopia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the... Read more »

Ethiopia, UAE sign MoU for military cooperation

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia and the Gulf country, United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral defense and military cooperation. The Emirates News Agency reported that... Read more »

Locust infestations now under control: Ministry

ADDIS ABABA – Ministry of Agriculture yesterday announced the major locust infestation that has swarmed some parts of the country is now under control. In a media conference held on Thursday, the... Read more »

CBE’s skyscraper progressing well

ADDIS ABABA – The construction of the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) headquarters is expected to complete during the fourth quarter of Ethiopian fiscal year, disclosed the bank. The cornerstone of... Read more »

Airport terminal expansion projects to see completion

ADDIS ABABA – The construction of the 225 million USD Bole International Airport Terminal Expansion Project will be completed in a year and a half, said project General Manager. Li Xiudong, Project... Read more »

Sidama referendum: A step forward in practicing genuine federalism

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed yesterday said the Sidama referendum is an expression of the democratization path Ethiopia has set out on and called up on citizens to engage in the progress peacefully.... Read more »

Sidama people vote peacefully on statehood referendum

ADDIS ABABA – The Sidama people have voted peacefully on the much-awaited referendum to decide on the Sidama Zone’s quest for statehood yesterday. Reports indicated that the voting process started early in... Read more »

EPRDF’s merger kindles new political landscape

The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) has shaped Ethiopia’s political landscape for almost three decades. The ruling coalition has recently approved a merger which is expected to have a huge implication... Read more »

Ethiopia tops East Africa in attracting FDI

. First-quarter FDI flow stands at 700 mln USD ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia has become the leading Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) destination in East Africa and ranked 5th in Africa, said Ethiopian... Read more »

Cup of Excellence preparation well underway

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia’s preparation to host the Cup of Excellence (CoE), an annual competition held in several countries to identify the highest quality coffees produced, is well under way, said Ethiopian... Read more »