Call for pastoralists to safeguard livestock with drought-protecting insurance

ADDIS ABABA – The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has urged citizens, particularly pastoralists and semi-pastoralists to purchase Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) to protect their livestock from the growing threat of drought. Speaking... Read more »

Ethio-telecom plans to amass 163.7bln Birr in this FY

To boost forex earnings by 42 pct reaching 198.02 mln USD ADDIS ABABA – Ethio-telecom has planned to secure 163.7 billion Birr during 2024/25 Ethiopian fiscal year, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) disclosed.... Read more »

Zone prepares Meskel Festival to propel tourism, economic growth

ADDIS ABABA-The Gurage Zone Culture and Tourism Department has organized the Meskel Festival aimed at stimulating the tourism sector and driving economic growth. The Department’s Head Meseret Ameregatold the Ethiopian Press Agency... Read more »

Ethiopia reaffirms commitment to regional stability

Eyes UNGA-79 for promoting African peace ADDIS ABABA – Despite certain foreign forces’ attempts to exacerbate disputes in the region, Ethiopia reiterates its unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability, Ministry of... Read more »

UNECA to inaugurate renovated historical Africa Hall soon

ADDIS ABABA– The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa announced that the renovation of the historical Africa Hall, where the founders of Organization for African Unity-OAU were held their first assembly, will... Read more »

IGAD unveils 10-year plan to unite, boost regional tourism

ADDIS ABABA– The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched a 10-year Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (2024-2034) aimed at unifying the fragmented tourism efforts of its member countries. The plan, endorsed by... Read more »

Ethiopia bids farewell to late Prof. Beyene Petros

ADDIS ABABA (ENA) – A farewell ceremony was held for the late Ethiopian respected politician and celebrated academician, Professor Beyene Petros in Addis Ababa at the Millennium Hall in the presence of... Read more »

Ethiopia Climbs Several Ranks In UN’s E-Government Survey 2024

ADDIS ABABA – The latest edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey reveals that Ethiopia has made significant progress in its digital government landscape, moving up the rankings among UN member states.... Read more »

TSA instrumental to boost data accuracy, economic growth: MoPD

ADDIS ABABA –The Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) has announced that Ethiopia’s Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) is a commendable step towards improving tourism data collection, enhancing experience, and fostering sustainable economic... Read more »

Ethiopia insists swift action on land degradation, desertification

ADDIS ABABA– As president of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), Ethiopia has expressed urgent concern over increas­ing land degradation, desertification, and drought in Africa, calling for immediate action to... Read more »