Great homecoming initiatives inject 21 bln Birr to economy

‘Back to Origins’ Sum­mer Fest to boost, economy, cultural ties ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Diaspora Service (EDS) has announced that the “Back to Origins” initiative’s second-generation phases have injected approximately 21... Read more »

Social media’s double-edged sword: Responsible use to curb misinformation

While social media has been vital foruniting the public for common causes and enabling genuine reflections on government activities, it has also sparked conflict and unrest by spreading fake news and hate... Read more »

African cities transformation engine to continental dev’t: Mayor

ADDIS ABABA – The transformation of African cities would serve as an engine of the continent’s economic development and beyond, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebie told attendees of the Africa Urban Forum... Read more »

Premier, Xi talk on deepening Ethio-China cooperation

Meets Sudanese Al Burhan in Beijing ADDIS ABABA– Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China. Both leaders exchanged views on strengthening cooperation, particularly in investment,... Read more »

State expands rice cultivation to 149,000 hectares

ADDIS ABABA– The Amhara State Agriculture Bureau has announced that 149,000 hectares of land are being cultivated with rice this Meher production season. The Bureau Deputy Head Kalkidan Shifraw told the Ethiopian... Read more »

Climate: ECA reveals Africa loses up to 5 percent of GDP

ADDIS ABABA-The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the African Union Commission, jointly announced the continent Africa needs urgent and increased investment in climate adaptation... Read more »

ERA to import advanced soil testing equipment

ADDIS ABABA –With an ambition to transform road construction, the Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) aspires to import latest technology, which determines the right characteristics of soils along the routes of construction sites.... Read more »

Embassy shares Ethiopia’s massive tourism dev’t endeavors

  ADDIS ABABA (ENA)– Ethiopia’s Embassy in India attended the Creative Economic Forum 2024, held in New Delhi, under the theme ‘Roadmap for Creative Industries for Viksit Bharat 2047.’ During the forum,... Read more »

Ethiopia’s garment, textile products penetrating global market

ADDIS ABABA – Manufactured at the Hawassa Industrial Park, Ethiopian garment and textile products are widely penetrating American, Asian and European markets, Industry Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) said. IPDC Marketing, Promotion and... Read more »

ENDC to finalize agenda collection by October

ADDIS ABABA-The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) announced plan to complete its agenda collection phase by October. In a recent media briefing, ENDC Chief Commissioner Prof. Mesfin Araya stated that the commission... Read more »