Coffee sector reform boosts export, value addition

• Export earning jumps to 407 mln USD The coffee sector reform has helped to boost international demand for Ethiopia’s specialty coffee, value addition and export performance, Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association General... Read more »

Ethiopia pulls out of this week’s GERD talks in Washington: Ministry

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia will not attend talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) being held in Washington this weekend, the Water, Irrigation and Energy Ministry said on Wednesday. The Ministry... Read more »

Ministry sees 8 percent growth in agricultural production

ADDIS ABABA- Ministry of Agriculture said it is estimating to witness an eight percent growth in agricultural production during this year’s (2019/20) harvest. Essayas Lemma, Crop Development, Directorate Director at the Ministry... Read more »

Agency earns over 52 mln birr from solid waste sale

ADDIS ABABA- The Addis Ababa Solid Waste Management Agency said that it has earned over 52 million birr from the sale of solid waste in the first half of this budget year.... Read more »

Volunteerism is beyond goodwill

Last Sunday, Ethiopia launched National Voluntary Service Program. The program aims to promote voluntary community services and strengthen social cohesion, contribute to inclusive national growth, as well as develop a wide range... Read more »

Government drops charges against 63 individuals

ADDIS ABABA – Government announced that it has dropped charges against 63 individuals who had been put in custody in connection with various crimes. The decision to release the prisoners has to... Read more »

China, Ethiopia appreciate supports to each other amid COVID-19 challenges

Chinese President Xi Jinping appreciated the help and support of Ethiopia in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in his phone call with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed yesterday. According to... Read more »

UAE to allocate 500 mln USD to Africa’s youth, digitization

ADDIS ABABA – The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a new initiative with a committed investment of 500 million USD to support Africa’s development goals with two immediate priorities... Read more »

IGAD urges member states strengthen counterterrorism effort

ADDIS ABABA – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) called on member states to work on disengagement, deradicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration approach and further strengthening counterterrorism efforts. In an exclusive interview with... Read more »

Ethiopia breaks Cup of Excellence record for coffee submissions

ADDIS ABABA (Daily Coffee News) – The inaugural Cup of Excellence coffee quality competition and auction program in Ethiopia is off to an auspicious start, with 1,459 coffee samples submitted, breaking the... Read more »