Precursors of the ongoing GERD talks

Following the commencement of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in 2011, Ethiopia immediately invited the lower riparian countries since they raised concerns on the dam. Among the initiatives during the past... Read more »

Ten unique, endemic birds of Ethiopia

According to data from the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority, Ethiopia is mostly known by its affluent endemic species, the country has 325 mammals, 872 bird species, 240 reptiles, 71 amphibians, 200 fish... Read more »

New tourist destinations to boost post corona-tourist flow

ADDIS ABABA – The state of the art construction of new tourist destination around Addis Ababa are hoped to raise the tourist flow to the city as well as the country after... Read more »

FM Pledge to jointly fight COVID-19

ADDIS ABABA – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Gedu Andargachew has received and discussed with European Union, and Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, briefed about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).... Read more »

Democracy in Ethiopia, reality and rhetoric

Democracy in my opinion is the most used but abused term in the Ethiopian political lexicon. Shoe shine boys, cobblers, students and persons of creative arts, as well as high placed politicians,... Read more »

Industrial agriculture receiving bulk of Africa’s agricultural development funding

ADDIS ABABA – Money flows in agricultural development are still reinforcing damaging industrial models in Africa, according to a new report by Biovision, IPES-Food and the UK-based Institute of Development Studies. Biovision... Read more »

Gambella State plants 14,000 tree seedlings

ADDIS ABABA – Gambella State has planted 14,000 tree seedlings on the launching day of the national Green Legacy campaign. Preparations are underway to plant over 5.5 million seedlings this year. Kassahun... Read more »

Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz states strengthen cooperation

ADDIS ABABA – Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz states are working closely to strengthen coordination between the two states towards ensuring rule of law and making the borderlines an area of development corridor. During... Read more »

How a camel library in Ethiopia is helping kids forced out of school by COVID-19

The project reaches more than 22,000 children in 33 villages The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is presenting a serious obstacle for children globally in accessing education. Innovative solutions around the world... Read more »

Ethiopian food delivery startup rides to restaurants’ rescue

ADDIS ABABA (REUTERS) – Restaurants may still be officially open in Ethiopia, but diners are staying away due to the coronavirus pandemic. Connecting the two is an Ethiopian food delivery service, Deliver... Read more »