Ethiopia Must Ween Itself Off Aid

It has built dependency, not capacity In January 2024, the US government released data revealing that it has disbursed nearly $19 billion in development and humanitarian assistance to Ethiopia since 2001. This sizeable figure—Ethiopia earns only around $4 …

Ethiopia, FAO to Strengthen Partnership on Agri-Food Systems

Addis Ababa, April 15, 2025 (ENA) -- A high-level meeting was held between Ethiopia's State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew and Director of Agrifood Economics at the FAO, Dr. David Laborde to reinforce cooperation on transforming Ethiopia’s agri- …

Algeria, Ethiopia reiterate support for Western Sahara people's right to self-determination

Algiers, 14 April 2025 (SPS) - Algeria and Ethiopia reiterated Sunday, in Addis Ababa, their support for Sahrawi people's right to self-determination. The support was expressed at the 5th Algerian-Ethiopian Joint Commission meeting, co-chaired by the …

Are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of war?

nder The Radar is a special series and newsletter offering from Diplomatic Courier bringing you compelling, under–the–radar stories from around the world over the past month. This month across MENA: possible war on the Red Sea, Egypt’s “tables of mercy,” …

Associated Press: A rare look at a growing conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara region (video)

From Bets to Stocks: Why Ethiopia's Investment Banks Must Ch...

Not too long ago, I walked into a café in Addis Ababa and overheard a conversation between two young men. One was explaining to the other how he’d bet 1000 birr on a football match in the English Premier League and was hoping to triple it by the evening. …

How Holy Water from Ethiopia Sparked a Cholera Outbreak in Europe

Image credits: Bernama. What started as a spiritual cleanse turned into a gastrointestinal purge. In January 2025, seven people in Europe came down with cholera after sipping or splashing themselves with holy water brought from a sacred Ethiopian well. The …

Ethiopia repatriates over 15,680 nationals stranded abroad

ADDIS ABABA, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has announced the repatriation of more than 15,680 nationals stranded in difficult conditions abroad over the past month. In a statement issued late Sunday, the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs …

Ethiopia military chief visits Rwanda to strengthen cooperation

Ethiopia's Official Highlights Critical Need for Skilled Welding Workforce to Drive Africa's Prosperity

Addis Ababa, April 14, 2025  (POA) Emphasizing that national wealth is intrinsically linked to the skills of its people, Ethiopia's Minister of Water and Energy, Habtamu Itefa, today underscored the urgent need to bridge the skills gap across Africa. …