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April 20, 2026, 8:10 am
Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed Renews Call for Sea Access
- [Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Abiy Ahmed has reiterated his country's determination to secure direct sea access, as Ethiopia keeps a close eye on the port of Assab in neighboring Eritrea, located near Ethiopia's border.
Prime Minister Abiy Inaugurates Haroo Dendi Lodge in Oromia Region
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the Haroo Dendi Lodge, today marking a significant milestone in the Prime Ministerial "Dine for Generation" initiative in the Oromia region of Ethiopia.
Tourism Takes Center Stage in Ethiopia's Development Drive, Says Prime Minister Abiy
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed affirmed that tourism is rapidly emerging as a decisive force shaping Ethiopia's development path, marking a clear shift toward a more sustainable and diversified economic model.
PM Abiy Highlights Progress in Irrigated Maize As Ethiopia Pushes for Food Self-Sufficiency
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia is making significant strides in boosting agricultural productivity, pointing to irrigated maize farming as a key success area.
IMF Reaffirms Strong Backing for Ethiopia's Reform Agenda
- [ENA] Addis Ababa | -- The International Monetary Fund has reaffirmed its strong support for Ethiopia's ongoing economic reforms.
Ethiopia, UK Move to Strengthen Economic and Investment Partnership
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their cooperation, signaling a shift toward stronger economic ties alongside traditional development support.
Poet, Trader, Explorer - Following Rimbaud's Footsteps in Ethiopia
- [RFI] In the heart of Ethiopia's ancient walled city of Harar, more than 500 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, stands a museum dedicated to Arthur Rimbaud. It offers visitors the chance to discover a little-known period in the brief life of the French poet, who spent most of his final 10 years in East Africa.
Ancient Teeth Reveal Clues to the Environment Humans' Early Ancestors Evolved in Millions of Years Ago
- [The Conversation Africa] Teeth are like tiny biological time capsules. They tell stories about ancient diets and environments long after their owners have died and landscapes have changed.
Liberia, Ethiopia Ink Major Ai Agreements
- [Liberian Observer] Liberia and Ethiopia have signed major bilateral agreements on Artificial Intelligence, science, technology, and education, marking a significant milestone in cooperation between the two nations as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. concluded a two-day state visit to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Editor Seized From Addis Standard Newsroom By Unidentified Men
- [CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to do everything in their power to locate and free Addis Standard managing editor Million Beyene who was taken by unidentified men from his newsroom in the capital Addis Ababa on Wednesday morning.
Boakai Touts Ethiopia Trip As 'Historic,' Signals Gains for Youth, Women Amid Kolubah Controversy
- [Liberian Investigator] President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has framed his recent visit to Ethiopia as a landmark diplomatic and development mission, pointing to potential gains for Liberia's women and youth while sidestepping controversy over the reported expulsion of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah.
Ethiopia Taking Concrete Actions to Strengthen Women's Leadership - Minister
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has been taking concrete actions to strengthen women's leadership by making gender equality a central pillar of its development agenda, Women and Social Affairs Minister Ergogie Tesfaye said.
Liberian Officials Call for Food Sovereignty, Hail Ethiopia's Agricultural Progress
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Senior Liberian officials have urged African nations to prioritize food sovereignty as a foundation for sustainable independence, citing Ethiopia's agricultural transformation as a practical and replicable model.
Ethiopia's Agricultural Transformation Sets Benchmark for Africa, Says AUC
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union Commission has underscored that Ethiopia's agricultural transformation offers a practical model for other African countries striving to enhance food security and boost productivity.
Manufacturing Industry Plays Vital Role in Safeguarding Sovereignty - PM Abiy
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the manufacturing industry serves as an irreplaceable pillar in the quest to safeguard national sovereignty, realize a transformative economic vision and facilitate comprehensive employment for the citizenry.
Ethiopia, World Bank and Italy Advance Coordinated Support for Economic Reform
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian delegation has held high-level trilateral discussions with the World Bank and an Italian delegation to strengthen coordinated support for the country's homegrown macroeconomic reform agenda.
Portugal and Ethiopia to Convene Bilateral Political Consultation
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Portugal and Ethiopia have agreed to convene a bilateral political consultation in the near future.
Central Bank Governor Highlights Ethiopia's Financial Reforms At IMF-World Bank Meetings
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Eyob Tekalign, took center stage at a Capacity Development Talk held on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, where he presented Ethiopia's comprehensive financial sector reform agenda.
Ethiopia, China Vow to Strengthen Collaboration On Ensuring Peace, Stability in Horn
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and China have vowed to strengthen their collaboration on ensuring peace and stability in the Horn of Africa, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sudan's Ambassador to Ethiopia Holds Diplomatic Meetings to Rally Support Ahead of Berlin Conference
- [SNA] Sudan's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Al-Zain Ibrahim Hussein, has held a series of diplomatic meetings with international and regional officials and envoys concerned with Sudanese affairs.
Ethiopia, Liberia Eye Strategic Partnership in Defense and Technology
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Liberia are deepening their longstanding partnership with a renewed focus on military industry and defense technology cooperation, as both nations seek to set an example for a broader African push toward strengthening continental sovereignty in security and defense.
