News as at
November 30, 2025, 10:30 pm
How to Get Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Process Back On Track
- [ISS] The government's renewed commitment to transitional justice efforts should lead to a carefully planned and sequenced resumption of the paused process.
New Fossil Proves Lucy's Species Coexisted With Another Relative Species
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- A new fossil discovered at Woranso-Mille, Ethiopia, has revealed that Lucy's species co-existed with another relative species, Arizona State University researcher Yohannes Haile-Selassie reveled today.
Ethio Telecom Continues Leading Role in Nation's Green Economy Drive - CEO
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethio telecom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frehiwot Tamru said the company will intensify efforts to expand EV charging stations nationwide as part of Ethiopia's green economy initiative.
Ethiopia to Showcase Africa As Part of Global Solution for Climate Change, Boost Image At COP32
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia needs to make the most of the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) to play a pivotal player in the global fight against climate change and to transform its rich cultural heritage into a platform for promoting tourism, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
Dangote Group Contracts Saipem, Eil, Others for Fertiliser Plants' Expansion in Nigeria, Ethiopia
- [This Day] Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships with four global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia.
Uganda Stops Granting Refugee Status to Ethiopians, Somalis, Eritreans
- [Nile Post] The Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Hilary Onek, has stated that the Ugandan government will no longer grant refugee status to citizens from countries that are not experiencing war, citing dwindling donor support amid a steady influx of refugees into the country.
France Expresses Admiration for Magnitude, Speed of Ethiopia's Transformation
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- France's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Representative to the African Union, Ambassador Alexis Lamek, has expressed his admiration for the magnitude and speed of Ethiopia's transformation under the Prosperity Party leadership.
Ethiopia's Flagship Bishoftu Int'l Airport Project Draws Strong Interest From Global Financers, Investors
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has presented the flagship Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) project to global financiers and investors at the Africa Investment Forum held in Rabat, Morocco, drawing strong interest from global financiers and investors, according to a press release sent to ENA today.
EQA Among Key Catalysts for Realizing Ethiopia's Economic Transformation, Says CEO
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Quality Award Organization has announced that the 12th Ethiopian Quality Award (EQA) ceremony will take place on November 29, 2025 with the aim to recognize organizations for their excellence in quality.
Ethiopia Extends Deepest Condolences to China Following Tragic Hong Kong Fire
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its deepest condolences to China and the families of the victims, following a tragic residential building fire in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Annual Conference of East Africa Law Society Underway in Addis Ababa
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The 30th Annual Conference of the East Africa Law Society (EALS), which aims to celebrate 30 years of promoting the rule of law and regional integration within the East African legal community, is underway in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia's Green Dev't Initiative Key Driver for Nation's Record-Breaking Coffee Export Earnings - Deputy PM Temesgen
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's green development initiative has been the key driver of the country's historic and record-breaking export earnings from coffee during the 2024/2025 budget year, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh noted.
PM Abiy Calls On G20 to Strengthen Compact With Africa Multi-Donor Trust Fund
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The G20 needs to take concrete steps to strengthen the Compact with Africa Multi-Donor Trust Fund, expand financial guarantees, advance timely debt relief, and champion African continental integration, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said at the G20 meeting in South Africa.
Let the Circle Be Unbroken - Meklit Hadero, a Piece of Infinity
- [Afropop] The acclaimed Ethiopian-American artist Meklit Hadero released her new album A Piece of Infinity on September 26 on the Smithsonian Folkways label, and recently released sessions of these new recordings, delighting her growing fanbase. She is on a mission to express the continuities of Nile music in Africa and the diaspora, sealing her commitment to drawing from the Nile songbook.
Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong Arrives in Ethiopia for Official Visit
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore arrived in Addis Ababa tonight for an official visit, warmly received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at Bole International Airport.
G20 Leaders Break Tradition With Early Declaration
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies broke with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa on Saturday.
Alarm Bells Go Off On Ethiopia
- [HRW] Concerned Governments Should Act to Prevent Further Abuses
AfCFTA Unlocking New Pathways for Intra-African Trade, Agricultural Growth
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is rapidly emerging as a catalyst for deeper intra-African trade, agricultural expansion, and enhanced global market competitiveness, Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) Executive Director Masila said.
Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia Deepen Partnership With Concrete Gains, Says Ambassador Muktar Kedir
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The partnership between Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia is driven by mutual benefit and is producing clear results, Ethiopia's Special Envoy and Plenipotentiary to Saudi Arabia Ambassador Muktar Kedir said.
Returned Artefacts Boost Heritage, Research Capabilities and Tourism - Ministry of Tourism
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Tourism asserts that the repatriation of artefacts from abroad will significantly strengthen Ethiopia's heritage, research capabilities, and tourism sector.
Ethiopia, Malaysia Reaffirms Commitment to Further Solidify Cooperation
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Malaysia's Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim have reiterated their commitment to further strengthen and expand cooperation between their two nations.
AfCFTA Boosts Exporters' Competitiveness, Expands Market Access for Grains and Oilseeds - Association
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Processors-Exporters Association (EPOSPEA) has emphasized that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has helped to boost exporters' competitiveness by expanding market access for grains and oilseeds.
Ethiopia Committed to Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Fiscal Governance - Ministry
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Finance has emphasized Ethiopia's strong commitment to enhancing transparency, accountability, and fiscal governance.
AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- [African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received H.E. Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
