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September 6, 2026, 8:19 am
Ethiopia Connects Climate Solutions From Field To Factory
- [Bird Story Agency] As rainfall becomes less predictable, researchers are developing improved seed, testing more efficient irrigation and using digital tools to track water losses. Getting these solutions to farmers could protect harvests and provide Ethiopia's textile factories with more locally grown fibre.
Tigray Residents Vow to Step Up Fight Against Abuses By Illegal TPLF Faction
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Inhabitants of Tigray region told ENA that the struggle to end the atrocities and inhumane acts being carried out by the illegal TPLF faction must be strengthened.
Failed Rains, Broken Livelihoods: Janamora's Farmers Confront Hunger, Loss and Despair
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the drought-stricken highlands of Janamora Woreda in North Gonder zone of Amhara region, the failure of seasonal rains is destroying far more than crops.
Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Deeper Horn of Africa Integration
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- --Ethiopia remains firmly committed to advancing regional integration and ensuring the success of the Horn of Africa Initiative, State Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Tazer Gebregziabher said.
Egypt Must Accept New Reality, Adjust Approach for Win-Win Nile Deal - Tibor Nagy
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Egypt must accept a new regional reality and recognize Ethiopia's right to develop its water resources, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy told Pulse of Africa, arguing that Cairo can no longer rely on its historical dominance to dictate terms over the Abay/Nile.
Ethiopia's Multinational Federalism, Limits of National Dialogue - Why Finfinnee and Dirree Cannot Be Bargaining Chips
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's long-awaited National Dialogue Conference, which officially commenced in Addis Abeba on 15 July 2026, concluded on 22 August 2026, following four years of a process marked by significant challenges and fluctuations. The dialogue was structured around eight major thematic pillars, the third of which focused on the federal cities of Addis Abeba and Dire Dawa.
Prime Minister Abiy Oversees Ethiopia-IFC Deal to Establish Mortgage Refinance Company
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday oversaw the signing of a Framework for Cooperation between the National Bank of Ethiopia and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to establish a dedicated Mortgage Refinance Company.
Ethiopia Deploys Youths to African Countries to Share Green Legacy Experience
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is deploying young people to African Countries to share the country's experience in implementing the Green Legacy Initiative (GLI).
U.S. Congress Clears AGOA Extension Through 2028 - Ethiopia's Return Remains Uncertain
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United States Congress has cleared a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through 31 December 2028, providing temporary continuity for eligible African exporters, while Ethiopia's prospects of regaining access to the preferential trade program remain uncertain.
Ethiopian Airlines Nears Deal for Up to 10 Boeing Cargo Planes
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to acquire up to 10 long-haul Boeing freighter aircraft as the national carrier moves to expand its cargo operations and strengthen its position as a major aviation hub in Africa, according to Reuters, citing two industry sources.
National Emergency Hiding in Plain Sight - Confronting Ethiopia's Education Crisis, Saving Generation Behind Failed Exams
- [Addis Standard] In the previous academic year, more than 550,210 students sat for the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Certificate Examination (EHEECE). These young men and women had spent years in classrooms, carrying not only their own aspirations but also the sacrifices of their families and the collective investment of an entire nation.
Wajirat Officials Warn of Looming Human, Livestock Deaths As Drought Devastates Southeastern Tigray
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Authorities in Wajirat district in Tigray's Southeastern Zone have warned that maximum efforts are needed to prevent potential loss of human and animal lives as a worsening drought pushes communities toward severe hunger and livestock losses.
Brazil Opens ApexBrasil Office in Addis to Elevate Trade, Investment Ties With Ethiopia
- [ENA] Brazil has opened a permanent office of its Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) in Addis Ababa, aiming to strengthen economic, trade and investment ties with Ethiopia and expand its business engagement across the African market.
Agricultural Modernization Drives Gains in Output, Food Sovereignty - State Minister
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's agricultural modernization efforts are delivering significant gains in production and productivity while advancing the country's drive toward food sovereignty, according to State Minister of Agriculture Sophia Kassa.
Beyond Brain Drain - Can Ethiopia Build Global Talent Without Losing It?
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For decades, the story of Ethiopian talent and international education has followed a familiar path. A professional earns a scholarship or secures a visa, leaves for further education to some other destination, and the country that trained their earliest years of ambition often does not see them again in any working capacity. A widely cited figure states that Ethiopia lost roughly 75% of its skilled professionals over a single decade (between 1980 and 1991). This has shaped policy conversations in Addis
Ethiopian Embassy Says Murder Suspect, Five Accomplices Arrested in Saudi Arabia - Over 100 Held Over Social Media Content
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's Embassy in Riyadh says a suspected perpetrator of a recent murder involving Ethiopian nationals in Saudi Arabia, along with 5 alleged accomplices, has been arrested as authorities investigate reports of violence in border and desert areas.
ECX Surpasses Annual Target By 167 Percent, Exceeding 48 Billion Birr in Trades
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) achieved 167.8 percent of its annual target by trading 48.83 billion Birr worth of commodities during the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration.
Ethiopia's Post-Reform Security Transformation Strengthens Defense Capability - Lawmaker
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's post-reform security transformation has significantly strengthened the defense capabilities of the country's federal police, intelligence services and national defense forces, Deputy Chairman of the House of People's Representatives (HPR) Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee, Fethi Mahdi said.
Beyond Winners and Losers - Addis Abeba and Politics of Possession
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The long-awaited National Dialogue Conference formally commenced in Addis Abeba on 15 July 2026. Organised around eight principal thematic areas, the proceedings drew to a close two weeks ago after four years punctuated by considerable difficulties and shifting dynamics. The most revealing sentence from Ethiopia's National Dialogue, however, may have come at its end. Deputy Chief Commissioner Hiroute Guebre Sellassie said, "National dialogue is not about determining winners and losers." She was describing
Ethiopia, China's Yunnan Province Striving to Deepen Coffee Trade and Value Addition
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and China's Yunnan Province are seeking to deepen cooperation in coffee trade, investment, and value addition, with Chinese businesses expressing growing interest in Ethiopian specialty coffee.
EU's Global Gateway, Homegrown Reform Agenda Complementary - HPR Standing Committee Chair
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda and the European Union's Global Gateway initiative are complementary frameworks that can foster sustainable economic partnership, House of People's Representatives Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee Chairperson Dima Noggo said.
Sudan's War Caught in the Ethiopia-Eritrea Crossfire
- [Ayin Network] Sudan's war is increasingly becoming intertwined with the longstanding rivalry between Ethiopia and Eritrea, diplomatic sources told Ayin, raising fears that renewed tensions between Addis Ababa and Asmara could further regionalise the conflict.
Saudi Star's Multi-Billion-Dollar Ethiopia Farm Project Leaves Vast Tracts of Land Idle: Report
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A new investigation by Nigerian publication Premium Times has raised questions over the performance and human costs of Saudi Star Agricultural Development Plc's large-scale rice investment in Ethiopia, reporting that much of the company's 14,020-hectare land portfolio in Gambella region remains idle more than 15 years after the project was launched.
In Memoriam - Liben Jaldesa, the 69th Abbaa Gadaa of the Borana Oromo
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Some leaders' deaths mark the end of a chapter, while others' departures prompt a reflection on an entire era. The passing of Liben Jaldesa, the 69th Abbaa Gadaa of the Borana Oromo, belongs to the latter. I received the news of his death on 28 August, 2026, through social media, with immense sadness. But almost immediately, the news carried me back to my childhood--to the time I followed my late grandfather, Halake Bagaja, widely known as Aba-Jirma, to Dhibayyuu-Irreechaa; to the songs Borana women sang
Indian National Defence College Delegation Visits Ethiopia to Deepen Strategic Ties
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A multinational delegation from India's National Defence College has arrived in Ethiopia for a study visit aimed at strengthening military and strategic ties between the two countries, according to the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Türkiye's Somalia Gamble - How Ankara's Strategic Bet On Mogadishu Could Deepen Crisis
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Somalia is approaching one of the most dangerous political moments in its post-1991 history. The confrontation between the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and several Federal Member States (FMS) has moved beyond constitutional disagreement and electoral competition into an increasingly militarised struggle over who controls the Somali state. The latest violence in Baidoa offers the clearest warning yet. On 17 August, federal troops fought forces aligned with former South West State President Abdiaziz
President Taye Urges Religious Institutions to Help Safeguard Ethiopia's Moral Values
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atske-Selassie has called on religious institutions to strengthen their role in preserving Ethiopia's moral values and promoting national unity.
Egypt Plotted to Cut Ethiopia Off From the Red Sea - Former Water Minister Shiferaw
- [ENA] Addis Aaba -- Ethiopia's role as the source of the Abay River fueled plots by Egyptian politicians and their allies to weaken the nation and deny it Red Sea access, former Water Minister and Ambassador Shiferaw Jarso told ENA.
Egypt Mismanages Abay Water, Reservoirs Face Major Evaporation Losses, Says Former GERD Negotiator
- [ENA] Addis Aaba -- Water stored in Egypt's downstream reservoirs suffers from high rates of evaporation due to the country's hot desert climate, according to Fekahmed Negash, Chairperson of the Advisory Team on Transboundary Water and GERD at Ethiopia's Ministry of Water and Energy.
