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April 4, 2026, 5:10 am
Ethiopia Assumes Chairship of AU Peace and Security Council
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has assumed the Chairship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026, marking its first time leading the Council since rejoining it in April 2025.
Justice Reforms Revise Various Laws, Strengthen Institutional Independence - Ministry of Justice
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ministry of Justice has affirmed that various rules and regulations have been amended under the National Reform to strengthen the justice system and empower democratic institutions.
Ethiopia-China Relations Remain Model of South-South Cooperation, Say Officials
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia-China relations remain a model of South-South cooperation grounded in mutual respect and shared development goals, senior officials from the two countries reaffirmed.
Green Legacy Initiative Model for Climate Resilience - Zambezi River Basin Secretary General
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Green Legacy initiative is an exemplary model for mitigating climate change impacts and protecting the environment, Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM) Secretary-General Felix Ngamlagosi said.
Eight Years On - Ethiopia's Economic Evolution Toward a Modern and Diversified Economy
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Over the past eight years, Ethiopia has undergone a far-reaching economic transformation, shifting from a restrictive and state-led model to a more enabling, resilient, diversified, and market-oriented economy, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister marking the eighth anniversary of the reform program.
Ethiopia, China Hold Talks to Deepen Development Cooperation
- [Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, April 2 (Horn Diplomat) -- Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance said an Ethiopian delegation led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held high-level consultations with Liu Junfeng of the China International Development Cooperation Agency to strengthen bilateral development cooperation.
Tigray's Participation Crucial for Successful National Dialogue, Says ENDC
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) noted that active engagement of stakeholders from the Tigray region is critical to ensuring the success of Ethiopia's national dialogue process.
Ethiopia Attracts 1.2 Million Foreign Visitors in Nine Months As Landmark Projects Fuel Tourism Growth
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has attracted more than 1.2 million international tourists over the past nine months, generating upwards of 2 billion US dollars in revenue, the Ministry of Tourism revealed.
Tigray Agenda Gathering Forum Opens in Addis Ababa
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has launched the first round of its agenda gathering consultation forum for stakeholders from the Tigray region in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Delegation Advances Airport Financing Discussions With Bank of China
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian delegation from the Ethiopian Airlines Group and the Ministry of Finance held a productive meeting with the Bank of China to advance discussions on financing for the new airport project.
IGAD Envoy Meets Ethiopia Foreign Minister On South Sudan Peace Efforts
- [Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, April 2 (Horn Diplomat) -- Intergovernmental Authority on Development "IGAD" Special Envoy for South Sudan Moussa Djama held consultations with Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gideon Timotheos in Addis Ababa, focusing on efforts to advance peace in South Sudan, the IGAD Secretariat said.
Ethiopia Sets the Pace As Africa Pushes to Transform Aviation Maintenance
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines is emerging as a continental benchmark in aviation maintenance, as African industry leaders call for a major expansion of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities across the region.
Inflation Sustains Single-Digit Trajectory As Ethiopia's Economic Stability Strengthens
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has reported that inflation continued its downward trend, with the February 2026 rate standing at 9.7 percent.
Central Bank Cautions Middle East Tensions Could Upend Inflation Gains
- [Reporter] The National Bank of Ethiopia's (NBE) Monetary Policy Committee has warned that supply shocks resulting from the war in Iran could reverse downward inflation trends.
Ethio Telecom Launches 'Telesign' to Transform Document Authentication
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethio Telecom has officially launched teleSign, a new digital platform designed to revolutionize document authentication and legal services in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia Secures $13b in Investment Deals Across Key Sectors
- [Daba Finance] Ethiopia signed investment agreements worth about $13.1 billion across sectors including renewable energy, manufacturing, mining and real estate, as it seeks to attract foreign capital and accelerate economic reforms.
Failed Fuel Delivery Prompts New Allocation Rules, Crackdown On Underground Trade
- [Reporter] The federal government has introduced sweeping fuel prioritization measures and intensified a crackdown on illegal trading after a delivery of more than 180,000 metric tons of fuel failed to arrive, heightening concerns surrounding supply disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East.
Ethiopia Seeks Aiib Backing for Bishoftu Airport Project
- [Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Finance Minister Ahmed Shide held talks with the president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to strengthen cooperation and explore financing for key infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Finance said.
Education Authority Revokes Licenses of 52 Private Colleges
- [Reporter] The Federal Education and Training Authority (ETA) has revoked the licenses of 52 private colleges for failure to comply with regulatory standards.
Ethiopia and Aiib Discuss Cooperation On Priority Infrastructure Financing
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Finance Minister, Ahmed Shide held a productive meeting with the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to further strengthen the partnership between Ethiopia and the Bank.
Multi-Sector Gains Signal Bright Future for Ethiopia, Say Officials
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Senior officials of the ruling Prosperity Party say wide-ranging achievements across economic, political, and social sectors in recent years are laying a solid foundation for a brighter future for Ethiopia.
Amhara Region Justice Chief Leads High-Level Judicial Reform Talks in the Hague
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Alemante Agidew, President of the Amhara Region Supreme Court, is conducting a strategic working visit to various international institutions in The Hague, Netherlands.
Rural Corridor Dev't Set to Lift Living Standards of Nonurban Population in Ethiopia, Says PM Abiy
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia's rural corridor development initiative, which is an extension of the broader concept of city corridor development, aims to bring similar improvements in the living standards of rural communities.
Ethiopia Launches 10-Year Golden Visa for Foreign Investors
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has introduced a 10-year residency permit, called Golden Visa, which targets foreign investors making significant contributions to the national economy.
