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All of Africa Today - January 30, 2026
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Barbadian PM Hails GERD As Model for Ending Africa's Energy Poverty
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has hailed Ethiopian Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a powerful symbol of African self-determination, declaring it a living proof that the continent can defeat energy poverty even when locked out of international financing.
Chairperson of the African Union Commission Calls for Maximum Restraint in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
- [African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in parts of Tigray Region of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and expresses deep concern over recent developments.
Ethiopia Triumphs in National Wheat Production, Harvest Surpasses 126 Million Quintals in Six Months
- [ENA] Ethiopia's ambitious journey toward food sovereignty has achieved a remarkable milestone, with national wheat production reaching 126.69 million quintals within the first two quarters of the 2018 Ethiopian calendar, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced.
WB, Ethiopia Agree to Strengthen Partnership, Support for Macroeconomic Reforms
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The World Bank and Ethiopia have agreed to strengthen their partnership and continuous support to sustain the macroeconomic reforms.
Ethiopia, Brazil Sign Market Access Protocol That Enhances Ethiopia's Accession to WTO
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Brazil have signed a Bilateral Market Access Protocol on trade in goods and services, an important milestone in Ethiopia's accession process to the WTO.
Tanzanian, Malawian Pilots Laud Ethiopian Airlines for Contributing to Dev't of Aviation in Africa
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Pilots, who graduated from the Ethiopian Aviation University, have commended the role Ethiopian Airlines has been playing in connecting Africa and its people, and significantly contributing for the development of aviation in the continent.
Ethiopia Strategic Anchor in Regional Diplomacy - Swedish Ambassador
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Sweden is actively pivoting its long-standing partnership with Ethiopia from development aid toward a robust framework of trade and investment, seeking to capitalize on the nation's burgeoning economic potential.
Election Board Requests Academic Calendar Adjustment to Facilitate Student Voting in 7th General Election
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has called on universities and the Ministry of Education to adjust academic schedules to allow students sufficient time to participate in the upcoming 7th General Election.
From Horn of Africa to Middle East - Somaliland As Strategic Connector in Red Sea Corridor
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Horn of Africa and the Middle East have increasingly evolved into a single strategic theater. Political instability, maritime insecurity, and economic disruptions in one region now have immediate consequences in the other. The Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden no longer serve as dividing lines; instead, they function as connective corridors through which security threats, trade flows, and geopolitical competition move rapidly.
Conflict, Flooding, Fuel Shortages Strained Humanitarian Logistics in Ethiopia in Late 2025, Report Says
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba--Ethiopia's humanitarian logistics network faced mounting pressure in the final quarter of 2025 as conflict, climate shocks, and disease outbreaks continued to drive displacement and restrict aid delivery across several regions, according to a new Logistics Cluster fact sheet.
Ethiopia's Clearly Defined, Pragmatic Economic Policy Translates Into Tangible Gains - EIH CEO
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's shift toward a clearly defined and pragmatic economic policy framework has translated into tangible macroeconomic gains, according to Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) Chief Executive Officer Brook Taye.
Report Says Russia Delivers Yak-130 Aircraft, Orion Drone to Ethiopia
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Russia has reportedly delivered up to six Yak-130 advanced trainer and light combat aircraft, along with at least one Orion combat drone, to Ethiopia, according to Ukrainian defense publication Defense Express.
Ethiopia and United States Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation, Advance Aviation Development
- [ENA] Ethiopia and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on aviation development and future partnership opportunities.
Deluge, Defense, and Demolition - Themes in PM Abiy's AAU Lecture
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeared at Addis Ababa University (AAU) on 02 January 2026, to mark its 75th anniversary, many expected him to reflect on the university's journey and its contributions to Ethiopian society. As the occasion was the first time Prime Minister Abiy addressed the AAU community, the moment called for more than ceremony. It invited a vision for higher education, one that could articulate national ambition, shape expectations, signal priorities, and set the tone for how a society
Allied Gold Sells Kurmuk Project to China's Zijin
- [Reporter] Egyptian firm poised to earn USD 375mln from sale, Ethiopian gov't likely to get nothing
Ethiopia's Finance Minister Holds Bilateral Talks With EU Official Ahead of Horn of Africa Initiative Ministerial
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, arrived in Mogadishu today to participate in the 27th Ministerial Roundtable of the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI).
PM Abiy Holds Talks With U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Africom Commander
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received a courtesy visit from the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher T. Landau, accompanied by the Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Li Anderson.
AU-U.S. Talks Spotlight Security, Investment and Africa's Economic Potential
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union (AU) and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation to promote peace, security and economic growth across Africa.
Ethiopia, U.S. Discuss Investment Cooperation and Macroeconomic Reform
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and the United States held high level talks focused on investment cooperation, macroeconomic reform, and long-term economic growth, underscoring a shared interest in deepening bilateral economic engagement.
Foreign Minister Gedion Meets U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos held talks today with United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at his office, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations between Ethiopia and the United States.
Health Professionals Across Oromia Push for Standardized Overtime Pay to Reflect Recent Salary Adjustments
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Health professionals across Oromia are demanding that the regional government calculate overtime payments based on recent salary adjustments, in line with federal directives aimed at standardizing compensation nationwide.
President Taye Hails Rotary International for Its Important Humanitarian Impact in Ethiopia
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atske Selassie has commended Rotary International for its long-standing humanitarian contributions, particularly in the areas of public health and support for vulnerable communities.
Ethiopia, EU Pledge Closer Cooperation On Development and Regional Security
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, on today held talks with the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, reaffirming Ethiopia's commitment to further consolidating its longstanding partnership with the European Union.
PM Abiy Receives U.S. Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau, Africom Commander As Ethiopia, Us Agree to Deepen Security Cooperation
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he received a courtesy visit from US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher T. Landau and the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, describing the engagement as warm and constructive and underscoring the importance of continued collaboration and mutual respect between the two countries.
Thousands Return From Saudi Arabia in a Week As Govt Continues Repatriation
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A total of 3,422 Ethiopians returned to the country over the past week from Saudi Arabia, bringing the number of citizens repatriated since September 2025 to 45,093, the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs said.
Somali Political Groups Announce Formation of New Alliance, Declare End to Engagement With Federal Government
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Three Somali political organizations have announced the formation of a new alliance, the Somali People's Alliance for Self-Determination (SPAS), declaring what they described as the end of restraint and engagement with Ethiopia's federal government.
