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Sports

African Boxing Confederation Opens Headquarters in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa: The African Boxing Confederation Headquarters was officially inaugurated in Addis Ababa today.

On the occasion, Culture and Sports Minister Shewit Shanka said the inauguration of the headquarters of the African Boxing Confederation in Et…

General

Preparations for Overnight’s Green Legacy Planting Are in Full Swing, Says Committee

Addis Ababa: The National Green Legacy Initiative Technical Committee announced that preparations have been already completed for this year’s nationwide overnight tree seedlings program, scheduled for August 23, 2024.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called…

General

Council Vows to Strengthen Disaster Emergency Response Activities in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Council has set out future directions to intensify the disaster emergency response activities.

In its emergency session held in Dire Dawa City, the council has discussed in detail on the current dis…

Business Economy

UNCTAD Lauds Ethiopia’s Ongoing Macroeconomic Reform Policy as Positive Move

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s macroeconomic reform policy is a very positive move in strengthening the whole economic environment and building the confidence of investors, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Speaki…

Business Economy

Ethiopia Signs 300MW Wind Project Power Deal with UAE’s AMEA Power

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has signed 300MW Aysha-1 wind project Power Purchase and implementation agreements with United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s AMEA Power.

The Aysha wind energy project is poised to become the largest wind energy project in the Horn of Af…

Business Economy

Second Phase of Lowlands Resilience Project to Benefit 3 Million People

Addis Ababa: The second phase of the Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project was officially approved today, aiming to improve the lives of 3 million Ethiopians across seven regions and Dire Dawa city administration, according to the Ministry of Irrigat…

Business Economy

Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Green Energy, Building Horn of Africa’s Largest Onshore Wind Project

Addis Ababa: Finance Minister Ahmed Shide has reiterated Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment to green energy at the Aysha Wind Power Project agreement signed to build Horn of Africa’s largest 300 MW onshore wind project.

The landmark agreement was signe…

Business Economy

Africa Urban Forum Will Set Future Dev’t Direction for Continent’s Cities

Addis Ababa: The upcoming Africa Urban Forum will set the future development direction of the continent’s cities within the framework of Agenda 2063, Urban and Infrastructure Minister Chaltu Sani said.

Recall that the ministry announced the completio…

Business Economy

Growing Horticulture Sector Key to Transformation of Ethiopia’s Agriculture: AGRA Country Director

Addis Ababa: The horticulture sector, given additional attention and investment, can contribute significantly to the transformation of Ethiopia’s agriculture, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Country Director Yihenew Zewdie said.

Ethi…

Governance Politics

FM Taye Atske Selassie Holds Talks with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of UAE

Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atske Selassie met with Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.

During their meeting, the two officials discussed va…