Clan war erupts in Ethiopia's Somali regional state, causing multiple casualties
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-04 16:17:29

Clan war erupts in Ethiopia's Somali regional state, causing multiple casualties

The situation remains tense as the local community grapples with the aftermath.

Efforts to ease Kenya-Ethiopia cross border trade in progress
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-04 15:07:46

Efforts to ease Kenya-Ethiopia cross border trade in progress

The government has published the most recent tender for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of 150 kilowatts of solar PV systems at the border post.

Ethiopian army committing possible war crimes, blocking health services in Amhara - HRW
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-07-03 17:50:20

Ethiopian army committing possible war crimes, blocking health services in Amhara - HRW

HRW claims the Ethiopian federal forces have committed atrocities in 13 towns with a population of 23 million people, together with a government-affiliated militia.

No resolution reached yet as Turkey mediates Somalia-Ethiopia row on port deal
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-02 08:12:14

No resolution reached yet as Turkey mediates Somalia-Ethiopia row on port deal

Somalia insisted on Ethiopia withdrawing from the agreement before embracing dialogue. 

Ethiopian opposition leader urges Tigray's reintegration for lasting peace
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-01 23:21:57

Ethiopian opposition leader urges Tigray's reintegration for lasting peace

Jawar stresses that a critical issue remains unaddressed: the political settlement and reintegration of Tigray into the Ethiopian federation.

10th Street: Eastleigh's ‘little Ethiopia’ where beverage lovers enjoy special coffee
  • Author: Yassin Juma
  • Date: 2024-06-30 08:36:55

10th Street: Eastleigh's ‘little Ethiopia’ where beverage lovers enjoy special coffee

Three coffee houses serve as booking offices for buses bound for the Kenya-Ethiopia border town of Moyale.

Ethiopia and South Sudan announce ambitious road project to foster economic integration
  • Author: Terry Muriuki
  • Date: 2024-06-27 11:55:16

Ethiopia and South Sudan announce ambitious road project to foster economic integration

Under the terms of the five-year agreement, South Sudan will repay the loan using proceeds from its crude oil exports

Ethiopia drafts Asset Recovery Bill in fight against economic crimes
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-06-26 19:07:22

Ethiopia drafts Asset Recovery Bill in fight against economic crimes

The bill seeks to depress individuals engaging in illegal financial crimes like money laundering, human trafficking, and illicit financial activities to amass wealth.

Kenya's foreign direct investment falls despite digitisation measures
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-06-26 11:40:17

Kenya's foreign direct investment falls despite digitisation measures

Though the country witnessed a 65 per cent per cent flow increase, the FDI inflow declined from $1.59 billion (205 billion shillings) in 2022 to $1.5 billion (193 billion shillings) in 2023.

Ethiopian parliament approves Sh35 billion loan for urban water projects
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-21 12:57:44

Ethiopian parliament approves Sh35 billion loan for urban water projects

This project forms an integral component of the government's comprehensive approach to tackling the nation's water and sanitation issues.

Tenants in Addis Ababa protest over landlord's rent increases
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-20 16:23:29

Tenants in Addis Ababa protest over landlord's rent increases

There were hopes that the landlord-tenant agreement would stabilise rent costs, but instead, landlords are putting more pressure on tenants to pay higher rents.

World Refugee Day highlights growing crisis of displacement due to violence and climate change
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-20 16:06:04

World Refugee Day highlights growing crisis of displacement due to violence and climate change

UNHCR estimates that by mid-2023, over 120 million individuals worldwide were forcibly displaced, with 40 per cent being children. 75 per cent of these displaced individuals are hosted in low- and middle-income countries.

Ethiopia obtains more than $600m in grants to combat TB, HIV, and Malaria
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-20 11:47:04

Ethiopia obtains more than $600m in grants to combat TB, HIV, and Malaria

Ethiopia's Health Minister, Mekdes Daba, emphasised the crucial role of community-based and innovative strategies in combating tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria.

Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-17 18:27:38

Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport

"Our joy is doubled as we celebrate the completion of the new Gudina Tumsa Airport project and the commencement of a new service."

Ethiopia discovers 21.3 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Ogaden region
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-06-17 09:37:26

Ethiopia discovers 21.3 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Ogaden region

This discovery adds to Ethiopia's existing oil and natural gas deposits found in six other locations across the country, including Mekele, Metema, South Omo, and Gambella.

Ethiopia's Tamirt programme saves $2.2bn through import substitution
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-15 19:29:34

Ethiopia's Tamirt programme saves $2.2bn through import substitution

In the past 10 months, 129 heavy industries have been operational after new investments were made in the sector. The program played a vital role in the realisation of this programs.

[HOLD FOR QUOTES] Ethiopia partners with India to become self-sufficient wheat producer
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-06-15 14:57:53

[HOLD FOR QUOTES] Ethiopia partners with India to become self-sufficient wheat producer

The focus is on enhancing wheat productivity in Ethiopia's Afar and Oromia lowlands, regions crucial for its cultivation amid frequent droughts and other climatic adversities.

Ethiopia halts foreign bids for Ethio Telecom stake
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-14 23:06:36

Ethiopia halts foreign bids for Ethio Telecom stake

The government's initial plan to sell 45 per cent of Ethio Telecom to foreign investors was cancelled in November after Orange SA withdrew its bid.

Somalia, Ethiopia to have stronger GDP growth this year - World Bank
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-12 15:47:29

Somalia, Ethiopia to have stronger GDP growth this year - World Bank

Somalia's gross domestic product growth pace has been set at 3.7 per cent, compared to 3.1 per cent last year, while Ethiopia's was 7.0 per cent, 0.2 percentage points down from last year's figure.

Ethiopia awaits official notice from Somalia on troop withdrawal amid rising tensions
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-11 21:41:37

Ethiopia awaits official notice from Somalia on troop withdrawal amid rising tensions

Nebiyu clarified that Ethiopia has not received any formal communication on this issue. "There has been no official diplomatic communication from Somalia on this matter," Tedla said.

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