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Understanding Neonatal Mortality in Addis Ababa NICUs
In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Pediatrics, researchers have scrutinized the alarming rates of neonatal mortality in public hospitals across Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The findings presented by Simeneh, G.T., Tesema, G.W., Alamenie, D.T.,...

Ethiopia Expresses Readiness To Host Third Russia-Africa Summit -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has expressed absolute readiness and emphasized it as a progressive step to host the forthcoming third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for 2026. This was the outcome of the consultative...

Ethiopia Expresses Readiness To Host Third Russia-Africa Summit
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has expressed absolute readiness and emphasized it as a progressive step to host the forthcoming third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for 2026. This was the outcome of the consultative...

Africa Skills Week 2025 Charts Bold Path Toward Industrial Transformation in Addis Ababa
The African Union, in collaboration with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, successfully hosted the Second Edition of Africa Skills Week (ASW 2025) from October 13–17 at the African Union Headquarters. Gathering more than 850...

Africa Bangladesh Business Forum to host trade show, business summit in Ethiopia
To strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Bangladesh and African nations, the first-ever “Africa Bangladesh Trade Show and Business Summit 2025” is set to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from November 12–13, 2025. The...

Russia to help Ethiopia gain energy sovereignty — ambassador to Addis Ababa
MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. Moscow will help Addis Ababa to upgrade its 20th-century power plants to enhance Ethiopia’s energy sovereignty, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Yevgeny Terekhin told TASS, adding that the details of projects are planned...

Ethiopia seeks Russia’s backing for WTO entry, explores nuclear power partnership
During a recent official visit to Moscow, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met with senior Russian officials to discuss expanded cooperation in trade, energy, and nuclear technology. The visit, according to the Institute of Foreign...

Russia ready to respect Ethiopia’s interests in military-technical cooperation — Lavrov
MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. Russia is always ready to respect Ethiopia’s interests in the area of military-technical cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timotheos. "We spoke...

Rosatom to build NPP in Ethiopia based on modern VVER-1200 reactor — Russian ambassador
MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. A nuclear power plant (NPP) will be built on the basis of the modern and safe VVER-1200 technology in Ethiopia with Rosatom’s participation, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeniy Terekhin told TASS. "A new practical...

Investors Express Strong Interest in Producing, Assembling Electric Vehicles in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2025 (ENA) -Foreign and local investors are demonstrating significant interest in establishing electric vehicle production and assembly factories in Ethiopia, Transport and Logistics State Minister Bareo Hassen said. The...

Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think
The future of solar is looking bright fuyu liu/Shutterstock Is solar power going to take over the world? The past few years have seen a frankly astounding acceleration in the rate of its deployment, with total generation capacity doubling between...

Egypt on final plans ahead of troops deployment to Somalia amid tension with Ethiopia
Jubaland intelligence better than NISA, says Ahmed Madobe KISMAYO, Somalia - Ahmed Madobe, the leader of Jubaland State, argues that the regional intelligence network is superior to the National Intelligence Security Agency (NISA), adding that it...

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Tech Leap and Lessons from EIMA
Ethiopia, a nation with a rich agricultural heritage and a population heavily reliant on farming, stands at a critical juncture. The country, facing persistent challenges ranging from the impacts of climate change and soil degradation to volatile...

5th PATDC, Made in Pakistan Exhibition witnesses remarkable progress in Addis Ababa
ISLAMABAD - The second day of the 5th Pakistan–Africa Trade Development Conference (PATDC) and Made in Pakistan Exhibition witnessed remarkable progress at Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, marked by dynamic B2B meetings, a high-level visit from the...

Welmel River Irrigation Dev't, Sof Umer Caves Pillars for Economic Transformation
Addis Ababa, October 23, 2025 (ENA) – The development projects like the Welmel River Irrigation and the Sof Omer Luxury Lodge and ongoing agricultural modernization, environmental sustainability, as well as and tourism efforts in Bale Zone of...

GCL of China to build refinery in Ethiopia
Save to read list Published by Ellie Brosnan, Editorial Assistant Hydrocarbon Engineering, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 09:00 Ethiopian government officials have announced that the Gode Oil Refinery will be built in partnership with Golden Concord...

Russian top diplomat Lavrov to hold talks with Ethiopian counterpart in Moscow
MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday with his Ethiopian counterpart Gedion Timotevos and the ministers plan to discuss bilateral relations as well as cooperation on...

Upland Rice Genotypes Show Blast Resistance in Ethiopia
In the rich tapestry of agricultural research, upland rice has emerged as a significant crop, notably in regions prone to adverse environmental conditions. The nuanced exploration of adult-plant resistance in upland rice genotypes against the...

Story Applications FutureEO at ESA’s Ministerial Council 2025 23/10/2025 148 views 2 likes Read
Applications 23/10/2025 137 views 2 likes The European Space Agency’s Council at Ministerial Level is the time for bold vision and decisive action. In November, ESA’s Member States, Associate States, and Cooperating States will unite to elevate...

Ethiopia's Survival, Prosperity Linked to Red Sea, Nile Basin
ADDIS Ababa, October 19, 2025 (ENA) -- The Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) has stressed that Ethiopia's survival and overall prosperity are profoundly intertwined with the Red Sea and the Nile Basin. Jointly organized by the IFA, the Defense...