Dangote Begins Construction of $2.5 Billion Fertiliser Plant in Ethiopia

Dangote Group has commenced the construction of a $2.5 billion fertiliser manufacturing complex in Gode, Ethiopia, marking a major milestone in Africa’s quest for self-sufficiency in agricultural inputs. The groundbreaking event followed the...

Africans demand the return of looted treasures from the colonial masters

The call for the return of Africa’s looted cultural treasures has intensified as new research highlights growing continental demand for restitution from former colonial powers. A recent survey showed that a significant proportion of Africans...

Thousands gather for Ethiopia's thanksgiving festival

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands gathered in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, on Saturday for the East African country’s thanksgiving festival, which is celebrated annually by the largest ethnic group, the Oromos, who were donning mostly...

Thousands gather for Ethiopia’s thanksgiving festival

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands gathered in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, on Saturday for the East African country’s thanksgiving festival, which is celebrated annually by the largest ethnic group, the Oromos, who were donning mostly...

Dangote Initiates $2.5bn Fertiliser Plant Construction in Ethiopia

Africa’s leading industrial conglomerate, the Dangote Group, has commenced construction of a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Ethiopia, marking a significant step in its regional expansion. The project, spearheaded by Nigerian billionaire Aliko...

Global South Science Leaders Honor Excellence at Rio Conference

More than 300 leading scientists from over 60 countries gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to celebrate developing world research achievements and chart the future of science in emerging economies, culminating in the announcement of prestigious...

Indian coffee faces increasing competition from Uganda, Ethiopia

The differentials for Indian robusta parchment AB are currently hovering in the range of $1,200-1,300 per tonne over the LIFFE (London International Financial Futures Exchange) prices | Photo Credit: SAMPATH KUMAR GP As the premiums for Indian...

WHO Level 3 Milestone Positions Ethiopia to Lure Pharma Manufacturers, Expand Market: Health Minister

Addis Ababa, October 3, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia’s landmark achievement of attaining World Health Organization (WHO) Level 3 in medicines regulation will position the country as a hub for both local and global pharmaceutical manufacturers, Health...

Effects of Catha edulis Extract on Atorvastatin-Induced Myotoxicity in Rats: Biochemical and Histopathological Evidence

Introduction Rhabdomyolysis (RML) is a clinical syndrome characterized by skeletal muscle breakdown and necrosis, with the subsequent release of intracellular contents—such as myoglobin, creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and other...

New Gas Project Helps Close Ethiopia's Gap in gasoline, Diesel & LPG: GCL Chairman

Addis Ababa, October 3, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia’s New Gas Project will help close the country's gap in gasoline, diesel, and LPG, reduce reliance on fuel imports, and accelerate the country's industrial transformation, Zhu Gongshan, Chairman of...

Migrant sex offender released due to 'human error', Lammy tells MPs

An independent investigation has been launched after a migrant sex offender was mistakenly released from prison in what appears be "human error", Justice Secretary David Lammy has said. In a statement to the House of Commons, Lammy said the...

On This Day: Scientists sequence flu strain behind 1918 pandemic

1 of 5 | Patients sick with the flu are hospitalized at a makeshift ward at Camp Funston in Kansas in 1918. On October 5, 2005, scientists announced that for the first time they were able to genetically sequence the strain of avian flu that was...

PS Omollo: Gov’t promoting peace through proper water management

The government of Kenya has rolled out initiatives aimed at ending conflicts that arise as a result of shared natural resources, among them water. Speaking on Tuesday during the International Conference on Water, Peace and Security 2025, in...

Mission Cosmic Crops: Combat Hunger With Space Technology

Eating on the International Space Station (ISS) can be challenging. The weight of the food is extremely important. It costs NASA $10,000 to transport one pound of food to the ISS. In order to maximize the amount of food it can ship, the food is...

Improving Ethiopian Livestock: Quality Challenges and Solutions

In a quest to revolutionize the meat production sector within Ethiopia, a recent study highlighted the complexities associated with enhancing meat quality across the country’s livestock chain. Ethiopia, renowned for its rich agricultural history,...

Prison that accidentally freed sex attack migrant early mistakenly released ANOTHER inmate

THE prison that mistakenly released the Epping sex attacker migrant accidentally released another lag. HMP Chelmsford let Hadush Kebatu walk free over the weekend, sparking an urgent manhunt. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Hadush...

Beyond the Fertile Crescent: Ethiopia’s Forgotten Cradle of Farming

A research recasts the highlands as a birthplace of domestication For decades, the prevailing narrative of agriculture pointed to the Middle East. The “Fertile Crescent” was cast as the singular birthplace of farming, its innovations fanning...

Identifying Diabetic Ketoacidosis Risk Factors in Ethiopia

In an era where metabolic disorders such as diabetes are skyrocketing globally, a new study unveils critical insights into a severe and acute complication known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Conducted in the East Gojjam Zone of Northwest...

 Kadisco Chief Paints Optimistic Picture of Ethiopia’s Economic Trajectory

A.M.Prashant is the general manager of Kadisco Asian Paints, a joint venture between India-based global leader Asian Paints and five-decade-old domestic manufacturer Kadisco Chemical Industry PLC. Together, the two make up Kadisco Paint and...

Giants and Lilliputians: Haile Selassie and President Isaias Afwerki (Part 2)

Power, Image, and Machiavellian Survival: The Body as a Mirror of Power To understand Isaias Afwerki’s psychology, one must first confront the contradiction written across his body. His appearance—spare, stiff, and strangely careless—betrayed none...