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...

Mean Platelet Volume: Key Biomarker in Metabolic Syndrome

In a groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have explored the significance of mean platelet volume (MPV) as a potential biomarker for indicating the presence of anemia and platelet disorders specifically among patients...

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...

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...

Why pen-pushers can’t run prisons

Shortly after the end of the First World War, the English explorer Gertrude Bell was appointed an Oriental Secretary in Baghdad. The British administrators there were busy dismantling the Ottoman Empire; Bell, an expert in Middle Eastern cultures...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

 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...

AI Meets Ancestry: African Musicians Harness Artificial Intelligence to Preserve and Reinvent Cultural Soundscapes

In a studio scented with coffee and filled with recording gear, Ethiopian musician Dawit Ketema, known as Mashela, experiments with a unique fusion — the wooden tones of the washint flute and the precision of digital synthesizers. His mission: to...

Africa Urged to Harness Biodigital Tech to Overcome Food Security Paradox  

Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (ENA) – The State Minister of Planning and Development, Seyoum Mekonnen, pointed out that the convergence of biological and digital realms marks a paradigm shift in nourishing our nations, citing the stark paradox...

Humanitarian crisis deepens as Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam triggers deadly floods in Sudan

Sudan faces catastrophic floods after Ethiopia released water from the Grand Renaissance Dam, submerging homes, farmland, and displacing thousands In Silanih, north of Omdurman, farmers lost entire winter crops, with saturated land expected to...

Russian Nuclear Energy Diplomacy; New Fano Offensive in Ethiopia: Africa File, October 2, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Russia. Russia signed an agreement with Ethiopia to construct a nuclear power plant....

After building huge new dam, Ethiopia warns of hydropower’s drought risk

Barely one month after launching Africa’s biggest dam, the Ethiopian government’s new climate plan outlines an ambition to reduce its heavy reliance on rainfall-reliant hydropower by getting more electricity from solar, wind and biogas. In its...

Profits Bleed When Development Initiatives Ignore the Wellbeing of Ethiopia Women

7.2 million people need GBV support; 45% were children, & 44% were women– Report Amid predictions of Africa’s growth and the potential of its youth, one inconvenient statistic tells a different story. Africa has the highest rate of femicide...

Building Better Weather Networks

Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, supports a quarter of East Africa’s population with fish, fresh water, and critical transportation routes. It’s also one of the deadliest bodies of water in the world. Storms, high winds, and waves frequently...

U.S. backs $10 Billion Ethiopian airport following record aircraft purchase

The commitment comes despite Ethiopia’s growing alignment with Russia, reflecting Washington’s interest in reconnecting with key partners across the continent Bishoftu Airport to Relieve Congestion The Bishoftu International Airport, located 40...

Why Space Technology Matters for Africa’s Sustainable Future

By Kwaku Sumah As Ghana prepares to host the maiden Ghana Space Conference 2025 in Accra this October, one may ask themselves, why should a developing country like Ghana invest time, energy, and resources into space science and technology? The...

Boosting Income for Smallholders: Climate-Smart Agriculture in Ethiopia

In a pivotal study conducted in the Adami Tullu Jido Kombolcha district of Ethiopia, researchers have uncovered the significant impact of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAP) on the incomes of smallholder farmers. This research...