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...

At GITEX Global, African Youth Call for Tech Sovereignty Through Innovation,  Gov’t Backing

Addis Ababa, October 14, 2025 (ENA) -- On the second day of the 45th edition of GITEX Global, one of the world’s largest and most influential tech events, African youth entrepreneurs are making a bold impression — not only by showcasing their...

BIT Mining Rebrands Again As It Pivots To Integrating AI And Blockchain Technology

The crypto mining company will change its name to reflect its new business focus, just five years after transforming from an online lottery ticket seller Key Takeaways: BIT Mining will become Solai from Oct. 20 after shareholders approved the name...

Scientists find a medieval sandal and other unexpected artifacts in vulture nests in Spain

The bearded vulture, a large bird of prey with an unusual diet consisting primarily of bones, has long fascinated ornithologists. But now, a new study has shown why the bone-eating birds could be even more intriguing than once thought. Their...

ESSAY: David and Goliath Collaborate in Africa, Africa Research Group, 1969

“Israel has played a relatively invisible but strategically important role in Africa as a servant of the United States…” If there was any doubt that the zionist entity serves as the rabid attack dog of US imperialism in West Asia, the recent...

Ethiopia, Belgium Hold First Political Consultation

Addis Ababa, October 9, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia and Belgium have held the first political consultation aimed at uplifting bilateral cooperation between the two nations. A Belgian delegation led by Theodora Gentzis, Secretary-General and President...

Ethiopia set to launch trade under AfCFTA

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia will officially launch trade in goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement on Thursday, a senior official has said. Ethiopian State Minister of Trade and Regional Integration...

Ethiopia’s Agroecology Strategy Moves Forward with Expert Contributions

An agroecological farm in Gedeo, Southern Ethiopia. Photo by Eyob Getahun/CIFOR-ICRAF By Eyob Getahun In November 2024, the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with CIFOR-ICRAF, and the Alliance of Biodiversity International...

Ethiopia, Cyprus Sign MoU to Bolster Bilateral Ties

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2025 (ENA) --- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart from the Republic of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos this evening. During their meeting, the ministers discussed areas...

Earthquake kills 1, displaces over 43,400 in NE Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake has displaced tens of thousands of people in Ethiopia's northeastern Afar region, with one confirmed death, according to local authorities. The state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporation reported...

Engineer behind Z'bar power stabilisation pushes for more Diaspora investment

Unguja. When President Hussein Ali Mwinyi cut the ribbon to launch Zanzibar’s new electricity stabilisation system last week, the moment symbolised more than just an engineering milestone. It was also the story of a Tanzanian who left home almost...

Ethiopia to Replace, Modernize Car Plate Numbers

Addis Ababa, October 8, 2025 (ENA) -- The Ministry of Transport and Logistics announced that it will replace and modernize car plate numbers and improve the vehicle identification system. This morning, Transport and Logistics Minister Alemu Sime...

Exploring Breastfeeding Equity in Ethiopian Infants

In a significant breakthrough in child nutrition research, a recent study led by Tariku et al. explores the complex and multifaceted dimensions of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices among infants in Ethiopia. This research,...

Ethiopia has struggled to build national unity: can its big ...

The formal launch of Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in September 2025 made news across the world. There was pomp and ceremony as Africa's largest hydroelectric dam was officially inaugurated after 14 years and US$5 billion worth of...

Lawrence Tech in Southfield Launches 2026 Robofest

Robofest, an international youth robotics competition created by Southfield-based Lawrence Technological University professor C.J. Chung in 1999, has announced the theme of its 2026 Game competition, “Building Bridges.” Now in its 27th season,...

Ethiopia’s $8.3 Billion Export Surge: Real Gains, Political Spin

By LJDemissie October 7, 2025 Who speaks for Ethiopia’s economy? Left: Zemedeneh Negatu, an accountant—weaponized by three consecutive regimes and their state media as a proxy economist for over fifteen years, dating back to the era of Prime...

Zambia, Ethiopia working towards expanding honey industry cooperation

Government says it is committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Ethiopia in the green economy sector, with a particular focus on expanding the honey industry as a key driver of rural livelihoods, environmental conservation, and...

Pictet says that if the US loses its technological lead, everything will collapse

At a time when US debt is skyrocketing, China is asserting itself as a technological powerhouse and the BRICS countries are strengthening their influence, the global balance is shifting. For Maria Vassalou, Director of the Pictet Research...

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...

Abiy Ahmed PhD Plagiarism Will Addis Ababa University Revoke Degree?

Plagiarism in Abiy Ahmed’s PhD Thesis: How will Addis Ababa University handle this? Allegations around the PhD thesis have persisted since 2017. Checks on the literature review chapter reportedly show a high similarity score (about 62–64% after...