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Ethiopia considers liberalising gambling

The Ethiopian government is considering withdrawing from the gambling sector, which is largely run by the National Lottery Administration, and is working on new regulation.

Subscribers only Business 19.10.2021

After Paris and Brussels, Obasanjo heads to New York

Olusegun Obasanjo, African Union (AU) special envoy to the Horn of Africa, was received on October 7, 2021 by French President Emmanuel Macron (right).© Xose Bouzas/Hans Lucas via Reuters Connect

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.10.2021

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and Sudanese Sovereignty Council Chairman Abel Fattah al-Burhan.© Yoan Valat/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Macron strengthens cooperation with Sudanese intelligence

The heads of Sudanese intelligence agencies are expected in Paris at the end of this week to discuss questions of security with their French counterparts and the ministry of foreign affairs.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.10.2021

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and French president Emmanuel Macron.© Ian Langsdon/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Macron bolsters French presence in Horn

Ambassador Frédéric Clavier is to be France's new special envoy for the Horn of Africa. His job will be to follow the conflict in Tigray and consolidate the work of his predecessor in Sudan since 2019.

Free access Diplomacy 08.10.2021

Few signs of hope for meaningful peace talks between Abiy and TPLF

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali.© Twitter/@PMEthiopia

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.10.2021

Pro-Abiy diaspora mobilises clerics to lobby Congress

While the White House was publishing an executive order paving the way for sanctions against Ethiopia's warning parties, 11 US-based Ethiopian Orthodox archbishops arrived in Washington to champion the cause of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.09.2021

Addis and Cairo's communication war heats up

Egypt and Ethiopia are fighting to get their voices heard in Washington, and have hired new PR professionals to help them.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.09.2021

Foreign minister Lamamra dreams of GERD summit in Algiers

Algerian foreign minister Ramtane Lamamra has taken tentative steps to mediate between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan in their dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and is considering holding a summit Algiers.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.09.2021

UAE and China spar over Horn of Africa ports

Four months after opening the port of Berbera in Somaliland, DP World's chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, tasked his teams to conduct a study on Chinese activism in the ports of the Horn of Africa.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 10.09.2021

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MbZ favourite International Golden Group expands Africa focus

Often used to vehicle Emirati diplomacy, the UAE defence conglomerate IGG has been picking up projects in Africa and sent a team to Addis Ababa to scout for military sales opportunities in July.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 27.08.2021

Abiy sends watchdog to monitor DRC's chairmanship of the African Union

The new Ethiopian ambassador to DRC Woinshet Tadesse is well acquainted with the workings of the pan-African institution, having previously served as Addis' permanent representative to the African Union (AU).

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.08.2021

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Sudan fills diplomatic space abandoned by Addis

Sudanese prime minister Abdallah Hamdok has taken advantage of his position as chairman of regional, inter-governmental body IGAD to launch a series of diplomatic initiatives in the region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.08.2021

Changes to gemstone export rules are good news for India

The Ministry of Mines has ended the obligation to process a minimum number of gemstones mined in Ethiopia before selling them abroad. This decision is intended to reassure domestic producers, but at the same time pleases Indian buyers.

Subscribers only Mining 18.08.2021

Orange seeks to reconnect with Ethio Telecom

Between 2010 and 2013, the French telecoms giant tried to modernise Ethio Telecom. Now, as the state-owned company prepares to bring private-sector shareholders on board, Orange is hoping to set up a new deal with its former partner.

Subscribers only Business 22.07.2021

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Ethiopia to test new China-G20 compromise on debt

As Ethiopia's public debt weighs increasingly heavily on its public finances, the committee which will negotiate a reduction of its debt under the aegis of the Paris Club has still not been constituted. It is set to be one of the first to test the new debt treatment rules negotiated last year by China and the G20.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.07.2021

After failing at the UN, Sisi turns to MBZ for GERD support

The second phase of filling the vast Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam started on 5 July. Egypt, which failed to convince the UN to take up the issue, is doing all it can to get the UAE strongman to block Addis.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.07.2021

Afar Region left licking its wounds after Tigray clashes

The Afar, who are very economically dependent on their neighbours in Tigray, have been hard hit by the civil war ravaging northern Ethiopia.

Subscribers only Politics 13.07.2021

Northern Afar on front line of Addis-Mekele war

Ethiopian cold shoulder for EU envoy

Tension is rising between Brussels and Addis Ababa. In the midst of intense dialogue, notably on the issue of the war in Tigray, the EU's new special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, is still waiting to meet with the Ethiopian autoritites.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.07.2021

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Sissi struggles to rally Kenyatta on GERD

A UN Security Council meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is being held in New York this Thursday, at Tunisia's request. Egypt is pushing hard for the adoption of a resolution on the issue, despite a lack of consensus between the council's African members.

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy 08.07.2021

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Ethiopia

Ethiopia considers liberalising gambling

After Paris and Brussels, Obasanjo heads to New York

Macron strengthens cooperation with Sudanese intelligence

Macron bolsters French presence in Horn

Few signs of hope for meaningful peace talks between Abiy and TPLF

Pro-Abiy diaspora mobilises clerics to lobby Congress

Addis and Cairo's communication war heats up

Foreign minister Lamamra dreams of GERD summit in Algiers

UAE and China spar over Horn of Africa ports

Spotlight
MbZ favourite International Golden Group expands Africa focus

Abiy sends watchdog to monitor DRC's chairmanship of the African Union

Spotlight
Sudan fills diplomatic space abandoned by Addis

Changes to gemstone export rules are good news for India

Orange seeks to reconnect with Ethio Telecom

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Ethiopia to test new China-G20 compromise on debt

After failing at the UN, Sisi turns to MBZ for GERD support

Afar Region left licking its wounds after Tigray clashes

Ethiopian cold shoulder for EU envoy

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Sissi struggles to rally Kenyatta on GERD

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Tigray conflict puts Abiy's back against the wall

Nekemte-Bure road project attempts to get back on its feet after Indian firm IL&FS fiasco

Feltman gradually eclipses Booth

Addis Ababa and Djibouti about to call for bids for a second interconnection line

Regional expert Annette Weber appointed EU special envoy for Horn

Abiy forced to make major concessions to mobile licence candidates

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Ethiopia considers liberalising gambling

After Paris and Brussels, Obasanjo heads to New York

Macron strengthens cooperation with Sudanese intelligence

Macron bolsters French presence in Horn

Few signs of hope for meaningful peace talks between Abiy and TPLF

Pro-Abiy diaspora mobilises clerics to lobby Congress

Addis and Cairo's communication war heats up

Foreign minister Lamamra dreams of GERD summit in Algiers

UAE and China spar over Horn of Africa ports

Spotlight MbZ favourite International Golden Group expands Africa focus

Abiy sends watchdog to monitor DRC's chairmanship of the African Union

Spotlight Sudan fills diplomatic space abandoned by Addis

Changes to gemstone export rules are good news for India

Orange seeks to reconnect with Ethio Telecom

Spotlight Ethiopia to test new China-G20 compromise on debt

After failing at the UN, Sisi turns to MBZ for GERD support

Afar Region left licking its wounds after Tigray clashes

Ethiopian cold shoulder for EU envoy

Spotlight Sissi struggles to rally Kenyatta on GERD

Spotlight Tigray conflict puts Abiy's back against the wall

Nekemte-Bure road project attempts to get back on its feet after Indian firm IL&FS fiasco

Feltman gradually eclipses Booth

Addis Ababa and Djibouti about to call for bids for a second interconnection line

Regional expert Annette Weber appointed EU special envoy for Horn

Abiy forced to make major concessions to mobile licence candidates

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MbZ favourite International Golden Group expands Africa focus

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Sudan fills diplomatic space abandoned by Addis

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Ethiopia to test new China-G20 compromise on debt

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Sissi struggles to rally Kenyatta on GERD

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Tigray conflict puts Abiy's back against the wall