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Ethiopia

EU mulls new financial package of 'special measures'

Pending a return of budget support to Ethiopia through the EU's Multi-Annual Financing Framework, the release of a new package of so-called "special measures" is being negotiated in Brussels.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.04.2023

Brussels reviews position on Ethiopia

In line with the Tigray peace progress, the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union will meet next week to update the bloc's joint policy on Ethiopia.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.04.2023

EU Africa experts expected in Addis

The African directors of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of all 27 member states to AU headquarters in Addis-Ababa on 27-28 April. They will likely discuss common policy on strategic partners.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.04.2023

Abiy Ahmed rings changes at helm of Ethiopia Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise

Firmly opposed to the loss of his monopoly, the boss of the state-owned Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise, Roba Megersa, was dismissed at the end of March and replaced by a more political appointee.

Free access Business 13.04.2023

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Abiy Ahmed's loyal allies tasked with keeping the money coming

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. © Florian Gaertner/Picture Alliance/Photothek/Newscom/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Finance 11.04.2023

World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Ethiopia not only wants to achieve energy self-sufficiency, but also to become an electricity exporter. To achieve this, it needs electricity facilities that match its ambitions.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 10.04.2023

Court hearings on Facebook moderators lawsuits put Meta on the spot in Nairobi

The social media behemoth, which farmed out the moderation of East African Facebook posts to subcontractors based in Nairobi, has failed to extract itself from legal proceedings brought against two of its subcontractors.

Subscribers only Business 05.04.2023

UNESCO struggles to find candidates for Africa assistant director

The ambassadors slated to become the next Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations at UNESCO, reporting to Director-General Audrey Azoulay, did not apply.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 03.04.2023

Addis-Djibouti road corridor project making gradual progress

The Djibouti government is preparing to launch a series of studies to lay the groundwork for the infrastructure for its part in the road corridor project.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 03.04.2023

Brasilia and Addis to team up against cocaine trafficking

One of Africa's leading airport hubs, Addis Ababa has also become a centre for the distribution of cocaine from South America. The number of arrests has risen sharply in recent years, inciting the authorities to take action to deal with the problem.

Subscribers only Business 31.03.2023

An Ethiopian Airlines plane at Addis Ababa airport.

Ethiopia softens stance on international human rights commission

Ethiopia is ready to soften its stance on the work of the International Commission of Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE), which it has been trying to obstruct, according to sources in UN and diplomatic circles.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.03.2023

Addis lays groundwork for new stock exchange

Addis Ababa wants its stock exchange: The Ethiopian administration is seeking external consultants to assist the newly established Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, tasked with creating a regulatory framework for the country's future stock market.

Subscribers only Finance 17.03.2023

After brief respite, Tigray starved of cash again

Ethiopia's central bank sent more than $90m worth of birr in cash to banks in war-ravaged Tigray last month. Within a couple of weeks, there was barely any of it left. Here's why.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 13.03.2023

Addis pushes its agenda on transitional justice

Less than a month before a potentially crucial vote on the future of a UN commission on human rights in Ethiopia, the government has launched consultations on post-civil war justice arrangements.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.03.2023

Somaliland conflict takes a regional turn

Somaliland, long seen as a haven of stability in a troubled region, is facing increasing unrest as fighting continues around the town of Las Anod between the breakaway province's army and militias loyal to Somalia and backed by al-Shabaab fighters.

Subscribers only Defence 08.03.2023

A closer look at Mahlet Hailu, Ethiopia's future ambassador in France

Representative to the United Nations in Geneva since 2020, and in New York before that, the French-speaking Mahlet Hailu will replace Henok Teferra Shawl at the Ethiopian Embassy in Paris.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.03.2023

Ethiopia foreign minister to attend UN least developed countries conference

Ethiopian Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen will represent his country at the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries in Doha from 5 to 9 March. Several African leaders are expected to attend.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 03.03.2023

Blinken considering visit to Addis Ababa

The US Department of State is considering sending Antony Blinken on an official visit to Ethiopia. No date has been set, but that trip could take place in March.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.02.2023

Abiy sticks his oar into Orthodox church row

Barely a year after a thwarted schism over the war in Tigray, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church is confronted with new divisions driven by the linguistic demands of the Oromo community. A public intervention by the prime minister could exacerbate tensions.

Subscribers only Politics 08.02.2023

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Ethiopia

EU mulls new financial package of 'special measures'

Brussels reviews position on Ethiopia

EU Africa experts expected in Addis

Abiy Ahmed rings changes at helm of Ethiopia Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise

Spotlight
Abiy Ahmed's loyal allies tasked with keeping the money coming

World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Court hearings on Facebook moderators lawsuits put Meta on the spot in Nairobi

UNESCO struggles to find candidates for Africa assistant director

Addis-Djibouti road corridor project making gradual progress

Brasilia and Addis to team up against cocaine trafficking

Ethiopia softens stance on international human rights commission

Addis lays groundwork for new stock exchange

After brief respite, Tigray starved of cash again

Addis pushes its agenda on transitional justice

Somaliland conflict takes a regional turn

A closer look at Mahlet Hailu, Ethiopia's future ambassador in France

Ethiopia foreign minister to attend UN least developed countries conference

Blinken considering visit to Addis Ababa

Abiy sticks his oar into Orthodox church row

Abiy Ahmed visiting Paris to talk reconstruction with Macron

Inner circles
Ethiopian Shipping Lines loses monopoly as Abiy liberalises logistics sector

Exploration junior Abyssinian Metals hires Washington lawyers

Former agriculture minister posted to UAE as ambassador

Paris's €28m Ethiopian reconstruction plans

Paris and Berlin seek to act in unison in the Horn

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Ethiopia

EU mulls new financial package of 'special measures'

Brussels reviews position on Ethiopia

EU Africa experts expected in Addis

Abiy Ahmed rings changes at helm of Ethiopia Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise

Spotlight Abiy Ahmed's loyal allies tasked with keeping the money coming

World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Court hearings on Facebook moderators lawsuits put Meta on the spot in Nairobi

UNESCO struggles to find candidates for Africa assistant director

Addis-Djibouti road corridor project making gradual progress

Brasilia and Addis to team up against cocaine trafficking

Ethiopia softens stance on international human rights commission

Addis lays groundwork for new stock exchange

After brief respite, Tigray starved of cash again

Addis pushes its agenda on transitional justice

Somaliland conflict takes a regional turn

A closer look at Mahlet Hailu, Ethiopia's future ambassador in France

Ethiopia foreign minister to attend UN least developed countries conference

Blinken considering visit to Addis Ababa

Abiy sticks his oar into Orthodox church row

Abiy Ahmed visiting Paris to talk reconstruction with Macron

Inner circles Ethiopian Shipping Lines loses monopoly as Abiy liberalises logistics sector

Exploration junior Abyssinian Metals hires Washington lawyers

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Paris's €28m Ethiopian reconstruction plans

Paris and Berlin seek to act in unison in the Horn

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Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

Spotlight
Abiy Ahmed's loyal allies tasked with keeping the money coming

Inner circles
Ethiopian Shipping Lines loses monopoly as Abiy liberalises logistics sector