Ethiopian

Central Africa
Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

The sub-region is at last set to put forward the joint candidates to take up its two vacant commissioner positions at the African Union. The names submitted up until now have all been thrown out by the Panel of Eminent Africans committee.

The New Guard
Tunisia, Somalia, Morocco

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

TunisiaRania Toukebri, Tunis researcher who's aiming for the moon

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MoroccoAzzedine Lahlou, young think-tank creator looking south

Ethiopia, Somalia
End of the line for the Ankara process

After bringing the Ethiopian and Somali governments to the table last year, Turkey struggled to reach a technical agreement on a port outlet for Ethiopia in Somalia. Discussions have been suspended indefinitely.

Ethiopia, Somalia
Will President Irro ever make it to Addis Ababa?

Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, head of the secessionist state of Somaliland, is due to visit the Ethiopian capital shortly. Yet the trip, a highly strategic move for the self-proclaimed republic, has already been postponed several times.

Eritrea, Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed powerless over reopening of Tigray-Eritrea border

The resumption of free movement across the country's northern border is beyond Addis Ababa's control. The federal government is trying to put a stop to both smuggling activities and the political rapprochement between Asmara and Mekele.

Ethiopia
Ruling party influence dents credibility of national dialogue process

The absence of key players from the opposition and armed groups is preventing the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission getting off the ground. Its chief commissioner, appointed by a circle of the Pentecostal church to which the prime minister belongs, defends a vision that is close to that of the ruling party.

Ethiopia
French employers' federation to hold major conference with European investors

Under the watchful eye of Paris and Brussels, the French employers' association, Medef, is working on organising a European forum in the French capital, with the hope of reviving private investment in Addis Ababa.

Senegal
The International Air Transport Association cancels its African gathering

This backpedaling could be linked to the delicate relations that IATA currently has with the Senegalese authorities. The event was to be held in Senegal.

Tanzania
Modernisation on the horizon for Lake Manyara airport

Swiss Intairplan and Ethiopian Saba Engineering have landed the contract to design and supervise the modernisation of Lake Manyara's very touristy airport.

Central African Republic, Gabon
Heads of state Touadéra and Oligui Nguema turn on mining seduction operation in Luanda

The Central African and Gabonese heads of state will seek to promote mining investment opportunities in their respective countries during the US-Africa Business Summit on Monday 23 June.

Ethiopia, Somalia
Addis Ababa appoints new ambassador to Somalia

A hardliner against Ethiopia's “enemies" will be tasked with advancing the roadmap from Addis Ababa to Mogadishu.

Guinea
Conakry sets foundation for big plans with Washington

Guinean diplomacy is working on several large-scale economic projects involving American firms. In addition to opening an air route between the two countries, it is seeking to attract investors to Guinea, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Ethiopia
French firms remain sceptical about pace of Abiy's reform programme

Exchange rate liberalisation, the main condition for Ethiopia to get an extended credit facility from the IMF, has not yet fully borne fruit. Foreign companies, already among the country's largest taxpayers, have to pay a high price for their foreign currency.

Ethiopia
All-change at electoral commission a year from 2026 vote

Twelve months from the next polls, the Ethiopian electoral commission is undertaking an in-depth reform of the country's voting laws, while also changing its leadership.

Djibouti, Ethiopia
Djibouti foils Ethio-Djibouti Railway's plans

Addis Ababa's former mayor promised to relaunch the state-owned railway company after years of financial losses. But his strategy for breaking into Djibouti's multimodal logistics sector is not on track.

Ethiopia
Private investors hang on Paris Club decision

The IMF has completed the third review of its $3.4 billion support programme. This could influence negotiations over restructuring Ethiopia's debt.