Ethiopia Requests UN to Extend Landmine Clearance Deadline for Third Time

USD 31mln required for clearing work between 2026-7 Ethiopia has requested the UN to again extend a deadline to clear landmines left strewn by wars old and new, placing people at risk on more than 125 million hectares of land. Ethiopia acceded to...

Ethiopia Omits Advantageous Goods, Services from AfCTA Implementation Regulation

The Council of Ministers has ratified a regulation outlining the concession of duty tariff rates on goods for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The 419-page regulation approved last month appeared in the Negarit...

Over half of Ethiopia’s...

More than 50% of Ethiopia’s adult population remains excluded from formal financial services, posing a significant challenge to the country’s economic development and social inclusion. Millions, particularly rural residents, have no access to...

Addis Ababa City Administration Intensifies Efforts on Coders Initiative

Addis Ababa, August 13, 2025 (POA) – The Addis Ababa City Administration has announced that it is ramping up efforts to advance the Coders Initiative, aimed at equipping the city’s youth with competitive ICT skills. Awale Mohamed, Head of the...

Ethiopia Moves to Reset Off-Grid Solar Tariffs amid New Global Alliance Deal

Officials at the Ministry of Water and Energy are preparing to set new tariff rates for off-grid solar power in the coming months as the government attempts to strike a balance between investor returns and affordability. The announcement comes on...

Is Dubai’s short-term rental market hurting long-term property value?

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Ethiopian teams arrives to launch ‘Plant Fraternity’ Initiative

KARACHI: high-level delegation of government officials and climate experts from Ethiopia arrived in Karachi on Friday to launch the "Plant Fraternity" initiative in various cities of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Upon their arrival at Jinnah...

Looms Spin Fear in Tamil Nadu Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty

“While 25 per cent will make us uncompetitive, a 50 per cent tariff will make it practically impossible for us to do business,” says Coimbatore-based industrialist Ravi Sam, a former chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Tamil...

The horrors of Gukurahundi and complicity of World Bank and IMF

To put it into perspective, Gukurahundi was characterised by inversion of human rights violations, including torture, disappearances, abductions, sexual molestation, rape, ethnic profiling and arbitrary arrests, detainment in concentration camps,...

Elevating African Business Education

In a rapidly evolving African business education landscape, the Association of African Business Schools (AABS) plays a critical role in shaping quality, relevance, and impact tailored for the continent’s unique needs. At the forefront of this...

Ethiopia Holds Advantages in Terms of Solar Panel Manufacturing Sites Compared to Other Countries: PM Abiy

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asserted that Ethiopia holds advantages over many other countries in terms of solar panel manufacturing sites. Today, the Prime Minister visited the Toyo Solar Power Plant, which has...

Study recommends VAT withholding extension to private companies

A new study recommends extending VAT withholding responsibilities to private companies, aligning them with the current requirements for public bodies. At the same time, the forthcoming implementation of VAT and excise taxes on fuel is expected to...

Ethiopia, Botswana Deepen Bilateral Ties with Rooted Shared Values on African Unity & Multilateralism

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) – Botswana and Ethiopia have been building strong bilateral ties, with both countries expressing renewed commitment to strengthening existing cooperation in key areas, including agriculture, aviation, trade, and...

Companies Eager to Expand Eco-Friendly Solutions in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Companies engaged in renewable energy technologies in Ethiopia are keen to expand their environmentally friendly solutions, particularly in off-grid areas, while contributing to global efforts to tackle...

PSS launches Ethiopia’s first...

Premier Switch Solutions (PSS), in partnership with global payments leader MasterCard, has unveiled Ethiopia’s first locally verified, world-class online payment verification system, marking a new era in digital payment security for the country....

Envoy speaks at FPCCI’s meeting ‘Pakistan and Ethiopia face many similar challenges’

Floated Currency Promise Meets Hard Reality

As a demonstration of its firepower, the Central Bank floated 150 million dollars on August 5, with 28 banks bidding at a weighted average of 138 Br. Several commercial banks disclosed their foreign currency disbursements following the auction...

Ethiopia Gazettes Provisional Tariff Concessions, Advancing AfCFTA Implementation

Addis Ababa, August 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs), marking a significant step toward the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement....

Nigeria’s debt to W’Bank IDA hits $18.2bn – Report

Nigeria has retained its position as the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association, with outstanding obligations of $18.2bn as of June 30, 2025. This marks a rise from $16.5bn in June 2024, representing a...

Public Finance, Governance, Justice And Development: Keynote Address By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President And Chairman, Boards Of Directors, African Development Bank Group At The 2025 Kenya Law Society Conference - August 15, 2025

(MENAFN- APO Group) PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed...