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PM Abiy Ahmed stressed that the nation’s goals, securing port ownership, safeguarding peace, and advancing developmentwill be accomplished through hard work and unity.

The recognition, announced by WHO, highlights Ethiopia’s strengthened regulatory framework, ensuring that medicines, vaccines, and other medical products available in the country meet international standards of quality, safety, and efficacy.

In the Amhara region, flooding, hail, and landslides during the rainy season have also caused widespread destruction. In Meket Woreda of North Wollo Zone alone, the Agriculture Office reported the loss of 6,000 hectares of farmland, affecting more than 45,000 families.

Geopolitically, the GERD transforms electricity into a tool of regional diplomacy. By exporting surplus energy to neighbouring countries such as Sudan and Djibouti, Ethiopia fosters interdependence, builds trust, and creates shared economic interests that reduce the likelihood of conflict over the Nile.

The country has two unfavourable choices: support a non-democratic government to consolidate political order and then gradually help it achieve democratic goals, or attempt another transition, which may lead to anarchy and widespread inter-community violence.

The assessment highlights that Ethiopia’s repayment risks are aggravated by “bunching of debt service in the near to medium term” and by the sharp decline in external financing during and after the Tigray war.

MoFA spokesperson Ambassador Nebiyat Getachew said the inauguration of the GERD has “shifted the narrative of water use from an unfair to an equitable one”.

During Enkutatash, it becomes a spiritual moment, helping families mark the year’s end, resolve tensions, and set intentions for the months to come.

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty addressed the letter to the Council's president on Tuesday, describing Addis Ababa's actions as "a breach of international law and norms."

The alignment is a blow to Egypt and Sudan, left dejected as Kenya tilts further toward Addis Ababa. The symbolism was deliberate.

Higher electricity output from the dam could expand rural internet access in Ethiopia and, if Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt cooperate, also aid flood control in Sudan and drought protection in Egypt.

The stage is now set for heated and tense hydropolitics in the Horn of Africa, just as the UN General Assembly convenes.

Did 15,000 people die during GERD's construction? DW unpacks some key facts about Ethiopia's mega dam, including why Addis Ababa does not recognize the 1959 Nile Water treaty between Egypt and Sudan.

Egypt secured the win through two first-half penalties, converted by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called Ethiopia's landlocked status "an existential issue," vowing to "correct the mistake made 30 years ago" when Eritrea's independence cut Addis Ababa off from the coast.

Ethiopia’s success offers a practical and scalable model for countries seeking to strengthen emergency medical preparedness.

Ethiopia is highlighting Addis Ababa's infrastructure, connectivity and experience in staging international meetings.

The two sides affirmed their joint commitment to enhance consultation and coordination, and to work with other Nile Basin Initiative states to restore consensus and preserve the initiative as an inclusive cooperation framework that benefits all basin countries.

Mihretu, who was appointed as the bank's governor on January 20, 2023, said his decision to resign was motivated by a desire to explore new challenges beyond government service.

Agriculture, which employs more than 70 per cent of Ethiopia’s population, is expected to benefit directly from the project through better access to fertiliser at competitive prices.

In Amhara, over 4.4 million children did not attend school in the 2024/25 academic year. Although the bureau aimed to register seven million students in the period, just 2.8 million actually enrolled.

The three children had left Libya with their mother and brother, hoping to reach Italy. International estimates suggest that this Mediterranean crossing has claimed 30,000 lives in the past decade.

Her visit highlighted the critical importance of resilience, collective effort, and long-term solutions for communities affected by conflict and climate-related disasters.

Ethiopia imposed a temporary ban on labour migration to the Gulf countries from late 2013 to early 2018 over reported abuses and deaths.

Some 9,367 households, accounting for 49,799 people, face danger. Some have already begun leaving the area in search of food.

According to the findings, local militia groups in Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Gambella, and Somali regions “carried out attacks and killings of civilians, displacing thousands.”

With a population of more than 100 million, Egypt relies on the Nile for almost all its freshwater needs.

Set for completion in 2029, the airport will be the largest in Africa and is designed to handle up to 100 million passengers annually.

Cargo operations also played a key role in the airline's performance, with 785,323 tonnes of freight moved over the period under review.

The steep decline in support—largely due to global funding reductions from key donors such as USAID—has severely strained access to essential services, including food distribution, healthcare, clean water, and sanitation.

Local media reports indicate that the convictions are linked to trafficking activities along the dangerous "eastern route", which is commonly used by migrants from the Horn of Africa heading to Gulf countries via the Red Sea and Yemen in search of greener pastures.

Although earlier projections had anticipated modest improvements in food security following the 2024 meher harvest, millions of people—especially in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and drought-affected areas of the Somali and Oromia regions—remain classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse.

The Green Legacy Initiative aligns with Ethiopia’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action and zero hunger, and seeks to build resilience in a country frequently affected by drought and environmental degradation.

The airline transports nearly one million tonnes of cargo annually across a global network of over 140 destinations by operating a modern fleet along with advanced temperature-controlled and tech-enabled cargo infrastructure.

Thirteen of the 14 suspects are currently in detention as court proceedings continue, while authorities are still searching for the one who remains at large.

Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi confirmed that the government had issued a formal objection following Ethiopia’s approach during a recent meeting of East African foreign ministers held in Addis Ababa.

The key sticking points include the bloc's customs revenue-sharing mechanisms and its protocols on the free movement of goods and labour, the principles at the heart of the EAC's economic union agenda.

Ismail Ali, the district's administrator, told Xinhua over the phone that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, leaving 600 shops, 950 restaurants, and 255 houses completely damaged.

Visible ash plumes have been reported in the area, with regional officials saying the volcanic activity began on Tuesday and has continued into the week, prompting close monitoring of the sites.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, situated on the Blue Nile, has been a source of tension between the two countries since construction began in 2011.

According to the statement, the suspects were arrested in several towns and cities across the country, including Addis Ababa, Sheger, Adama, Haromaya, Shashemene, Bale, Jimma, and Shakiso in the Oromia region.

In a statement issued at the end of the conference, RSADO reaffirmed its commitment to continue what it called its “political and military struggle,” vowing to persevere with sacrifice until its objectives are achieved.

The victims, all wearing MSF vests, were reportedly shot multiple times at close range, and their bodies were later found approximately 400 meters from the vehicle.

Amid BRICS expansion and rising multipolar interests in Africa, Ethiopia’s strategy could signal the beginning of a regional shift in monetary policy, especially among countries seeking to assert economic sovereignty beyond the constraints of the Bretton Woods system.

Amid increasing signs of intra-Tigrayan tensions, Salsay Weyane said it reiterated its long-standing call for a region-wide national dialogue.

Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation criticised the completion of the $4 billion (h518 billion)billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as "unlawful" and a breach of international law.

With accusations mounting on both sides and the rainy season approaching- usually a period of intensified military activities – diplomatic observers warn that the region could be edging toward another dangerous flashpoint.

For landlocked Ethiopia - a country of over 130 million people and one of Africa's fastest-growing economies - the lack of direct access to maritime trade routes has long been a geopolitical sore point.

Prime Minister Abiy emphasised that Ethiopia’s development goals will not undermine the interests of its downstream neighbours.

Somaliland offers a compelling option for Ethiopia’s sea access problem. It is relatively stable, governed by democratic institutions, and shows public support for closer ties with Ethiopia, particularly if accompanied by formal recognition.

The attack has forced seven other monks living in seclusion to abandon their hermitages and relocate to the main monastery compound for safety. “We are living in constant fear,” another monk told Addis Standard. “Those who attack us want us out.”