Host nation Rwanda continued their dominant run at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group IV tournament with another clean 3-0 victory, this time over Ethiopia, on Tuesday, July 15, at IPRC-Kigali Ecology Tennis Club. The win keeps Sylvain Rutukanga’s side unbeaten and firmly on course for a spot in the final round-robin stage…
Addis Ababa, — Preparations are underway for the official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. Responding to questions by members of the parliament today, the prime minister said “the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now complete, and we are preparing…
Families in rural Ethiopia are transforming their lives with clean energy. Supported by the World Bank’s Ci-Dev, biogas digesters replace firewood, cutting smoke and improving crop yields. Off-grid solar brings light, boosts savings, and powers micro-enterprises. Since 2016, Ethiopia has earned $3.46 million in carbon credits, reinvesting in access and maintenance. For women like Abeba…
ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) yesterday called on Ethiopians to take pride in their nation’s reforestation efforts by planting trees. Ethiopia’s 2025 Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) was launched under the theme : ” Renewal Through Planting ” as a symbol of environmental stewardship and unity. Speaking at the official launch of the…
– Ethiopia has unveiled a bold new strategy to transform household energy use and reduce its heavy dependence on biomass fuels through the National Clean Cooking Roadmap. The roadmap is a 3.4 billion USD initiative aimed at improving public health, protecting the environment, and spurring economic growth. Launched by the Ministry of Water and Energy…
Addis Ababa — To address gaps in sexual and reproductive healthcare access, widened by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing humanitarian crises, Ethiopia is reinforcing its health system, making these vital services more accessible for women and adolescents in remote and crisis-affected areas. A key part of this effort is promoting self-care, by giving people the…
– Ethiopia has called for enhanced regional power connectivity as a crucial solution to Africa’s growing energy challenges, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The 4th AfriRUN ILO Conference, held yesterday, promoted regional power connectivity for inclusive and sustainable development, while fostering cooperation and equitable energy access across African nations. Speaking at the…
From his home in the far north of Ethiopia, Hagos can see Eritrean soldiers positioned on the other side of his town, Alitena, and says all his neighbours fear a full occupation. Hagos regularly talks to people on the other side of town who already live “under occupation” by Eritrean forces.
Addis Ababa, — The African Union Commission has called for renewed commitment to economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). The Embassy of Botswana in Addis Ababa, together with Ethiopian consultancy Entrust Consult, held a high-level Business Networking Event today titled “Andinet – Remmogo”…
