Addis Ababa — –Ethiopia remains firmly committed to advancing regional integration and ensuring the success of the Horn of Africa Initiative, State Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Tazer Gebregziabher said. Addressing the Horn of Africa Initiative Trade Ministers Meeting in Addis Ababa, Tazer said Ethiopia considers regional integration a central pillar of its development…
Addis Ababa — Thailand is seeking to deepen its strategic engagement with Ethiopia and expand its partnership with Africa, with Addis Ababa emerging as a key bridge between Southeast Asia and the African continent, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow told ENA. Following his official visit to Ethiopia, Phuangketkeow said…
Addis Ababa — An African Union (AU) official emphasized Ethiopia’s significant role in promoting peace and security not only in the Horn but also across the continent, while underscoring the need for African countries to strengthen regional integration. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Head of the Governance Architecture and African Peace and Security Architecture…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia will host the 76th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC76) in Addis Ababa from August 24 to 28, 2026. The session will be organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa. According to a post on WHO African Region Pages, the summit will…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is well positioned to become Africa’s future energy hub by harnessing its vast renewable energy resources, extensive hydropower expertise, and expanding regional electricity interconnections, Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, the minister said Ethiopia has an estimated 60 gigawatts of hydropower generation potential,…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held high-level talks in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, focusing on peace and security in the Horn of Africa and preparations for the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32), which Ethiopia is set to host. The meeting, held at…
As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent’s most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen regional trade. GEWANE, Afar Region, Ethiopia – As the first rays of sunlight spread…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is the leading light in democracy for Africa, Nigerian House of Representatives Member, Agbedi Frederick, said. Speaking about the successful recent conclusion of the nation’s 7th General Election to ENA, the House Member praised the democratic process in Ethiopia, noting that it is one of the oldest states in parliamentary exercise….
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 —Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), met today with representatives of the African Diplomatic Corps in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election scheduled for tomorrow June 1, 2026. The meeting brought together members of the African Union…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia aims to become a premier regional destination for medical tourism by upgrading its tertiary healthcare and integrating AI-driven diagnostics. State Minister of Health Dr. Dereje Duguma told the Ethiopian News Agency that this push, designed to draw patients from across the Horn of Africa while improving local care, is a core…
