With war looming in the north of the country, Ethiopia threatens to make headlines again, as it has in recent years due to the wars, insurgencies and intercommunal violence that have raged across its highland core – in the regions of Tigray, Oromia and Amhara. Amid such large-scale violence, conflicts affecting minority groups in peripheral…
Addis Abeba — The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), convened in Addis Abeba from 11 to 15 February 2026, occurred at a moment when the continent’s developmental aspirations were in direct collision with a fracturing global order. While the summit’s official theme, ‘Water…
The African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati, has praised Ethiopia’s agricultural progress, describing its emergence as a wheat exporter as a major milestone for the continent. Reflecting on Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation, Vilakati noted the remarkable journey the country has taken in strengthening its food production systems. “We…
Addis Abebe — The adage that “there are no free lunches in geopolitics—only postponed bills” captures a core reality of international relations: engagements that appear cost-free in the short term almost always carry deferred obligations. The recently signed five-year health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and the United States fits squarely within this…
Addis Ababa — The completion and operational launch of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a powerful political, diplomatic, and economic signal from Ethiopia to Africa and the global community,” Professor Ashok Swain of Uppsala University stated. In an exclusive interview with the ENA, Professor Swain, who also serves as UNESCO Chair on…
Traditional justice is in high demand, but an unaccountable system could perpetuate discrimination and undermine human rights. Traditional justice mechanisms are among Ethiopia’s most enduring alternative dispute resolution avenues. They are rooted in indigenous systems that predate the formal judiciary and provide accessible, affordable and culturally legitimate justice for millions. In recent years, formal recognition…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, held a bilateral meeting with The Rockefeller Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Africa William Asiko and exchanged views on strengthening partnerships in sustainable development financing. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in…
Addis Ababa — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has congratulated the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) on achieving the World Health Organization (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for its medicines regulatory system. This milestone is a major step forward in ensuring the safety, quality, and effectiveness of medicines in…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — October 1, 2025 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) congratulates the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) on achieving the World Health Organization (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for its medicines regulatory system. This milestone is a major step forward in ensuring the safety, quality, and…
Addis Ababa — The new Ethiopia’s mega international airport project in Bishoftu town is not just an Ethiopian project but also an African milestone that reflects confidence in Africa’s future, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide pointed out. In a panel discussion held today on Ethiopian Airlines’ new mega international airport project, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide stated…
