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Africa: AU Commissioner Vilakati Applauds Ethiopia’s Wheat Milestone, Pushes Digital Agriculture to Shape Africa’s Future

eriinfo.com4 days ago03 mins

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…

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Africa: Aid With Strings Attached: How New Health Pact with U.S. Challenges Ethiopia’s Autonomy

eriinfo.com1 month ago015 mins

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…

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Africa: GERD Success Sends Powerful Message of Ethiopia’s Resilience, Africa’s Ability – Scholar

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

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…

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Africa: Ethiopia’s Unwatched Customary Courts

eriinfo.com3 months ago011 mins

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…

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Africa: Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Meets With the Rockefeller Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Africa

eriinfo.com4 months ago02 mins

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…

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Africa CDC Commends Ethiopia’s Attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3

eriinfo.com5 months ago05 mins

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…

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Africa CDC Congratulates Ethiopia’s Regulatory Authority On Achieving WHO Maturity Level 3

eriinfo.com5 months ago05 mins

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…

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Africa: Ethiopia’s New Mega Int’l Airport Project Milestone for Africa – Finance Minister

eriinfo.com5 months ago05 mins

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…

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Africa: Ethiopia’s Abiy Meets Somali President After Launch of Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam

eriinfo.com5 months ago02 mins

Addis Ababa, Sept 10, 2025 — One day after Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the continent’s largest hydroelectric project, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a series of high-level meetings with regional leaders to discuss security and development in the Horn of Africa. Among those he met was Somali President Hassan Sheikh…

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Africa: Ethiopia’s Climate Diplomacy – Justice & Resilience for Africa

eriinfo.com5 months ago010 mins

In a landmark convergence of global leaders and climate advocates, the United Nations Climate Week in Addis Ababa has solidified Ethiopia’s position at the vanguard of a new, more assertive African diplomacy. Far from being a mere forum for discussion, the event emerged as a pivotal where the continent, under Ethiopia’s leadership, articulated a unified,…