Ethiopia navigates a challenging economic terrain marked by debt crises, fluctuating FDI, and inflation. Despite these hurdles, the nation is forging ahead with clean energy projects, WTO accession, and robust horticulture production. This journey from economic turmoil to development and sustainability underlines Ethiopia's resilience and quest for progress in the face of adversity.
Ethiopia is at the forefront of green innovation and climate commitments. The country is spearheading projects like the 300 MW onshore wind project, and actively participating in global climate dialogues such as COP28. Through initiatives like the Green Legacy project and international collaborations, Ethiopia demonstrates its commitment to a greener and sustainable future.
Ethiopia is focusing on public health and humanitarian initiatives, tackling challenges like COVID-19 in conflict-affected regions and addressing famine risks. The nation's participation in global health forums and commitment to improving healthcare, especially in areas impacted by unrest, underscore its dedication to enhancing public health and humanitarian conditions.
Ethiopia is bolstering its diplomatic and international connections, engaging with countries like China, Russia, and Somaliland. Participation in forums such as BRICS meetings and international economic collaborations highlights Ethiopia's commitment to strengthening bilateral relationships and contributing to global discussions, marking its strategic intent to enhance its global presence.
The African Union has announced plans to convene the 48th Ordinary Session of its Executive Council in February 2026, bringing together key policymakers from across the continent to deliberate on critical governance, institutional and policy matters. In a not…
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would like to bring together the leaders of Egypt and Ethiopia to work out a deal … Leggi
The Habesha | Addis Ababa Abstract The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an additional $261 million disbursement to Ethiopia under its Extended Credit
The foreign exchange market continued to present a telling picture of a system guided more by administrative measures than by the spontaneous market forces of price discovery. The most remarkable a...
On September 1, 1998, the gathering of the Salt Lake City Council began as most municipal legislative meetings do. Officials recited the Pledge of Allegiance. They ticked through a litany of appointments and reappointments. They sorted through the business of…
A row of blue-and-white Lada taxis parked on Ras Mekonnen Avenue, near Addis Abeba's Stadium, awaited passengers last week, their faded paint and battered frames a reminder of another era. Once symbols of the city's jammed streets, these Soviet-er...
How a New Approach to Store Brands Helped Natural and Organic Foods Go MainstreamBen.Mattison Wed, 01/21/2026 - 04:18 Management in Practice Denis Ring Founder and CEO, Bode International; Founder, Ocho Candy Marketing …
The furniture manufacturing industry in Addis Abeba, once seen as a steady if unspectacular corner of the city's economy, is facing its toughest test in years. Rising input costs, most sharply felt in the price of medium-density fiberboard (MDF),...
A Turkish trade delegation is set to visit Ethiopia this week to explore cooperation opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including construction, textiles, energy and health care.
Hybe America has named former Motown and Universal Publishing top exec Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music, effective immediately. She will be based in Los Angeles and Atlanta. According to the announcement, in the role, Habtemariam will help advance t…
French supermarket group Carrefour has announced plans to enter the Ethiopian market through a franchise and supply partnership. The group will partner with Queens Supermarket, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group. The move forms part of Carrefour’s 2026 s…
Author summary Why was this study done? Anthrax is a common animal-to-human transmissible disease that is often overlooked. However, Ethiopian communities’ knowledge, attitude, and practice have not been evidenced nationally. The purpose of this study was to…
Background Extended-spectrum β-Lactamase and Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales cause severe infections and currently, they are spreading beyond hospitals and becoming a serious global health concern. They often colonize the gut silently, facilitating t…
Background This study assessed hypertensive health literacy and its association with achieving blood pressure goals at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted with 393 hypertensive …
Background People diagnosed with advanced HIV disease (AHD) should be provided with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) package of care to address their specific healthcare needs. Although the WHO-recommended package of care is considered feasible and effec…
Two East African capitals have reacted differently to America's latest offer to pour billions of dollars into their respective public health sector. In Nairobi, under William Ruto's (PhD) government, after approving the programme, it was compelled...
Open access notables Mapping Europe’s rooftop photovoltaic potential with a building-level database, Kakoulaki et al., Nature Energy Individual building-level approaches are needed to understand the full potential of rooftop photovoltaics (PV) at national a…
A looming humanitarian crisis is emerging, as erratic and underwhelming rainfall during the Bega season (October–December) has intensified food insecurity across large swathes of the country. Federa...
ADDIS ABABA, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Ethiopian police said they had seized thousands of rounds of ammunition sent by neighbouring Eritrea to rebels in the Amhara region, escalating a feud between the longstanding foes that experts have said could lead to renewe…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 21 January 2026 PhilSocial, a blockchain-powered social platform dedicated to rewarding users for their time and engagement, has announced its plans to provide financial opportunities and community upliftment to Ethiopia. This in…
Ethiopia has announced it is looking for a global partner to build a state-backed Bitcoin mining operation, moving from a model of hosting private miners toward something run with government involvement. Related Reading: Pump.fun Pushes Past Memecoins, Launch…
아프리카 디지털‧AI 전환 정책·외교적 허브인 에티오피아에 韓 AI 인프라‧데이터 교육 지원 한국지능정보사회진흥원(NIA)은 에티오피아 수도 아디스아바바에 정보접근센터를 열고 에티오피아와 인공지능(AI)‧디지털 협력을 본격화한다고 19일 밝혔다. 에티오피아는 아프리카에서 선도적으로 디지털·AI를 활용한 국가 아젠다를 제시하고 있는 국가다. 혁신기술부(MINT)는 에티오피아의 디지털 전환을 책임지는 주무 부처다. 이번에 MINT에 설립된…
In recent weeks, Grok, the AI system developed by Elon Musk's xAI, has been generating nonconsensual and sexualised images of women and children on the social-media platform X. This has prom...
... Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Uganda. At the same time, the initiative strengthens awareness of online financial risks. The alliance takes shape amid rapid growth in ...
Over the past years, Ethiopia's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem has quietly emerged from obscurity into the public spotlight, led by pioneers such as iCog Labs and newcomers like Addis AI and Hassab. Hiruy Tsegaye is a product manager at iCog Labs, best known for helping develop Sophia, the humanoid robot capable of speaking Amharic with a sense of humour. He began working on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related projects 15 years ago, a time when no Ethiopian company was solely focused...
RailTel Corporation is embarking on an exciting journey by constructing a state-of-the-art data center in Addis Ababa for Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This significant push aligns with India's overarching Digital Ethiopia Strategy. Anticipations ar…
This phenomenological study investigates middle school students’ and their English language teacher’s experience with differentiated instruction in a writing classroom. The aim was delving into the lived experiences of the students and the teacher to uncover …
By Tedla When Intellectual Authority Is Performed—and Undermined This week, The Habesha / Zehabesha published two of its most rigorous and consequential analytical essays
An Education Cannot Wait-funded, Norwegian Refugee Council and Save the Children-supported holistic education programme is bringing internally-displaced children to school for the very first time in Ethiopia. BABILE WOREDA, Ethiopia, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire…
So you might have heard people talking about “volcanic ash” in Ethiopia, maybe on the news or online. And since it is everywhere your child asks you about it. But of course you don't want to scare the child. So here is a simple way of explaining it.
Background Children’s environmental health encompasses a wide range of factors that impact the well-being of children, including physical, chemical, biological, and social elements in their immediate environment. Safeguarding children from harmful substances …
As a security guard stands facing a bench near an Ethiopian Electric Utility compound, an electrical hazard sign looms nearby. The bench invites pause, while the warning demands distance. Between the two, the guard holds position, enforcing safety in a space built for waiting...
UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects has begun construction of an airport in the city of Bishoftu, Ethiopia, which is being billed as "the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa's history". Named Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), the terminal is bei…
Construction has begun on the new Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), designed by Zaha Hadid Architects for Ethiopian Airlines Group. Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, laid the cornerstone at the airport's groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, Janua…
a central spine organizes the terminal and its piers, reducing transfer times while acting as a spatial anchor. The post ZHA launches construction of 110-million-passenger airport near addis ababa appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
BISHOFTU, Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa’s biggest ai...
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday officially launched the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport, which is expected to become Africa's largest aviation hub upon completion. Read full story
Senegal and Morocco are clashing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in a final that has been heated before it even started. Senegal and Morocco will face off on Sunday, January 18, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, in the final of the 2025…
There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title decider between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday: Ethiopia 4 Egypt 2 The final with the most goals, and plenty of excitement a…
"Ethiopia has medalled in the U20 men’s race in every subsequent edition — 36 in total, the longest active streak for any country in any event at World XC." "[The Ethiopian Athletics Federation’s general secretary said] the federation did not receive an expla…
A rare fossil discovery in Ethiopia has pushed the known range of Paranthropus hundreds of miles farther north than ever before. The 2.6-million-year-old jaw suggests this ancient relative of humans was surprisingly adaptable, not a narrow specialist as once …
The World Monuments Fund and Knoll have announced Australia-based Architectus as the recipient of the 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize for the conservation of the United Nations’ Historic Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The award recogniz…
World Monuments Fund (WMF) is an independent organization dedicated to safeguarding significant places that enrich people's lives and foster mutual understanding across cultures and communities. Since 2008, the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize has b…
The renovation of Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by Australian studio Architectus has been awarded the 2026 World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize. Architectus completed a 10-year restoration of the building, which was originally designed by Italia…
2.6 million-year-old jaw from extinct 'Nutcracker Man' is found where we didn't expect itLive Science Afar fossil shows broad distribution and versatility of ParanthropusNature Ape-like hominin Paranthropus was more adaptable than we thoughtNew Scientist 2.6-…
A fossil discovery in northern Ethiopia expands the known range of Paranthropus, a genus of strong-jawed hominins that lived around 2 million years ago, and suggests they lived in a range of habitats
Fossils reveal that at least four types of hominin, including Paranthropus, were present in northern Ethiopia between 3 million and 2.4 million years ago.
With its attribution to Paranthropus, a 2.6-million-year-old partial mandible expands the range of the genus into the Afar region of Ethiopia and adds to our understanding of hominin evolution in eastern Africa.
Hi HN! We built RoastDB (https://roastdb.com) – think Discogs for specialty coffee. A searchable index of beans from independent roasters around the world.*The problem*We got into specialty coffee gradually. Whenever we tried something we liked — a washed Col…
Whether the Federal Bar Association is a professional guild that speaks for lawyers or a regulator that polices them has been a topic of debate since its recent general assembly. The confusion comes from how Ethiopia's legal profession has evolved, particularly the uneasy coexistence of a voluntary association founded in the 1960s and a newer, government-backed structure created to oversee licensing and discipline. For decades, the Ethiopian Lawyers Association (ELA) performed many of the...
By The Habesha Staff WriterHuman Rights & Analysis A powerful and heartbreaking BBC World Service investigation released this week has shattered the silence surrounding
Amhara Crisis Deepens: Calls Grow for Justice and International Action – News Central TV A new video circulating widely across Ethiopian social media has
Washington Update – By Mesfin Mekonen The Coalition of Ethiopian-American Civic Organizations is honored to invite all Ethiopians and Friends of Ethiopia to a
... amid conflict and prolonged restrictions. Ethiopia and Kenya also posted significant losses of $211.2 million and $75 million, respectively, in contexts involving security tensions, protests, and information ...
Streamer Darren Watkins Jr., better known as iShowSpeed, has achieved an impressive feat to start 2026. His fans are going viral after claiming that the streamer's Africa journey is teaching them about the continent. iShowSpeed/Twitch On December 29, 20…
https://youtu.be/7ASDkhsV2uA?si=5kzYjzHEQyrTmrE The Habesha Addis Ababa – In Aya Tiragnma, Samrawit Azene delivers a work that pierces to the bone—through both word and emotion. Quiet
The interior of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. In the center, the Stone of Anointing, with Calvary in the background. | Credit: Marinella Bandini Jan 10, 2026 / 08:00 am (CNA). Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week tha…
The hot chilli pepper that anchors most Ethiopian dishes is spread out under the open sun, laid carefully on the back of a pickup truck. Its deep red glow does more than signal ripeness; it announces the approach of Christmas and the preparations that trail behind it. The sharp scent of chilli hangs in the air, carrying the quiet anticipation of households already counting the days. In kitchens ac...
Kathmandu, Nov 26:Ash and smoke from a volcano that erupted in Ethiopia on Sunday morning have traveled across Yemen, Oman, […] The post Will Ethiopia volcano ash cloud threaten Nepal? appeared first on Peoples' Review.
Ethiopia is a nation known for its coffee, and while there are many excellent coffee options across the nation, I settled on a national favorite during my stay in Awassa called Dukamo Coffee. Best Coffee In Awassa, Ethiopia Daye Bensa (often sold under villag…
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a widely used vegetable in Ethiopia, but its production is severely affected by late blight, early blight and bacterial wilt. This study aims to isolate Pseudomonas fluorescens as a bio-control agent against Alternaria solani.…
Ethiopia's diverse ecological zones, stretching from fertile highlands to sunny valleys, are poised to deliver more than subsistence farming. With the right strategy, these regions could serve as a platform for exports to Europe and the Middle East, creating jobs and increasing foreign earnings. The country is on the verge of a horticultural revolution that could change its place in the global agricultural market. But unlocking this potential requires more than hard work in the fields. It cal...
The decline in soil nutrients in Ethiopia, particularly in Western Amhara, is causing low crop productivity. Some researchers have argued that the application of K, S, Zn, and B in blended, individual, and complex forms affects crop yield. Identification of t…
Smallholder wheat farmers of Ethiopia frequently use landraces as seed sources that are low yielders and susceptible to diseases due to shortage of seeds of adapted improved bread wheat varieties. Developing novel improved varieties with wider adaptability an…
This special anniversary edition of Colorado’s Taste of Ethiopia Festival offered a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of Ethiopia.
The Scene Ethiopian percussionist Mulatu Astatke — widely recognized as the father of Ethio-Jazz — wants the sub-genre he helped kickstart nearly 60 years ago to have a more prominent role on the world stage. And he is determined to make it happen. Speaking t…
Even through its neglected upkeep, Piassa's ambience told a story that cannot be recreated. Most of the landmarks that made Piassa what it is are vanishing into the dust as Addis Abeba is gradually succumbing to modern aluminium and glass structures. Soon there will be nothing to show of the old but memories. Sawraworq Tafari, our photographer, has captured the last weeks on his camera. ...
(Bloomberg) -- The Paris Club of mostly developed country creditors is said to have extended a deadline for Ethiopia to reach a preliminary bailout deal with...
The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine's premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. With Bitcoi…
Summary: In WWII, Mussolini's ambitions for a new Roman Empire led Italy into catastrophic military endeavors, marred by outdated equipment and poor strategy. Italy's initial armored units, relying on ineffective "tankettes" and the ill-equipped Fiat 3000, fa…
A man walks by a destroyed tank near Arbit, Ethiopia (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images) Not long after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, when I found it difficult to talk about much else, I attended an international conference. There I got into conversation with a woman who worked for one of the large charities providing relief to war zones in Africa. Politely but firmly she complained that the consequence of the fixation with Ukraine was that Africa’s many, ongoing, disastrous wars were once again being ignored. She particularly had in mind Ethiopia’s war in its Tigray province.
Open access notables Revisiting the Last Ice Area projections from a high-resolution Global Earth System Model, Fol et al., Communications Earth & Environment: The Last Ice Area—located to the north of Greenland and the northern Canadian Arctic Archipelago—i…
Open access notables Absence of causality between seismic activity and global warming, Verbitsky et al., Earth System Dynamics: There is no more consequential scientific matter today than global warming. The societal and policy implications, however, hinge …
Open access notables 300 years of sclerosponge thermometry shows global warming has exceeded 1.5 °C, McCulloch et al., Nature Climate Change: Using 300 years of ocean mixed-layer temperature records preserved in sclerosponge carbonate skeletons, we demonstr…
Ethiopia’s long-anticipated stadium in Addis Ababa, with which the country aspires to host the AFCON, may get a boost to completion, but several questions remain.
With the world ringing in the new year, the BRICS economic alliance has welcomed 2024 by officially adding 5 expansion nations to its ranks. Specifically, the bloc introduced Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to kick off …
Asamenew Arba, a weaver operating from a building housing micro enterprises near Shero Meda in northern Addis Abeba, faces severe difficulties in his trade due...
The producers and key creatives behind the Live Aid musical Just for One Day, which officially opened Tuesday night at the Old Vic, have banded together to ensure that 10 percent of every ticket sold goes to the Band Aid Charitable Trust established by Bob Ge…
Only 3% of designers across all disciplines are Black in spite of Black folks being 12% of the population in the United States. Black designers have faced structural exclusion from the industry, resulting in experiences of isolation. Yet, Black designers are …
