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Ethiopia plays vital role in combating climate change: Ministry
Capital
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August 17, 2025
The Ministry of Water and Energy has emphasized that tackling the impacts of climate change demands unified action from all sectors, highlighting Ethiopia’s significant contributions toward global mitigation efforts. Speaking at a pre-summit...
Public Finance, Governance, Justice And Development: Keynote Address By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President And Chairman, Boards Of Directors, African Development Bank Group At The 2025 Kenya Law Society Conference - August 15, 2025
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed...
Ethiopia to Copy Kenya's Tax Tricks to Increase Revenue
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 17, 2025
Ethiopia is turning to regional peers such as Kenya to guide its sweeping tax transformation plans as the country grapples with a sharp decline in domestic revenue collection. According to a recent report on Ethiopia’s tax-to-GDP ratio, the...
The Flying President: Concerns Regarding Boakai’s Large Delegation for Japan’s TICAD-9
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 17, 2025
By Seltue Robert Karweaye Sr. Liberia and Japan have a strong partnership built on Japan’s significant development assistance. During George Weah’s presidency (2018-2024), Japan focused on infrastructure, food security, and economic growth. Key...
Ethiopian-Canadian advocate honored for...
Capital Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
Markos Z. Tegegn, a prominent charity advocate in Winnipeg’s Ethiopian community, has been honored with one of the Canadian government’s most prestigious awards for his years of dedicated service to those in need, both in Canada and Ethiopia. An...
Ethiopia Ranks 22nd Globally...
Capital Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
Africa Leads in Global Generosity The Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) World Giving Report 2025 reveals compelling insights into global philanthropy trends, placing Ethiopia prominently at 22nd in the world for generosity, with its people donating...
Artist Debebe Devotes His Life to Ethiopia, Art: DPM Temesgen
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 17, 2025 (ENA)-- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has shared his condolences on the death of renowned artist Debebe Eshetu, describing him as one of Ethiopia's most beloved cultural icons. In a tribute posted on social...
Belgian foreign minister visits DRC, where interest still runs high
Euro Weekly News
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August 17, 2025
Shocking that nearly 74% of people in DRC live in poverty, and 15% in extreme poverty, according to the World Bank | Credit: Denys.Kutsevalov/Shutterstock The Belgium and Democratic Republic of Congo bilateral relations have come a long way since...
The Essential Guide to Doing Business in Ethiopia: Risks, Opportunities, and Must-Have Resources
New Business Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia, with its population of over 120 million and one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, is attracting increasing attention from foreign investors. The country’s strategic location in the Horn of Africa,...
PM Abiy Expresses Profound Condolences on Passing Away of Legendary Ethiopian Artist Debebe Eshetu
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 17, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing away of the iconic Ethiopian artist Debebe Eshetu. Debebe, who was one of the prominent figures in the history of Ethiopian...
Ethiopia: We Are Here To Resist, Strive and Purge
Eritrea Digest
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August 16, 2025
Resist. Strive. Purge. According to the Ethiopian ruling party’s self-assessment, since it came to power Seven (7) Years Ago, it has brought about tangible changes on Three (3) National Agendas, despite the fact that, over the Last Two (2) Years,...
International Solar Alliance Committed to Intensifying Ethiopia’s Solar Development
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 16, 2025 (ENA)— The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening support toward fulfilling the huge potential of solar development in Ethiopia. Commending the nation's macroeconomic reform...
Over half of Ethiopia’s...
Capital Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
More than 50% of Ethiopia’s adult population remains excluded from formal financial services, posing a significant challenge to the country’s economic development and social inclusion. Millions, particularly rural residents, have no access to...
Egypt issues a stern warning to Ethiopia, promising to take action under international law
Business Insider Africa
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August 13, 2025
"Egypt's position is clear; the negotiations [on the dam] have reached a dead end. We are monitoring the situation and oppose any unilateral measures. In the event of any damage, we will be obliged to take measures to protect our water interests...
Hysterical MSM damn Trump in his quest for peace
The Conservative Woman
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August 19, 2025
PRESIDENT Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska in search of peace. Trump has made ending conflicts a significant aim of his second term, and has worked tirelessly trying to persuade both Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky that a negotiated peace deal...
Foreign minister Prévot pays another visit to Congo
Belga News Agency
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August 17, 2025
Just four months after his first visit, Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot is returning to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this week. Prévot will visit a total of four countries in Central and East Africa during a week-long mission:...
Ethiopia Records World’s Sharpest Tax-to-GDP Ratio Decline in a Decade
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 16, 2025
Ethiopia has suffered the sharpest and sustained crumble in tax-to-GDP ratio recorded anywhere in the world over the past decade, a new government-backed study reveals. The joint report by the Ministry of Finance and the Institute for Fiscal...
Ethiopia Requests UN to Extend Landmine Clearance Deadline for Third Time
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 16, 2025
USD 31mln required for clearing work between 2026-7 Ethiopia has requested the UN to again extend a deadline to clear landmines left strewn by wars old and new, placing people at risk on more than 125 million hectares of land. Ethiopia acceded to...
Ethiopia Omits Advantageous Goods, Services from AfCTA Implementation Regulation
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 16, 2025
The Council of Ministers has ratified a regulation outlining the concession of duty tariff rates on goods for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The 419-page regulation approved last month appeared in the Negarit...
Ethiopia Moves to Reset Off-Grid Solar Tariffs amid New Global Alliance Deal
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 16, 2025
Officials at the Ministry of Water and Energy are preparing to set new tariff rates for off-grid solar power in the coming months as the government attempts to strike a balance between investor returns and affordability. The announcement comes on...