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Ethiopia, AfDB Partner on $7.8bn Mega Airport

ETHIOPIAN Airlines has signed a landmark partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to co-develop Ethiopia’s ambitious new mega international airport. The agreement, confirmed by the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and reported on Saturday, marks a major step forward in the $7.8bn Bishoftu…

Ethiopia Coffee Exports Hit $1.2bn in 8 months

ETHIOPIA has earned $1.226bn from coffee exports over the past eight months, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). The significant revenue reflects the success of ongoing government reforms aimed at revitalising the country’s coffee sector. In a…

Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia Leaders to Mediate DRC Conflict

THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have appointed former leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia to help facilitate peace talks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision follows an extraordinary summit held…

Ethiopia Targets China to Boost Coffee Export Growth

ETHIOPIA is intensifying its push to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing Chinese coffee market, which has emerged as one of the top 10 importers of Ethiopian coffee. Officials from the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) highlighted…

Somaliland Sovereignty Debate: a Geopolitical Crossroads

SOMALILAND’S quest for international recognition continues to garner attention from regional and global powers, reflecting the intricate balance of strategic interests and sovereignty aspirations. Recent discussions in the UK’s House of Lords and remarks from former UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson highlight the geopolitical…