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Carrefour Enters Ethiopian Market...

In a significant expansion of its global footprint, retail giant Carrefour has announced a...

Local NGO accuses Meta...

An Ethiopian non-governmental organization focused on combating human trafficking and illegal migration has accused...

Non-Coffee agricultural commodities face export challenges

Despite notable export earnings, the performance of non-coffee major agricultural commodities remains a concern for industry stakeholders, particularly in light of ongoing economic reforms. Ambassador Girma Birru, Chairperson of the Export Steering Committee, acknowledged the overall achievements but pointed out a consistent shortfall in meeting targets. This issue is especially relevant as the broader macroeconomic reform agenda—including the implementation of a freely floating exchange rate system—is designed to stimulate the export sector. During its latest meeting, the Export Steering Committee assessed the underperformance in the volume of goods exports managed by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI). While these exports have performed well in terms of value, their volume has faced significant criticism, a concern raised during a committee meeting on Tuesday, December 23. This issue was further discussed at the Export Price Board meeting chaired...

Nile Insurance records record...

Nile Insurance S.C. has posted a record 560.5 million birr in pre-tax profit for...

ECX denies responsibility for...

The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) has not implemented a robust monitoring system to ensure...
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Pulses, Oilseeds sector faces unprecedented uncertainty...

Ethiopia's pulses and oilseeds export sector, the country's second-largest source of foreign exchange after coffee, is facing "unprecedented uncertainty"...

Concerns rise over Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s...

Diplomatic staff in Tel Aviv and members of Israel’s Knesset have voiced concerns about the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church...

How social...

Social media's relentless grip is ravaging a generation of young Ethiopians, fueling addiction, mental collapse, and predation while eroding...

The Cost...

National dialogue is supposed to be a forum for truth-telling — a bridge between wounds of the past and...

Reading deficit...

Walk into almost any government office, company boardroom or community meeting in Ethiopia and one unsettling pattern appears quickly:...

Steering the...

The Horn of Africa stands precariously at the edge of escalating chaos amid a complex web of conflict, political...
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Russia–Ethiopia Ties at ‘Breakthrough’ Moment

Russia and Ethiopia are entering what Moscow’s Ambassador in Addis Ababa describes as a “breakthrough” phase in their more than century-old diplomatic relationship, with 2025 marking a turning point in political trust and economic engagement. From nuclear energy cooperation and expanding high-tech trade to a sharp increase in scholarships for Ethiopian students, Evgeny Terekhin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of...

From Public Health to Organizational Health: Dr. Bilal Shikur Diagnoses the Leadership Gap and Takes His Vision Global

Dr. Bilal Shikur Endris is a man who understands the anatomy of a system. As an Associate Professor of Public Health with over 14 years of experience at Addis Ababa University and a PhD from Maastricht University, he spent years diagnosing the health of communities. Now, through the Bilcor Institute of Leadership Coaching and Research, he is applying that...
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

Establishing Local Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) for Engineering Services in Ethiopia LRFP-2026-9201130 Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Request for Proposal (LRFP) for Establishing Local Long-Term Arrangements (LTA) for Engineering Services in Ethiopia Details of this bid's requirements and eligibility criteria can be found in the bid document. Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document...

Invitation to Bid for

Procurement of TV set LITB-2026-9202053 Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Invitation to Bid (LITB) for Procurement of TV set Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links. 2merkato.com - https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6957afbb0a538a1c66000001 Any query or clarification regarding this bid shall be sent through an email to eth-supplyQAgoods@unicef.org before or on 14 January 2026 @11:00AM. While...

Invitation to Bid for

Procurement of Procurement of Bench, Chair Table & Shelf/ Cabinet LITB-2026-9202050 Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Invitation to Bid (LITB) for Procurement of Procurement of Bench, Chair Table & Shelf/ Cabinet Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links. 2merkato.com - https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6957af090a538ad987000001 Any query or clarification regarding this bid shall be sent...

Invitation to Bid for

Procurement of Hospital bed & mattress, bed sheet & pillow with case LITB-2026-9202047 Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Invitation to Bid (LITB) for Procurement of Hospital bed & mattress, bed sheet & pillow with case Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links. 2merkato.com -  https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6957ae580a538afe2b000001 Any query or clarification regarding this...

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Empress Taitu returns to spotlight in new illustrated history book

Addis Ababa – A new illustrated history project, The Book of Ethiopia, is bringing Empress Taitu Betul to a younger, digitally savvy audience, reintroducing the influential royal as a central figure in Ethiopia’s modern story. A recent YouTube Short released by the publisher presents Itegue Taitu as the twenty-second character in the series, underscoring a broader push to reclaim...

Ethiopian Empress’s 1868 Gold Hairpin returns home after 157 Years

A 19th-century Ethiopian imperial hairpin looted by British troops in 1868 is set to return home after more than 150 years in Europe. The gold piece, which belonged to Empress Tiruwork, wife of Emperor Tewodros II, was taken during the British expedition to Magdala and later passed into private collections. The Royal Ethiopian Trust (RET), a non-profit established by His...
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Geo-economics and Geopolitics in...

The Horn of Africa has long been framed as a theater of humanitarian crises and chronic conflict. Yet this...

Bank Behaviour And The...

Banks are among the most profitable private institutions in the economy, yet when their bets go wrong, the bill...

The Scam Industry in...

In the popular imagination, scams are petty crimes, Nigerian-prince emails, fake lottery texts, a gullible few falling for improbable...

Predictability in Soccer: Which...

Soccer sells itself on madness. It promises the impossible header, the goalkeeper’s mistake, the late goal that turns...

Cambridge Academy Ethiopia Youth...

Cambridge Academy Ethiopia announced a significant milestone as its U11 football team secured the school's first-ever international championship trophy...

Is Arsenal Finally the...

Every season begins with predictions, doubts and a long list of what-ifs. Arsenal usually sit somewhere in the middle...

China’s countermeasures against U.S....

By our staff reporter China’s decision to impose counter-sanctions on 20 U.S. military companies and 10 senior executives involved in...

The unchained mind of...

This is the story of a man of intellect and spirit, whose unyielding perseverance allows him to withstand crippling...

Ultimatum in Market and...

Take it or leave it describes a common expression in negotiations signalling no further concessions. It’s often used to...

The Journey from humble...

During his early school years, he showed little interest in academics, often appearing inattentive and ranking low among his...

The unnoticed acts of...

Progress in life rarely stems from rigid ideals; it flourishes through adaptation and a willingness to adjust and make...

The war that hinge...

The disproportionate use artillery or missiles raining upon the people of Palestine, constitutes the gravest crimes against humanity since...

MCB grants strategic financing to Invictus Investment to expand...

By our staff reporter The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) has provided a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a prominent agro-food enterprise operating in the Middle East and Africa. The package, structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility, aims to support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new markets and strengthen its working capital position as it scales operations. This financing agreement builds on the existing partnership between MCB and Invictus Investment and underscores a shared commitment to advancing food security...

Wingu Cloud Exchange launch marks a new era for...

By our staff reporter Wingu Africa has launched Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a locally hosted private cloud platform designed for the wider East African region.WCX gives organisations a secure, compliant, cost-effective, and easy-to-use alternative to offshore cloud services. With transparent local-currency pricing, rapid deployment, and instant scalability, it enables businesses to grow workloads without complexity or unpredictable costs. Launching first in Tanzania, the platform will gradually roll out across all Wingu markets, including Ethiopia and Djibouti. WCX includes Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, Wingu Drive, and Wingu...