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Ethiopian Airlines Among Carriers Receiving $61M from CBN to Settle Trapped Funds

Ethiopian Airlines is among the international carriers that will receive portions of the $61 million recently disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to resolve longstanding foreign exchange backlogs. The Ethiopian carrier is one of the airlines that has struggled with accumulating ticket revenues trapped in Nigeria due to forex illiquidity issues. It will […]

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Historical Artifacts Stolen After Battle of Magdala in 1868 Returned to Ethiopia

In a notable development, a collection of historical artifacts that were looted shortly after the Battle of Magdala in 1868 has been returned to Ethiopia. The repatriated items, which include two silver-plated cup trophies, a horn cup, letters, a shield, and even the hair of Prince Alemayheu Theodros, were handed over by the Ethiopian Ambassador

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AU Chairman Urges Peaceful Resolution Between Ethiopia and Somalia

The Chairman of the African Union Commission has called for calm and mutual respect between Ethiopia and Somalia to resolve tensions peacefully. In a statement today, Moussa Faki Mahamat urged the neighboring countries to refrain from any actions that could deteriorate their good relations. The tensions stem from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between

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Ethiopia to Secure Key Access to Seaports Through Deal With Somaliland

Ethiopia has cemented an important agreement that will provide it with improved access to seaports, after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Muse Bihe Abdi signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Addis Ababa. As a part of the agreement, Ethiopia set to officially recognize Somaliland as a republic. In exchange, Ethiopia has secured a

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Ethiopian Coffee Industry at Risk: Unintended Effects of EU Deforestation Regulation

The impending implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is already having unintended consequences for coffee importers and small-scale farmers in Ethiopia and other countries in Africa. The EUDR aims to combat climate change by banning the sale of goods linked to deforestation. However, compliance with the regulation is proving costly and challenging for

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Over 15k Civil Servants sit for Major Career-Defining Test in Addis Ababa

In one of the largest competency assessments of its kind, over 15 thousands employees of the Addis Ababa city administration flooded exam halls at Addis Ababa University and Kotebe University on Saturday to take a test that will have major ramifications for their professional futures. Over 15,592 directors, executives and other bureaucrats descended on campuses

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Shipping Companies Resume Transit Through Red Sea with US-Led Security Support

Shipping companies have resumed transit through the Red Sea after Danish group Maersk and French shipping giant CMA CGM announced their decision amidst increased security measures. This comes as a US-led naval coalition takes charge of safeguarding the crucial maritime route against attacks by Yemeni rebels. French shipping giant CMA has announced the resumption of

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State-Owned Enterprises Managers Square Off Against New Procurement Legislation

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) have expressed opposition to a new draft procurement proclamation, arguing that it does not align with their operations This issue took center stage during a parliamentary session held on December 27, 2023, where over a dozen SOE managers gathered to express their concerns. The clash emerges between the government and state-run enterprises

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Ethiopian Government Calls on Private Developers to Build 79,800 Affordable Housing Units

In an effort to address the significant housing demand and supply gap in Ethiopia, the government has announced plans to partner with private developers for the construction of 79,800 affordable housing units through public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements. The initiative comes as a response to the shortcomings of the previous low-cost condominium housing project, which aimed

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