AllAfrica News: Ethiopia

TPLF Rejects EU Criticism, Says Govt Violating Peace Deal

[Reporter] The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected European Union accusations that it is undermining Ethiopia's 2022 peace agreement, instead accusing the federal government of violating the accord and warning that the Tigray region faces a growing risk of renewed conflict.

Ethiopia Advances Nat'l Electrification Roadmap to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2035

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has advanced discussions on its National Electrification Program (NEP 3.0), bringing together government institutions, development partners, the private sector, and international stakeholders.

Ethiopia, Italy Sign €70 Million Concessional Budget Support Loan

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Italy have today signed a €70 million concessional budget support loan to be utilized for the third Development Policy Operation (DPO3), which will be aligned with financing to be obtained from the World Bank.

Somali President Arrives in Ethiopia for Talks With PM Abiy

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, June 29 -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on Sunday for a working visit expected to focus on security, regional stability and strengthening bilateral ties, Somalia's presidency said.

Ethiopia Nears Restructuring Deal With Bondholders

[Reporter] The Ministry of Finance announced today it has reached an agreement in principle with an Ad Hoc Committee representing investors behind its one-billion-dollar Eurobond.

Abay Bank Lists On Ethiopia's New Stock Exchange

[Daba Finance] Abay Bank listed on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, becoming the fifth company to join Africa's youngest stock market and the fourth private bank on the bourse.

PM Abiy Inaugurates Entoto-Kebena River and Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially inaugurated the Entoto-Kebena River and Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa earlier this afternoon.

Modernizing Border, Airport Security Key to Safeguarding Ethiopia's Geo-Strategic Interests, Says NISS Chief

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is advancing a comprehensive overhaul of its border and airport security systems as part of efforts to strengthen national security and safeguard its geo-strategic interests, Director General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), Ambassador Redwan Hussein, revealed.

How Ethiopia Is Building a Climate-Resilient Future?

[ENA] As climate change accelerates and environmental degradation intensifies across the globe, the search for practical, scalable solutions has never been more urgent. Forests continue to disappear at alarming rates, fertile soils are being depleted, biodiversity is under unprecedented pressure, and increasingly severe droughts, floods, and extreme weather events are threatening food systems and livelihoods on every continent.

Ethiopia's Digital Revolution - From Connectivity to Competitiveness

[ENA] Across Africa, nations are embracing the digital revolution as a catalyst for economic growth, stronger governance, and greater global competitiveness. Among them, Ethiopia--long celebrated for its ancient civilization, rich cultural heritage, and strategic position in the Horn of Africa, is emerging as one of the continent's most ambitious digital transformation stories.

Ethiopia Reaches Another Major Milestone in WTO Accession Journey

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has secured another significant breakthrough in its bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), signing a Bilateral Market Access Protocol with New Zealand at WTO headquarters in Geneva.

Ethiopia's Leap Into the Future

[ENA] There are moments in the life of a nation when history demands more than endurance. It demands clarity about where a country stands and courage about where it must go next.

ECMA Approves Registration of Nearly 9.7 Million Abay Bank Shares

[Reporter] The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has approved the registration of 9.66 million existing shares held by shareholders of Abay Bank, marking another step in the development of Ethiopia's nascent capital market.

Authority Registers Bunna Bank Shares, Approves New Offering

[Reporter] The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has approved the registration of more than 61.8 million shares held by shareholders of Bunna Bank S.C. and authorized the issuance of an additional 2.6 million shares to existing investors, the regulator said on Thursday.

H.E. André Poh, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo Presented His Letters of Credence to the AUC Chairperson

[African Union] H.E. André Poh, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo to the Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), this afternoon presented his Letters of Credence to the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.

Demand Outstrips Supply in Nbe's USD 100 Million Forex Auction

[Reporter] The weighted average bid submitted by 14 commercial banks reached 157 Birr per U.S. dollar in the National Bank of Ethiopia's latest foreign exchange auction held on Wednesday.

PM Abiy Highlights Green Legacy's Vital Role in Boosting National Honey Production

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- __ Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that Ethiopia's flagship environmental program, the Green Legacy Initiative, is expanding its impact far beyond ecological restoration by emerging as a vital catalyst for the nation's apiculture sector and boosting honey production across the country.

What Ethiopia Delivers in Diplomacy and Why the World Keeps Coming

[ENA] There are moments in the life of nations when diplomacy speaks louder than rhetoric.

Tigray Authorities Should Withdraw Abusive Law

[HRW] Nairobi -- Party Orders Forced Conscription; Threatens Dissent

Tigray Party Lauds U.S. Visa Restrictions, Demands End to Hostile Actions

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The visa restrictions imposed by the United States against hardliners of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and their immediate families send an unequivocal message to the group to immediately cease all hostile and destabilizing activities, Tigray Democratic Solidarity Party (Simret) Secretariat Head, Almaz Gebretsadik, said.

Ethiopia's Economic Reform Delivering Tangible Results Across Sectors, Says PM Abiy

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia's Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda is delivering substantial gains across key sectors, laying a foundation for sustainable prosperity and long-term national development for future generations.

Ethiopia Calls for Faster Progress On Electrification, Access and Affordability

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- __ Foreign Minister and COP32 President-Designate Gedion Timothewos has called for faster progress on expanding electricity access and improving the affordability of climate finance while addressing the Global Electrification Dialogue during the London Climate Action Week.

World Bank Group Launches New Strategy to Support Ethiopia to Build Strong Foundations for More and Better Jobs

[World Bank] WASHINGTON, June 23, 2026--The World Bank Group (WBG) has launched a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Ethiopia that puts job creation at the center of its engagement in the country. This strategy will channel financial support, expertise, and commitment to Ethiopia's development towards harnessing the country's most valuable resource: the more than two million Ethiopians that enter the labor market each year. Over the next decade, the WBG will focus on creating the right foundations for more

All of Africa Today - June 22, 2026

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Ruling Party in Ethiopia Secures 90% of Seats in Parliament

[DW] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party comfortably secured another parliamentary majority, defeating a fragmented opposition.

Why Sustained Support for Refugees in Gambella Matters More Than Ever?

[Reporter] At just one month old, NyapilikaJany was fighting for her life in Jewi Refugee Camp in Ethiopia's Gambella Region.

Ethiopia, UK Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Partnership

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Minister, Gedion Timothewos, and United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Yvette Cooper, have held talks on bilateral relations, and regional as well as international issues of mutual interest in London.

Foreign Minister Gedion Calls for Urgent Global Climate Action At London Climate Week

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- __Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, has called for stronger international cooperation and more ambitious climate action, warning that increasingly extreme weather events highlight the urgent need for a coordinated global response.

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party Wins Landslide

[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has secured a commanding mandate to form the country's next government after the National Election Board officially announced the final results of the 7th General Election.

Ethiopia's Digital Leap, Green Legacy Drive and Democratic Progress Define Week

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The week that has just concluded offered a powerful glimpse into the Ethiopia that is steadily emerging, an Ethiopia that is embracing digital innovation, advancing environmental stewardship, strengthening its institutions, and pursuing a clear vision of prosperity.

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