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Ethiopia Initiates Talks with China

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has started discussions with China to convert part of its $5.38 billion debt into loans denominated in yuan. This move is part of the Ethiopian government's strategy to reduce foreign-exchange pressure and strengthen economic...

Ethiopia Deepens Nuclear Energy Partnership with Russia

(MENAFN) Ethiopia is embarking on a transformative journey in its energy sector through an expanding alliance with Russia in nuclear power development, according to Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos. During a diplomatic visit to Moscow, Timotheos...

Ethiopia wants to transform portion of its debt to yuan

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has launched discussions with China to transform a portion of its $5.38 billion debt into yuan-denominated loans, as the government seeks to relieve pressure on its foreign-exchange reserves and strengthen trade relations....

Ethiopia starts discussing with China to convert dollar dept to yuan

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has entered negotiations with China to convert part of its $5.38 billion debt into yuan-denominated loans, as the country works to ease foreign-exchange strain and expand trade relations with Beijing. National Bank of Ethiopia...

Train Crash Leaves Fourteen Dead, Dozens Injured in Ethiopia

(MENAFN) At least 14 people lost their lives and dozens more sustained injuries in a devastating train collision in eastern Ethiopia, according to local media reports on Tuesday. The tragic incident took place at approximately 2:00 a.m. local time...

Lethal train crash forces passengers to jump from windows in Ethiopia

(MENAFN) A train crash in eastern Ethiopia on Monday night has claimed the lives of 15 people, local officials reported. The derailment occurred in the town of Shinile, where the moving train collided with a stationary one, according to local...

FM of Ethiopia emphasizes importance nuclear partnership with Russia

(MENAFN) Ethiopia’s collaboration with Russia in nuclear energy is poised to significantly reshape the country’s energy sector and boost its influence across the region, Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos said on Tuesday. Speaking after discussions...

Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe praises UNISA-Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre in Addis Ababa

Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe commends the Unisa-Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre in Addis Ababa as a centre of excellence The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has praised the UNISA-Ethiopia Regional Learning...

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of War Preparations

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has leveled serious accusations against Eritrea, claiming it is preparing for armed conflict and collaborating with insurgent factions. This allegation was revealed in a letter referenced by news outlets on Wednesday. The letter,...

Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region

Amhara Region has experienced a conflict between government forces and the Amhara Fano armed group since August 2023. The situation in the eastern part of Amhara deteriorated further at the end of September, when a sudden escalation of hostilities...

Egypt alleges Ethiopia mismanaging Niel dam

(MENAFN) Egypt has strongly criticized Ethiopia’s handling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), accusing it of endangering regional stability through what it calls irresponsible management. According to official statements, Egyptian...

Egypt Criticizes Ethiopia Over Nile Dam Management

(MENAFN) Egypt has strongly condemned Ethiopia for what it described as “reckless management” of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Nile River. Egyptian authorities claim that Ethiopia’s handling of the dam has worsened...

Egypt Blames Ethiopia for Worsening Floods in Sudan

(MENAFN) Egypt has accused Ethiopia of “reckless management” of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile, blaming its operation for worsening floods and threatening lives in Sudan and Egypt. In a Friday statement, the Egyptian...

Ethiopia’s WTO accession process enters decisive phase

The high-level Ethiopian delegation in Geneva, led by Minister Kassahun, consisted of 18 senior government officials from the Steering Committee on Accession and experts from ministries and government agencies. Other government officials...

Water and Power: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia at Odds Over Africa’s Largest Dam

In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Senior Fellow Mirette F. Mabrouk to unpack the growing tensions over the recently inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile. With...

Scaffold Collapse Claims Lives at Ethiopian Church

(MENAFN) At least 30 people lost their lives and more than 200 were injured Wednesday after a wooden scaffolding platform gave way at a church construction site in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, local media outlets reported. The incident took place at...

Over Thirty-Five Killed in Ethiopia Church Scaffolding Collapse

(MENAFN) At least 36 people have been confirmed dead after a wooden scaffolding structure collapsed in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, local authorities reported Wednesday. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. local time during an...

Putin Holds Talks with Ethiopian PM in Moscow

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday in Moscow, following their participation in the Global Atomic Forum. Abiy emphasized Ethiopia’s ambition to develop a “safe and transparent” nuclear...

Russia, Ethiopia Deepen Nuclear, Strategic Ties

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Moscow following their participation in the Global Atomic Forum. The Ethiopian leader had earlier emphasized his country’s aspiration to establish...

The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival Celebrates African Voices and the Fight for Artistic Freedom

The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival spotlights a bold lineup of contemporary African films exploring resilience, artistic freedom and identity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 33rd African...