The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will attend the second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8 to 10 September 2025, where South Africa is expected to contribute towards strongly shaping...
(MENAFN) Ethiopia officially commissioned the $4.5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, marking a milestone in Africa’s energy infrastructure with the continent’s largest hydroelectric installation now operational. Prime...
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the $4.5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the continent’s biggest hydroelectric initiative, during a ceremony joined by regional heads and international...
(MENAFN) Egypt has formally alerted the UN Security Council over Ethiopia’s unilateral operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), saying the move amounts to a violation of international law, according to official statements. In a...
(MENAFN) Egypt declared on Tuesday that it had forwarded a letter to the UN Security Council cautioning against Ethiopia’s unilateral management of its newly inaugurated Nile dam, calling the action a “breach” of international regulations. In the...
(MENAFN) The Second Africa Climate Summit launched Monday in Ethiopia’s capital with a decisive call for tangible action over empty promises, as leaders shifted the narrative from Africa as a climate crisis victim to a force shaping the future of...
Wingu Africa recognised by PSS for delivering mission-critical infrastructure at its Tier III Ethiopia data centre, powering secure financial services. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wingu Africa Recognised by...
(MENAFN) Egypt and Sudan on Wednesday described Ethiopia’s dam on the Nile River as a "threat" to both countries, highlighting the potential destabilizing effects of the project. The warning came in a joint statement following high-level talks...
Over a year on, ADDIX, Ethiopia’s first Internet Exchange at Wingu Africa continues to boost speed, reliability & affordability, fuelling digital growth. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, September 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Transforming Connectivity:...
(MENAFN) Army bands from Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia performed for the first time at Russia’s ongoing Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival. Now in its 17th edition, the festival runs from August 22 to 31 on Moscow’s Red...
Samira Bawumia Hajia Samira Bawumia was one of the many dignitaries who graced the “Financing Clean Cooking: From Pilots to Decisive Delivery” high-level session at the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia...
The Horn of Africa is witnessing a significant shift as Ethiopia embarks on an ambitious economic journey powered by cutting-edge infrastructure projects, financial sector liberalization, and robust reforms in its celebrated coffee industry. The...
Film Association of Malawi (Fama) has extended a begging bowl to raise funds to enable it’s members participate in the Arkwood Africa Film Market and Awards (AAFM). The AAFM are set to take place between November 21 and 23 in Ethiopia and seven...
Junior Starlets players celebrating after scoring a goal against Valencia CF Women on September 25, 2024, at the Ciudad Deportiva del València CF grounds. Photo/ Handout. Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Under-20 women’s football team head coach Jackline...
Addis Ababa, September 14, 2025 (ENA)—The completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has ignited mass celebrations across Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. In the early hours of this morning, hundreds of thousands of residents marched...
The Addis Ababa Declaration, forged at the vibrant and deeply consequential Second African Climate Summit (ACS2), marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey toward climate resilience and sustainable development. This declaration and its...
Ethiopia has always been ambitious. Over the last 20 years, the country has reshaped its landscape with mega-dams, railways, industrial parks, and new air hubs, aiming to elevate itself to middle-income status. The key projects are the Grand...
Addis Ababa, September 14, 2025 (ENA) – Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie hailed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a "ray of hope" for the nation's future, calling it a "solid foundation" for its people. Residents of Addis Ababa staged...
Addis Ababa, September 14, 2025 (ENA) -- The Ethiopian Institute of Foreign Affairs stated that Ethiopia’s diplomatic journey surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is becoming a source of inspiration for other African nations. The...
