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KITFO TV Is Building a Streaming Home for Ethiopian and Eritrean Stories
OkayAfrica
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June 24, 2025
It started with a bold declaration at a panel discussion. While preparing to moderate a conversation in 2023 about Ethiopian and Eritrean representation in film and television, Denkinesh Argaw came to a clear conclusion. Two challenges stood out...
United States Involvement in Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam: Funding and Geopolitics-U.S. Financial Support: Fact vs. Fiction
Zehabesha
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June 23, 2025
By PAUL DELKASO President Trump’s tweets—polarizing though they may be—carry hard realities beneath the rhetoric. His latest remark about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), while framed with trademark bravado, deserves a closer look. Yes,...
Tharaka University, KEFRI Clinch Continental Awards in Ethiopia
Kenyans.co.ke
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June 24, 2025
Tharaka University and Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) are among two institutions that scooped awards for Kenya at the 10th edition of the Continental Africa Public Service Day (APSD) celebrations, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The...
How a $5 Pack of Abortion Pills in Ethiopia Sparked a Movement to 'Demedicalize' Access in the U.S.
Paste
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In 2014, Elisa Wells and Francine Coeytaux were positioned outside a pharmacy in Ethiopia waiting for a colleague to come out. The pharmacy was sandwiched between two stores with green signs that read “Fujifilm Digital Print Shop” and set back...
The deadly reality of abortion bans is unfolding in the US—like it once did in Ethiopia
British Medical Journal
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Abebe Shibru,, country director MSI Reproductive Choices Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia US decision makers must lean on evidence to support better maternal outcomes for women—and that means reversing abortion bans, writes Abebe Shibru I read with...
Alfarag Duty Free unveils revamped stores at Addis Ababa Bole Intl. Airport
TR Business
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June 23, 2025
The sleek design of the new Alfarag Duty Free stores at ADDs T2. Alfarag Duty Free has inaugurated a duo of newly renovated retail stores at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport’s (ADD) Terminal 2. Combined, the two stores stretch approximately...
Uganda Outpaces Ethiopia: Record Coffee Exports Herald a New Era at World of Coffee Geneva 2025
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Uganda’s coffee industry has reached a historic milestone. In May 2025, Uganda emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, delivering a record 47,606.7 tonnes and surpassing Ethiopia’s previous achievements. Latest figures reveal that Uganda sold...
Ethiopia Providing Training to Sudanese Professionals on Ground Water Technology
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 23, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia is dedicated to fostering knowledge and experiences among Sudanese professionals in ground water investigation and related technologies, Water and Energy State Minister, Asfaw Dingamo affirmed. The...
Dialogue Commission Urges Religious Fathers, Elders Strengthen Role in Reconciliation and Peacebuilding
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 25, 2025 (ENA) -- The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has called on religious fathers and elders to strengthen their vital role in Ethiopia's reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts. Professor Mesfin Araya, Chief...
Ethiopia, Angola Express commitment to Strengthen Ties, Advance African Cause
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 23, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia and Angola reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties and to enhancing African leadership on the global stage. Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie confers with his...
President Taye Holds Talks with Luisa Ortega, Coca Cola Africa President
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 23, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie conferred with Luisa Ortega, Coca Cola Africa President, at the Sideline of US-Africa Business Summit, in Luanda. According to Ambassador Mulie Tarakegn, the deputy...
President Taye Calls on Companies in USA to Invest in Ethiopian Agricultural Sector
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 23, 2025 (ENA) -- President Taye Atske Selassie urged American companies to invest in various areas of the Ethiopian agricultural sector, with the goal of fostering mutually beneficial commercial partnerships. President Taye...
ETHIOPIA: ‘The algorithm increases harmful content’s reach, raising exposure and the risk of real-world harm’
CIVICUS
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Interviews 12 June 2025 CIVICUS speaks with Mercy Mutemi, a Kenyan tech lawyer at Nzili and Sumbi Advocates and legal counsel for petitioners challenging Facebook’s role in hate and violence in Ethiopia. On 3 April, Kenya’s High Court allowed a...
Kirsty Coventry Takes Over As International Olympic Committee President
The Zimbabwean
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June 24, 2025
The Zimbabwean becomes both the first woman and the first African to lead the global sporting body. In a symbolic handover ceremony, outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach presented Coventry with the key to the IOC headquarters, saying: In this spirit...
Ethiopian Airlines to enhance regional operations with new aircraft orders from De Havilland Canada
Travel Daily News
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June 23, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines adds two Twin Otter 300-G aircraft to boost domestic connectivity, supporting tourism, medical, and regional charter services across Ethiopia. ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines plans to enhance its domestic operations with the...
Minister calls for urgent climate action to bridge food-water-agriculture divide
Associated Press of Pakistan
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June 23, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Climate Change, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik emphasized aligning Pakistan’s climate strategies with global sustainability goals, calling for enhanced focus on scientific innovation and...
Digital Payment Surge Fuels Ethiopia’s Fintech Ambitions
Arabian Post
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June 23, 2025
Ethiopia’s financial sector has entered a decisive phase as Nib International Bank and Arifpay Financial Technologies formally join forces to upscale the nation’s digital payment infrastructure. With card acceptance, a merchant‑centric app and...
How will the Iran crisis impact Africa?
Institute for Security Studies
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How will the Iran crisis impact Africa? The conflict in Iran may seem far away, but it’s creating volatility that African leaders must act on urgently. Israel, Iran and the United States’ (US) escalating hostilities have sent geopolitical tremors...
Ethiopian to Enhance Regional Operations with Two Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft Orders from De Havilland
Breaking Travel News
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June 23, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest fleet operating carrier in Africa, plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest evolution of the renowned Twin Otter family, The Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. Solidifying the vision, Ethiopian...
Global leaders gather in Rishikesh for 11th International Day of Yoga
EasternEye
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June 23, 2025
Key points The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh Ambassadors, high commissioners, and guests from over 25 countries participated The event followed the global theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health” The...