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The Flying President: Concerns Regarding Boakai’s Large Delegation for Japan’s TICAD-9
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 17, 2025
By Seltue Robert Karweaye Sr. Liberia and Japan have a strong partnership built on Japan’s significant development assistance. During George Weah’s presidency (2018-2024), Japan focused on infrastructure, food security, and economic growth. Key...
Public Finance, Governance, Justice And Development: Keynote Address By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President And Chairman, Boards Of Directors, African Development Bank Group At The 2025 Kenya Law Society Conference - August 15, 2025
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed...
Ethiopia to Copy Kenya's Tax Tricks to Increase Revenue
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 17, 2025
Ethiopia is turning to regional peers such as Kenya to guide its sweeping tax transformation plans as the country grapples with a sharp decline in domestic revenue collection. According to a recent report on Ethiopia’s tax-to-GDP ratio, the...
Artist Debebe Devotes His Life to Ethiopia, Art: DPM Temesgen
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 17, 2025 (ENA)-- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has shared his condolences on the death of renowned artist Debebe Eshetu, describing him as one of Ethiopia's most beloved cultural icons. In a tribute posted on social...
Ethiopian-Canadian advocate honored for...
Capital Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
Markos Z. Tegegn, a prominent charity advocate in Winnipeg’s Ethiopian community, has been honored with one of the Canadian government’s most prestigious awards for his years of dedicated service to those in need, both in Canada and Ethiopia. An...
Ethiopia Ranks 22nd Globally...
Capital Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
Africa Leads in Global Generosity The Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) World Giving Report 2025 reveals compelling insights into global philanthropy trends, placing Ethiopia prominently at 22nd in the world for generosity, with its people donating...
The Essential Guide to Doing Business in Ethiopia: Risks, Opportunities, and Must-Have Resources
New Business Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia, with its population of over 120 million and one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, is attracting increasing attention from foreign investors. The country’s strategic location in the Horn of Africa,...
Belgian foreign minister visits DRC, where interest still runs high
Euro Weekly News
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August 17, 2025
Shocking that nearly 74% of people in DRC live in poverty, and 15% in extreme poverty, according to the World Bank | Credit: Denys.Kutsevalov/Shutterstock The Belgium and Democratic Republic of Congo bilateral relations have come a long way since...
PM Abiy Expresses Profound Condolences on Passing Away of Legendary Ethiopian Artist Debebe Eshetu
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 17, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing away of the iconic Ethiopian artist Debebe Eshetu. Debebe, who was one of the prominent figures in the history of Ethiopian...
Ethiopia: We Are Here To Resist, Strive and Purge
Eritrea Digest
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August 16, 2025
Resist. Strive. Purge. According to the Ethiopian ruling party’s self-assessment, since it came to power Seven (7) Years Ago, it has brought about tangible changes on Three (3) National Agendas, despite the fact that, over the Last Two (2) Years,...
International Solar Alliance Committed to Intensifying Ethiopia’s Solar Development
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 16, 2025 (ENA)— The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening support toward fulfilling the huge potential of solar development in Ethiopia. Commending the nation's macroeconomic reform...
Over half of Ethiopia’s...
Capital Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
More than 50% of Ethiopia’s adult population remains excluded from formal financial services, posing a significant challenge to the country’s economic development and social inclusion. Millions, particularly rural residents, have no access to...
Debunking lies about migration and crime
Socialist Worker
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August 18, 2025
Anti-racism The far right are desperate to show how London has turned into a dangerous, 'no go' zone—but fiddled crime statistics and outright lies are fuelled by a racist agenda By Judy Cox Downloading PDF. Please wait... Monday 18 August 2025...
Foreign minister Prévot pays another visit to Congo
Belga News Agency
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August 17, 2025
Just four months after his first visit, Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot is returning to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this week. Prévot will visit a total of four countries in Central and East Africa during a week-long mission:...
Africa steps forward to combat climate change
Sabah
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August 18, 2025
Climate change poses enormous challenges to the survival of human beings and economic development. The issue has become an important talking point of governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), researchers and academics for about half a...
Egypt issues a stern warning to Ethiopia, promising to take action under international law
Business Insider Africa
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August 13, 2025
"Egypt's position is clear; the negotiations [on the dam] have reached a dead end. We are monitoring the situation and oppose any unilateral measures. In the event of any damage, we will be obliged to take measures to protect our water interests...
PSS launches Ethiopia’s first...
Capital Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
Premier Switch Solutions (PSS), in partnership with global payments leader MasterCard, has unveiled Ethiopia’s first locally verified, world-class online payment verification system, marking a new era in digital payment security for the country....
Ethiopia Records World’s Sharpest Tax-to-GDP Ratio Decline in a Decade
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 16, 2025
Ethiopia has suffered the sharpest and sustained crumble in tax-to-GDP ratio recorded anywhere in the world over the past decade, a new government-backed study reveals. The joint report by the Ministry of Finance and the Institute for Fiscal...
Sindh government dispatches aid to flood-hit regions
Dawn
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August 17, 2025
KARACHI: The Sindh government has dispatched a water filtration plant to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and 10 trucks loaded with ration bags and other essential food items for the flood-affected families, a statement said. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali...
Ethiopia Requests UN to Extend Landmine Clearance Deadline for Third Time
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 16, 2025
USD 31mln required for clearing work between 2026-7 Ethiopia has requested the UN to again extend a deadline to clear landmines left strewn by wars old and new, placing people at risk on more than 125 million hectares of land. Ethiopia acceded to...