Tag: Ethiopia


  • Diaspora Engagement Fuels Ethiopia’s National Dialogue

    Diaspora Engagement Fuels Ethiopia’s National Dialogue

    Diaspora Engagement Strengthens Ethiopia’s National Dialogue In a move that underscores the far-reaching impact of citizen diplomacy, the Ethiopian Diaspora Service (EDS) reports that Ethiopians living abroad are playing a decisive role in advancing the country’s National Dialogue. Through proactive agenda setting, inclusive consultations, and sustained participation, the diaspora is helping to shape a process…

  • Int’l Trade Fair to Boost Ethiopia’s Exports in Addis Ababa Next Week

    Int’l Trade Fair to Boost Ethiopia’s Exports in Addis Ababa Next Week

    Overview: A pivotal event for Ethiopia’s export-driven growth From February 4 to February 8, 2026, Addis Ababa will host a major international trade fair at Meskel Square, aimed at promoting Ethiopian products and creating market linkages with regional and global buyers. The event, organized by the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA) in…

  • Diaspora Engagement Strengthens Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Process, EDS Says

    Diaspora Engagement Strengthens Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Process, EDS Says

    Overview As Ethiopia advances its national dialogue process, the Ethiopian Diaspora Service (EDS) highlights the decisive role played by Ethiopians living abroad. In a series of forums and ongoing discussions, diaspora communities have contributed to shaping the agenda, facilitating inclusive consultations, and bridging gaps between different segments of society. The emphasis on diaspora engagement aligns…

  • Int’l Trade Fair Set to Boost Ethiopia’s Exports in Addis Ababa Next Week

    Int’l Trade Fair Set to Boost Ethiopia’s Exports in Addis Ababa Next Week

    Overview of the 15th Ethio-Chamber International Trade Fair In what is expected to be a landmark event for Ethiopia’s export and manufacturing sectors, the 15th Ethio-Chamber International Trade Fair will be held at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa from February 4 to February 8, 2026. The fair, organized by the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and…

  • Int’l Trade Fair in Addis Ababa to Boost Ethiopia’s Market Linkages Next Week

    Int’l Trade Fair in Addis Ababa to Boost Ethiopia’s Market Linkages Next Week

    Overview: A Major Platform to Promote Ethiopian Products An international trade fair scheduled to run from February 4 to February 8, 2026, at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa, is set to become a focal point for Ethiopia’s export ambitions. Organized to showcase Ethiopian products and strengthen market linkages with regional and global buyers, the event…

  • Clashes Erupt in Ethiopia’s Tigray as Government and Tigrayan Forces Clash Again

    Clashes Erupt in Ethiopia’s Tigray as Government and Tigrayan Forces Clash Again

    Escalating clashes in Tigray Fighting has reignited in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, pitting federal government troops against Tigrayan forces. The renewed hostilities come after a prolonged period of fragile ceasefires, humanitarian access challenges, and a region still bearing the scars of a broader war that left millions in need of aid. While details on the…

  • Clashes Erupt in Tigray as Ethiopian Forces Clash With Tigrayan Fighters

    Clashes Erupt in Tigray as Ethiopian Forces Clash With Tigrayan Fighters

    Escalation in Tigray: What Happened Violence has intensified in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region as federal government troops clashed with forces aligned with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Reports indicate scattered fighting across several fronts, including border towns that have suffered repeated disruption since the 2020-2022 war. The renewed clashes come amid a broader backdrop…

  • Clashes in Tigray: Ethiopian Forces Battle Tigrayan Fighters Succession of Conflicts Intensify

    Clashes in Tigray: Ethiopian Forces Battle Tigrayan Fighters Succession of Conflicts Intensify

    Escalation in a War-Scarred Region Clashes between Ethiopian federal troops and Tigrayan forces have renewed violence in the country’s northern Tigray region, a long-troubled area that has endured years of conflict, famine, and monumental aid reductions. The renewed fighting marks another chapter in a struggle that has disrupted lives, shattered infrastructure, and complicated regional diplomacy.…

  • Ethiopia Marks Milestone: Over 26 Million Children Vaccinated in Fourth-Round nOPV2 Polio Campaign

    Ethiopia Marks Milestone: Over 26 Million Children Vaccinated in Fourth-Round nOPV2 Polio Campaign

    Nationwide Effort Achieves a Milestone in Polio Prevention In a landmark public health achievement, Ethiopia’s fourth-round national polio vaccination campaign successfully reached more than 26 million children across all regions. The campaign utilized the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), a key tool in consolidating gains against polio and preventing potential outbreaks. This large-scale…

  • Awassa at a Crossroads: Federal City Status Revival

    Awassa at a Crossroads: Federal City Status Revival

    Introduction: A City at the Center of National Balance Awassa, long celebrated as a beacon of unity, cultural diversity, and regional development in southern Ethiopia, stands at a pivotal moment. As national leaders debate the potential designation of Awassa as a Federal City, the moment is about more than administrative reorganization. It is about economic…