Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote plans $400 million Ethiopia cement plant expansion 

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has announced a $400 million plan to push a second production line at the Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia, a move expected to double the facility’s annual output to 5 million tons. The Mugher plant, which began …

In the 2024 Global Hunger Index, Ethiopia ranks 102nd out of the 127 countries

In the 2024 Global Hunger Index, Ethiopia is positioned 102nd among the 127 countries for which adequate data is available to compute the GHI scores for that year. The nation has recorded a score of 26.2, indicating a serious level of hunger within its …

GF Applauds Ethiopia's Progress in Modernizing Pharmaceutical Storage, Distribution Systems

Addis Ababa, February 16, 2025 (ENA)---The Global Fund (GF) has praised Ethiopia for its significant strides in modernizing its pharmaceutical storage and distribution systems with the help of technology. Peter Sands, the Executive Director of the Global …

Earthquake measuring 6.0 hits Ethiopia, expert reveals impact on the GERD

Professor of Remote Sensing and Earth Systems Science at the Chapman University in the US, Hesham al-Askary, commented on an earthquake that struck central Ethiopia on Saturday which measured six degrees on Richter scale, and its potential impact on the …

The 38TH AU Assembly Of Heads Of State Opens In Ethiopia

The 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government has opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with a call for the advancement of peace, security, stability, human rights and the rule of law on the African continent. …

UAE Pledges $60 Million To Enhance Education For Ethiopia's Visually Impaired

The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a $60 million initiative to develop schools tailored for visually impaired students across Ethiopia. This significant investment, announced ahead of the African Union Summit, underscores the UAE's commitment to …

Kenya’s Edwin Kibet & Ethiopia’s Guta Meseret Hirpa Finish First at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

Kenyan long-distance runner Edwin Kibet Koech has won the men’s category of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, finishing the race in 2 hours and 14 minutes. This victory comes with a $50,000 prize, adding another win to his record after also taking …

Dangote Group to Double Its Cement Production, Expand into New Investments in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, February 15, 2025 (ENA) -- Dangote Group Chairman and CEO, Aliko Dangote, announced that the group will double its cement production capacity and  expand into new investments in Ethiopia. Briefing journalists today, he revealed plans to …

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia leading the South African delegation to the African Union ...

Demand for reparation is not about charity, but it is call for justice : Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed