Ethiopia
Ethiopia inaugurates grand renaissance dam amid regional tensions
Ethiopia, Africa– Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile River, despite concerns from downstream neighbours Sudan and Egypt over water security. The dam, located 14 kilometers east of the Sudanese border, is expected to generate over 5,150 megawatts of electricity, more than doubling Ethiopia’s […]
Ethiopian Troops Accused of Executing Aid Workers in Tigray Conflict
A senior official from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has accused Ethiopian troops (government forces) of executing three employees while they were on a humanitarian mission in the Tigray region four years ago. According to Raquel Ayora, MSF Spain’s general director, the three aid workers were “executed” by Ethiopian troops, who shot them at close range […]
Ethiopia Completes Mega-Dam on the Nile, Seeks Cooperation
Ethiopia‘s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile River. The dam, launched in 2011 with a $4 billion budget, is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a significant source of pride for Ethiopians. According to Abiy, the dam is now complete, […]
$2.5bn Trade Deals Signed at US-Africa Business Summit
The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held from June 22 to 25, 2025, has yielded over $2.5 billion in new trade and investment deals between American firms and African partners, reinforcing the strategic shift from aid to investment-led engagement across the continent. According to the U.S. Department of State, the summit, jointly organized by the Corporate […]
Nigerian Inmate Critically Ill in Ethiopian Prison, Abandoned and Denied Treatment
A Nigerian inmate at the Kaliti prison, a maximum-security prison in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, identified as Smith Okoafor, is critically sick and allegedly being left untreated despite his ailment. Smith is one of about 300 inmates of Nigerian descent at the Ethiopian prison facility. Sources at the prison appealed to the Nigerian government to come […]
Ethiopia’s Walias Thrashes Djibouti 6-1 In One-Sided Affair
Ethiopia‘s Walias made a resounding statement in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, routing Djibouti 6-1 in a lopsided encounter. The convincing victory marked a triumphant return to form for the Ethiopians, who had previously suffered a setback in their campaign. The match, played at the Addis Ababa Stadium, saw Ethiopia dominate from the outset, […]
EGYPT SECURES HARD-FOUGHT 2-0 VICTORY OVER ETHIOPIA IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
In a highly anticipated World Cup qualifier match, Egypt emerged victorious over Ethiopia with a hard-fought 2-0 win. The game, held at the Addis Ababa Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, saw Egypt assert their dominance on the pitch from the outset. Egypt’s superior skill and tactical prowess ultimately proved too much for the Ethiopian squad. […]
Malaria Deaths Surge in Ethiopia Amid Conflict and Climate Change
The situation is further complicated by a US aid funding freeze, which could increase morbidity and mortality from malaria and other communicable illnesses.