Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Sugar Industry Group ESIG posted comprehensive losses of 5,4 billion Birr (€28 million) for 2024; while a number of its members are recovering, climate, government’s indecisiveness and financial pressure over suspended sugar projects persist

The Ethiopian Airlines Group posted a 20% growth in earnings reaching USD 9,1 billion in total revenue.; The performance included a 16% rise in cargo volume, with the state-owned carrier handling 897.000 tons over the 12-month observed

Over 4.000 participants gathered in Addis Ababa for the final conference of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue; The forum at the Addis International Convention Center is scheduled for several weeks, follows input collection by ND Commission since 2021

143 polling stations out of 50.000 failed to open for yesterday's general elections over security issues; voting was suspended in parts of Oromia and Amhara regions, while the whole Tigray has been totally excluded from the poll

First cloud exchange platform was launched by Wingu Africa, enabling direct connections between local networks and global providers; the system aims to boost digital infrastructure, reduce latency and support businesses with reliable data services

Ethiopia's runners Bertukan Welde was second at Tokyo's marathon in 2:16:36, Hawi Feysa came third in 2:17:39, both over two minutes after Kenyan winner who also bet the course record set by Ethiopian Sutume Asefa Kebede in 2024

Tigray’s elite is now split and every policy issue – from IDP returns to demobilisation – is interpreted with the perspective of one or the other group; clashes with government forces in Tselemti and Wajirat districts could shake a frail ceasefire

Ethiopia is shifting from emergency aid to long-term climate resilience by investing in water infrastructure, including irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting and watershed management projects to support agriculture and reduce drought vulnerability

A transformative national strategy signed by government and World Vision Ethiopia will reach 11,5 million children with integrated humanitarian, recovery and development programming, focusing on protection from violence, nutrition, learning opportunities

Thousands of Orthodox Christians dressed in white celebrated Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa’s Meskel Square on 6 January with a candlelight ceremony followed by an all-night church service, as they follow the Julian calendar 13 days later than Gregorian one