The embassy in the Egyptian capital Cairo will be closed for three to six months due to economic reasons; the closure would have nothing to do with the disagreement over the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

With five months to go before 7th general elections on 1 June 2026, Ethiopia stands at a critical democratic crossroads; transparency looks critical for elections legitimacy and National Election Board is called to regularly and clearly update the public

Copper cables, plastic tubes and metal components have been looted along an under-construction road in Addis Ababa, running from Edna Mall to Haya Hulet; thefts have occurred in full view, according to eyewitnesses

Relations with Malaysia have entered a new chapter: the embassy reopened in Addis Ababa after 42 years of absence and PM Anwar Ibrahim ended an official visit marked by productive discussions on mutually beneficial collaboration

Foreign banks seeking to operate through subsidiaries in Ethiopia will be admitted only if they hold an investment grade credit rating of at least BBB- or its equivalent, according to a directive in the making at the National Bank of Ethiopia