Africa Ethiopia UN humanitarian agencies suspended operations in northwestern Tigray in consequence of the recent airstrike that left dozens of casualties at a refugee camp; the Ethiopian government did not comment on the news
Africa 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
Africa Ethiopia 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
Africa Ethiopia 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
Africa Ethiopia Incumbent Prosperity Party won 438 out of 486 parliamentary seats, National Election Board announced, opposition and individual candidates won 48; only 501 out of 547 seats were in contention, excluding 38 constituencies in Tigray and 8 in Amhara