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Scheduled for June 26-28, 2025, at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, for the first time in the East Africa region the East Africa Infrastructure and Water Expo aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth in the sector. Organized by DMG Events, the expo will co-locate with Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, bringing together the entire infrastructure …

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Ethiopia has witnessed a significant surge in remittances, with over USD 6 billion flowing into the country during the past fiscal year. This represents a 50% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Ethiopian Diaspora Service. Deputy Director General Belayneh Atnaw revealed that this unprecedented level of remittance has provided a much-needed boost …

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Ethiopian Airlines has implemented a new policy requiring all foreign international passengers to purchase airline tickets in US dollars, effective July 8, 2024. Previously, foreign travelers could buy tickets using Ethiopian Birr while in Addis Ababa. The decision comes amid ongoing difficulties for airlines in repatriating funds from ticket sales within Ethiopia. As of June …

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The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) announced record-high profits and substantial growth across key indicators for the 2023/24 fiscal year. The bank reported a total income of Birr 135.4 billion for the year, representing a 13% increase over the previous year. Notably, CBE achieved its highest-ever pre-tax profit of Birr 25.6 billion, attributed to successful …

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The Gorgora Eco Resort, developed under the “Dine for Nation” initiative in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, will play an instrumental role in promoting culture, nature, and tourism, UN officials underscored. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Ramiz Alakabarov and Director for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Division at UNIDO, Aurelia Patrizia Calabro are very much …

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Farmers engaged in tea cultivation in Ethiopia have expressed satisfaction as they have been productive and obtaining benefits to improve their livelihoods. The tea farms development program that was initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed three years back is already showing productive progress. The current fiscal year has seen the establishment of expansive tea plantations …

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The Ministry of Water and Energy announced significant progress in expanding access to clean drinking water nationwide. The country’s coverage rate has reached 69.52 percent. The announcement came during a discussion on the implementation of the ministry’s performance of the just concluded fiscal year and the plan for the current budget year. The Minister and …

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We had the honor of welcoming Moussa Faki Mahamat, African Union Commission Chairperson at the Ethiopian state-of-the-art facility today, according to the Ethiopian Airlines Group. Moussa Faki’s visit also incorporated a discussion with our Group CEO MesfinTasew and other executive management members, it said. It added that as the Pan-African airline that played a significant …

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Ethiopia has secured over 6 billion US dollars in remittance during the concluded fiscal year, Ethiopian Diaspora Service disclosed. The remittances to Ethiopia have reached an unprecedented level, exceeding six billion USD in the 2023/24 fiscal year and marking a substantial increase in foreign currency inflows to the country, according to the Ethiopian Diaspora Service. …

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Indonesia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Al Busyra Basnur, said that he is surprised by the ongoing magnificent development in Addis Ababa since his arrival at the capital city about five years ago. Recall that the Government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to transform Addis Ababa’s appearance and establish a solid foundation for building a modern …

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