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Ethiopian Airlines announced on Friday that it has forged a strategic partnership with the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) to elevate airmail transportation across the African continent. The partnership aims to give the best connection, facilitate transportation to all member countries, foster knowledge, and identify the best practices. It also ultimately seeks to contribute to …

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A survey involving the drilling of 19 wells in the Ogaden region confirmed the presence of 21.336 billion cubic meters of natural gas. This latest discovery adds to Ethiopia’s existing oil and natural gas deposits found in six locations across the country. Expressing confidence in a swift development process, State Minister of Mines Million Mathewos …

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The Council of Ministers has proposed a draft amendment to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) to address limitations in the current legislation. The amendment aims to support development initiatives, promote national prosperity, and align with evolving international financial practices. The Council also reviewed a draft bill concerning the operation of banks. In light of …

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirms that Ethiopia’s airports are free from security threats. This announcement follows a rigorous security audit conducted by ICAO. During a press conference, Asrat Kejela, Director of the Civil Aviation Security Main Department, revealed audit details. ICAO experts assessed eight key elements and nine specific areas of aviation security, …

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A new digital vehicle fleet management system for trucks was inaugurated today on the Addis Ababa-Djibouti corridor, marking a major advancement in trade between Ethiopia and Djibouti. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Djiboutian government, the European Union, and regional organizations. It represents the first project under a €32 million European Union-funded program …

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A digital vehicle fleet management system for trucks on the Addis Ababa Djibouti corridor has been launched today which would be crucial to transform the movement of goods between Djibouti and Ethiopia. The government of Djibouti, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Equipment, the Djibouti Ports Corridor Road (DPCR), and the Delegation of the European …

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Safari experiences are key to attracting tourists as tourism is one of the priority sectors identified through Ethiopia’s Homegrown Economic Reform program, according to the Office of the Prime Minister (PMO). As tourism is one of the priority sectors identified through Ethiopia’s homegrown economic reform program, enhancing facilities, services, and experiences is a key area …

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Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) and Gada Special Economic Zone have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate a formal commencement of the project. Gada Special Economic Zone (SEZ) construction was inaugurated early last month in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Designated as a multi-purpose special economic zone, it is expected to …

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A foundation stone was laid for the establishment of a food processing and manufacturing company at the Bole Lemi Industrial Park, marking an investment of over 1.2 billion birr. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Kamil Ibrahim, Deputy CEO of the Industrial Parks Development Corporation of Ethiopia (IPDC), Mr. Alemayhu Seifu, Deputy Head of Corporate …

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Ambassador Demeke Atnafu met with Mr. Basudev Mukherjee, Assistant Secretary General, and Mr. Mayank Sharma, Deputy Director of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). Both discussed the prospect of organizing a visit for an Indian business delegation to Ethiopia, with a focus on manufacturing, agriculture, IT, education, and pharmaceutical sectors. The …

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