Ethiopia’s Economic Reforms: IMF Support and NBE Financial Challenges

June 25, 2025 The Habesha What’s going on in Ethiopia’s economy, you ask? Well, quite a bit, it turns out! The IMF and the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) are working hand in hand to push forward Ethiopia’s economic reforms. With a whopping $3.4 billion …

ITU Regional Director Praises Ethiopia’s Rapid Progress in Digital Transformation

Addis Ababa, June 25, 2025 (ENA)— The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has commended Ethiopia’s digital transformation efforts, highlighting the country’s significant strides—particularly its bold move to open up the telcomm market to greater …

New Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia receives warm welcome in Addis Ababa

The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has warmly welcomed Archbishop Brian Ngozi Udaigwe as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia, following his appointment by Pope Francis. By Bezawit Assefa - Addis Ababa The late Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Brian Ngozi …

Ethiopia Draws Strength from Culture and Wisdom to Tackle Challenges, Says Peace Minister

Addis Ababa, June 25, 2025 (ENA)—The Minister of Peace, Mohammad Idris emphasized that Ethiopia’s rich history and deeply rooted cultural traditions have been instrumental in overcoming its challenges with wisdom and resilience. Speaking at the opening of …

Ethiopia: Tens of thousands of people receive seeds and fertilizers in conflict-affected regions

Overall, this humanitarian assistance should allow these communities to cultivate about 6,500 hectares of land, for an anticipated production of 17,000 metric tons of maize, haricots, beans, wheat, sorghum and teff, a small grain that is a staple crop in …

Ethiopia–Eritrea Border Reopens After Five Years

Ethiopia–Eritrea Border Reopens After Five Years

Joy and tears flowed at Ethiopia’s Zalambessa border town as Eritreans and Ethiopians reunited for the first time in five years. Families, separated by war and political tensions, reconciled in an emotional ceremony organized by local leaders, marking a …

Cultural heritage carved in stone in China and Ethiopia

An important category in the plastic arts, stone carving has transcended hundreds or even thousands of years of time to preserve vital information about the ancient dynasties of China and Ethiopia. Outstanding examples of these countries' achievements …

Africa is tearing in HALF: Scientists detect deep Earth pulses beneath Ethiopia - in ominous sign that the entire ...

The idea of an entire continent tearing in half sounds like a plot from the latest apocalyptic blockbuster - but scientists say that it could soon become a reality in Africa.  A massive crack is ripping through Earth's second-largest continent, from …

Pan-African Bank Finds Middle Ground between Ethiopia Gov’t, IMF Growth Forecasts

 AfDB growth forecast stands at 7.3%, Government 8.9, IMF 6.6 The African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasts Ethiopia’s economy will grow by 7.3 percent in 2025, deviating significantly from the government’s prediction of 8.9 percent and the International …