African FMs call for continental unity amid eroding multilateralism

Addis Ababa, Feb 11 (IANS) African foreign ministers on Wednesday called for a robust continental unity and togetherness amid eroding multilateralism and global cooperation. The call was made during the opening session of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital […]
Ethiopia builds secret camp to train Sudan RSF fighters, sources say

NAIROBI/LONDON(RAHNUMA): Ethiopia is hosting a secret camp to train thousands of fighters for the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group in neighboring Sudan, Reuters reporting has found, in the latest sign that one of the world’s deadliest conflicts is sucking in regional powers from Africa and the Middle East. The camp constitutes the first direct evidence […]
Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa sees nearly 700,000 international arrivals in six months

Addis Ababa, Feb 7 (IANS) Nearly 700,000 foreign tourists visited the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, during the first six months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year that began on July 8, 2025, according to local authorities. Presenting the city’s half-year performance report on the tourism sector on Friday, Adanech Abiebie, Mayor of Addis Ababa City, […]
PM Modi assures Ethiopia of closer bilateral trade & investment ties

Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his discussions with his Ethiopian counterpart Dr Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday, conveyed India’s willingness to step up collaboration in the fields of Digital Public Infrastructure, mining, critical minerals and clean energy, as well as food security and agriculture. The two leaders also reviewed progress in […]
Diaspora connect integral part of India-Ethiopia strategic partnership: Indian envoy

Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar, on Wednesday said that the trajectory of ties between India and Ethiopia will be high, stressing that increasing the bilateral relationship to strategic partnership showcases that the leadership of two nations has given directions to transform the main ideas into outcomes. In an interview […]
India emerges as a global player under PM Modi: Indian diaspora in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Dec 16 (IANS) As India steadily strengthens its position as a global economic and political player under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian community in Ethiopia on Tuesday saw his upcoming visit as a landmark moment for bilateral ties. After many years, an Indian Prime Minister will be visiting Ethiopia, […]
PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, where he will hold several high-level talks aimed at enhancing strategic partnership. In his departure statement, PM Modi said that India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bilateral relations with […]
PM Modi’s upcoming three-nation visit to include parliament address, interactions with Indian diaspora and business community: MEA

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding meetings with the top leadership, addressing parliament members besides engaging in interactions with the business communities and Indian diaspora during this three nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, next week. PM Modi will embark on a bilateral visit to Jordan from December […]
PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman next week

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation visit next week which will begin from Jordan and also include Ethiopia, and Oman. PM Modi will arrive in Jordan on December 15 at the invitation of King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. During the two-day visit to the Hashemite Kingdom, Prime […]
Ethiopia set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 68.8 per cent by 2030

Addis Ababa, Feb 23 (IANS) Ethiopia has set an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 68.8 per cent by 2030, Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa has said. Speaking at a consultative meeting on the private sector’s role in climate change solutions and the green development agenda, Assefa said Ethiopia is committed […]