Ethiopia

Country Ethiopia
Capital Addis Ababa
Continent Africa
Currency Birr(ETB)
Languages Amharic

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Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule with the exception of a short-lived Italian occupation from 1936-41. In 1974, a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (who had ruled since 1930) and established a socialist state. Torn by bloody coups, uprisings, wide-scale drought, and massive refugee problems, the regime was finally toppled in 1991 by a coalition of rebel forces, the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). A constitution was adopted in 1994, and Ethiopia's first multiparty elections were held in 1995. A border war with Eritrea late in the 1990s ended with a peace treaty in December 2000. In November 2007, the Eritrea-Ethiopia Border Commission remotely demarcated the border by geographical coordinates, but final demarcation of the boundary on the ground is currently on hold because of Ethiopian objections to an international commission's finding requiring it to surrender territory considered sensitive to Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia - Wikipedia
Ethiopia - CIA World Fact Book
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Ethiopia seeks international mediation with Eritrea - TRT WorldEthiopia seeks international mediation with Eritrea  TRT World

Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed Calls for International Mediation With Eritrea | Firstpost America - FirstpostEthiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed Calls for International Mediation With Eritrea | Firstpost America  Firstpost

Joint - Multi - Sectoral Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) Report: Oromia - Somali Renewed Intercommunal Conflict, East Borena Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (August 2025) - ReliefWebJoint - Multi - Sectoral Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) Report: Oromia - Somali Renewed Intercommunal Conflict, East Borena Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (August 2025)  ReliefWeb

Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge 59%, Challenging Ethiopia’s Market Lead | Firstpost Africa - FirstpostUganda’s Coffee Exports Surge 59%, Challenging Ethiopia’s Market Lead | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

WFP Final Evaluation of the Rural Resilience (R4) Initiative in Tigray & Amhara Regions of Ethiopia: 2018–2024 - ReliefWebWFP Final Evaluation of the Rural Resilience (R4) Initiative in Tigray & Amhara Regions of Ethiopia: 2018–2024  ReliefWeb

Ethiopia Seeks "International Mediation" With Eritrea Over Red Sea Access| Firstpost Africa - FirstpostEthiopia Seeks "International Mediation" With Eritrea Over Red Sea Access| Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

Ethiopia's Somali region: Passengers jump from windows in fatal train crash - BBCEthiopia's Somali region: Passengers jump from windows in fatal train crash  BBC

Ethiopia in Talks With China to Convert Dollar Loans Into Yuan - Bloomberg.comEthiopia in Talks With China to Convert Dollar Loans Into Yuan  Bloomberg.com

Ethiopia suspends DW correspondents, tightens grip on media - dw.comEthiopia suspends DW correspondents, tightens grip on media  dw.com

Ethiopia claims Eritrea is readying to ‘wage war’ against it - Al JazeeraEthiopia claims Eritrea is readying to ‘wage war’ against it  Al Jazeera

Safaricom at 25: Peter Ndegwa on Purpose, Ethiopia, M-PESA and the Future - Vodafone.comSafaricom at 25: Peter Ndegwa on Purpose, Ethiopia, M-PESA and the Future  Vodafone.com

Cross-border power sales help Ethiopian Electric Power double revenues in Q1 - African EnergyCross-border power sales help Ethiopian Electric Power double revenues in Q1  African Energy

Egypt affirms support for Eritrea’s sovereignty, territorial integrity amid tension with Ethiopia over sea access - Middle East MonitorEgypt affirms support for Eritrea’s sovereignty, territorial integrity amid tension with Ethiopia over sea access  Middle East Monitor

Study of ethnoveterinary medicinal plants in Metema and Quara districts, northwestern Ethiopia - NatureStudy of ethnoveterinary medicinal plants in Metema and Quara districts, northwestern Ethiopia  Nature

Delivering Connectivity: Ethiopia’s Modjo–Hawassa Expressway Nears Completion - World Bank GroupDelivering Connectivity: Ethiopia’s Modjo–Hawassa Expressway Nears Completion  World Bank Group

M-PESA Ethiopia Integrates with EthSwitch to Advance Financial Inclusion and Interoperability - TechAfrica NewsM-PESA Ethiopia Integrates with EthSwitch to Advance Financial Inclusion and Interoperability  TechAfrica News

Rajasthan: Ethiopian delegation visits Rajeevika to study rural livelihood initiatives - lokmattimes.comRajasthan: Ethiopian delegation visits Rajeevika to study rural livelihood initiatives  lokmattimes.com

Ethiopia’s Hydropower Success Exemplifies ‘Convergent Governance’ - ForbesEthiopia’s Hydropower Success Exemplifies ‘Convergent Governance’  Forbes

Ethiopia Registering Impressive Year-on-Year Wheat Productivity, Says PM Abiy - UkrAgroConsultEthiopia Registering Impressive Year-on-Year Wheat Productivity, Says PM Abiy  UkrAgroConsult

A Spark of Empowerment: #GirlsTakeover is Inspiring the Next Generation of Ethiopian Leaders. - EEASA Spark of Empowerment: #GirlsTakeover is Inspiring the Next Generation of Ethiopian Leaders.  EEAS

After fleeing violence, refugees in Ethiopia struggle with hunger - UN World Food ProgrammeAfter fleeing violence, refugees in Ethiopia struggle with hunger  UN World Food Programme

Ethiopia Cuts Foreign Debt by 80% — The Big Win and the Real Problems - The Voice of AfricaEthiopia Cuts Foreign Debt by 80% — The Big Win and the Real Problems  The Voice of Africa

Ethiopia’s Coffee exports surge by 47% as reforms and new trade deals fuel record growth - Africa Sustainability MattersEthiopia’s Coffee exports surge by 47% as reforms and new trade deals fuel record growth  Africa Sustainability Matters

Ethiopia cuts foreign debt by 80%, declares 'growth without loans' - Business Insider AfricaEthiopia cuts foreign debt by 80%, declares 'growth without loans'  Business Insider Africa

Ethiopia hosts China-Africa agro sci-tech innovation alliance assembly - CCTV.com EnglishEthiopia hosts China-Africa agro sci-tech innovation alliance assembly  CCTV.com English

Ethiopia’s Abiy Seeks Mediation to Ease Tensions With Eritrea - Bloomberg.comEthiopia’s Abiy Seeks Mediation to Ease Tensions With Eritrea  Bloomberg.com

Ethiopia – Develop a National SLCP Plan and Methane Roadmap - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Ethiopia – Develop a National SLCP Plan and Methane Roadmap  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

News: #PM_Abiy says no official record exists on decision that made #Ethiopia landlocked, links tensions with #Eritrea to Pretoria Agreement Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told members of the House of People’s Representatives on Tuesday that there is “no offici - facebook.comNews: #PM_Abiy says no official record exists on decision that made #Ethiopia landlocked, links tensions with #Eritrea to Pretoria Agreement Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told members of the House of People’s Representatives on Tuesday that there is “no offici  facebook.com

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates second Abuja – Addis Ababa service - Atta TravelEthiopian Airlines inaugurates second Abuja – Addis Ababa service  Atta Travel

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Dreams Stir Fears of New Conflict in the Horn of Africa - Garowe OnlineEthiopia’s Red Sea Dreams Stir Fears of New Conflict in the Horn of Africa  Garowe Online

Gulf States’ Water Strategy: Implications for GCC Unity, African Sovereignty, and Ethiopia’s Security - Institute of Foreign AffairsGulf States’ Water Strategy: Implications for GCC Unity, African Sovereignty, and Ethiopia’s Security  Institute of Foreign Affairs

Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region - ICRCEthiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region  ICRC

In Ethiopia, a Groundbreaking Right to Work Directive Transforms Lives for the Better - World Bank GroupIn Ethiopia, a Groundbreaking Right to Work Directive Transforms Lives for the Better  World Bank Group

UK deports Ethiopian sex offender who was wrongly released from prison - ReutersUK deports Ethiopian sex offender who was wrongly released from prison  Reuters

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise - BBCEthiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise  BBC

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Ethiopia - - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO GIEWS Country Brief on Ethiopia -  Food and Agriculture Organization

Ethiopia has struggled to build national unity: can its big new dam deliver it? - The ConversationEthiopia has struggled to build national unity: can its big new dam deliver it?  The Conversation

Epping sex offender Hadush Kebatu deported to Ethiopia, Home Office confirms - The GuardianEpping sex offender Hadush Kebatu deported to Ethiopia, Home Office confirms  The Guardian

2025 News items - Ethiopia's WTO accession process enters decisive phase - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Ethiopia's WTO accession process enters decisive phase  World Trade Organization

Passengers Impacted Across Africa, Including Senegal, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Togo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, and More, as Air Senegal, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Air Côte d’Ivoire, CemAir, and Ethiopian Airlines Face 26 Cancellations, Disrupting Travel at Abidjan, Bul - Travel And Tour WorldPassengers Impacted Across Africa, Including Senegal, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Togo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, and More, as Air Senegal, Fastjet Zimbabwe, Air Côte d’Ivoire, CemAir, and Ethiopian Airlines Face 26 Cancellations, Disrupting Travel at Abidjan, Bul  Travel And Tour World

Ethiopia’s maritime ambition ‘historical, legal, existential’ – PM - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineEthiopia’s maritime ambition ‘historical, legal, existential’ – PM  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Ethiopia achieves major milestone in medicines regulation reaching WHO Maturity Level 3 - World Health Organization (WHO)Ethiopia achieves major milestone in medicines regulation reaching WHO Maturity Level 3  World Health Organization (WHO)

Ethiopia takes bold strides on health taxes to drive Universal Health Coverage - World Health Organization (WHO)Ethiopia takes bold strides on health taxes to drive Universal Health Coverage  World Health Organization (WHO)

Ethiopia seeks mediation to ease escalating rift with Eritrea - Business Insider AfricaEthiopia seeks mediation to ease escalating rift with Eritrea  Business Insider Africa

Only 12 percent of children in Ethiopia complete primary education- Report - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineOnly 12 percent of children in Ethiopia complete primary education- Report  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Ethiopia's Modjo–Hawassa Expressway Transforms Trade and Connectivity - DevdiscourseEthiopia's Modjo–Hawassa Expressway Transforms Trade and Connectivity  Devdiscourse

EU Backed e-Phyto System Goes Live in Ethiopia - TechTrendsKEEU Backed e-Phyto System Goes Live in Ethiopia  TechTrendsKE

Convicted sex offender who was mistakenly released from a UK prison is deported to Ethiopia - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosConvicted sex offender who was mistakenly released from a UK prison is deported to Ethiopia  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Ethiopia church scaffolding collapses, killing 30 - BBCEthiopia church scaffolding collapses, killing 30  BBC

Ethiopia's debt restructuring hits impasse, bondholders eye legal action - ReutersEthiopia's debt restructuring hits impasse, bondholders eye legal action  Reuters

Ethiopia Requires $5bln Capex to Match Regional Telecom Coverage - Birr MetricsEthiopia Requires $5bln Capex to Match Regional Telecom Coverage  Birr Metrics

Ethiopia - Welcome to the United NationsEthiopia  Welcome to the United Nations

Ethiopia shifts from commercial to concessional loans on foreign debts - africanews.comEthiopia shifts from commercial to concessional loans on foreign debts  africanews.com

Ethiopia Unveils First Locally-Made Industrial Motor and Electric Vehicle Components - Birr MetricsEthiopia Unveils First Locally-Made Industrial Motor and Electric Vehicle Components  Birr Metrics

Ethiopia's Access to Red Sea Imperative to Economic Interest, Survival: Professor Brook - ENA EnglishEthiopia's Access to Red Sea Imperative to Economic Interest, Survival: Professor Brook  ENA English

The Silent Knight Falls: Ja’far Dheere — Protector of Al-Shabaab’s Elite and Architect of Its Ethiopia Gambit - Dawan AfricaThe Silent Knight Falls: Ja’far Dheere — Protector of Al-Shabaab’s Elite and Architect of Its Ethiopia Gambit  Dawan Africa

Refugees in Ethiopia face rising hunger as WFP forced to reduced rations | World Food Programme - UN World Food ProgrammeRefugees in Ethiopia face rising hunger as WFP forced to reduced rations | World Food Programme  UN World Food Programme

Ethiopian Airlines Joins Travel Growth in Africa and Beyond - Travel And Tour WorldEthiopian Airlines Joins Travel Growth in Africa and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

After building huge new dam, Ethiopia warns of hydropower’s drought risk - Climate Home NewsAfter building huge new dam, Ethiopia warns of hydropower’s drought risk  Climate Home News

Ethiopia: Shrinking tax take puts IMF-backed reforms at risk - The Africa Report.comEthiopia: Shrinking tax take puts IMF-backed reforms at risk  The Africa Report.com

Ethiopia’s two bids at democracy have failed: what it will take to succeed - The ConversationEthiopia’s two bids at democracy have failed: what it will take to succeed  The Conversation

Powering up: how Ethiopia is becoming an unlikely leader in the electric vehicle revolution - The GuardianPowering up: how Ethiopia is becoming an unlikely leader in the electric vehicle revolution  The Guardian

Ethiopia’s foreign debt slashed from $23b to $4.5b - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineEthiopia’s foreign debt slashed from $23b to $4.5b  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Irreecha: Selfies and singing as Ethiopia's Oromo people celebrate thanksgiving - BBCIrreecha: Selfies and singing as Ethiopia's Oromo people celebrate thanksgiving  BBC

‘I felt helpless’: Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay - Al Jazeera‘I felt helpless’: Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay  Al Jazeera

Ethiopian and Etihad link loyalty programmes to expand member benefits - Atta TravelEthiopian and Etihad link loyalty programmes to expand member benefits  Atta Travel

Etihad and Ethiopian launch new travel rewards partnership - connectingtravel.comEtihad and Ethiopian launch new travel rewards partnership  connectingtravel.com

Chapa Partners with Ethiopian Airlines to Enable ATM Card Payments in Local Currency - Shega Media and Technology PLCChapa Partners with Ethiopian Airlines to Enable ATM Card Payments in Local Currency  Shega Media and Technology PLC

The Red Sea Dilemma: How Ethiopia and Eritrea Can Rise Together or Sink Alone - The HabeshaThe Red Sea Dilemma: How Ethiopia and Eritrea Can Rise Together or Sink Alone  The Habesha

Renowned hominid fossils return home to Ethiopia - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineRenowned hominid fossils return home to Ethiopia  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Europe wades into Ethiopia, Egypt Nile dispute - The EastAfricanEurope wades into Ethiopia, Egypt Nile dispute  The EastAfrican

Ethiopia calls for international mediation with Eritrea over sea access - TRT AfrikaEthiopia calls for international mediation with Eritrea over sea access  TRT Afrika

Ethiopia Orthodox Christian church in Arerti: Funerals held after scaffolding collapse kills 36 - BBCEthiopia Orthodox Christian church in Arerti: Funerals held after scaffolding collapse kills 36  BBC

New discoveries of Australopithecus and Homo from Ledi-Geraru, Ethiopia - NatureNew discoveries of Australopithecus and Homo from Ledi-Geraru, Ethiopia  Nature

Ethiopian and Etihad link loyalty programmes - TTR WeeklyEthiopian and Etihad link loyalty programmes  TTR Weekly

Abandoned dogs in Ethiopia’s capital get little care. A woman wants to change that - AP NewsAbandoned dogs in Ethiopia’s capital get little care. A woman wants to change that  AP News

Empowering Ethiopians by Laying the Digital Foundations for Economic Growth - World Bank GroupEmpowering Ethiopians by Laying the Digital Foundations for Economic Growth  World Bank Group

From Haile Selassie to crowdfunding, how Ethiopia’s GERD dam was born - Al JazeeraFrom Haile Selassie to crowdfunding, how Ethiopia’s GERD dam was born  Al Jazeera

2025 News items - Ethiopia resumes accession negotiations with target of WTO membership by MC14 - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Ethiopia resumes accession negotiations with target of WTO membership by MC14  World Trade Organization

Lighting Up Eastern Africa: How Greater Access to Energy is Creating Jobs and Improving Public Services in Rural Ethiopia - World Bank GroupLighting Up Eastern Africa: How Greater Access to Energy is Creating Jobs and Improving Public Services in Rural Ethiopia  World Bank Group

Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial - The ConversationEthiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial  The Conversation

At least 25 killed as a church under construction collapses on worshippers in Ethiopia - CNNAt least 25 killed as a church under construction collapses on worshippers in Ethiopia  CNN

Ethiopia’s Central Bank: Leading Transformative Reform - International Monetary FundEthiopia’s Central Bank: Leading Transformative Reform  International Monetary Fund

Ethiopia Announces New Fuel Market Share Formula by City - Addis InsightEthiopia Announces New Fuel Market Share Formula by City  Addis Insight

Ethiopia’s grand projects fail the human capital test - Lowy InstituteEthiopia’s grand projects fail the human capital test  Lowy Institute

Rethinking Ethiopia's National Dialogue - ClingendaelRethinking Ethiopia's National Dialogue  Clingendael

Somalia says no to Egypt-Ethiopia peacekeeper clash on its soil - Euronews.comSomalia says no to Egypt-Ethiopia peacekeeper clash on its soil  Euronews.com

The GERD Dispute: Lessons For Water Governance And The Future Of The Nile Basin – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewThe GERD Dispute: Lessons For Water Governance And The Future Of The Nile Basin – Analysis  Eurasia Review

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Ethiopia, GFZ Says - ReutersMagnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Ethiopia, GFZ Says  Reuters

Brutawit, Samrawit, Kal Kassa: 10 rising stars of Ethiopia’s new economy - The Africa Report.comBrutawit, Samrawit, Kal Kassa: 10 rising stars of Ethiopia’s new economy  The Africa Report.com

Ethiopia opens Nile dam despite concerns from Egypt and Sudan - Al JazeeraEthiopia opens Nile dam despite concerns from Egypt and Sudan  Al Jazeera

A high-risk mega-dam in Ethiopia - The EconomistA high-risk mega-dam in Ethiopia  The Economist

Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse kills 36 during religious festival - Al JazeeraEthiopia church scaffolding collapse kills 36 during religious festival  Al Jazeera

From Darkness to Luminosity: The Story of Ethiopian's Renaissance Dam - Wharfedale ObserverFrom Darkness to Luminosity: The Story of Ethiopian's Renaissance Dam  Wharfedale Observer

Iran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it - The ConversationIran and Ethiopia have a security deal – here’s why they signed it  The Conversation

Transforming Ethiopia Horticultural Sector: New Project Launched to Boost Economic Growth and Sustainability - EEASTransforming Ethiopia Horticultural Sector: New Project Launched to Boost Economic Growth and Sustainability  EEAS

Epping Sex Attacker Sent Back to Ethiopia - The European ConservativeEpping Sex Attacker Sent Back to Ethiopia  The European Conservative

Conflict in Ethiopia | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign RelationsConflict in Ethiopia | Global Conflict Tracker  Council on Foreign Relations

Ethiopian Airlines Integrates Chapa Technology to Streamline Digital Operations - Birr MetricsEthiopian Airlines Integrates Chapa Technology to Streamline Digital Operations  Birr Metrics

Kenyan banks want to enter Ethiopia despite the risks - https-//www.semafor.comKenyan banks want to enter Ethiopia despite the risks  https-//www.semafor.com