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Ethiopia Arrests Suspected IS Militants
(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have detained numerous individuals believed to be members of the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS), who are suspected of planning assaults across the nation, as reported by a state-run broadcaster on Tuesday. The...

Ethiopian authorities detain dozens of suspected IS
(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have apprehended dozens of individuals believed to be linked to the Islamic State (IS), who were allegedly planning coordinated attacks across the country, according to reports citing the National Intelligence and...

Ethiopia detains dozens of suspected IS militants
(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have detained dozens of suspected Islamic State (IS) militants accused of planning attacks across the country, according to a report by state broadcaster Fana, citing the National Intelligence and Security Service...

Ethiopia's fire destroy more than one thousands of homes
(MENAFN) A massive fire has destroyed more than 1,800 structures in Ethiopia’s northeastern Afar region, according to local officials. The blaze broke out Thursday afternoon in the Dallol district, devastating homes and businesses. District...

Ethiopian Airlines Kick Off Daily Flights to Abu Dhabi
(MENAFN) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s top airline, has introduced a daily passenger service to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This new route is expected to elevate bilateral relations and play a pivotal role in enhancing...

MOEI, Dubai Municipality, RTA, Mubadala and PNC Architects among Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025 finalists
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize...

KAFD, MWAN, Red Sea Global, ROSHN Group among the shortlist at Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize...

MOEI, Dubai Municipality, RTA, Mubadala and PNC Architects among Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025 finalists - DELETED
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize...

Ethiopia Sets Historic Coffee Export Record with USD2.65B Revenue
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry, earning a record-breaking 2.65 billion U.S. dollars in export revenue during the recently concluded 2024/2025 fiscal year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea...

Ethiopian government is to widen access to healthcare services
(MENAFN) The Ethiopian government has announced what it describes as major strides in widening access to healthcare services across the country. Speaking at a public health forum in Addis Ababa on Saturday, the country’s health minister, Mekdes...

Ethiopia announces conclusion of disputed mega-dam
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile that has long been a source of tension with Egypt and Sudan. The multibillion-dollar dam, which has been...

Ethiopia announces GERD project completion
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has declared that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile, has been completed after years of construction and disputes involving Egypt and Sudan, as stated by reports. The Prime...

Ethiopia Gears Up to Launch Soybean Meal Exports to China
(MENAFN) The Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration announced Tuesday that starting from the new fiscal year on July 8, soybean meal—a solid by-product left after extracting oil from soybeans—will be exported to China. As Ethiopia’s...

Ethiopia Declares Completion of GERD
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially declared the finalization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a large-scale hydroelectric venture valued in the billions and constructed on the Blue Nile. This development marks a key milestone in a...

Ethiopia Announces Completion of Its Grand Renaissance Dam
(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially completed its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, with preparations now in full swing for its grand unveiling in September. The announcement, made on...

Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle...

Sudan Issues Flood Alert as Nile River Water Rises
(MENAFN) Sudanese authorities on Tuesday issued an urgent flood alert as rising Nile River waters reached critical levels across multiple regions, intensifying concerns amid ongoing conflict. In a statement, the Irrigation Ministry confirmed that...
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...

Ethiopia hosts Sudani refugees
(MENAFN) Close to 75,000 individuals have crossed into Ethiopia from Sudan in search of international protection since fighting erupted in April 2023, according to the latest update from the United Nations refugee agency. The UN High Commissioner...