Kampala: The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) is set to take place in Kampala, Uganda, from April 9 to April 11, 2025, preceded by pre-events, such as the Africa Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Forum. According to Ethiopian News Agency, this multi-stakeholder forum will be jointly organized by the […]
Experts Meet to Validate Report on Labour Mobility, Free Movement
Mombasa: The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), is organizing a regional workshop in Mombasa, Kenya, from 26 to 27 March 2025 to review and validate a consolidated report on enhancing free movement of persons, labour mobility, and skills portability in Africa. According to Ethiopian News […]
Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Meets Executive Secretary of UNECA
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held discussions with Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), today. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Ethiopia and the Economic Commission for Africa. According to Ethiopian News Agency, both parties exchanged views on strategies to strengthen the […]
Ethiopia, AFD Sign 28.5 Million Euros Agreement in Budget Support and Technical Assistance
Addis Ababa: The Ministry of Finance and Agence Fran§aise de D©veloppement (AFD) have signed a significant financial agreement to support Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reform agenda, according to a press statement issued by the ministry today. According to Ethiopian News Agency, the agreement for this first tranche of the financial and technical support from France to […]
Stakeholders Urged to Coordinate Efforts in Response to EU Deforestation Regulation
Addis Ababa: The EUDR, a landmark legislative initiative designed to curb the Union’s contribution to global deforestation and forest degradation, mandates that specific commodities entering the EU market must be “deforestation-free.” This means they must be produced on land that has not undergone deforestation after December 31, 2020. The regulation, covering commodities like cattle, cocoa, […]
Italy Reaffirms Commitment to Enhancing Ethiopia’s Coffee Sector
Addis Ababa: Italy has reiterated its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Ethiopia in the coffee sector. The coffee sector is a primary area of interest for Italy, not only in Ethiopia but also in other African countries. According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation has been involved in the Ethiopian […]