The Government of Ethiopia has presented its ongoing urban development efforts at the BRICS Urbanisation Ministerial Forum, held in Brasilia, Brazil, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of …
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Ethiopia Strengthens Military and Diplomatic Ties with U.S.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has held high-level talks with the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, as both countries seek to strengthen military …
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NIB Bank Partners with Arifpay to Boost Digital Payments and Support Ethiopia’s Fintech Growth
NIB Bank has entered a major partnership with Arifpay Financial Technologies, one of Ethiopia’s top fintech firms, in a move that is expected to strengthen the country’s digital economy. The …
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Tanzania Rejects Human Rights Violation Claims at UN Human Rights Council Session
The Government of Tanzania has firmly denied recent accusations of human rights violations raised by a representative of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network. Speaking at …
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President Mwinyi Receives Special Recognition for Championing Investment in Zanzibar
ZANZIBAR CITY – Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award by the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) for his outstanding role in transforming …
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Indian Network with New Hyderabad Route to Boost Africa-Asia Connectivity
ADDIS ABABA / HYDERABAD – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation brands, has launched a new passenger route to Hyderabad, India, further deepening its …
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President Samia Orders Councils to Boost Tax Collection
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed all local councils in Tanzania to increase efforts in collecting taxes and levies, stressing the urgent need for the country to grow financially independent …
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Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar Sign Oil and Energy Deal
The governments of Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the petroleum and energy sectors. The signing ceremony took place …
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East African Nations Urged to Embrace Digital VAT Reforms
Tax experts and policy makers have called on East African countries to fully embrace digital systems in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve compliance, close revenue gaps, …
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VRA Warns Against Farming, Construction Within 280ft Contour of Volta Lake
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has issued a firm warning to Municipal and District Assemblies, as well as traditional authorities, to strictly halt all forms of farming and construction within …