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UAZ In Talks To Launch Vehicle Assembly Plant In Ethiopia
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (210+ words) Russian automaker UAZ (Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant) is officially in negotiations with the Ethiopian government to launch a local vehicle assembly plant. This move, part of the company's 2026 global expansion strategy, aims to transition from simple imports to a robust local…...
The Second Life of Waste in Addis Ababa
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1026+ words) Before the shops lift their shutters and traffic begins to press in, the city's waste is already on the move. Used paper, plastic scraps, packaging that has fulfilled its brief purpose'materials most residents barely notice as they pass underfoot'form part…...
Australian Mining Exec Urges Focus On Infrastructure, Collaboration As Ethiopia Embraces Commercial Production
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (870+ words) Gino D'Anna is an experienced Australian mining professional and investor. He is executive director and founder of Askari Metals Limited, an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed company with a strong presence in Africa. Askari is one half of a joint…...
Gerontocracy And Political Stasis In Contemporary Africa
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (369+ words) There is, indeed, no universally accepted definition of "youth." The category is inherently fluid, capturing a liminal phase between the dependency of childhood and the autonomy of adulthood. Nonetheless, age remains the most widely used proxy for defining this transitional…...
Reflections On The Mediation Efforts Following President Edgar Chagwa Lungu's Passing
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (734+ words) It has now been five months since the passing of Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the sixth President of the Republic of Zambia, on June 5, 2025. This period has been ... Reflections on the Mediation Efforts Following President Edgar Chagwa Lungu's Passing It has…...
Africa’s Best Energy Choice Is Geothermal
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) Most renewable energies are fickle. Solar, wind, and hydropower can be generated only under certain weather conditions, meaning that disruptions are always a possibility. In Africa, where grid operators lack resources and infrastructure is brittle, such shocks could be crippling....
Ethiopia’s Quest For Gold: A Story Of Grit At The 2025 World Championships
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (414+ words) A Haul of Hard-Fought Medals The Ethiopian campaign has been powered by stellar performances that, while falling just short of the top step, exemplify world-class athleticism. The hopes of a nation were carried on the shoulders of Tigst Assefa in…...
Elections And Stability: A Call For Genuine Commitment In Ethiopia's Political Landscape
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1206+ words) Ethiopia's political landscape remains tense due to prolonged conflicts and security challenges. The civil war in Tigray (20202022), though officially ended with the Pretoria Agreement, has left deep divisions, while other conflicts persist in regions like Amhara and Oromia. Rahel Bafe…...
Myanmar Abductee Shares Chilling Firsthand Account Of Forced Labor
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (746+ words) The search for employment and promises of high wages have lured Ethiopians abroad in the millions over the past few decades, with many of them chancing ... The search for employment and promises of high wages have lured Ethiopians abroad in…...