Friday, September 11, 2026

Ethiopia and Azerbaijan commit to strategic ties after high-level Addis Ababa talks

Addis Ababa, (AMECO) — Ethiopia and Azerbaijan have signaled a shared ambition to deepen strategic ties and broaden bilateral cooperation following talks between Prime Minister...

Ethiopia prepares to plant 800 million trees in a single day as Abiy Ahmed...

By Yohannes Lijalem Addis Ababa, (AMECO) — Ethiopians have five days to prepare for an ambitious environmental drive aimed at planting 800 million tree seedlings...

African Union Needs $2bn to Deliver Agenda 2063 Goals, Says Commission Chief

Addis Ababa (AMECO) — Achieving the goals of Africa’s long-term development framework, Agenda 2063, will require an estimated $2bn (£1.55bn) in financial mobilization, the African...
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AU Chief Urges Continental Unity as Economic and Security Shocks Escalate

By Gelila Adamu Addis Ababa, (AMECO) – African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf has called on member states to forge a united front against mounting...

African Union must overhaul institutions and secure financial independence, Ethiopia tells foreign ministers

By Gelila Adamu Addis Ababa, (AMECO)- African foreign ministers have gathered in Addis Ababa for the opening of the 49th ordinary session of the African...

Ethiopia unveils $30.65bn master plan to meet tenfold rise in electricity demand

Addis Ababa, (AMECO)— Ethiopia has unveiled a $30.65bn, 25-year national master plan to overhaul its electricity distribution network, as official projections forecast a near-tenfold...

Powering a continent: how the GERD offers a clean energy blueprint for Africa’s development

BY Yohannes Lijalem With 600m Africans lacking electricity, the human cost of energy poverty spans dark maternity wards, toxic kerosene light, collapsing rural enterprises and...

Interconnected diplomacy, economic shifts, and climate resilience define global agenda

A week of intensive multilateral engagement underscores how regional conflicts, technological competition, and environmental pressures are redefining international relations. Addis Ababa,(AMECO) — A surge of diplomatic...

African and US defence leaders gather in Addis Ababa for regional logistics summit

By Elbetel Tilahun  The inaugural African Logistics and Communication Symposium (ALCS 2026) convenes top military commanders to bolster operational readiness and cross-border security. Addis Ababa,(AMECO) — Senior...

African foreign ministers gather in Addis Ababa as summit targets water security crisis

The 49th African Union Executive Council convenes amid mounting environmental, demographic, and urban pressures on the continent’s water infrastructure. Addis Ababa, ( AMECO) — Senior foreign...