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Ethiopia

February 15, 2026

Nigeria endorses African Union’s proposed  institutional reforms

Mr Tuggar said Nigeria also pledged to ensure stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector.

Minister of Foriegn Affairs Yusuf Tuggar
February 15, 2026

Nigeria backs AU’s institutional reforms on peace, security

Mr Shettima also declared the support of Nigeria on strengthening democratic institutions.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
February 10, 2026

Sources say Ethiopia hosting secret camp to train Sudan RSF fighters

Eight sources, including a senior Ethiopian government official, said the United Arab Emirates financed the camp’s construction.

Ethiopian flag
February 6, 2026

4.5 million girls at risk of FGM in 2026: UNFPA

An estimated 230 million girls and women globally have been subjected to FGM.

Girls
January 30, 2026

Ethiopia says official creditors reject Eurobond restructuring terms

Ethiopia defaulted on the Eurobond in late 2023 and opted to rework its debt under the G20’s Common Framework initiative.

January 28, 2026

U.S. partners African Union to form infrastructure, investment working group

Both leaders opined that economic growth was the major determinant of any country’s progress.

Trump and African Union
January 27, 2026

AU Commission restates commitment to multilateralism, global rule of law

Mr Youssouf underscored Africa’s commitment to ensuring sustainable peace

African Union
January 26, 2026

Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus outbreak

MVD is a severe and often fatal illness caused by the Marburg virus, a close relative of the Ebola virus.

Marburg virus
January 26, 2026

Ethiopia exceeds export revenue target with U.S.

Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration on Monday said Ethiopia has generated more than $5.1 billion in export earnings during the first six months of the current fiscal year.

President of Ethiopia, Taye Atske Selassie
January 23, 2026

2.6-million-year-old hominin fossil unearthed in Ethiopia: Researchers

Researchers have uncovered 2.6-million-year-old hominin remains in Ethiopia’s Afar region, marking the first confirmed presence of the genus Paranthropus in that region.

Hominin fossil