Ethiopia

UNDP Ethiopia announces procurement for consultancy and calibration instruments

October 26, 2025 Abebe Gelaw

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ethiopia has issued two procurement notices for specialized services and equipment. These include an invitation to bid for calibration instruments and recruitment of a firm-level consultant for municipal governance in Hawassa City. Submission deadlines are set for early November 2025.

Contest for sea access intensifies in the Horn of Africa

Ethiopia's January 2024 memorandum with Somaliland has ignited a geopolitical contest in the Horn of Africa over sea access. The deal aims to reduce Ethiopia's dependence on Djibouti but is viewed by Somalia as a violation of its sovereignty. The dispute has drawn in Turkey, Gulf states, and global powers, escalating regional tensions.

Taxi drivers resist emissions push as costs mount

October 24, 2025 Abebe Gelaw

In Ethiopia, taxi drivers are pushing back against initiatives to reduce vehicle emissions, citing prohibitive costs. The resistance highlights tensions between environmental goals and economic realities for transport workers.

Deadline issued for civil societies to register assets

The authority overseeing civil society organizations has issued a stern warning to 100 institutions in the civil society sector to register their property. Of these, 70 are foreign organizations. The deadline for registration is up to Hidar 13, 2018 E.C.

Prosperity party launches high-level officials training

The Prosperity Party has begun its annual high-level officials training in Addis Ababa. The training will run for 10 days, focusing on the guiding vision of the mother government and agricultural productivity. Over 2000 officials are participating.