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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:23:31
Bishoftu Airport Bid Selection Delayed as Ethiopian Airlines Awaits USD 9bln Financing
US shows interest in financing the project Ethiopian Airlines has postponed the selection of contractors for its planned Bishoftu International Airport from August 2026 to early January 2027 after prospective bidders requested additional time to prepare proposals and secure financing. Speaking during the airline's annual performance briefing on Thursday, Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:29:06
The USD 4bln Collapse: Inside the Regulatory Stalls, Geopolitical Friction, and Tax Disputes That Derailed Zijin Mining's Acquisition of Allied Gold
In what was envisioned as one of the defining global mining transactions of 2026, the proposed corporate takeover of Canada's Allied Gold Corporation by China's state-backed Zijin Mining Group collapsed this week, leaving the global mining sector and East African energy markets processing the fallout of a canceled megadeal. On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Toronto-listed
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:50:26
Reconfiguring US-Ethiopia Military Logistics Alliance amid Widening Regional Instability
Against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical alliances, growing maritime instability across the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, and increasingly agile asymmetric threats across East Africa, Addis Ababa served as the epicenter of continental security dialogue over the week. The inaugural African Logistics and Communications Symposium (ALCS26) brought together senior military commanders, defense ministers, diplomats, and
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:54:04
EIPA Warns Against Rising Online Copyright Infringement, Revisits Law to Tighten Enforcement
Officials at the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA) say they are revising the country's copyright laws to strengthen enforcement against digital piracy and better protect creators as infringement on online platforms surges alongside internet use. The amendments to the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Protection Proclamation No. 410/2004 are being developed in collaboration with legal experts
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:56:34
Safaricom Ethiopia Q1 Revenue Climbs to 6.13bln Birr as Data Fuels Growth
M-PESA active customer base more than doubles to 5.69 million, up 131.3% year-on-year Safaricom Ethiopia reported 6.13 billion in total revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 66.1 percent increase from approximately 3.69 billion Birr a year earlier, as rising mobile data consumption and rapid customer growth continued to fuel the
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:59:36
Tigray Faces El Niño Drought Crisis with USD 623M Funding Shortfall
More than 3.7 million people in Tigray face severe El Niño-driven drought as humanitarian agencies confront a staggering USD 623 million funding gap to launch emergency relief, according to new regional operational plans. The response strategy, spearheaded by the Tigray Disaster Risk Management Commission (TDRMC) and international partners, warns of a narrowing window to prevent
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:04:27
Gold Accounts for Three-Quarters of Amhara's Mineral Export Earnings
Gold accounted for 73.6 percent of Amhara Regional States mineral export earnings during the 2025/26 Ethiopian fiscal year, while geological exploration identified new iron ore and construction mineral deposits across the region, according to a performance report presented to the regional council. Regional President Arega Kebede presented the report during the 12th Regular Session of
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:08:27
Dialogue Commission Nominates Team in Bid to Include Marginalized Voices
In a bid to make sure the voice of marginalized groups across Ethiopia is not overwhelmed by majority voices during the ongoing conference, the National Dialogue Commission (NDC) has established a new form of group. The new team is composed of 330 representatives designated from the nearly 4,000 participants convened in Addis Ababa since last
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:11:58
Tackling Ethiopia's Twin Crisis of Migration and Impunity
On July 27, Saudi Arabia executed five Ethiopian nationals for nonlethal drug offenses, bringing to at least 17 the number of Ethiopians put to death in the kingdom since the start of the year. Rights groups now warn that 79 more Ethiopians sit on death row under the same anti-narcotics laws, many convicted after trials
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:16:03
Researchers Call for External Mediation to Resolve Conflict in Amhara Region
Experts are calling on the federal government to engage in genuine, third-party mediated peace talks with Fano militants to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Amhara region. The call was made during a panel discussion organized by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) on July 31, 2026. Presenting his study, Beyond Grievance: War
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:19:28
Data Overtakes Voice as Top Earner for Ethio Telecom
Operator registers 92.9bln Birr in operating profit for 2025/26 Ethio Telecom's decades-old voice business has lost its position as the company's largest revenue source, with data and internet services becoming the main driver of revenue growth, while its rapidly expanding digital finance platform Telebirr continues to build a massive user base with a relatively limited
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:59:18
Beyond Boundaries: Why Redefining the Eastern Migration Corridor Demands Action from the Ground Up
Migration has always been an engine of human progress—a lifeline through remittances, a solution to labor shortages, and a bridge for regional cooperation. Moving in search of a better life is not a sign of failure but a proactive strategy for resilience and growth. Yet when economic divides and environmental pressures outpace official channels, this
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:01:33
The Evolution of Ethiopian National Flag: From Traditional Symbols to the Present Emblem
The history of a nations flag is not only the history of a piece of cloth and its colors; it is a reflection of the countrys political changes, cultural heritage, identity, and aspirations. The earlier history of Ethiopias flags is based on historical accounts, official records, and commonly accepted sources. The section concerning the adoption
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:03:42
"Once again": The facts on Russia's war against Ukraine
In last week's edition of The Reporter, the Russian Ambassador felt the need to respond with a lengthy article to the exclusive interview given by German State Secretary Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr the week before on his discussions with Ethiopian and African Union High Officials during his visit to Addis Ababa on 13/14 July.
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:05:16
The Missing Link between Ethiopia's Universities and Economic Transformation
For decades, Ethiopia has invested heavily in expanding higher education. From just a handful of universities at the turn of the century, the country now boasts more than 50 public institutions, educating hundreds of thousands of students each year. More recently, the government's decision to classify universities into research, applied, and comprehensive categories reflects a
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@thereporterethiopia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:06:47
Critical Minerals and Illicit Trade in Africa: Challenges of Resource Governance
Background Modern key sectors, including automotive and aeronautical systems, mobile phones, computers, electronics, medical technologies, and steel production, have become increasingly reliant on critical minerals. With global demand for clean energy technologies and digital innovation rising, critical minerals are taking center stage in global geopolitics. This is particularly evident amid intensifying competition among major powers
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