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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Advances Global Action, with Strong Implications for Africa

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 reinforces Africa’s importance in global sustainability action and clean energy growth.

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Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Mega Airport Project to Create Africa’s Ultimate Aviation Hub

Jan 10, 2026
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State-Owned Hilton Addis Doubles Revenue to $3.25 Million; Declares Record 317 Million Birr Dividend

Jan 07, 2026
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Ethiopian Airlines Reaches New Heights with African-First A350 Technical Milestone

Dec 28, 2025
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Tourism Revenue in Addis Ababa Climbs as Visitor Numbers Surge

Dec 12, 2025
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Wolaita New Year Festival ‘Gifaataa’ Added to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

Dec 11, 2025
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Ethiopia's Bale Mountains Park Tourism Soars

Dec 08, 2025
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Great Ethiopian Run Honoured With World Athletics Heritage Plaque Ahead of Silver Jubilee Race

Nov 20, 2025
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The Haile Grand Addis Ababa continues to redefine five-star hospitality in the capital.

Nov 18, 2025
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Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines Set Sights on Building Aircraft in Ethiopia

Nov 03, 2025
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Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Reaps Global Recognition with Major FAO Award

Oct 16, 2025
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Ethiopia’s Lake Tana May Be the True Location of the Garden of Eden

Oct 11, 2025
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Ethiopia Takes Tourism to the Classroom in Groundbreaking Mobile Exhibition

Oct 10, 2025
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“No Prosperity Without Villages”: Abiy Launches Rural Transformation Drive

Oct 09, 2025
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Irreecha: A Festival of Gratitude and Renewal

Oct 04, 2025
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Ethiopian Airlines and Namibia Tourism Board Partner to Boost Tourism and Connectivity

Oct 03, 2025
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Nationwide Urban Development Accelerates Through ‘Dine’ Initiatives

Oct 02, 2025
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New Study Reveals Ethiopia's Key Role in Ancient Ivory Trade

Oct 01, 2025
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Royal Legacy Reawakened: Gondar Transforms Fasilides Castles into a Living Court

Sep 30, 2025
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State-of-the-Art Theatre Complex Inaugurated in Addis Ababa for Children and Youth

Sep 28, 2025
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Development of Zawsha Saa Gula Mountain Set to Begin in Southern Ethiopia

Sep 25, 2025
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Ethiopian Airlines to Train and Supply 1,000 Technicians to Countries, as Foreign Recruitment Intensifies

Sep 24, 2025
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Ethiopia Accelerates Smart City Development in 71 Urban Centers

Sep 23, 2025
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Ethiopia Opens Grand Renaissance Dam to Tourists in Landmark Tourism Initiative

Sep 22, 2025
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Ethiopian Airlines Showcases Bishoftu Airport Project to Global Stakeholders

Sep 18, 2025
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Ethiopia Inaugurates $4.5B Mega Dam: A New Era for Green Energy and Regional Sustainability

Sep 10, 2025
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Addis Ababa Welcomes Africa’s Climate Leaders: Ethiopia’s Rise as a Green Conference Tourism Hub

Sep 08, 2025
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Ethiopia’s Tourism Renaissance: A Rising Star in Africa’s Travel Landscape

Sep 04, 2025
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Ethiopian Airlines Launches Yabello Airport, Expanding Regional Connectivity

Sep 03, 2025
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Volcanic Eruptions in Ethiopia’s Afar Region Draw Global Tourists and Scientists

Jul 17, 2025
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Yango Ethiopia Partners with Ethiopian Airlines to Let Riders Earn ShebaMiles

Jul 17, 2025
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Emirates Holidays Re-Enters Ethiopian Market Amid Growing Travel Demand

Jul 17, 2025
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Ethiopia launches digital platform to promote tourism

Jul 09, 2025
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Ethiopian Investment Holdings Inks $200M Deal with US Firm to Develop Five-Star Hotel in Addis Ababa

Jul 02, 2025
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Ethiopia Earns $2.44 Billion from Coffee Exports as Production Surges

Jun 28, 2025
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A New Ocean Is Forming Beneath Ethiopia—And the Earth Itself Is Beating Like a Heart

Jun 26, 2025
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Alfarag Opens Luxury Duty-Free Store at Bole International Airport

Jun 20, 2025
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Ethiopian Airlines Confirms Twin-Aisle Jet Order Amid Bold Fleet Expansion

Jun 20, 2025
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Anbessa M.I.C.E Launches: Ethiopia’s Bold Leap into Global Business Tourism

Jun 15, 2025
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Ethiopia Sees Rise in Five-Star Hotels as Ministry Pushes for Conference Tourism Growth

May 30, 2025
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Ethiopian Airlines to launch direct passenger service to Hyderabad

May 14, 2025
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Ethiopia and UNESCO Partner for Sustainable Development in Eastern Africa

May 12, 2025
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Ethiopia's Tourism Sector Sees Unprecedented Growth, Says Minister

Apr 13, 2025
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Ethiopia Shines at ITB Berlin 2025: A Journey Through the 'Land of Origins'

Apr 06, 2025
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Trilateral MOU signed to boost stopover tourism in Ethiopia

Mar 06, 2025
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New international convention centre opens in Addis Ababa

Mar 03, 2025
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Starbucks Celebrates Ethiopia's Coffee Legacy with New Single-Origin Coffee

Jan 24, 2025
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The Ethiopian Epiphany: A Vibrant Celebration of Faith and Culture

Jan 19, 2025
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Ethiopia’s early hominins show remarkable technological decision-making

Jan 18, 2025
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Ethiopian Airlines Adds New Flights from Addis Ababa to Hyderabad

Jan 16, 2025
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Restoration of Fasiledus Palace: A Jewel of Ethiopian Heritage

Jan 16, 2025
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Kenya’s Welcomes Record 313,000 Visitors During Festive Season

Jan 07, 2026
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Mozambique Strengthens Wildlife and Climate Protections with New Forest Standard

Dec 30, 2025
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Wilderness Rwanda Unveils Magashi Peninsula.

Dec 09, 2025
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The Nsefu Kingdom Safari offers guests an intimate journey through the landscapes featured in Kingdom.

Nov 19, 2025
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Ghana signs MoU to drive research‑led tourism growth

Nov 19, 2025
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Tanzania, China Launch Joint Forest & Ecotourism Initiative

Nov 18, 2025
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All Eyes on Africa as UAE announces $6bn Tourism Investment Plan

Nov 07, 2025
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UNESCO Set for Historic Leadership Change as Egypt’s El-Anani Nominated Director-General

Oct 10, 2025
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Africa Skills Week Returns with Focus on Industrial Growth

Oct 04, 2025
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Visit Rwanda Breaks New Ground with NFL & NBA Sponsorship Deals

Oct 03, 2025
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Massive Wildfires Ravage Over a Third of Namibia’s Etosha National Park

Oct 02, 2025
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Uber Ventures into Kenya's Safari Business with Bold New Offering

Sep 21, 2025
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Namibia’s Tourism Board and MTC Sign MoU to Elevate Visitor Connectivity and Experience

Sep 19, 2025
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Sierra Leone Gains First UNESCO World Heritage Site with Gola-Tiwai Complex

Jul 15, 2025
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Uganda Gears Up to Host the 2025 UNESCO Africa Engineering Week

Jun 21, 2025
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Protect the Game: Why Fighting Piracy Matters

Jun 10, 2025
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Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje Shines as First Runner-Up at Miss World 2025 — A Landmark Victory for Africa

May 31, 2025
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East African Tour Guides Demand Recognition and Reform at Nairobi Summit

May 30, 2025
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New Chapter for Rhino Conservation: Kenya Begins Translocation Drive

May 29, 2025
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'Aircrafted KIDS’ spreads smiles across Africa

Feb 20, 2025
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Ghana Scraps Visas for African Passport Holders in Landmark Shift

Jan 01, 2025
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2024: A Pivotal Year for African Conservation Efforts

Dec 29, 2024
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Kenya allows EAC nationals free entry to work

Dec 21, 2024
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Nine African nations drive tourism surge with 50 million visitors

Dec 14, 2024
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Africa Tourism Partners Launches 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge

Dec 10, 2024
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Osa Seven Takes Benin’s History To Rio

Dec 06, 2024
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South African Tourism launches unique pinhole camera project

Nov 30, 2024
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Record UAE Tourism Delivers $70bn to Economy in 2025"

Jan 02, 2026
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UN Tourism Appoints TikTok Star Khaby Lame as Global Ambassador

Nov 18, 2025
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Youth Diplomats Tackle the Ethics of Brain Tech at Global UNESCO Simulation

Jul 26, 2025
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Japan tourism: Record 33 million foreign visitors welcomed in first 11 months of 2024

Jun 21, 2025
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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination

Jan 31, 2025
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UNESCO has mapped 4,500 species thanks to its pioneering eDNA programme

Dec 13, 2024
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UN Tourism Welcomes New Affiliate Members

Nov 20, 2024
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Exclusive Interviews

“The future of digital payments is not just about accounts, it’s about usage, trust, and leaving no one behind.”

Oswell T. Kahonde / Head of Africa for the Better Than Cash Alliance (BTCA)

In this exclusive interview, Oswell T. Kahonde explains how Ethiopia’s new digital payments strategy and the EthioPay IPS mark a shift from counting accounts to driving real usage. He highlights the need for trust, inclusion, interoperability, and stronger cross-border alignment to unlock Africa’s digital economy.

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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Advances Global Action, with Strong Implications for Africa

Jan 13, 2026
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New Report finds 6,000 African primates traded internationally

Jan 10, 2026
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Entries Open for the 2026 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

Jan 10, 2026
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The High-Tech Frontline: How an Innovation Arms Race is Transforming Wildlife Protection

Dec 28, 2025
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AWF Launches Elite Geospatial Fellowship to Tackle Africa’s Biodiversity Crisis

Dec 19, 2025
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Nations Confront a Planet in Crisis at Nairobi Summit

Dec 08, 2025
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Ethiopia’s Kumara Wakjira Wins 2025 Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa

Nov 28, 2025
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Ethiopia Secures Historic Win to Host COP32 in 2027

Nov 17, 2025
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Bale Mountains Rising: Ethiopia’s Green Frontier in Sustainable Tourism

Oct 18, 2025
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Ethiopia’s iconic Walia ibex faces extinction once again

Oct 18, 2025
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Jane Goodall: A Legacy Rooted in Africa’s Forests and the Hearts of Its People

Oct 01, 2025
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World Rhino Day 2023: New numbers and challenges

Sep 22, 2025
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Ethiopia Eyes Second Chance at Global Biodiversity Funding

Jul 18, 2025
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MultiChoice Africa Champions Climate Action with Bold Sustainability Agenda

Jul 15, 2025
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Ethiopia Equips Park Rangers with Advanced Wildlife Monitoring Technology

Jul 06, 2025
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East African Nations Unite to Protect Grey Crowned Crane from Extinction

Jun 28, 2025
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Cameroon’s Kordofan Giraffes Face Extinction Threat, But Conservation Brings Hope

Jun 20, 2025
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UNESCO-Listed Konso Plateau Villages at Risk of Losing Cultural Heritage

May 24, 2025
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Lost’ Flat Gecko Rediscovered After 34 Years in South Africa

May 17, 2025
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Dodai's Green Initiative: Pioneering E-Bike Adoption in Addis Ababa

Feb 15, 2025
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Ethiopia’s African Bamboo: Revolutionizing Sustainable Construction with Nature’s Strongest Grass

Dec 19, 2024
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Henok Seyoum: The New Face of Gullele Botanical Garden

Dec 07, 2024
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The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort

Nov 21, 2024
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More Than 50 Countries Sign UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration

Nov 20, 2024
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