Ethiopia Unveils $30 Billion Infrastructure Push, Including Nuclear Plant
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is preparing to launch six large-scale infrastructure projects worth an estimated $30 billion, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in a...
EIB Global Partners with Ethiopian Banks to Unlock Climate Finance
The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, has signed technical assistance agreements with Zemen Bank SC, Dashen Bank SC and Hibret Bank in...
Why the GERD Dam Should Be a University Course: Lessons Across Disciplines
When Ethiopia completed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in 2025, it built far more than Africa’s largest hydropower facility. It created a living...
Lake Nigat: Africa’s Newest and Largest Man-Made Lake
When Ethiopia completed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) this year, it didn’t just build Africa’s largest hydropower facility—it also gave birth to a...
GERD to Generate $1 Billion a Year: Ethiopia’s Energy Ambition Realized
September 8, 2025
Ethiopia has formally completed the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), marking the conclusion of a 14-year national endeavor...
Addis Ababa Witnesses Rare Blood Moon
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — On Sunday night, the Ethiopian capital looked skyward as a rare astronomical drama unfolded. The full moon, usually a silver...
