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The 2025 AU PPP Summit, To Shape Africa’s Future, In Addis Ababa – Young-Piero
0 Preparations have reached top gear for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, slated for Addis Ababa from October 28 to 31. Themed ‘Africa, The Global Powerhouse of the Future,’ the summit is organised...

2025 AU PPP Summit In Addis Ababa To Shape Africa’s Future – Omatseye
Preparations have reached top gear for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, scheduled to hold in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 28 to 31. With the theme “Africa, The Global Powerhouse of the...

Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse kills 36 during religious festival
Pilgrims were visiting the Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church to mark the annual Virgin Mary festival. Published On 1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025 Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia has collapsed, killing at least 36 people and injuring...

Ethiopia Launches Nat’l Health Security, One Health Strategic Plans to Prevent Public Health Threats
Addis Ababa, October 1, 2025 (ENA) – The Ministry of Health has announced that the National Health Security (NHS) implementation and the One Health strategic plan are instrumental in strengthening Ethiopia’s capacity to jointly prevent and control...

Cholera Crisis Escalates in Africa: Over 4,200 Dead, 190,000 Cases Reported in 2025, World Health Organization Warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the escalating cholera crisis in Africa, reporting that over 4,200 people have died from the disease in 2025 alone. This surge in mortality, coupled with more than 190,000 registered cases...

Russian Nuclear Energy Diplomacy; New Fano Offensive in Ethiopia: Africa File, October 2, 2025
To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Russia. Russia signed an agreement with Ethiopia to construct a nuclear power plant....

Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse reportedly kills at least 36 people
October 1, 2025 / 11:54 AM EDT / AFP Addis Ababa — Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 a.m. local...
Ethiopia church scaffold collapse kills 36
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometres (40 miles)...
Ethiopian church scaffolding collapse kills 36 people
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, October 1, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometers...
Ethiopia Church Collapse: 36 dead, 200 injured
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometres (40 miles)...

Ethiopia church accident death toll rises to 36, 200 hurt
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said, APA reports, citing Al Arabiya. District police chief Ahmed Gebeyehu told state media Fana “the...

Ethiopia church scaffold collapse kills 36: state media
The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometres (40 miles) east of capital Addis Ababa, when a group was visiting for an annual Virgin Mary festival. District police chief Ahmed Gebeyehu told state media Fana:...

Pakistan, Ethiopia to strengthen agricultural cooperation for food security
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Thursday that enhanced agricultural collaboration between Pakistan and Ethiopia will not only strengthen bilateral relations...

Africa CDC Commends Ethiopia's Attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3
Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (ENA) - The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has congratulated the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) on achieving the World Health Organization (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for its...

Winning WHO Maturity Level 3 Marks Milestone in Ensuring Quality, Safety of Medicines in Ethiopia, Says Health Minister
Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (ENA) – Ethiopia's attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3 shows that the country is at a critical juncture in its journey to achieve success in the sector, Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba noted. Speaking to the media...

HPR Speaker Stresses Need for Building Human Capital to Realize Ethiopia’s Growth, Prosperity
Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (ENA) – House of People’s Representatives (HPR) Speaker Tagesse Chafo has emphasized the need for advancing in human Capital to realize Ethiopia’s growth and prosperity. The Ethiopia Human Capital Forum 2025, co-hosted...

AU PPP, Stakeholders Summit 2025 To Convene In Addis Ababa
Preparations are under way for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, scheduled for 28–31 October in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.... Preparations are under way for the African Union Public–Private Partnership...

Pakistan, Ethiopia to strengthen agricultural cooperation
Published on: October 3, 2025 1:28 AM Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of Ethiopia, Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, to explore avenues of enhancing bilateral...

Ethiopia Achieves Major Milestone In Medicines Regulation Reaching WHO Maturity Level 3
Ethiopia has been formally recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for achieving Maturity Level 3 (ML3), placing it among nine African countries with this status in WHO’s global classification of national regulatory authorities . This...

Ethiopian envoy awarded honorary PhD degree
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP): Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori on Wednesday conferred an honorary PhD degree and a gold medal on Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of Ethiopia to Pakistan, for his...