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Ethiopia reports over 520,000 malaria cases in May: WHO
ADDIS ABABA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said malaria coordination and surveillance efforts are underway in Ethiopia, as the country reported more than 520,000 malaria cases in a single month. The WHO, in an Ethiopia...

Ethiopia’s Growing Poverty Crisis Amidst Conflict and Economic Challenges
Ethiopia, once heralded as a beacon of rapid economic growth in Africa, now faces a daunting reversal of fortunes. Despite recording an impressive 8.1% GDP growth in fiscal year 2023/24, the country is grappling with a deepening poverty crisis...
Charlize Theron says being a single mom was 'one of the healthiest decisions' she ever made
Charlize Theron, 49, has zero regrets about doing motherhood solo. During an appearance on Wednesday's episode of "Call Her Daddy," Theron spoke about her life as a single mother of two. She adopted her daughters Jackson and August in 2012 and...

Healthy growth of listings on major African bourses
The Ethiopian Securities Ex- change (ESX) has seen more than birr 377bn ($2.6bn) worth of money market transactions in five months since it started providing a trading platform for interbank short-term lend- ing last October. At the time of going...

Determinants of Glycemic Control in Thai Adults with Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction Maintaining optimal glycemic control is crucial in preventing or delaying complications associated with diabetes. Diabetes is among the most serious health issues worldwide. The global prevalence of diabetes is anticipated to increase...

Ethiopia Taking Bold Steps to Expand Cancer Treatment, Research, and Radiation Therapy: DPM Temesgen Tiruneh
Addis Ababa, June 30, 2025 (ENA) --- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has affirmed that Ethiopia is taking bold, strategic steps to enhance access to cancer treatment, research, and radiation therapy as part of its broader commitment to...

Ethiopia, IAEA discuss continued assistance and future collaboration
On his X profile, Ahmed revealed that the IAEA’s support to Addis Ababa covers a wide range of sectors, including cancer care, veterinary health, tsetse fly eradication, nuclear engineering, and regulatory frameworks. Grossi is in Addis Ababa to...
A Call to Action: Prevent Genocide in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region
Washington Update -by Mesfin Mekonen July 1, 2025 image1170x530cropped (7) Ethiopia’s Amhara region is in the grip of a rapidly escalating crisis, marked by widespread violence, mass displacement, and immense human suffering. Communities are being...

Business InsightsBrics leaders meet under pressure from tariffs, oil shocks and climate rifts
When the leaders of the Brics group of developing countries gather on Sunday for their 17th annual summit, the backdrop is one of the most geopolitically volatile the bloc has faced in years, with trade tension, regional conflicts and energy...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 8:43 a.m. EDT
Trump branded, browbeat and prevailed. But his big bill may come at a political cost WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has made tax cuts a central part of his political legacy. There were his first-term cuts. And now the Republican has pushed through...

Multiple Centers of Power in Tigray Pushes Region to Near State of Chaos, Fear
As political rifts in Ethiopia’s northernmost region of Tigray deepen, some of its most notable political figures have come together to form a new political entity. Among the leadership of the Simret (Tigray Democratic Solidarity) Party are...

How a Tajik woman became a clinical psychologist in the Netherlands—and dreams of helping her homeland
When Angubin Mahmadrasul moved from Tajikistan to the Netherlands at just nine years old, few could have predicted the remarkable journey ahead. Today, she is a clinical psychologist working in one of the Netherlands’ top medical institutions....

Tinubu Arrives Brazil for Key BRICS Plenary Session
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday night to take part in the 17th BRICS summit, marking Nigeria’s long-anticipated debut as a ‘partner country’ at the influential economic forum. According to a statement from...

President Tinubu to address BRICS Summit on Nigeria’s economic reforms and investment drive
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government, where he is expected to deliver a keynote address on Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms and its strategic repositioning for...

Who in the World Can Afford Healthy Food?
A decade-long project measuring access to healthy foods worldwide is wrapping up in August, after shedding new light on the scope and specifics of nutrition insecurity, kickstarting solutions, and shifting the conversation around the affordability...

A Festival of Cultures: A Strategic vision beyond celebration
Bridging Borders Through Tradition and Trade As the rhythm of traditional Ethiopian drums echoes alongside Romanian folk melodies this August, a cultural festival bridging the Horn of Africa and Eastern Europe promises more than just music and...

Ethiopians question demand and power consumption despite crypto mining boom
Ethiopia has seen a rise in power concerns attributed to crypto mining activities amid the boom in the country’s cryptocurrency industry. According to reports, the crypto mining and data center industry in the country is expected to consume a...

Tinubu arrives in Brazil for BRICS Summit
President Bola Tinubu on Friday night arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit. By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday night arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th BRICS...

Tinubu Arrives In Brazil For BRICS Summit
News Investigators/ President Bola Tinubu on Friday night arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit. This marks Nigeria’s long awaited debut as a ‘partner country’ at the influential economic gathering According...

JICA Praises Ethiopia’s Efforts to Transform Agrarian Economy to Industry
Addis Ababa, June 30, 2025 (ENA) – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ethiopia has appreciated the commitment that Ethiopia has upheld in transforming its economy from agriculture to Industry based. Kensuke OSHIMA, Chief...