Ethiopia

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ethiopia urged to prioritise aviation as air travel demand set to triple: IATA

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Ethiopia to prioritise aviation to meet rising air travel demand. With passenger numbers expected to triple in 20 years, sustained investment in infrastructure, workforce, and sustainability is vital for long-term economic growth.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ethiopia targets tourism takeoff with Africa’s largest airport

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Ethiopia has unveiled an ambitious national tourism strategy aimed at positioning the country among Africa's leading emerging destinations, while simultaneously advancing a landmark project to construct the continent's largest international airport.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

The First Group, MIDROC sign deal for 10 Ethiopia hotels

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

The First Group Hospitality and MIDROC Investment Group have signed a master agreement to develop and operate 10 properties across Ethiopia, marking a significant growth of internationally branded hospitality assets in the East African country.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Phoenix Group launches 30MW hydropower mining operation in Ethiopia

Thu, 06 Nov 2025

Phoenix Group, in partnership with Ethiopian Electric Power, announced a 30MW hydropower-backed mining facility at Bole Lemi Industrial Park in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

$12.5bn Bishoftu International Airport set to be Africa’s new gateway

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Ethiopia is taking a bold step towards reshaping Africa’s aviation landscape with the development of the Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), a flagship greenfield project envisioned as a continental aviation hub set to serve Ethiopia and the broader African region.

Health & Environment

Ethiopia confirms outbreak of Marburg virus in southern region

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a cluster of suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever, a World Health Organisation statement said.