But on the ground, the country’s economic activity increasingly revolves around infrastructure — especially electricity networks and industrial support services built around the energy sector. The result is a long-term infrastructure market rather than a short construction boom. In practice, the oil sector supplies the cash flow while the power sector absorbs the investment. Rather than a single growth sector, it offers interconnected opportunities across power supply, industrial services, logistics, and maintenance. Africa Risk Control has published a detailed operational analysis of Angola’s infrastructure and energy services environment, explaining how the market functions beyond project announcements.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for two years in a dispute…LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for two years in a dispute over a missed drug test which overshadowed the opening of last year’s world championships. World Athletics wanted a four-year ban but CAS reduced the sanction, accepting Welteji’s rules violation wasn’t intentional. The two-year ban ends in June 2027, when Welteji will be 25, and means she could qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Welteji was initially cleared by an Ethiopian tribunal in August and was due to race on the opening day of the world championships in Tokyo the following month. World Athletics objected and she was ruled ineligible to compete the day before.

M-PESA Ethiopia and Gebeya Inc., Africa’s AI-powered creator platform, announced the launch of the Dala AI Bundle—a new subscription offering that allows Ethiopians to access advanced AI creation tools and make payments directly through M-PESA. The Dala AI Bundle sits alongside existing offerings, making AI accessible to every Ethiopian with a mobile phone. The Dala AI Bundle extends that commitment from training to direct consumer access. For Gebeya, the collaboration validates the AI bundle model at a national scale, leveraging M-PESA’s distribution network to reach millions of users. For Ethiopia, the Dala AI Bundle represents a major step toward democratizing AI access and accelerating the country’s digital transformation agenda.

Under initial plans, Biidley Airport is designed to handle all types of commercial aircraft, with annual capacity projected at 1.5 million passengers and 100,000 tons of cargo. It is intended to ease pressure on Ambouli International Airport, which is nearing capacity and has limited room for expansion. Air transport as a pillar of Djibouti’s logistics strategyOfficials describe the airport as central to Djibouti’s ambition to become a regional logistics hub by 2035. Within this broader transport network, Biidley Airport is part of a model built on linking maritime, rail, road and air connections. Already a major aviation hub through Ethiopian Airlines and Addis Ababa’s airport, Ethiopia is developing the Bishoftu mega-airport project.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Azerbaijan for Official VisitEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Azerbaijan on February 26 for an official visit. A guard of honor was lined up for the distinguished guest at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, decorated by the national flags of both countries, The Caspian Post reports, citing local media. The Ethiopian Prime Minister was welcomed by Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov, Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev, and other officials.

Lufthansa’s Airbus A380 has appeared in a special blue livery marking the airline’s 100th anniversary, becoming the largest aircraft in its fleet to carry the commemorative design. Follow us: WhatsApp | BlueSky | Google News | Instagram | LinkedIn | FacebookThe A380 is the fourth Lufthansa aircraft to receive the anniversary scheme. A Boeing 787-9 and an Airbus A320neo, both based in Frankfurt, are also operating with the centenary livery. In the coming weeks, a Boeing 747-8 and an Airbus A350-1000 are also set to receive the special paint scheme. Lufthansa plans to operate a total of seven aircraft in anniversary colors as part of the centenary celebrations.

The Sentry group, an investigative American non-profit organization which seeks to disable networks that benefit from violent conflicts - has said it is encouraging to see alignment in targeting officials, but far more is needed to impose real financial consequences on the RSF and the networks that sustain it.

Arrest in town near the Ethiopian border follows Kenyan intelligence report revealing more than 1,000 citizens were trafficked for war. Quoting police spokesperson Michael Muchiri, NTV Kenya reported that Omwamba was arrested after arriving from Russia. It added that it never issued visas to Kenyan citizens who sought to travel to Russia with the aim to fight in Ukraine. Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of using deception to recruit more than 1,700 Africans to join its war effort as the conflict drags into a fifth year. A day earlier, South Africa’s presidency announced it had secured the return home of 11 of its nationals who were “lured” into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

Jihadist militant groups have long terrorised Nigeria's north and parts of Niger and Benin. But in recent years, they have entrenched their presence in the zone, escalating attacks and violence against civilians and armed forces alike. In 2025, jihadist violence in the border zone spiked in comparison to the years before. "The borderlands form a connected conflict zone, although with distinct dynamics in each country," it was noted on ACLED's website. And in Niger, ISSP claimed to be behind two ambushes of the Nigerien armed forces in December in Goubey and in Birni N’Konni in February.

President Isaac Herzog landed on Wednesday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, beginning his official state visit to Ethiopia. Upon arrival, President Herzog was received by Ethiopian concerned officials welcoming ceremony held at the airport. Herzog is expected to meet with the President of Ethiopia, the Prime Minister and the leadership of the local Jewish community.

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Under AfCFTA, founders and senior executives are no longer assessed only by those who know them personally. In this environment, founder visibility plays a decisive role in shaping leadership credibility. When done correctly, founder visibility enhances corporate credibility without overshadowing the business. Leadership Visibility and Due DiligenceDuring due diligence, leadership visibility becomes particularly important. For African SMEs navigating AfCFTA, founder visibility is not about personal recognition.

Fears of a return to war in northern Ethiopia are driving many people to leave the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended. In the early weeks of the war they seized land in the agriculturally rich area of western Tigray, which remains a source of dispute. But friendly relations further forged during the Tigray war have given way to a war of words over the Red Sea. Amhara fighters, who took part in the Tigray war, feel betrayed by the government [Reuters]Those fighters want the area of western Tigray to be formally recognised as part of Amhara. "Any war between Ethiopia and Eritrea involving Tigray and other Ethiopian domestic actors is very likely to connect to Sudan.

Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating in Ethiopia after the government banned fossil-fuel car imports in 2024 and reduced tariffs on EVs, reshaping a market once dominated by aging used vehicles. The policy, driven largely by the high cost of fuel subsidies and economic pressures, has pushed EVs from under 1% of the country’s total vehicles to nearly 6%—above the global average. Affordable electricity, including hydropower from the recently completed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, has made electric cars cheaper to operate. While Chinese manufacturers currently dominate new sales, local assembly is expanding, with 17 assembly plants already operating. Although charging infrastructure and electricity access remain uneven, officials see EVs as a path toward energy independence and industrial growth, signaling a bold shift in how Ethiopia powers its transport future.

There, I asked Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, what he made of the instability surging to the country’s east. Might Sudan get drawn into an Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict or them into Sudan’s? “We want nothing to do with Ethiopia’s war and we don’t want them involved in ours,” he told me. The symbols of its rich history: the British colonial-era palace, the national archives, and state museum have been all but erased. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is at risk of losing those same things as its history and identity appear on a collision course.