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• [New] Eritrea's support to Sudan could raise questions about regional alliances, particularly amid widening rift between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Martin Plaut
• [New] Based on the most recent estimates from the IMF, Kenya is expected to surpass Ethiopia, a regional rival, and become the largest economy in the East African region in 2025. TUKO.co.ke
• [New] Entire funding streams are set to vanish in countries including Senegal, Guinea and Mauritania, while the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Uganda and South Africa will be hit hardest in terms of lost aid volumes. Business Matters
• [New] Following the World Health Organization's Integrated Management of Childhood Illness recommendations, Ethiopia introduced community-based pneumonia screening and treatment to control and minimize the risk of pneumonia. BioMed Central
• [New] Participants will explore opportunities to capitalize on investment potential in Kenya, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia - countries showing promising signs of economic recovery and political stabilization. ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome
• Gavi anticipates significant expansion in 2025, with vaccine introductions in 4 to 6 new countries, including Ethiopia and Guinea, and scaling up in existing programs. allAfrica.com
• U.S. disengagement could fuel al-Shabab's expansion into neighboring Kenya and Ethiopia and allow the Somali fighters to strengthen fledgling relations with Yemen's Houthi rebels. Hiiraanweyn
• A direct military confrontation with Eritrea would be highly destabilizing, and Ethiopia should resist provocations that could escalate into a broader conflict. HORN REVIEW
• Asmara fears that Ethiopia is eyeing its ports, a fear fuelled by the rhetoric of Abiy and other Ethiopian leaders. E-International Relations
• Ethiopia is quickly becoming a strategic hub for the Bitcoin mining sector as it grows internationally, owing to its potential for renewable energy and its appeal to investors. FX Leaders
• Countries such as Somalia, Niger, Mali, Ethiopia, and Uganda have achieved relatively low ASMR attributable to metabolic risks, despite their limited resources. BioMed Central
• Some low-SDI regions, such as Ethiopia and Mali, maintained ASMR levels below expected values, suggesting effective management of metabolic risks despite limited resources. BioMed Central
• By embracing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, Ethiopia aims to improve access to services, ensure greater efficiency in government operations, and create new opportunities for economic development. HORN REVIEW
• Boasting strategic proximity to European markets, renewable energy, and a young, competitive workforce, Ethiopia presents a compelling opportunity for brands seeking sustainable and ethical production. Sourcing Journal
• Rising tensions in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia threaten to reignite conflict as political divisions deepen. The Elephant - African analysis, opinion and investigat
• Ethiopia has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, aligning its strategy with the 2013 Sustainable Development Agenda and African Union Agenda 2063. vietnamnews.vn
• The IFTMS is expected to play a crucial role in the digital transformation of Ethiopia's transport infrastructure, aligning with the national goal of improving service delivery and governance through technology. allAfrica.com
• 2030 would at least see the end of the African Front with the surrender of Nigeria and Ethiopia, ending the war in Africa with a complete Eastern Victory. Future
• Political instability in Ethiopia, shifts in military deployments, or disruptions in trade flows could sharply reduce economic activity. Hivelr
• Tensions within Tigray's main political party and deteriorating relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, fueled by inflammatory rhetoric, threaten to push both countries toward conflict. Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Last updated: 14 June 2025