Ethiopian long-distance runner Fotyen Tesfay delivered a historic performance after winning the Barcelona Marathon with a time of 2:10:53, the second-fastest women’s marathon ever recorded. Tesfay achieved the remarkable feat in her marathon debut, breaking the course record and registering the fastest first marathon in history for a female athlete. Her time placed her just…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Addis Ababa on his first-ever official visit to Ethiopia, marking a historic milestone in India–Ethiopia relations and underscoring New Delhi’s growing engagement with Africa and the Global South. Prime Minister Modi was personally received at Bole International Airport by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
Uganda has officially risen to the top of Africa’s coffee industry, becoming the continent’s largest coffee producer after recording the highest export volumes and earnings in its history over the last year. According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Uganda exported a record 8.4 million 60-kilogram bags of…
The African Union (AU) witnessed and welcomed a significant step towards lasting peace in Ethiopia with the signing of a sustainable peace agreement between the Amhara National Regional State and the Amhara FANO Popular Organisation (FANO-AFPO). The signing ceremony, held in Addis Ababa, was attended by H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African…
The Uganda Cubs have secured qualification for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026 after defeating hosts Ethiopia 3–0 in the semifinal of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers on Sunday at the Abebe Bikila Stadium. The result confirms Uganda’s place among the three regional representatives at the continental tournament. Uganda produced a disciplined and…