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US$10 billion Ethiopian Airlines–AfDB airport project takes off
AviTrader Aviation News
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August 14, 2025
Ethiopia has begun preparations for a US$10 billion plan to build Bishoftu International Airport (BIA), set to rival the world’s largest hubs. The African Development Bank (AfDB) will lead the financing effort, aiming to mobilise nearly US$8...
African Development Bank backs Ethiopia’s cargo super-airport
Logistics Update Africa
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August 14, 2025
Ethiopia has launched its $10 billion Bishoftu International Airport project, with the African Development Bank as the initial mandated lead arranger, global coordinator, and book runner to mobilise nearly $8 billion of the required financing. The...
Surge in Chikungunya Cases Among UK Travellers
Medscape
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Travel-associated chikungunya cases in England have almost tripled this year, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Between January and June 2025, 73 cases were reported compared with 27 in the same period in 2024 – the highest...
Ethiopian-Kenyan Investment Forum Unlocks New Business Opportunities
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 6, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia and Kenya are deepening their economic cooperation through the exploration of expanded business and trade opportunities. The Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi, in partnership with the Kenya National Chamber...
AfDB, Ethiopian Airlines ink $500m deal for $10bn airport project
Daily Trust
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed a significant $500 million loan to the Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG). This funding is for the new Bishoftu airport project, which is set to become Africa’s largest aviation hub. The phase one of...
Ethiopians told to 'avoid irregular routes' after Yemen disaster
Eye Witness News
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ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia on Tuesday asked citizens to "avoid irregular routes," two days after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, killing at least 76 and leaving dozens missing. The International Organization for Migration...
AfDB Backs Ethiopia’s US$10 Billion Aviation Megaproject
News Ghana
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August 13, 2025
Ethiopia secured crucial momentum for its ambitious Bishoftu International Airport this week as the African Development Bank committed to arrange nearly $8 billion in financing. AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and Ethiopian Airlines Chief...
Huge rise in Brits catching deadly organ-destroying virus on holiday
The Mirror
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August 14, 2025
Cases of a deadly virus caught by Brits while abroad have tripled in the last year hitting record levels, government data shows. The latest UK Health Security Agency figures show an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases in England. A...
Ethiopian Airlines earns 7.6 bln USD in annual revenue
The Peninsula
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August 6, 2025
File photo for representational purposes only. Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's leading carrier, announced on Tuesday that it has earned 7.6 billion U.S. dollars in revenue during the 2024/2025 Ethiopian fiscal year, ending on July 7....
Ethiopians mourn after fatal shipwreck
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 5, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- The deadly shipwreck in waters off Yemen's coast over the weekend is weighing heavily on the hearts of many in Ethiopia. Twelve migrants...
The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines And African Development Bank Takes Off
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, August 13, 2025/APO Group/ -- Ethiopia's ambition to build a new international airport that will rival some of the world's biggest, took off on Monday with a monumental signing ceremony...
Ethiopian History Unveiled: Ancient Civilizations to Modern Day
Zehabesha
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August 5, 2025
The transition from the Zagwe Dynasty to the Solomonic Dynasty in the Middle Ages heralded an era of architectural marvels, like the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela, and significant territorial expansions. These dynasties shaped the unique...
U.S. issues travel warning for 5 countries: ‘Practice enhanced precautions’
Syracuse.com - New York
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August 14, 2025
The United States has issued a travel warning for Americans traveling to five countries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update to its global travel alert that polio is circulating in Finland, Germany, Spain, the...
'Worrying' increase in infection spread by mosquitos among Londoners sparks holiday travel warning
MyLondon
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August 14, 2025
'There has been a 'worrying' increase in an infection spread by mosquitos primarily among Londoners which has sparked a holiday travel warning Health officials have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites while on holiday amid a...
Officials urge public to be cautious of mosquito bites while on holiday amid rise in chikungunya cases
STV News
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August 14, 2025
Health officials have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites while on holiday amid a rise in cases of chikungunya among travellers returning from abroad. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also detected the first cases of...
Chikungunya virus fears see British tourists handed urgent holiday warning
Daily Express
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August 14, 2025
The virus can be spread through insect bites (Image: Marina Demidiuk via Getty Images) Health officials have urged people to take precautions against mosquito bites while on holiday amid a rise in cases of chikungunya among travellers returning...
Deadly chikungunya virus warning for Brit tourists as health experts 'worried' over surge in cases
The Mirror
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August 13, 2025
The UKHSA has warned of record chikungunya cases in Brits returning from abroad. Find out where outbreaks are, how to protect yourself, and what vaccines are available. British holidaymakers are being urged to take extra precautions abroad after...
Ethiopia’s iconic Walia ibex faces extinction once again
Mongabay
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August 6, 2025
The Walia ibex, an iconic wild goat species found only on the steep, ragged cliffs of the Simien Mountains in northern Ethiopia, has sharply declined in number over the past decade, according to a recent study. This puts the Walia ibex (Capra...
Unlocking Ethiopia’s Investment Potential: Opportunity Wrapped in Complexity
New Business Ethiopia
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August 13, 2025
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Introduction: Navigating Ethiopia’s Growing Investment Landscape Ethiopia has positioned itself as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, recording robust growth rates averaging 6% over the past decade, according...
African Development Bank offers $500m for Ethiopia mega airport
eNCA
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ADDIS ABABA - The African Development Bank (AfDB) said Monday it will contribute $500 million to the construction of an airport near the Ethiopian capital expected to become the continent's largest. The massive travel hub in Bishoftu, roughly 45...