Approvals and other preparations are progressing well towards an all-parties signing of the project financing agreement and the launch of major works.

A fledgling gemstone industry raised $1.245m, the minister said. Alemayehu said Ethiopia had identified possible gold reserves of up to 500 tonnes in different regions and wanted to attract investors ...

Tamirat Tola made his international debut in the 2015 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. He immediately proved himself a reliable athlete for his nation, helping the Ethiopian team win gold.