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Ethiopia has established a national committee to document and assess the economic losses and missed development opportunities linked to more than 22 Nile-related projects that it says were obstructed by Egypt. The review includes the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance...
According to recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts, Ethiopia is projected to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, leading Sub-Saharan Africa with an impressive growth trajectory. Describing this milestone as a monumental achievement, Zemedeneh Negatu,...
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Speaking at the landmark launch of the refined petroleum pipeline connecting Damerjog in Djibouti to Dewele in Ethiopia, Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh delivered a powerful message on continental self-reliance. Highlighting a long-standing challenge, President Guelleh noted that...
Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide says the country’s debt restructuring exercise is in its final stage, with most bilateral negotiations finalised and financial terms agreed with Eurobond holders. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Ethiopia Finance Forum...
The Pulse of Africa – Morning News | October 1, 2026
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Africa has enormous tourism potential, offering diverse landscapes, rich cultures, unique wildlife, historic sites, and vibrant communities. With sustainable development, improved infrastructure, and effective promotion, African destinations can attract more visitors while creating jobs, supporting local communities, and...
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the Ethiopia–Djibouti Petroleum Pipeline Project as a major milestone for continental self-reliance. He emphasized that this strategic initiative represents African capital building African infrastructure to drive African growth. #Ethiopia #Djibouti #AbiyAhmed...
Ethiopia has established a national committee to assess economic losses and missed development opportunities linked to water projects it says were blocked or obstructed by Egypt. Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa said more than 22 projects, including the...
The Pulse of Africa – Morning News | September 29, 2026
Pulse of Africa officially went on air with a vision to tell Africa’s story from an African perspective. One year later, POA has grown into a platform bringing together African diplomats, journalists, ideas and stories from across the...
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh says the next phase of the country’s economic reform agenda must move from stabilisation to transformation. Speaking at the Ethiopia Finance Forum 2026 in Addis Ababa, he highlighted wider financial inclusion, stronger...
National Bank of Ethiopia Governor Dr. Eyob Tekalign says Ethiopia’s foreign-exchange reserves have increased 20-fold since the reforms, while the central bank has supplied 2.3 billion US dollars to the banking system through FX auctions this year. He...
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Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored the deep economic significance of Ethiopia–Djibouti Petroleum Pipeline Project, highlighting that the pipeline will accelerate Ethiopia’s industrial development, spur rapid economic expansion, and build long-term energy security. For Djibouti, the initiative firmly...
Ethiopia’s pursuit of Red Sea access reflects its growing economic ambitions and strategic interests. For Addis Ababa, greater maritime access could strengthen trade, reduce dependence on a single port, and support Ethiopia’s long-term development and regional connectivity. Pulse...
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At the launch of the historic Ethiopia–Djibouti Petroleum Pipeline Project, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the deep-rooted natural bond between the two sister nations. He noted that geography connects Djibouti to a vast regional market and links Ethiopia...
Africa's industrial future depends on the infrastructure that connects its economies. At the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ethiopia-Djibouti Petroleum Products Infrastructure Project, Aliko Dangote outlined a broader vision for African industrialization, energy security and regional economic integration. The project combines...
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga says affordable, practical AI could create jobs and boost productivity in developing economies. Speaking at the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, he highlighted the potential for small...
Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide says the country’s debt restructuring is creating space to reduce fiscal and foreign-exchange pressures as part of its broader macroeconomic reform programme. Speaking at the recent Ethiopia Finance Forum 2026 in Addis Ababa,...
One year of sharing African stories, voices, culture, and inspiring moments. Thank you for being part of our journey, here’s to many more years of connecting Africa to the world Attribution Song: Dark Ages Composer: MaxKoMusic Website: License: Free To Use YouTube...
Kazeem Balogun, CEO of Kalo Africa Media, joins Pulse of Africa (POA) for an exclusive interview on the crucial need to tell Africa’s positive stories and showcase its successes. In this insightful conversation, Balogun highlights that while challenges...
Ethiopia’s Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa says the government is collecting and documenting evidence on water projects it says faced opposition from Egypt. He said the documentation includes the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)and other projects, as Ethiopia...
Ethiopia has inaugurated its National Precious Metals Refinery, marking a new step in the country's drive to process more of its natural resources at home. Speaking at the 10 October launch, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the facility could...
In an exclusive interview with The Pulse of Africa, Ethiopian Investment Holdings CEO Brook Taye explains why pipeline transportation could provide a safer, more secure and cost-efficient way to move petroleum products from Djibouti to Ethiopia. Brook says the...
PAPSS CEO Mike Ogbalu III explains how the continental payment system is designed to facilitate cross-border transactions between African markets in local currencies. He says PAPSS payments can arrive within 120 seconds, while the network focuses on affordability...
Africa faces growing financial challenges as governments struggle with rising debt repayments, declining foreign aid, and increasing energy costs. With 20 out of 38 African countries collecting less than 15% of GDP in taxes, the IMF is calling...
On World Coffee Day, we celebrate the origin, culture, and economic powerhouse behind the world’s most cherished brew: Ethiopian Coffee. Official data from the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority reveals that coffee export revenues surpassed a historic $3...
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy gives a candid assessment of Eritrea and President Isaias Afwerki in an exclusive interview with Pulse of Africa. Nagy describes Afwerki as a “dictator” and discusses Eritrea’s political...
In a recent interview with Pulse of Africa, Getachew Reda, an adviser to the Ethiopian prime minister on East African affairs, said the Egyptian concept of 'historic rights' is simply the idea that whoever used the water first...
Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra said peace must be built through dialogue, justice and shared development, arguing that lasting peace can only come through a negotiated,...
On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly officially adopted the landmark "Correct the Map" resolution—a major diplomatic movement led by the Republic of Togo and strongly supported by the African Union. For over 400 years, standard...
Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam warns that young graduates are facing declining demand for entry-level jobs as artificial intelligence reshapes the labour market. Speaking at the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok, he called for...
National Bank of Ethiopia Governor Dr. Eyob Tekalign has outlined the direction of the central bank’s next strategy, with targets including single-digit inflation, a stronger financial sector, contained non-performing loans, adequate liquidity and financial inclusion above 77 percent....
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Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Eswatini’s King Mswati III warned that conflict undermines development, investment and human potential, as he highlighted the continued wars and humanitarian crises affecting different parts of the...
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PAPSS CEO Mike Ogbalu III has announced that Addis Ababa will host the next PAPSS COWRY Conference on Worldwide and Regional Payments on November 26 and 27. Speaking on the sidelines of the Ethiopia Finance Forum, Ogbalu said...
Botswana President Duma Boko addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling for consistent application of international rules and urging the UN and its Security Council to recommit to dialogue as the first instrument of...
Ethiopian Investment Holdings CEO Brook Taye explains why EIH established a passport-printing company in Ethiopia with Japanese partner Toppan. In an exclusive interview with The Pulse of Africa, Taye says the investment is aimed at strengthening domestic capacity,...
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Ethiopian Investment Holdings CEO Brook Taye explains how EIH is moving beyond managing existing state-owned companies to create and invest in the next generation of Ethiopian businesses. In an exclusive interview with The Pulse of Africa, Taye says...
Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya argued that development accelerates when governance models reflect each nation’s historical, social and cultural realities, rather than being externally imposed, pointing to experiences...
Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for reform of the international financial architecture, saying developing countries need greater policy space and access to financing to add value to natural resources, including critical minerals, and ensure their people benefit...
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy criticized Eritrea’s leadership, political system, national service, population exodus, and isolation, describing the conditions facing Eritreans as an “unbearable burden.” Pulse Of Africa (POA) English #pulseofafrica #poa...
In its first year, Pulse of Africa traveled beyond the familiar, covering major African moments while meeting communities, creators, journalists and storytellers across the continent. From African summits and regional cooperation to the African Social Media Influencer Summit...
Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie addresses the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, calling for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council and questioning the exclusion of Africa’s 1.6 billion people from equal representation. #UNGA81 #Africa #UNReform #TayeAtskeSelassie #Ethiopia...
Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Kenya’s President William Ruto challenged the unequal structure of the UN Security Council, noting that while every nation has one vote in the General Assembly, five countries...
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