Reporting by iNewsAfrica East Africa Bureau A nationwide doctors’ strike in Ethiopia has brought critical health services to a standstill, spotlighting rising discontent within the public sector. The protest directly challenges Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s economic reform priorities, which critics say have sidelined essential public welfare systems in favor of ...

Kenyan President William Ruto |Published 7:45 PM ET, Saturday April 26, 2025| Nairobi — Kenya is poised to reclaim its position as East Africa’s largest economy in 2025, overtaking Ethiopia, according to new projections released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook forecasts Kenya’s gross ...

|Published 2:22 PM ET, Sunday February 16, 2025| Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, has announced a significant expansion of the company’s operations in Ethiopia. This strategic move underscores Ethiopia’s growing appeal as a prime investment destination in Africa. Doubling Cement Production Capacity ...