Djibouti has clarified its port fee structure in response to recent criticisms that conflated its charges with separate logistics and transport expenses incurred by Ethiopian firms. As a conciliatory gesture, the nation has also invited Ethiopian vessels to utilize its newly operational shipyard facility.
This discussion occurred during a meeting on Wednesday, December 3, between Aboubaker Omar Hadi, Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA), and Ethiopia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Djibouti, Legesse Tulu, at the authority's headquarters.
Chairman Hadi addressed what he described as a widespread misunderstanding about expenses at Djibouti’s ports, which serve as a vital trade gateway for landlocked Ethiopia. In a statement obtained by Capital, the authority sought to clarify misconceptions regarding port revenues.
"The Chairman clarified the widely circulated misinformation regarding Djibouti’s port revenue, which is often inaccurately estimated...
Hybrid banks—institutions transitioning from microfinance providers to commercial banks—are urging the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) to develop differentiated...
Following the 2024 visit of several African Chiefs of Staff of the Army to France, General Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army (CEMAT), launched the inaugural Rencontre Capacitaires Afrique. Designed as a platform for dialogue and collaboration, the event brings together African land forces and the French defense industrial and technological base (BITD) to explore co-development...
In an exclusive interview with Capital, Dr. Rita Bissoonauth, UNESCO’s Representative to Ethiopia, outlined the organization's extensive partnership with Ethiopia and the African continent. She emphasized UNESCO’s commitment to strengthening education, preserving cultural heritage, advancing sustainable development, and promoting gender equality. Dr. Bissoonauth detailed key initiatives ranging from educational reforms and digital transformation to safeguarding Ethiopia’s rich world heritage...
Long Term Agreement for 24+24 months for Procurement of IT Equipment
LITB-2025-9201522
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Invitation to Bid (LITB) for the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for Procurement of IT Equipment
Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links.
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Long Term Agreement for 24+24 months for Procurement of IT Equipment
LITB-2025-9201522
Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Invitation to Bid (LITB) for the Long-Term Agreement (LTA) for Procurement of IT Equipment
Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links.
2merkato.com - https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6932be520a538a0eb8000001
Any query or clarification regarding this bid shall be sent...
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DATE: 05.12.2025
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Representation Office in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, invites qualified and registered Contractors / Suppliers to participate in the following tender:
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In a historic announcement made in Khabarovsk, Egyptian writer Salwa Bakr has been awarded the first-ever BRICS Literature Award. Known as a leading figure in contemporary Arabic prose, Bakr is the author of seven short-story collections, seven novels, and a play, with her work translated into numerous European languages.
The announcement took place at the Khabarovsk City Palace of Culture...
Selam Ethiopia, a leading non-governmental organization promoting arts and culture for social transformation, announced the launch of a month-long digital campaign to raise awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) across the country. Supported by UNESCO's International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD), the initiative under the Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights in Ethiopia (SIPRE) project targets artists, creators, youth, and regional...
Cambridge Academy Ethiopia announced a significant milestone as its U11 football team secured the school's first-ever international championship trophy...
Critical task for ensuring sustainable growth, protecting national interests, and promoting social welfare requires striking the balance with policies...
By our staff reporter
The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) has provided a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a prominent agro-food enterprise operating in the Middle East and Africa. The package, structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility, aims to support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new markets and strengthen its working capital position as it scales operations.
This financing agreement builds on the existing partnership between MCB and Invictus Investment and underscores a shared commitment to advancing food security...
By our staff reporter
Wingu Africa has launched Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a locally hosted private cloud platform designed for the wider East African region.WCX gives organisations a secure, compliant, cost-effective, and easy-to-use alternative to offshore cloud services. With transparent local-currency pricing, rapid deployment, and instant scalability, it enables businesses to grow workloads without complexity or unpredictable costs. Launching first in Tanzania, the platform will gradually roll out across all Wingu markets, including Ethiopia and Djibouti.
WCX includes Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, Wingu Drive, and Wingu...