Ethiopia’s capital producing over 80,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually


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Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa.
Capital:
Addis Ababa
Official language:
Amharic
Population:
Approximately 127 million (2023)
Ethiopian Airlines spearheads liberalisation of African air transport market

Ethiopian Airlines spearheads liberalisation of African air transport market
Africa CDC accused of overstaffing with Kenyan nationals

Africa CDC accused of overstaffing with Kenyan nationals
Ethiopia Roundup: Drone attacks, partnerships, reduced profits for farmers

Ethiopia Roundup: Drone attacks, partnerships, reduced profits for farmers
Meet Muluwork, the Ethiopian woman who hasn't eaten for 16 years

Meet Muluwork, the Ethiopian woman who hasn't eaten for 16 years
Coffee boosts Ethiopia's economy with $835m export revenue

Coffee boosts Ethiopia's economy with $835m export revenue
Ethiopia Roundup: Humanitarian assistance, power agreement with Kenya, origins of coffee

Ethiopia Roundup: Humanitarian assistance, power agreement with Kenya, origins of coffee
Africa records $8.4 billion annual loss to hospital-acquired infections, study finds

Africa records $8.4 billion annual loss to hospital-acquired infections, study finds
African nations changing the nature of warfare with cheaper drones

African nations changing the nature of warfare with cheaper drones
Ethiopia commences plans to repatriate 70,000 citizens from Saudi Arabia

Ethiopia commences plans to repatriate 70,000 citizens from Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia to allow foreign real estate ownership towards economic liberalisation

Ethiopia to allow foreign real estate ownership towards economic liberalisation
Ethiopia Round up: Gold discovery, foreign ownership, drought

Ethiopia Round up: Gold discovery, foreign ownership, drought
Ethiopia generates over $1 billion in electricity export revenue

Ethiopia generates over $1 billion in electricity export revenue
Ethiopia reconsiders recognition of Somaliland in port deal amid regional tensions

Ethiopia reconsiders recognition of Somaliland in port deal amid regional tensions
Kenya and Ethiopia pledge to uphold regional peace, stability
Kenya and Ethiopia pledge to uphold regional peace, stability
Ethiopia Roundup: Amhara clashes, Norway bilateral ties, TPLF members expelled

Ethiopia Roundup: Amhara clashes, Norway bilateral ties, TPLF members expelled
Ethiopia plans $400 million medical tourism hub amid criticism

Ethiopia plans $400 million medical tourism hub amid criticism
Kenya adjusts online visitor registration fees, exempts Ethiopia, others

Kenya adjusts online visitor registration fees, exempts Ethiopia, others
Westminster Abbey to repatriate Ethiopian tablet stolen in 19th century battle
Westminster Abbey to repatriate Ethiopian tablet stolen in 19th century battle
Somalia Roundup: Alshabaab bombings, AU Summit, mine explosion
Somalia Roundup: Alshabaab bombings, AU Summit, mine explosion
Africa’s first ultrasound assembly plant opens in Ethiopia

Africa’s first ultrasound assembly plant opens in Ethiopia
Somalia Roundup: Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal, EAC membership, defense agreement

Somalia Roundup: Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal, EAC membership, defense agreement
Ethiopia Roundup: Food insecurity, development projects, ban on fuel-powered vehicles

Ethiopia Roundup: Food insecurity, development projects, ban on fuel-powered vehicles
Ethiopian prime minister awarded Food and Agriculture Organization medal

Ethiopian prime minister awarded Food and Agriculture Organization medal
Somalia blocks Ethiopian airline bound for Somaliland amid diplomatic tensions: summary

Somalia blocks Ethiopian airline bound for Somaliland amid diplomatic tensions: summary
Ethiopia’s floral industry withers away in Amhara conflict

Ethiopia’s floral industry withers away in Amhara conflict
Former Somaliland minister arrested for opposing sea deal with Ethiopia

Former Somaliland minister arrested for opposing sea deal with Ethiopia
Ethiopia Roundup: Humanitarian crisis, Red Sea MoU, Internet shutdowns

Ethiopia Roundup: Humanitarian crisis, Red Sea MoU, Internet shutdowns
Internet shutdowns cost Sub-Saharan Africa $1.7 billion in 2023

Internet shutdowns cost Sub-Saharan Africa $1.7 billion in 2023
Ethiopian clocks quickest marathon debut of all time
Ethiopian clocks quickest marathon debut of all time
Somalia cancels Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal: summary
Somalia cancels Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal: summary
Ethiopia-Somalia tension: AU, US call for calm in Horn of Africa

Ethiopia-Somalia tension: AU, US call for calm in Horn of Africa
Five Global South countries officially join BRICS in 2024: summary

Five Global South countries officially join BRICS in 2024: summary
Why African Development Bank is withdrawing international staff from Ethiopia

Why African Development Bank is withdrawing international staff from Ethiopia
Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan make progress with Africa's largest hydropower project
Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan make progress with Africa's largest hydropower project
Kenyan athletes dominate at World Athletics Awards 2023

Kenyan athletes dominate at World Athletics Awards 2023
Ethiopian festival inscribed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Ethiopian festival inscribed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
Ethiopia signs $600m deal to construct largest wind farm in Horn region

Ethiopia signs $600m deal to construct largest wind farm in Horn region
Ethiopia smashes multiple records at 2023 Valencia Marathon

Ethiopia smashes multiple records at 2023 Valencia Marathon
Ethiopia secures $1.5 billion debt relief for financial recovery

Ethiopia secures $1.5 billion debt relief for financial recovery
Ethiopia closes in on $300 million World Bank loan for rural food project

Ethiopia closes in on $300 million World Bank loan for rural food project
How BRICS can help Africa in its quest for 'unconditional' growth

How BRICS can help Africa in its quest for 'unconditional' growth
Meet the Ethiopian-born teen saving lives with his skin-cancer prevention soap

Meet the Ethiopian-born teen saving lives with his skin-cancer prevention soap
Ethiopia Roundup: Ethio-China Tourism, mining policy, gold exploration

Ethiopia Roundup: Ethio-China Tourism, mining policy, gold exploration
Several African countries battling with dengue fever

Several African countries battling with dengue fever
Ethiopia Roundup: MoU, Ethio-Cuban Square, African Boxing Confederation

Ethiopia Roundup: MoU, Ethio-Cuban Square, African Boxing Confederation
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil
‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government

‘Victory is within reach’ - Ahmad Tibi vows to bring down Netanyahu's government
‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations

‘Is that fair?’ - Putin challenges EU over green energy demands on developing nations
‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day

‘Who will take responsibility?’ - October 7 families confront Netanyahu on Israel election day
‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return

‘Politics is not a show’ - Delcy Rodriguez slams Maria Corina Machado's return
Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition

Serbia election 2026: Student-led opposition secures parliamentary majority, defeats Vučić’s coalition
Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power

Serbia election 2026: Student-led movement wins parliamentary majority, ending Vučić's grip on power
Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency

Brazil election 2026: Lula overturns Flávio Bolsonaro's lead in more than 200 municipalities to win presidency
Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term

Brazil election 2026 results: Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of vote to secure fourth term
China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties

China congratulates Lula on narrow Brazil election victory, pledges stronger ties
Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?

Can Indonesia be Asia’s next EV powerhouse?
‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela

‘Welcome home’ - Thousands cheer Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela
‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election

‘Iran could destroy us’ - Netanyahu warns of nuclear threat ahead of Israel election
China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion

China’s new Long March: Why its modernisation is a demanding journey — Opinion
Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory

Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil election results, seeks annulment of Lula's victory
Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat

Student-backed list claims victory in Serbia as Vucic concedes defeat
How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942

How Axis powers reached their greatest territorial expansion during World War II in 1942
Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide

Japan leads housing vacancy ranking as millions of homes remain empty worldwide
'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster

'The era of Bibi is over!' - Tel Aviv rally demands Netanyahu's ouster
Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies

Brazilians vote in Beijing amid concerns over China ties and social policies
Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes

Iran vows powerful response as Trump threatens fresh US strikes
LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback

LIVE: Lula stays in power, beats Bolsonaro in stunning comeback
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Americas swing right as political map shifts dramatically between 2023 and 2026
Colombia seizes over 4,200 shark fins destined for Asian black market

Colombia seizes over 4,200 shark fins destined for Asian black market
Brazilians divided over Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off

Brazilians divided over Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of presidential run-off
Thousands protest Israeli military incursions in southern Syria

Thousands protest Israeli military incursions in southern Syria
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro over economy, crime and personal attacks in final Brazil election debate

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro over economy, crime and personal attacks in final Brazil election debate