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Today in Africa — Feb 6, 2026: Kenya’s Drought Worsens, Kagame Defies Pressure Over DRC Conflict
06 Feb 2026 22:50 GMT
… also gripping the wider Horn of Africa. Somalia declared a national … Africa, and youth unemployment is at 42%.
South Africa … and strengthen local production, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says … , which gives eligible African countries duty-free access …
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Ethiopia Remains One of Africa’s Most Dynamic Economies, Says Brazilian Ambassador
06 Feb 2026 14:18 GMT
… )—Ethiopia continues to stand out as one of Africa’ … , Brazilian Ambassador to Ethiopia Jandyr Ferreira dos Santos … includes a globally competitive agricultural sector, a solid … growing population.
“Ethiopia offers a strong labor force, a fast-expanding …
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Why Ethiopia Expects 10.2% Growth in 2026
03 Feb 2026 13:01 GMT
… in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ethiopia’s revised growth … than-anticipated expansion in agriculture, manufacturing, construction and … into productivity gains, employment creation and rising … intra-African trade flows, particularly in agricultural processing …
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Ethiopian Coffee Remains Strategic Asset and Living Heritage: Agriculture Ministry
02 Feb 2026 20:38 GMT
… 2026 (ENA)—The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed that … asset for both Ethiopia and Africa.
The remarks were … value chains and create quality employment, particularly for young people … the launch of harmonized African coffee standards, aimed at …
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List of 7 East African countries from fastest to slowest expected economic growth in 2026
01 Feb 2026 12:07 GMT
… continued infrastructure spending, recovery in agricultural outputs, and a resilient … 9%
4.6%
4.9%
Ethiopia ^a
8.1%
7 … reported that Sub-Saharan Africa';s growth picked up … labour force growth," the World Bank reported.
Four of the listed East African …
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“There is Nothing that Cannot be Solved through Discussion”
07 Feb 2026 11:17 GMT
… Ambassador to Ethiopia and representative to the African Union (AU … with Somalia and Eritrea, how does France view Somaliland’s … and stability in the Horn of Africa?
This issue was … , artificial intelligence, sustainable agriculture, and health. The aim …
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Cultivating Resilience: How Ethiopia’s Rural Transformation Stems the Tide of Climate Migration
29 Jan 2026 14:17 GMT
… the wider Horn of Africa.
Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation initiatives … to tackle poverty, unemployment, and environmental … lived experience of farming communities, particularly … and agricultural entrepreneurship.
For Ethiopia, youth employment is not …
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How to turn Africa’s young demographic potential into a collective power
28 Jan 2026 15:02 GMT
… young people enter the African labor market, but only 3 … in informal employment.
In South Africa, informal employment accounts for … sustainably reduce youth unemployment and rebuild social … , green occupations, sustainable agriculture, craftsmanship, and small …
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Why East Africa tops Africa’s 2026 economic projections
28 Jan 2026 10:31 GMT
… buffers. Its economy spans agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, finance … employment, according to its 2025 Africa’s Pulse report. Ethiopia … transport corridors across East Africa, according to UNECA … trade within the East African Community surpassed US$ …
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Ethiopia Pushes Homegrown Reforms to Tackle Youth Unemployment, Expand Industrial Jobs
23 Jan 2026 08:51 GMT
… to address youth unemployment and expand industrial … African Union’s 10-Year Strategy, which aims to scale up Africa … 8 million young Ethiopians entering the labor force every year, … He identified agriculture and agro-industry as major employment engines, …