The Ministry of Education has completed testing of an artificial intelligence‑driven tool officially designated as an AI‑powered teacher assistant. Officials have announced that the Ministry will commence national deployment of the tool to support teaching and learning. Ethiopian teachers currently confront heavy workloads, overcrowded classrooms, and time‑consuming administrative duties, including manual lesson planning and exam […]

Former Addis Ababa mayor and veteran diplomat Ali Abdo has died, closing a public service career that spanned municipal administration and diplomacy. Ali Abdo served as the 27th mayor of Addis Ababa, leading the Ethiopian capital during a period of urban expansion and administrative transition. He later represented Ethiopia abroad as ambassador to Sudan and […]

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has lowered initial fleet requirements for commercial bus operators while extending the timeline for mandatory fleet expansion, under a new regulatory framework that reshapes entry conditions and long-term compliance in the public transport sector. The reforms are contained in Directive No. 1136/2026 issued in May, which amends Directive No. […]