Addis Ababa, May 2, 2026 —Ethiopia’s growing role as a regional energy hub is highlighting the urgent need for stronger intra-African trade to accelerate industrial growth across the continent, Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Minerals, Stephen Kiruswa, told ENA.
Ethiopia is increasingly emerging as a key player in East Africa’s energy integration efforts.
As one of the region’s largest electricity producers—generating most of its power from renewable sources, the country already…









