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Ethiopia

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:32:19 GMT
Eritrean Troops Massacred Hundreds of Tigray Civilians - Amnesty
[AI London] Eritrean troops fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray state systematically killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in the northern city of Axum on 28-29 November last year, opening fire in the streets and conducting house-to-house raids in a massacr...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:59:36 GMT
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Pleads for the People of Tigray, Ethiopia
[ACSA] The plight of the Tigrayan people in northern Ethiopia tears at my heart. Over and above the coronavirus which threatens us all in Africa, tens of thousands of people in the region have been forced from their homes, millions need humanitarian ...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:58:39 GMT
Why the UN Must Urgently Intervene in Tigray Conflict
[Nation] In a recent interview, Rwanda's President Paul Kagame argued that US President Joe Biden's new administration and the United Nations Security Council should take the lead in addressing the violence and deprivation in Ethiopia's Tigray region...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:55:15 GMT
Authority Urges International Journalists in Tigray to Report Accurately, Respect Law
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Broadcasting Authority urged the international media granted access to Tigray Regional State to report accurately and truthfully as well as professionally.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:53:25 GMT
Govt Expresses Concern Over 'Politically Motivated Misinformation About Tigray'
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Government of Ethiopia has expressed its grave concern over the unsubstantiated and politically motivated misinformation about the situation in Tigray that is being extensively shared by several actors.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:15:57 GMT
'Crisis in Tigray Region is Completely Out of Control'
[DW] Months after the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region erupted, there is hardly any relief for those caught up in it. Tens of thousands are on the run and sexual violence is on the rise, Amnesty International says.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:36:29 GMT
'The Govt Themselves Don't Have a Clear Picture' - EU Envoy on Tigray Conflict
[allAfrica] Finland's foreign minister Pekka Haavisto has warned of a "new refugee drama" in the EU after visiting the Um Rakuba refugee camp in Sudan, near the Ethiopian border. Hundreds of people displaced by the Tigray region conflict are fleeing ...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:30 GMT
Laureate Dr. Tibebe Yemanebirhan Laid to Rest At Holy Trinity Cathedral
[Ethiopian Herald] Laureate Dr. Tibebe Yemanebirhan has laid to rest in a funeral ceremony held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:27 GMT
No-Fault Compensation Programme for Low Income Countries - WHO
[Ethiopian Herald] The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that new programme makes compensation available to eligible individuals in 92 low- and middle-income countries without need to resort to law courts.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:21 GMT
Don't Shed Crocodile Tears!
[Ethiopian Herald] It is undeniable truth that since TPLF-Junta came to power in 1991; many innocent civilians and politicians have been humiliated, degraded, tortured and even murdered brutally by the TPLF's canny, shrewd leaders and members for hav...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:18 GMT
Expert Advises Political Parties to Apply Art During Election Rally
[Ethiopian Herald] Considering art's seamless role in election rally, contending political parties have to develop a habit of conveying artistic message to easily reach out the public at large, expert said.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:15 GMT
IGAD Region Remains Largest Host of Refugees in Africa - UNHCR
[Ethiopian Herald] The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region remains the largest host of refugees in the African context that shows the need for an integrated efforts to protect the safety and rights of these people, according to t...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:14 GMT
Sidama Statehood - Indication of Real Federalism
[Ethiopian Herald] Equality, brotherhood, freedom, justice and democracy are the features of Ethiopianism. All ways out of this are destructive ways. From now and on, Ethiopia will never get into destructive movements. Ethiopia is now beautiful, runn...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:12 GMT
Augmenting Agricultural Productivity Via Irrigation
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is endowed with ample water resources having 12 river basins with an annual runoff volume of 122 Billion m3 of water and an estimated 2.6-2.65 billion m3 of groundwater potential.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:11 GMT
NEBE Consults With Parties On Voters' Registration and Related Issues
[Ethiopian Herald] National Electoral Board of Ethiopia is consulting with political parties on a range of issues including registration of voters ahead of the upcoming national elections.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:07 GMT
Center Launches New Inception Project On Vegetables
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The World Vegetable Center in collaboration with SNV Netherlands Development Organization, IKEA Foundation and the Ministry of Agriculture has officially launched an inception project, Veggies for Planet & People (V4P...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:01:05 GMT
Ethiopia's Coffee Submissions for Cup of Excellence Surging
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The coffee samples of this year's Cup of Excellence have surpassed that of the previous year by 400, disclosed the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association (ECEA).

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:59 GMT
Media and Diplomacy - the Crucial Frontlines
[Ethiopian Herald] The explosion of the political tensions in Tigray into military operations was one of the major turning points for the nation during 2020, along with the 'Corona- Crisis' and the first round filling of the GERD. Unfortunately, two ...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:56 GMT
Sudanese Force Must Vacate to Resume Negotiation - Spokesperson
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that Ethiopia is ready to sit in a round table to resolve the border dispute with Sudan in a peaceful manner in a moment the Sudanese Army returned to where they were before...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:51 GMT
Adjusting Production, Trade to Address Impacts of Climate Change On Agriculture
[Ethiopian Herald] The role of market adaptation during massive levels of catastrophe like climate change should not be underestimated as they can play a big role. For example a study by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFRPI) issued on ...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:41 GMT
TPLF Junta Orchestrates Public, Civilian Property Looting - Admin.
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Prior to the widespread looting of public and civilian property in Tigray State, the TPLF junta had intentionally set free over 10,000 prisoners who are accused of and convicted with serious crimes, Interim Government...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:36 GMT
China Renews Supports for Govt in Providing Assistance in Tigray
[Ethiopian Herald] China on Monday reiterated its commitment to support the Ethiopian Government's efforts in providing humanitarian assistance to the affected people in Tigray.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:52:10 GMT
Media Disinformation Doesn't Reflect the Reality in Tigray - Mulubirhan
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The spread of disinformation on various social media platforms about Tigray does not reflect the reality on the ground, said Deputy Administrator of Northern Zone, Tigray Regional State.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:03:37 GMT
Unidentified Armed Men Ransack Home of Ethiopian Journalist Lucy Kassa, Question Her About Conflict Coverage
[CPJ] On February 8, 2021, at about 10:30 a.m. in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, three armed men in plain clothes forced their way into the apartment of freelance reporter Lucy Kassa, searched her home, questioned her, and confiscated her repo...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:47:22 GMT
ECA Price Watch points to construction sector as key driver of growth
[UNECA] Addis Ababa, 23 February 2021 (ECA) - "A vibrant construction sector is an indisputable driver of GDP growth in a country," said Bartholomew Armah, Director of Macroeconomics and Governance at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:24:31 GMT
No Quick End in Sight for Ethiopia, Sudan Spat
[East African] South Sudan's bid to mediate in the ongoing border tiff between Khartoum and Addis Ababa appeared headed for more obstacles after Sudan recalled its envoy to Ethiopia this past week.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:09:10 GMT
Habeshaview to Provide Five TV Channels From Mimyuni's Portfolio in Ethiopia
[NexTVAfrica] The international TV channel broadcaster Mimyuni Media Entertainment has concluded a new agreement with Habeshaview in Ethiopia Habeshaview has been working with Mimyuni's products very successfully so far. A year ago, they launched the...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:43:48 GMT
COP26 President's Views On Ethiopia, Gabon Climate Adaptation Action
[Ethiopian Herald] Action on adaptation is of paramount to foster climate change resilience. As the COP26 Climate Conference President Designate has recently highlighted in his first foreign visit since his full time appointment, action on adaptation...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:52:17 GMT
No Shortlist Yet for Telecoms Bidding for Licences
[East African] Ethiopian Communication Authority (ECA) is currently receiving proposals from global telcos interested in operating in the Ethiopian telecommunication industry currently under the stronghold of Ethiopian Telecommunication Corporation (...

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:46:29 GMT
German-Ethiopian Relations Suffer Over Tigray
[DW] Germany would like a good relationship with Ethiopia, but the Tigray crisis is straining ties. Berlin has relied on diplomacy to push for peace, yet some say that is not enough.



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