Ethiopia
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:27:33 GMTTigray Crisis Worsening With No Withdrawal of Eritrean Troops in Sight - UN
[DW] The UN humanitarian chief has said that sexual violence and starvation were being used as weapons of war in Ethiopia's Tigray. He urged Eritrea to make good on its pledge and recall its troops.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:14:25 GMTThe Tale of Eritrean Withdrawal From Tigray - but Where Is the Border?
[African Arguments] During a session in parliament on March 23, 2021 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia publicly acknowledged Eritrean involvement in his country's ongoing civil war in Tigray but indicated that it would take some time for Eritrea'...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:54:51 GMTReport Received By the UN 'Just This Morning' Reveals 150 People Died of Hunger in Tigray - Eritrean Forces, Amhara Region Authorities Restricting Humanitarian Access
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Mark Lowcock, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, has today delivered a grim assessment on the humanitarian crisis in Tigray to members of the UN Security Council at a ...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:05:29 GMTEthiopian Airlines to Resume Enugu, Kano Flights
[This Day] The management of Ethiopian Airlines has assured passengers in the north and southern part of Nigeria that it would return to Enugu and Kano Airports once the new terminals are officially declared open for operations, just as the airline m...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:39:45 GMTThree Killed, 19 Injured in Tigray As Eritrean Troops Open Fire On Civilians
[AI London] Amnesty International can confirm that Eritrean troops killed three people and injured at least 19 in an unprovoked attack on civilians in the centre of Adwa town on 12 April.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:03:14 GMTFana Hagos, Former President of Tigray Supreme Court Appointed As President of Mekelle University
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Fana Hagos Berhane (PhD) has been appointed as President of Mekelle University replacing Professor Fetien Abay who has been serving as Acting President of the University since mid-September 2020.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:08:47 GMTUN - Hunger, Rape Rising in Tigray
[VOA] The U.N. humanitarian chief warned Thursday that an already dire situation in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region is getting worse five months into the conflict, with hunger and sexual violence rising and no sign of an Eritrean troop withdrawal.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:03:07 GMTThe Need to Fight Forest Degradation in Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] Satellite data show that undisturbed forests will completely disappear in large tropical humid regions by 2050 under current disturbance rates, according to new research.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:02:14 GMTSome 90 Ethiopian Migrants Return Home From Yemen With IOM Support
[ENA] Some 90 Ethiopian migrants have returned home safely from Yemen on Tuesday with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), according to Spokesperson Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:42:56 GMTBoard Discusses Progress, Challenges Faced in Election Process
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) held discussion with competing political parties about the progress of the registration of voters for the upcoming 6th General Election.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:44:25 GMTHanding Over Medals to Heroes in the Sphere of Art
[Ethiopian Herald] Admiring the cleaver and criticizing the lazy as well as inspiring positive attitudes are the common features of Ethiopian people. Communities have been applying different methods for educating and creating responsible citizens sus...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:41:26 GMTTigray Humanitarian Crisis Back At the UNSC for Discussion Under Any Other Business
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the wake of the dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the ongoing armed conflict in Tigray regional state, the United States has requested a meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) under Any other Bu...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:52:27 GMTAfrica's Energy Demand Keeps On Growing
[Ethiopian Herald] It is clear that energy poverty is catastrophic not only on a macroeconomic level, but it also profoundly impacts people's daily lives, as without energy, infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and other essential services cannot be d...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:43:27 GMTDashen Bank Launches E-Commerce Platform in Cooperation With Visa
[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Dashen Bank announced on April 13, 2021 that it will launch Amole E-Commerce Gateway using Visa Cyber Source infrastructure to acquire Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The Amole E-Commerce gateway will be the fir...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:25:36 GMTHumanitarian Agencies Warn Over High Gender-Based Violence Cases in Tigray
[Nation] United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other humanitarian agencies have raised a red flag over the high cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:00:49 GMTHamdok Calls for Prime Ministers to Hold Talks Over Nile Dam
[East African] Following a stalemate in the Nile dam talks in Kinshasa, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has suggested that further talks be held at heads of state level.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:55:23 GMTEyewitnesses Say Eritrean Troops Killed More Civilians in Tigray - Amnesty
[AI London] Eritrean forces opened fire on civilians in town of Adwa, killing three people and injuring at least 19 'There was no fighting but just shooting at passersby' - eyewitness 'We demand justice and accountability for war crimes and human ri...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:35:31 GMTSudan Calls Summit With Ethiopia, Egypt to Resolve Nile Dam Dispute
[RFI] Sudan's prime minister has invited his Egyptian and Ethiopian counterparts to a closed-door meeting to discuss the long-running dispute over Addis Ababa's mega-dam on the Blue Nile, his office said.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:30:56 GMTTigray War - a Deadly, Dangerous Stalemate
[Crisis Group] Both federal and resistance forces are digging in for a lengthy battle in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Conditions for civilians are dire, with famine a growing danger. Outside powers should urge Addis Ababa to let more aid into the war zo...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:41:01 GMTClosing Tech Gap Through Building Talent Ecosystem
[Ethiopian Herald] These days, information and communication technologies (ICT) have become crucial sector for transforming societies, shaping business landscape. stimulating and spurring rapid economic growth across the globe.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:41:01 GMTInt'l Community Must Put Pressure On Sudan - Mofa
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia urged the international community to put pressure on Sudan to evacuate its troops from Ethiopian territories.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:41:00 GMTSecurity, Related Challenges Create Havoc to Voters' Registration - Nebe
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said that security and other concerns are challenging the process of voter registration in polling stations in some parts of the country.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:40:57 GMTHarnessing the Multiple Benefits of Spices Production in Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] Opportunities for spice production in Ethiopia are almost endless and promising. Partnership between Ethiopia and the donors who are sincerely interested in helping the country may be further developed together with other partners ...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:40:54 GMT'Premier Abiy Made Some Important Commitments ' - Senator Chris Coons
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- United States President Joe Biden special envoy Senator Chris Coons said that Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed (PhD) made important commitments. " I will be working and make sure those commitments are followed up."
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:13:30 GMT160 Ethiopian Migrants Stranded in Yemen Repatriated
[VOA] Geneva -- One hundred and sixty Ethiopian migrants stranded in Yemen for months in dire conditions were flown home from Yemen to Ethiopia on Tuesday, according to the International Organization for Migration.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:23:46 GMTGrand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam - AU Intervention Is a Good Start, but a Long Road Lies Ahead
[Daily Maverick] On 4 April 2021, African Union chairperson FĂ©lix Tshisekedi hosted talks with Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to provide much-needed AU leadership in de-escalating the impending conflict in the Horn of Africa.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:41:01 GMTAba Jifar Palace Renovation Near to Completion
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Renovation of Jimma Aba Jifar Palace and construction of new buildings has hit 98% rate, so disclosed the Project Manager.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:41:01 GMTSurvey Emphasizes Mining for National Growth
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopian Geological Survey announced that it has been undertaking a mining survey at 28 sites in Oromia, Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz and Afar states.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:41:01 GMTEthiopia Continues Extending Olive Branch Despite Sudan's Hawkishness - Ethiopian Ambassador to Sudan, Yibeltal Aemero
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia and Sudan have been at loggerhead for quite a while now as Khartoum encroached into Ethiopia's borderline. Sudan's aggressions came as Ethiopian troops marched to enforce law in Tigray state. However, Ethiopia has been spa...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:41:00 GMTRussia Keen to Develop Africa-Russia Inter-Party Solidarity
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- The recent Africa-Russia inter-party conference laid a base to develop peer inter-party relations among Russian and African parties which in turn help to strengthen inter-governmental relations, Russian Ambassador to E...