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Mon, 17 May 2021 09:12:30 GMT
UN, Ethiopia Rights Groups Set to Begin Joint Probe Into Tigray Abuses
[Nation] An Ethiopian agency and a UN team is, in the coming few weeks, set to start a joint investigation into serious human rights violations committed in the Tigray region.

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:39:48 GMT
Kenya to Use Refurbished Nanyuki Rail to Increase Cargo to Ethiopia
[Capital FM] Mombasa -- Kenya is seeking to increase cargo movement to Ethiopia using the refurbished Nanyuki railway.

Sun, 16 May 2021 19:02:02 GMT
'We'll Transform Ethiopia By Resisting Campaigns Launched Against the Nation'
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has vowed to transform Ethiopia by resisting the recent launched campaigns against the country "without losing hopes rather cutting ribbons."

Sun, 16 May 2021 19:03:41 GMT
PM Abiy Discussing With Regional Leadership On Nat'l, Regional Issues
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is discussing with regional leadership on national and regional geopolitical issues.

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:38:44 GMT
Electoral Board Postpones Election Day
[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa -- The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) announced that the due date of the 6th General Elections, which is scheduled to take place in June 5, 2021 is postponed.

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:34:10 GMT
A Woman Who Broke the Silence, Became a Voice for the Voiceless
[Ethiopian Herald] When almost no one dares to talk about the issue, there was only one woman who dared to talk of it publicly, strived to curtail the outdated stereotype attached to the limitation through undertaking various activities whatever she ...

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:10:51 GMT
U.S 'Gravely Concerned' About Denial of Humanitarian Access in Tigray Region
[State Department] The United States is gravely concerned by the increasing number of confirmed cases of military forces blocking humanitarian access to parts of the Tigray region. This unacceptable behavior places the 5.2 million people in the regio...

Sat, 15 May 2021 13:43:56 GMT
Ethiopia Proposes Second Delay of National Election
[Nation] Ethiopian authorities have proposed delaying a previously postponed national poll over low voter registration and logistical issues.

Sat, 15 May 2021 19:51:03 GMT
Washington Calls for Resumption of Ethiopian Dam Talks With Sudan and Egypt
[Radio Dabanga] Washington / Khartoum -- The USA affirmed yesterday its commitment to working with international partners to find a solution to important issues in the Horn of Africa, including the differences between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt over ...

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:35:23 GMT
Oromo Liberation Army Says It Detained Three Chinese Nationals 'Involved in Mining Operations'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Oromo Liberation Army, OLA, said in a statement that its forces have "detained three Chinese nationals involved in mining operations around Mendi, West Wellega."

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:58:16 GMT
Ethiopia Makes U-Turn on Blocking M-Pesa Bid
[East African] Ethiopia Wednesday made a U-turn and allowed foreign telecommunications companies to launch mobile phone-based financial services, setting the stage for Safaricom to introduce its popular M-Pesa in the market of 110 million people.

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:44 GMT
Bold Steps to Stop Stunting
[Ethiopian Herald] Malnutrition is a critical health problem in developing countries including Ethiopia, with 38 percent of children stunted. Stunting is a largely irreversible result of chronic undernutrition that leads to weaker immune systems and ...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:43 GMT
Boosting Aquaculture Resource Development to Stimulate the Economy
[Ethiopian Herald] Blessed with the natural and manmade water bodies, such as Lakes, ponds, rivers, and dams which could be hub for fish farming; Ethiopia has the opportunity to produce fish for local consumption and export market. In addition to the...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:41 GMT
Council Urges the Faithful to Preserve Long-Standing Coexistence, Tolerance
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council stated that all faithful and Ethiopians have to well nurture the long standing coexistence and tolerance in Ethiopia. Conveying a message in connection with 1442nd Eid-al-Fitr,...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:40 GMT
EU's Latest Decision Puts Bloc's Credibility in Doubt
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- The European Union's (EU) cancellation of sending its election observation mission to Ethiopia's 6th General Elections undermines the bloc's credibility and puts its expressed commitment to democratic culture in questi...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:38 GMT
Deputy Prime Minister Applauds ICRC's Support
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affair, Demeke Mekonnen has applauded the support of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for manmade conflicts and natural disasters casualty. Demeke discussed ...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:35 GMT
Ethio-Telecom New Telebirr Service to Spur Nat'l Reform
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The launching of-telebirr--a reliable, inclusive, easy transaction financial service, would help create a cashless society and transform the overall economy as it fosters national reform, so disclosed Company's CEO. S...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:34 GMT
Significances of Developing the Rich Hides and Skin Resources
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is believed to have the largest livestock population in Africa. The livestock subsector makes the major contribution to the overall economy of the country. The subsector accounts for about a fifth of the Gross Domestic Pro...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:33 GMT
Coffee Export Hits U.S.$114 Million in One Month
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority disclosed that it has secured 114 million USD foreign currency exporting over 28, 000 tons of coffee during last month. The information that the Authority sent to The Ethiopian Herald...

Sat, 15 May 2021 19:53:59 GMT
An Insight Into Africa's Struggle for Economic Transformation
[African Arguments] Africa's ministers of finance and economic development convened in Algiers on 8 May 2001 for their annual meeting. Their conference is usually unremarkable: this was a rare occasion in which it was momentous. In his memoir Know th...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:42 GMT
Togetherness Brings Ethiopia to Next Height - Premier
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ph.D.) underscored in his Eid message that one can win the hearts and minds of Ethiopians with love and compassion but Ethiopia's rivalries ignored to learn from history the fact that Ethiopi...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:41 GMT
Fella - Derashe People Traditional Musical Instrument
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has a number of cultural musical instruments which are deployed for different purposes and different occasions. These instruments are widely used for spiritual purposes- to praise and worship God- at ceremonies like marria...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:37 GMT
Protect Yourself to Save Others
[Ethiopian Herald] She was not only a mom of her two sons; but she was also a mother of thousands of Ethiopian autistic children who were neglected, forgotten and left to lead a miserable life confining in dark rooms. She was the one who can lessen t...

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:06:12 GMT
Streamlining Turmeric Production As a Gainful Cash Crop
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is a country endowed with many spices products. By adding values to spice products and processing part of them, the nation exports spice to various parts of the world. Spice is, therefore, one area that helps the country t...

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:15:11 GMT
Ethiopia's Axum Findings Ignore Massacre of Civilians
[HRW] Government's Investigation Underscores Need for Independent, International Inquiry

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:45:08 GMT
Security Forces in Oromia Publicly Execute a Young Man - Report
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The communication bureau of Kellem Wollega zone of the Oromia regional state yesterday posted on its Facebook page announcing that the city's security forces have captured a member of 'Abba Torbe', a name of a group th...

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:06:18 GMT
Interim Administration Expresses Commitment to Make a Difference
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABBABA- Tigray Interim Administration announced that the administration is ready to work in collaboration with any cooperative organ so as to restore peace, carry out lifesaving activities and rehabilitate conflict victims in...

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:06:17 GMT
EU to Deepen Strategic Relationship With the Horn of Africa
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA (ENA) - Council of the European Union on Monday approved conclusions affirming the EU's commitment to give new impetus to its partnership with the Horn of Africa, and establishing a new strategy for the region. A geo-st...

Wed, 12 May 2021 13:06:16 GMT
A Move That Created a Revival for Shoe Factories
[Ethiopian Herald] The production of leather shoes in Ethiopia dates from the late 1930s when Armenian merchants founded two shoe factories in Addis Ababa. These factories nurtured a number of shoemakers, who opened their own factories in Addis Ababa...

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:08:36 GMT
Due Support to Ethiopia's Efforts of Ensuring Peace
[Ethiopian Herald] Peace and security are valuable assets to everyone in the world. They belong to every human being without any difference in race, religion, socio-economy, etc. They can be considered as indispensable gifts of nature as without them...



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