Ethiopia
Wed, 19 May 2021 05:50:01 GMTKenya, Ethiopia Sign Deal in Mandera to End Clan Fights
[Nation] Kenya and Ethiopia have agreed to end clan animosity on their common border in Mandera County, with authorities vowing that any aggressors will face the law.
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:36 GMTUpcoming Elections Crucial to Address Socio-Political Issues
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's 6th round general elections would be a historic milestone as it is highly expected to address long -awaited citizens' quest for democracy , politicians so remarked. All Ethiopian Social Movement Member Aber...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:35 GMTAddis Hosts First National Culture, Tourism and Sports Symposium
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA (FBC) - The first Culture, Tourism and Sports Symposium was held here yesterday in the presence of senior government officials and representatives of the diplomatic community. In her welcoming remarks on the Symposium w...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:35 GMTChina Reiterates Support for AU - Led GERD Talks
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA (ENA)- China reiterated its support for the African Union (AU) led negotiations to resolve issues related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Deputy Head of Mission in China's Embassy to Ethiopia, Xie Tian, t...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:34 GMTFichee Chamballa - New Year Festival of the Sidama People
[Ethiopian Herald] Every community possesses distinctive social, cultural and traditional values. These values, sometimes, will have universal values and acceptance as their core ideas would have binding perceptual patterns and represent a large exte...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:34 GMTPreparations Underway to Plant 6 Billion Seedlings in Ethiopia, Neighboring Countries
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Preparation to plant 6 billion seedlings in Ethiopia and neighboring countries during the coming three months of the rainy season is underway, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Commission disclosed. Environment,...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:34 GMTAfricans' Effort to Pursue Economic Stability
[Ethiopian Herald] World Bank Ethiopia confirms Ethiopia's economy experienced strong and broad-based growth averaging 9.4 percent during the years from 2010/11 to 2019/20. However, its real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowed down to 6.1perec...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:29 GMTWhy Ethiopia's Greening Initiative Is a Matter of Survival
[Ethiopian Herald] The government of Ethiopia has been implementing large scale tree plantation campaigns during the last three years. Under the campaigns, the government has carried out the plantation of billions of seedlings of various types of tre...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:35 GMTThe Realm of Uncertainty
[Ethiopian Herald] No one wishes to be in a situation where things are not certain. Uncertainty is a circumstance in which there is doubt. Anything undesirable can happen out of nowhere creating obstacles or hindering to people to undertake their day...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:35 GMTAU Youth Division to Celebrate Africa Day With Tiktok, Trace TV
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA (ENA) -The African Union's Youth Division within the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate has partnered with TikTok and Trace TV to celebrate Africa Day through a half month-long digital campaign titled "I Am African". T...
Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:34 GMTCommunication in a Multicultural Country
[Ethiopian Herald] Multiculturalism implies the diverse perspectives people develop and maintain through varieties of experience. It stems from racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and class differences in a society. This is reflected in the s...
Tue, 18 May 2021 10:23:43 GMTU.S. Calls for Ceasefire, Resolution of Tigray Conflict
[East African] The United States said that it is committed to end what it said was a brutal conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, which has been ongoing for six months.
Mon, 17 May 2021 09:12:30 GMTUN, 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 GMTKenya 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 GMTPM 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 GMTElectoral 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 GMTA 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 GMTU.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 GMTEthiopia 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 GMTWashington 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 GMTOromo 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 GMTEthiopia 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 GMTBold 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 GMTBoosting 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 GMTCouncil 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 GMTEU'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 GMTDeputy 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 GMTEthio-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 GMTSignificances 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...