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Ethiopia

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:33:56 GMT
Tigray Crisis - Rallies Denounce 'Western Intervention'
[DW] Authorities called for the massive rally after the United States imposed restrictions on aid over the northern Tigray conflict. Protesters also voiced support for the controversial Nile dam.

Sun, 30 May 2021 11:08:22 GMT
Three Chinese Mine Workers Freed After Kidnapping in Ethiopia
[Nation] Three Chinese nationals who had been kidnapped by an armed group in western Ethiopia have been freed after two weeks in captivity, sources confirmed to the Nation on Saturday.

Mon, 31 May 2021 05:54:08 GMT
Could 'Assisted Migration' Help Birds Threatened With Extinction?
[RFI] A swallow and a crow species are likely to go extinct in Ethiopia due to climate change and conservationists may be left with no option but to relocate some of them in a move known as "assisted migration", according to a new study.

Sat, 29 May 2021 15:48:44 GMT
Reversing Geopolitical Pressure, GERD & Ensuring Election Priority for Stable Ethiopia, Horn - Ruling Party
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The central committee of the ruling party, Prosperity Party (PP), convened a meeting over the last two days and released a statement explaining the country's stance on the affairs of diplomatic issues related to Ethiop...

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:11:36 GMT
Ezema Optimistic About General Elections
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -One of the contending political parties running for the 6th General Elections, Ezema expressed hope that the elections would transform Ethiopia to a new era of peace and development and give ample opportunity to the el...

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:11:36 GMT
Ethio Telecom Expands 4g to Central East Region
[Ethiopian Herald] HARAR- With a view to covering the country with 4G advanced LTE connectivity, ethio telecom now launched the service in its Central East Region encompassing towns such as Harar, Haramaya and Aweday.

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:11:35 GMT
Research Unveils New Approach to Address Health Issues
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- A research by Precise Consult International PLC unveiled new approach to alleviate the country's access to medical services and the growing unemployment of medical professionals.

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:11:32 GMT
Consortium's Involvement Enhances Ethiopia's Accession to Digital Economy - Authority
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -Due to its rich knowledge and technology packages the involvement of the Global Partnership for Ethiopia in the emerging telecom industry would have immense role in helping the country's vision to build a digital econo...

Mon, 31 May 2021 06:04:38 GMT
Grave Concerns Over 'Dire' and Deteriorating Situation in War-Torn Tigray
[UN News] UN humanitarians expressed deep concern on Friday about serious and ongoing abuses carried out against displaced civilians who are also facing dire food insecurity in Ethiopia's Tigray region, after months of conflict.

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:11:36 GMT
Selam Mortgage Bank Targets to Address Housing Demand
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA-Selam Mortgage Bank which is under formation has aspired to address the growing housing demand in Ethiopia.

Mon, 31 May 2021 06:21:59 GMT
Tigray Schools Occupied, Looted - Human Rights Watch
[HRW] Nairobi -- Protect Students, Teachers in Region; Endorse Safe Schools Declaration

Mon, 31 May 2021 06:30:01 GMT
UN Calls for Protection of Tigray Civilians After Soldier Arrests
[VOA] The United Nations issued an appeal Friday for the protection of civilians in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region, amid reports of soldiers taking hundreds of people away from displacement camps in the region.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:16:41 GMT
Ministry Says Cowash Project Vital Meeting Rural Needs
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA--Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy (MoWIE) said that COWASH phase IV project, a community led accelerated water, sanitation and hygiene scheme targeting at providing the community with Water Safety is pivotal in ...

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:16:40 GMT
External Pressure Intensifies Public's Determination for GERD
[Ethiopian Herald] . Over 1.5 billion Birr mobilized from public to dam

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:16:40 GMT
Intensifying Summer Wheat Production to Ensure Food Self Sufficiency, Earn Foreign Currency
[Ethiopian Herald] It is widely recognized that agriculture is the primary source of food supply and major contributor of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the development of most of the developing countries. In the case of Ethiopia, according to ...

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:58:15 GMT
As Famine Looms in Tigray, Biden Calls for Ceasefire, Reconciliation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday joined growing international calls for a ceasefire and immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access to Tigray region in order to "prevent widespread famine."

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:56:29 GMT
Ethiopian, Eritrean Forces Accused of Detaining Hundreds in Tigray
[East African] Eritrean and Ethiopian forces forcibly rounded-up more than 500 young men and women from four camps in Tigray's Shire town on Monday night, three aid workers and a doctor told news agency Reuters.

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:11:36 GMT
Ethiopian American Candidate Pledges Jobs for Marginalized Migrants
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- The Ethiopian American candidate who runs for Alexandria city council in Virginia has pledged more jobs, housing and other basic schemes for marginalized sections of the community.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:16:33 GMT
Ethiopia - a Destination With a Rich Variety of Attractions
[Ethiopian Herald] "Ethiopia has a lot to offer to tourists: from the Blue Nile falls to world-class archaeological sites and warm and welcoming people. Ethiopian Airlines, which also has daily flights between Addis Ababa and Brussels, is marshaling ...

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:48:49 GMT
Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Response to Ongoing Crisis in Ethiopia
[United States Senate] Washington, DC -- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee hearing on the U.S. strategy and policy response to the ...

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:04:53 GMT
Urgent Funding Needed to Assist Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Tigray
[UNFPA] Tigray -- "I was running from place to place without food or shelter. I was in fear all the time... There was no safe place for me until I got to the safe house," 22-year-old Selam* recounted to UNFPA.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:22:28 GMT
'We Appear to be Witnessing War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity.'
[United States Senate] Washington DC -- "It has become abundantly clear that events on the ground call for a robust response from the U.S., the region, and the international community, one that conveys an unequivocal message: we will not tolerate war...

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:08:50 GMT
Statement of Sarah Charles Assistant to the Administrator, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance
[USAID] Introduction: Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Risch, distinguished members of the Committee: thank you for this opportunity to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, how the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providi...

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:07:08 GMT
ICRC Dramatically Increases Its Budget in Ethiopia and Sudan As Needs Grow At an Alarming Rate
[ICRC] Geneva/Addis-Ababa/Khartoum -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is asking donors for an additional 28 million Swiss francs ($31.3 million) for its operations in Ethiopia and Sudan following violence that has forced tens of t...

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:59:17 GMT
Statement By President Joe Biden On the Crisis in Ethiopia
[White House] I am deeply concerned by the escalating violence and the hardening of regional and ethnic divisions in multiple parts of Ethiopia. The large-scale human rights abuses taking place in Tigray, including widespread sexual violence, are una...

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:45:13 GMT
Forum Gives Insight Into Ethiopia's Business Opportunities
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The Embassy of India to Ethiopia and India Business Forum (IBF) highlighted the available business opportunities for Indian investors in Ethiopia yesterday. On the occasion, Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA...

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:45:12 GMT
Ethio Telecom Launches 4g Service in East Region
[Ethiopian Herald] DIRE DAWA - Ethio telecom has registered another milestone of the accelerated deployment of advanced network in the country and launched 4G LTE service in its East Region encompasses towns such as Dire Dawa, Chiro and Aysha. In her...

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:45:12 GMT
Urban Agriculture and Poverty Alleviation
[Ethiopian Herald] Urban agriculture utilizes resources such as land that have high demand for other urban uses. The economic relevance of urban agriculture in cities is being realized by city dwellers. Studies are being conducted to improve the unde...

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:45:10 GMT
Intelligentsia Say General Elections Crucial to Avert Unrest
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The upcoming General Elections would have an indispensable role in the making of national consciousness and curtailing signs of unrest and disorder, academicians said, adding that the polls would also have significant...

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:36:35 GMT
Ethiopia Threatens to 'Review' U.S. Relations in the Wake of Sanctions
[Nation] Ethiopia on Monday said that it will reconsider its relationship with the US if America continues to interfere in its internal affairs.



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