Archives

Ethiopia

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:08:32 GMT
UN Chief Gravely Concerned About 'Unspeakable Violence' in Tigray
[UN News] Speaking outside the Security Council chamber on Thursday, UN chief António Guterres told journalists that he is gravely concerned about the situation in Ethiopia, particularly the "unspeakable violence" against women and others in Tigray.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:24:31 GMT
Govt Now Targets Tigrayans Living in Addis, Says HRW
[Nation] Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised the alarm over the alleged conduct of Ethiopian authorities against Tigrayans living in Addis Ababa.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:24:17 GMT
Flash Floods Kill Seven as Heavy Rains Pound Addis Ababa
[Nation] At least seven people have been killed in Ethiopia after the capital, Addis Ababa, was hit by torrential rains that triggered flash flooding this week.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:44:18 GMT
Federal Court Denies Bail to Jailed Senior TPLF Officials
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Today the Federal High Court, Lideta Branch, First Constitutional and Anti-Terrorism Bench reject the bail application of 21 top TPLF leaders who are under federal police custody.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:05:11 GMT
On the Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia
[USAID] Statement by Administrator Samantha Power

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:04:16 GMT
PM's Visit to Turkey Expected to Boost Trade and Investment
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The official visit conducted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Turkey is expected to further boost the Growing Ethio-Turkish Diplomatic, Trade, and Investment Relations.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:03:27 GMT
Prime Minister Says Ethiopia Cherishes Ties With Turkey
[ENA] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia cherishes its ties with Turkey rooted in a common understanding of respect and trust.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:02:38 GMT
Very Heavy Rainfall Forecast in Northern Ethiopia, Western Eritrea, and Eastern Sudan
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) forecasted that heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over parts of northern Ethiopia, western Eritrea, and eastern Sudan over the next one week.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:43:07 GMT
Diplomacy in Good Shape - Ambassador Dina Mufti in Bi-Weekly Press Briefing
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ambassador Dina Mufti, the Spokesperson of the Ministry Foreign Affairs (MoFA), gave the ministry's biweekly press briefing today, August 18, 2021 to local and international media where he discussed top political, econ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:40:30 GMT
A Fraction of Required Humanitarian Cargo Entering Tigray Whereas Air Service for Staff Rotation Improved: UN
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The latest UN report on the humanitarian crisis in Tigray said that "a fraction of the required humanitarian cargo to meet the mounting needs," was reaching Tigray where the situation "remains unpredictable and volatil...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:37:16 GMT
Turkish President Vows to Offer All-Round Support to Ethiopia's Peace As He Meets Premier
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia, Turkey ink accord on military, water sectors

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:37:16 GMT
Urban Forestry to Make Cities More Livable
[Ethiopian Herald] It was about five years ago that for the first time in history, more than 50 percent of the world's population now lives in towns and cities, according to FAO. By 2050, this number is expected to increase to 66 percent. The shift f...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:37:15 GMT
Ethiopia, UAE Vow to Develop, Promote Cultural Heritages
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed their keenness to work together for the development and promotion of cultural heritages with a view to consolidating people-to-people relationship beyond the ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:37:09 GMT
Equitable Access to Covid-19 Jabs to Save Lives, Recover Global Economy
[Ethiopian Herald] The rates of COVID-19 vaccination in Africa, compared to developing countries, are extremely low. As documents stated, in Africa around one percent of the population has been vaccinated while in higher income countries the rate is ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:37:16 GMT
Coffee Export Earning Hits Over 115 Mln. Usd in July
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority revealed that it has secured over 115 million USD foreign currency exporting over 31,145.70 tons of coffee last month.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:37:16 GMT
'Buhe' or the 'Festival of Light' - the 'Hoyahoye' Boys As Harbingers of New Hope
[Ethiopian Herald] In the old tourist poster that is now changed into "The Land of Origins," Ethiopia was portrayed as the only country with 13 months of sunshine. This may sound paradoxical if we look at it from the climatic or calendar perspective ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:37:14 GMT
Ethio-Turkish Relations Sets an Example of Amicable and Mutually Beneficial Diplomacy
[Ethiopian Herald] Upon the invitation from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) is on a working visit to Turkey upon the invitation from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. His visit coincides with the 125th anniversary of the...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:16:50 GMT
Flash Floods in Addis Ababa Kill At Least Seven People
[RFI] At least seven people have died in flash flooding that hit the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa after torrential rains, officials said on Wednesday.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:56:15 GMT
'How Many More Innocent Lives Must Be Lost in Tigray?'
[IPS] New York -- Despite a June 30 unilateral ceasefire declaration by Ethiopian President Abiy Ahmed, United Nations agencies say a recent escalation in fighting has been 'disastrous' for children, amid reports of over 100 children being killed in ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:57:11 GMT
Kenya, Ethiopia Renew Rivalry in 5000m Race
[Nation] It was a spectacle when Edward Zakayo and Stanley Waithaka ended Ethiopia's reign in 5,000m at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Tampere, Finland in 2018.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:33:47 GMT
Nearly 540,000 Displaced, 1,4 Million People Need Assistance - UN
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- More than 538,000 people are displaced in Benishangul Gumuz regional state, while nearly 1.4 million people across 16 zones and 6 special Woredas of the the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Region (SNNPR) a...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:08:58 GMT
Household Income Down by 44% Due to Covid-19 Pandemic - Survey
[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa -- Household income decreases by 44 percent, capital hits high

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:50:04 GMT
Sudan Still Pushing to Mediate Tigray Conflict - Prime Minister
[East African] Despite rejection from Addis Ababa, Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has said his country will continue pushing for a peaceful solution to end the conflict in Ethiopia.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:37:10 GMT
Ethnic Tigrayans Have Been Forcibly Disappeared - Human Rights Watch
[HRW] Nairobi -- Discriminatory Arrests, Detentions, Business Closures in Addis Ababa

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:34:37 GMT
Addis Ababa Deputy Mayor Says Rescue Efforts Ongoing After Flooding
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Floods caused by heavy rains in Addis Abeba claimed seven lives so far and damaged properties including Mekane Yesus Seminary, a prominent theological college announced yesterday.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:15:35 GMT
Ethiopia Tells U.S Special Envoy to the Region to Condemn TPLF
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United States Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman yesterday met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen as part of his 9 days tour of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and the U...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:11:36 GMT
U.S. Urged to Learn From Afghanistan, Stop Intervention
[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa -- The United States should learn from its mistakes in Afghanistan and refrain from meddling in internal affairs of sovereign countries, said political activists and lawyers.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:10:40 GMT
Afghanistan As a Stark Reminder of Foreign Policy Failure
[Ethiopian Herald] The chaotic situation in Afghanistan and the uncertainty hanging over the war-torn country are just only the tip of the icebergs of U.S.'s failed foreign policy towards many nations.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:09:53 GMT
'Sudan Can't Be Credible Party to Facilitate Negotiation' - Expert
[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa -- Sudan's repeated call to broker the Ethiopian government with the TPLF rebel group could not be taken seriously as the former should first withdraw its troops from Ethiopian territories before playing any negotiation...

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:20:11 GMT
Omam Biyik - "Burkina, Ethiopia, Cape Verde Are Good for Cameroon"
[CAF] Indomitable Lions legend François Omam Biyik spoke on Tuesday evening after the draw for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. The Cameroon assistant coach is pleased with the draw.



home