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Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:59:37 GMT
UN - Number of Ethiopian Refugees in Sudan Camps Reducing
[Nation] The number of Ethiopian refugees at camps in Sudan is dropping, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has confirmed, without stating their whereabouts.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:08:35 GMT
Malawi Immigration Deports 123 Ethiopians
[Nyasa Times] The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has deported 123 Ethiopian nationals to their country. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) supported the return of the illegal immigrants back to their native country...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:52:38 GMT
Government, Stakeholders Alliance Key Factor for Better Coffee Export Performance
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has introduced itself differently for the entire world. In deed Ethiopia is also well known for its competitiveness on the long distance races coupled with being the land of origin and the birth place of coffee Arabica as ...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:52:35 GMT
Soybean Crucial to Ensure Food Security
[Ethiopian Herald] Food science professionals agricultural researchers say that soybean is a grain legume that is very nutritious and contains on average 40 percent protein. It is gaining ground internationally due to its multiuse use as human food, ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:53:06 GMT
Flood Affects Some 617,000 People, Displaces 214,000 Others Across Various Regions
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Flood incidences registered between April and July in Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Harari, Oromia, Somali and SNNP Regions left some 616,714 individuals affected, 214,124 others displaced, and 28 dead. Flooding also caused ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:48:07 GMT
Looted Ethiopian Artefacts During Battle of Maqdala to Be Returned Home
[ENA] Ethiopian artifacts looted during the Battle of Maqdala in 1868 are to be returned to Ethiopia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:33:40 GMT
Renaissance Dam Turbines Generate Power in First Months of Ethiopian New Year - Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The necessary preparations are underway to enable the two turbines of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) generate electricity in the first months of the coming Ethiopian New year, according to Minister of Water, Irrigatio...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:51:37 GMT
Benishangul Gumuz State Vows to Take 'Final Measures' Against 'TPLF Agents'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State of Ethiopia has announced in the press briefing that it has finalized its preparation to take final and decisive measurements against what it called TPLF agents operating in Metekel...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:53:46 GMT
Nearly 5,000 Ethiopian Migrants Stuck in Yemen Need Extra Support to Return Home: IOM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- As the dangers for migrants in Yemen intensify against a backdrop of conflict and the COVID-19 crisis, nearly 5,000 Ethiopians stranded in Yemen are waiting for their chance to safely return home.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:01:27 GMT
Premier in Ghana for Official Visit
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA (ENA)- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and his delegation are in Accra, Ghana for a one day working visit.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:01:27 GMT
U.S. Donates TB Testing Machines Worth U.S.$1 Million to Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The United States (U.S.) has donated through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 46 cutting-edge tuberculosis (TB) testing machines worth one million USD to the people of Ethiopia.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:01:23 GMT
Ethiopia Stands Ready and Willing to Take Strong Climate Action
[Ethiopian Herald] This week, I was proud to announce that Ethiopia is releasing its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) - our action plan to address climate change. The plan includes a target to reduce our carbon emissions by almost 69 ...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:28:20 GMT
Tigray Forces Deny Reports of Mass Killings in Amhara
[VOA] Rebel forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region denied reports Wednesday that they had killed dozens of civilians over a two-day period in the Amhara area.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:51:23 GMT
The Elders Say UNSC 'Must Act to Incentivise' Warring Parties 'To Negotiate a Ceasefire'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Members of the independent group of global leaders, better known as The Elders, told members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that "the Council must take action to incentivise the parties to negotiate a ce...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:54:37 GMT
Court Grants Police 14 Days to Remand Ethiopian Herald Editor
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Judges at the Federal First Instant Court have today granted the federal police 14 days to remand and investigatie Tsegaye Hagos, an editor at The Herald, the english language publications of Ethiopian Press Agency (EP...

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:59:20 GMT
EU Watchdog Clears Vodafone, Safaricom Venture for Ethiopia Entry
[East African] The European Commission (EC) has cleared a joint venture between Safaricom and its parent firm Vodafone for Ethiopia entry after initially announcing plans to scrutinise it over competition concerns.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:17:36 GMT
Ethiopia's Endeavor to Boost Bamboo Forest Development
[Ethiopian Herald] Various studies indicate that bamboo products are now gaining popularity in the international market. They are also contributing to foreign and domestic trade, as well as mass employment. Ethiopia is the largest bamboo grower in Af...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:32:20 GMT
Ethiopia, Ghana Agree to Work Closely On Bilateral, Regional Issues
[ENA] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the president of Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo held discussion on bilateral and regional issues of common interest.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:32:00 GMT
U.S. Donates Tuberculosis Testing Machines Worth U.S. $1 Million
[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Addis Ababa -- Today, the United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 46 cutting-edge tuberculosis (TB) testing machines - worth $1 million - to the people of Ethiopia. Thes...

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:55:46 GMT
Ministry Issues Warning Against Price Hiking
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry said it has taken actions against more than 80,641 businesses that have made improper price hikes and participated in illegal activities.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:59:17 GMT
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Senegal for One-Day Visit
[East African] Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday arrived in the Senegalese capital Dakar for a one-day visit.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:54:53 GMT
Covid-19 - Ethiopia Confirms First Delta Variant Cases
[Nation] Ethiopia on Tuesday officially confirmed the first cases of the highly infectious Covid-19 Delta variant.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:53:32 GMT
Tigray Conflict - Pan Africanists, Intellectuals Petition AU
[Cameroon Tribune] The seven-page letter outlines the lack of efforts by the African Union and proposed solutions aimed at quelling the conflict.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:24:08 GMT
Regional Bloc IGAD Asks South Sudan President to Mediate in Ethiopia
[East African] Juba -- The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Igad) has asked South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, to mediate the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:05:42 GMT
'Unprecedented Funding Gap' for 7 Million Facing Hunger - WFP
[UN News] The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing an unprecedented funding gap of $426 million for its operation in Ethiopia, as the UN agency ramps up delivery to meet the needs of up to 12 million people this year.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:56:06 GMT
Shifting Frontlines in the North Push More People to Flee Their Homes
[ICRC] Tens of thousands of newly displaced people in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions live in dire conditions after shifting frontlines forced them to flee their homes in search of safety.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:42:47 GMT
Sudan Releases 'Legitimate Arms Shipment' From Ethiopia
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- A shipment of rifles and ammunition, that was held by Sudanese customs authorities at Khartoum airport on Saturday night, has been released to a legitimate arms trader for whom the shipment was intended, after it was assur...

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:53:52 GMT
Loga Makes Two Changes for Ethiopia Tie
[The Herald] WARRIORS coach Zdravko Logarusic has made two changes to his squad ahead of the crunch 2020 World Cup football qualifier against Ethiopia at the Bahir Dar Stadium this afternoon.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:26:15 GMT
Covid-19 Delta Variant Detected in Ethiopia - Ministry of Health
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ministry of Health announced today that the Ethiopian Public Health Institute has detected the presence of the COVID-19 Delta Variant in Ethiopia through laboratory diagnosis.

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:25:56 GMT
South Sudan Can't Allow Territory to Be Used Against Ethiopia - Minister
[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa -- South Sudan can't allow its territory to be used against Ethiopia, South Sudanese Interior Minister Paul Mayom Akec underlined.



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