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Ethiopia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:19:00 GMT
Addis Says TPLF Fate Lies With Yet-to-Be-Formed Govt
[East African] The world will have to wait a little longer to know whether Ethiopia will change the designation of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) as advised by the international community to move towards a peace process.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:22:43 GMT
WHO Airlifts Largest Single Shipment of Humanitarian Cargo to Addis Ababa
[WHO-AFRO] Addis Ababa/Cairo -- The World Health Organization (WHO) Logistics Hub in Dubai delivered 85 metric tons of life-saving medical supplies to Ethiopia, the largest single shipment of humanitarian cargo to date airlifted by the Hub.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:26:57 GMT
The G20 Must Recommit to Covax
[Reporter] It is one year since the international community gave its backing to the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) facility to lead a worldwide effort to end the acute phase of the pandemic. The initiative aimed to ensure that every country, ...

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:02:09 GMT
PM Abiy Says Ethiopia Enjoys Independence Because It Repelled Enemies Over Centuries
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy said Ethiopia has been enjoying its independence for centuries as a result of the struggles it made with the numerous enemies it encountered.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:02:51 GMT
Deputy PM & FM Demeke Urges Ethiopians to Realize Self-Reliant, Prosperous Nation in New Year
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen has called on all Ethiopians to stand firm and join hands with the view to ensuring solidarity through combined efforts in a bid to realize a self-reliant and prosperous ...

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 11:01:38 GMT
Attempt to Grab Power By Force Is Playing With Fire - President Sahlework
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Attempting to grab political power by attacking the Ethiopian National Defense Force and expanding conflicts to other regions of the country is playing with fire, President Sahlework Zewde said.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:52:41 GMT
Tigray Conflict - Joint Investigation Finishes Field Work, Final Report Due November 1
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The joint investigation by the UN Human Rights Office and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) into alleged violations of human rights, humanitarian and refugee law committed by all parties to the conflict in T...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:50:46 GMT
More Than Two Dozen Organisations Call for End to of Hostilities
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A collective of 24 local civil society organizations have called for peace in Ethiopia in connection with the Ethiopian New Year, which will be celebrated on September 11.

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...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:37:24 GMT
U.S. Gravely Concerned by Ongoing Conflict and Human Rights Abuses
[State Department] The United States remains gravely concerned by ongoing conflict in multiple regions of Ethiopia. Reports of continued human rights abuses and atrocities by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, the Eritrean Defense Forces, Amhara ...

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 ...

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...

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 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.



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