Ethiopia
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:22:15 GMTBridging Divides - Dual Reality of Progress, Setback in Ethiopia's Somali Region
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Somali Regional State, located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, is one of the country's twelve regions. It shares borders with Somalia to the east, Djibouti to the north, and the Oromia and Afar regions to the west...
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:21:18 GMTLooming Ethiopia-Eritrea Tension: Is New Cycle of Armed Conflict Imminent?
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Eritrea shared long-standing turbulent relations marked by a brief period of tactical and opportunistic alliance where comprehensive and strategic cooperation is lacking.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:56:17 GMTEthiopia, Somalia Reinvigorates Relation, Says Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopia and Somalia have reinvigorated their relations through the high-level frequent working visit exchanges between the two countries' officials, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew sa...
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:50:24 GMTUN Warns of Eritrean Troops' Continued Abuses in Tigray Amid Impunity, Cites 'Lack of Political Will' On Rights Violations in Eritrea
[Addis Standard] The United Nations has warned that Eritrean troops continue to commit human rights abuses in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and raised concerns over persisting impunity despite international calls for accountability.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:08:45 GMTTPLF Rejects Claims of 'Secret Talks' With Eritrea, Calls Accusations 'Fabricated Falsehoods'
[Addis Standard] The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected claims that the party and Tigray military forces have engaged in "secret contact with the Eritrean government," calling the allegations "completely untrue" and "lacking any sup...
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:06:16 GMTEthiopia to Use Lamu Port to Move Imports, President Ruto Says
[Capital FM] Lamu -- The Port of Lamu is set for more activity following agreements between Kenya and neighboring countries to increasingly use it as a regional transshipment hub.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:52:27 GMTLeaders of Ethiopia, Somalia Reaffirm Their Commitment to Strengthening Cooperation
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia held talks and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation for mutual benefit.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:47:03 GMTWar-Torn Amhara Region Officials Seek $10 Billion Recovery Funding Amid Ongoing Crisis
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A high-level meeting involving regional leaders and international partners
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:08:04 GMTKessem Sugar Factory Announces Mass Layoffs, Sparking Protests
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Kessem Sugar Factory's management has issued a preliminary warning about plans to lay off more than 1,100 employees in the coming months, raising "deep concerns" among workers already struggling with displacement cause...
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:52:28 GMTEthiopia, Somalia Hail Military Agreement As 'Critical Step' Toward Regional Stability After PM Abiy's Visit to Mogadishu
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- The governments of Somalia and Ethiopia have welcomed the understanding reached between the Somali National Army (SNA) and Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) commanders, calling it a "critical step" toward "enhanci...
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:12:28 GMTEthiopia PM Visits Somalia As Neighbors Try to Improve Relations
[VOA] Washington -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu Thursday, as their nations try to mend relations strained by Ethiopia's deal for sea access with Somaliland - a breakaway republic So...
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:13:24 GMTPresident Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Welcomes Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for Key Official Visit
[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, officially welcomed the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, and his accompanying delegation at Aden Adde International Airp...
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:36 GMTWhy Does a Visit to a Dam Cause Anger?
[Ethiopian Herald] Recently Water Ministers, diplomats and journalists from the Nile Basin countries have paid a visit to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as part of the Nile Day event held in Addis Ababa (ENA).
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:36 GMTThe Role of Ethiopia in Stabilizing the Horn of Africa Ever Growing
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has contributed immensely to the peace and security in the Horn of Africa.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:34 GMTGermany Reaffirms Steadfast Humanitarian Response to Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] -Commits 50 mln Euros for cross-country projects
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:30:34 GMTSea Access Equals Riparian Rights - Expert
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia's pursuit of sea access holds the same legitimacy as the right of lower riparian countries to utilize transboundary river resources, according to an expert and advisor on transboundary affairs.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:37 GMTCenter Calls for Women Empowerment Across Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] - The Women's Rehabilitation and Skill Development Center Executive Director has urged stakeholders to establish similar institutions to help uplift women facing challenging circumstances.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:37 GMTMof, World Bank Conduct Annual Project Review
[Ethiopian Herald] The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the World Bank held a two-day Annual Joint Project Portfolio Review to assess and enhance the implementation of ongoing projects and programs supported by the World Bank.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:35 GMTAbbay Dam - Milestone Uncovering Historical Injustice
[Ethiopian Herald] Egypt withdrew from the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) in 2010, opposing the majority of riparian countries that advocate for new cooperation mechanisms to ensure equitable water utilization.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:35 GMTEfforts for Amalgamating Entrepreneurship, Economic Progress
[Ethiopian Herald] Entrepreneurship plays an important role in fostering personal development, communal progress and even national development. It is well recognized that entrepreneurship is one of the most important inputs in economic and capital ad...
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:33 GMTEthiopia Pledges to Transform Agriculture
[Ethiopian Herald] -JICA launches 7.2 mln USD climate-resilience project
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:49:33 GMTErcs, ICRC Ink 2025 Operational Cooperation Agreement
[Ethiopian Herald] ERCS and ICRC signed the 2025 Operational Cooperation Agreement (OCA) with an annual budget amounting over 509 million Birr to enhance humanitarian support in conflict-affected areas in Ethiopia.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:59:32 GMTA Pill Too Expensive: Ethiopia's Struggle for Accessible, Affordable Medicines
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -The cost of medicines in Ethiopia is an increasingly urgent issue for consumers and the healthcare industry alike. As the nation's healthcare demands increase, fueled by a rising population and the incidence of diseases ...
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:52:43 GMTAdvocating for Equitable, Fair Utilization of the Nile
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has consistently advocated for regional dialogue and institutional mechanisms to ensure the sustainable and fair use of the Nile waters. The country remains resolute in its commitment to fostering a cooperative spirit amon...
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:15:17 GMTWater Minister Says Nile Basin Ministers Visit GERD Despite Egypt's Objections, 'False Propaganda'
[Addis Standard] Habtamu Itefa (PhD), Minister of Water and Energy, stated that water ministers from Nile Basin countries visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) despite Egypt's attempts to dissuade them, adding that the visit contributed ...
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:51:31 GMTEthiopia, Somalia to Enhance Counterterrorism Efforts
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia and Somalia are set to formalize military cooperation through a Status of Force Agreement to enhance counterterrorism efforts.
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT13 Killed, Thousands Displaced in Violent Attacks On Dasenech District Along Ethiopia-Kenya Border
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- At least 13 people have been killed and two others seriously injured in ongoing violence in Siyes and Sirmeret kebeles of Dasenech district, South Omo zone, along the Ethiopia-Kenya border, in attacks carried out by mi...
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:51:45 GMTElevating Youth, Empowering Economy
[Ethiopian Herald] The active participation of the youth in nation-building is vital, as they bring a new perspective, innovative ideas, and a passion to drive change. This energy and creativity always inspire them to challenge the status quo and que...
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:08:58 GMTWhat Lies Ahead for Ethiopia-Eritrea Relations: Advancing Cooperation or Returning to Deadlock?
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Eritrea have a complex history, defined by both periods of intense conflict and more recent efforts at cooperation.
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:27:07 GMTAU Emphasizes Strong Alignment Between South Africa's G20 Priorities, Agenda 2063
[ENA] The African Union (AU) high level delegation led by Minister of External Relations of Angola and AU G20 Head of Delegation, Téte António participated at the 1st G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held this week under South Africa's G20 Pr...