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News: Ethiopia declines to attend upcoming IGAD summit due to ‘overlapping schedule’
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IGAD heads of state and government (Photo: Abiy Ahmed Ali/X) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed difficulty to attend the IGAD extraordinary summit proposed for 18 January 2024, owing to overlapping schedule. A letter issued by the ministry and addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of …
News: Ambassador Meles Alem reaffirms Ethiopia’s commitment to One-China policy
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Ambassador Meles Alem, the spokesperson for Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed the nation’s resolute commitment to the one-China policy (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba – Ambassador Meles Alem, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, has reiterated the nation’s steadfast commitment to the one-China policy. In an interview with the Ethiopia News Agency, …
News: Institute introduces 385 mandatory, voluntary standards across six key sectors
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Upon receiving approval from the National Standards Council, the Ethiopian Standards Institute recently introduced a total of 385 standards spanning six pivotal sectors (Photo: ESI/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The National Standards Council has recently endorsed 385 Ethiopian standards across six key sectors. Out of this total, 12 standards are obligatory, while the remaining are voluntary. The …
Op-Ed: Dying in Silence: Tigray’s unprecedented famine and government apathy
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Over 2000 people have been reported dead due to starvation in Tigray region (Photo:Tigrai Television/Facebook) By Dawit Kebede @dawitawramba Addis Abeba – Abrehet Zeray, aged 42, resides in the Abergelle woreda of the Central Zone in Tigray. Abrehet, a mother of three, traditionally sustained her life through subsistent farming, relying on the annual grain harvest …
News: Ethiopian Red Cross decries murder of ambulance driver on duty
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Weldu Aregawi, an ambulance driver employed by the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, was killed while on duty in the Central Zone of the Tigray region (Photo: ERCS) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has strongly condemned the tragic killing of Weldu Aregawi, an ambulance driver stationed in the Central Zone of the Tigray region. …
News: Amhara region breathes sigh of relief as major cities return to routine
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Major urban areas in the Amhara region, including Debre Berhan, have experienced a progressive return to normalcy after a recent spell of conflict (Debre Berhan City Communication/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Numerous urban centers within Ethiopia’s Amhara region are witnessing a gradual restoration of normalcy following a recent period of conflict. Inhabitants of cities such as Gondar and …
News: Kefi Gold moves closer to secure crucial funding for Ethiopia’s Tulu Kapi Gold project
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Diamond drilling at Tulu Kapi in 2012, (Photo: Kefi Minerals) Addis Abeba – Kefi Gold & Copper PLC has achieved a significant milestone in securing funding for its high-grade Tulu Kapi gold project, with the approval of a $320 million financial package by the lead lender. The Cyprus-based company, with mining interests in Ethiopia and …
News: Over 40% of city employees pass competency assessment
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Tassew Gebre, the head of the Public Service and Human Resource Development Bureau (center), accompanied by Dr. Samuel Kifle, acting president of Addis Ababa University (right), and Dr. Berhanemeskel Tena, president of Kotebe Metropolitan University, jointly announced the results of the competency assessment today (Photo: Addis Abeba Communication/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Addis Abeba City Administration has …
News: Tigray region appeals for aid to support students during drought catastrophe
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The Tigray Education Bureau reports that, from an anticipated enrollment exceeding 2.4 million students, only approximately 40% have been able to persist with their educational pursuits (Photo: UN Women) Addis Abeba – The Tigray Education Bureau has issued a formal request for immediate assistance from the federal government, the international community, and all relevant stakeholders to address …
Op-Ed: Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions and Likely Scenarios
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Horn Of Africa Research Unit, EPC Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (right), Eritrean President Isaias Afeworki (left) (Photo: EPC) Key Takeaways: Ethiopia’s approach to relations with Eritrea is based on two principles: First, Asmara’s significant political influence in Ethiopia needs to be curbed. Second, Eritrea is the most fitting neighbor to fulfill Addis Ababa’s geopolitical …
News: Ethiopia sets sights on full self-sufficiency in key industries within three years
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The Ministry of Industry has unveiled a set of ambitious targets with the intention to meet the country’s demand for textiles, clothing, food, and beverages through domestic manufacturing within the next three years (Photo: investethiopia.org) Addis Abeba – In a move to reduce the nation’s reliance on imports, the Ministry of Industry has unveiled an audacious plan …
Op-Ed: Unveiling Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU and its implications
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Residents of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s Capital, celebrated the MoU on the streets up on the return home of President Muse Bihi Abdi on Thursday. Photo: SM Analysis on how the MoU could signify a turning point in the region’s domestic, geopolitical, and diplomatic landscape By Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari _______________//_____________ The MoU: Hopes and uncertainties Addis …
News: US calls for dialogue to de-escalate tensions following Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU
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Addis Abeba – The US State Department has called for diplomatic dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the Horn of Africa following a “historic” memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland granting Ethiopia a sea access in return of international recognition for Somaliland. The State Department spokesperson, Ned Miller, addressing questions regarding the US position on …
NewsAlert: IGAD ‘diligently monitoring’ developments between Ethiopia, Somalia; ‘recognizes the potential implications for regional stability’
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Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu. Photo: IGAD Addis Abeba – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu “expresses deep concern regarding recent developments” between Ethiopia and Somalia” the regional block said in a statement this afternoon. IGAD’s statement came one day after Somalia has rejected a “historic” MoU signed between Ethiopia …
News: Somalia rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU, recalls ambassador to Ethiopia
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Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre (Photo: Somalia National Television/Screenshot) Addis Abeba – Somalia has rejected the MoU signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland granting Ethiopia access to the sea in return for international recognition for Somaliland. It has also recalled its Ambassador to Addis Abeba, Abdullahi Warfa “for consultations.” Following an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning, …
News: Tigray’s industries grapple with losses, await gov’t response
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Among the major industries affected by extensive looting and damage during the two-year conflict in the Tigray region is Almeda Textile Factory, which employed over 5,000 individuals (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Tigray Industry Bureau has officially solicited specific assistance from the federal government to rejuvenate the adversely affected manufacturing sector in the region, …
News: Somali region president, ruling party head hail Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU
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Mustafe Mohamed, president of Somali region (left) Engineer Mohamed Shale, head of Somali Prosperity Party (right) (Photo:ENA) Addis Abeba – President of the Somali region in Ethiopia, Mustafe Mohamed said the MoU recently signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland is set to strengthen development and neighborliness between the two signatories. “The deal which Ethiopia made to …
News: Gov’t initiates standardization of national data management through new regulation, while legislators deliberate on the personal data protection bill
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This week, leaders and experts from both governmental and non-governmental organizations within the ICT sector gathered to provide further insights into the draft regulation aimed at supervising the management of national data (Photo: Ministry of Innovation and Technology/Faceboo) Addis Abeba – A regulation designed to oversee the management of national data is currently in development to …
Editorial: Drone strikes inflicting immeasurable civilian casualties in Oromia, Amhara regions. Army must employ maximum restraint.
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Addis Abeba – In Ethiopia, the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) commonly known as drones for combat purposes dates back to the outbreak of the Tigray war in November 2020. During the two-year war, the death of thousands of civilians had been attributed to aerial drone strikes by government forces. The most deadly drone …
HRW World Report 2024 exposes Ethiopia’s humanitarian despair, global inaction
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In its annual report, Human Rights Watch states that the prevailing conditions in Western Tigray are not conducive to voluntary, safe, and dignified returns (Photo: HRW) Addis Abeba – In its most recent World Report 2024, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thoroughly exposed the extensive wartime atrocities and humanitarian crises that have plagued Ethiopia, overshadowing the …
Feature: Aspirations to return home for Tigrayan IDPs left hanging in the air despite promises
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The two-year conflict has forced the displacement of most residents in Humera, a town situated in the Western Zone of the Tigray region (Photo: Social Media) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – More than a year after the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, and restoration of peace to most parts of …
News: Four million Ethiopians on the brink as food crises escalate
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Approximately four million individuals in drought-afflicted regions of Ethiopia are being impacted by the ongoing crisis of drought (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (DRMC) and the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator have released a joint statement urgently addressing the severe humanitarian crisis affecting approximately four million individuals in drought-afflicted …
News: Internet shutdown costs Ethiopia nearly $2 billion in economic upheaval
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According to a report by Top10VPN, Ethiopia experienced the second largest economic losses globally as a result of government-mandated internet shutdowns, with the estimated financial impact amounting to $1.9 billion (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The international VPN review website Top10VPN has published a report indicating that Ethiopia has incurred the second highest economic losses globally …
Analysis: Egypt vacates the seat at GERD negotiations, what is next?
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The Egyptian negotiators during the recent third round talks in Cairo (Photo: Sileshi Bekele/X) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa & Million Beyene @MillionBeyene Addis Abeba – On 13 July 2023, a decade long negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt was rebooted when Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed and Egyptian …
News: OLF “gravely concerned” over safety of Ethiopian nationals in Somalia as tension over Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU escalates
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Oromo Liberation Army (OLF) appealed to Somali politicians, scholars, religious leaders, elders, activists etc. in Somalia to protect civilians (Picture:OLF/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Opposition group, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLF) has expressed “grave concern” over escalating tension between Ethiopia and Somalia following the signing of an MoU between the Ethiopian government and Somaliland. “We call …
News: Tigray embraces Turkish partnership for the restoration of Africa’s oldest mosque
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Situated in Wukro, 59 kilometers from the regional capital, Mekelle, the Al-Nejashi Mosque endured significant bombardment in 2020 amidst the two-year war in Tigray (Photo: middleeasteye.net) Addis Abeba – The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has extended an offer to the Tigray Tourism Bureau, proposing to spearhead the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque, a historic …
In-depth: Ethiopia’s bond bust: A decade from darling to default
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Despite the initial fervor among international investors prompted by Ethiopia’s issuance of its first $1 billion Eurobond in 2014, confidence has subsequently diminished to unprecedented lows subsequent to the nation’s announcement in December 2023 regarding its intention to delay its coupon payment (Photo: Reuters) By Abdii Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – A decade ago, Ethiopia’s debut on …
News: ‘In-depth assessment’ of Somaliland’s recognition bid by Ethiopia part of MoU
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On Monday, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing Ethiopia to secure sea access and diversify seaport options (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba – In its first detailed and significant statement following the signing of “historic” Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland, the Ethiopian government said part of the MoU “includes provisions for the Ethiopian …
News: Rights group reports surge in violence over governance in Gamo Zone
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Arba Minch City (Photo: Arba Minch City Communication Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported a significant intensification of hostilities and acts of violence within certain localities of the Gamo Zone, specifically in the Arba Minch Zuria district of the recently inaugurated South Ethiopian region. According to the rights group, this …
News: Eight killed, another 10 abducted as civilians return from St. Gabriel celebration in Kulubi
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At least eight civilians lost their lives in a massacre carried out at the entrance to Metehara town as they returned from the annual St. Gabriel festival in Kulubi, while ten more individuals remained abducted by an armed group (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – At least eight civilians lost their lives in a massacre as they …