Five Ethiopian opposition parties set to merge
Preparing for the upcoming May 2020 enational election of Ethiopia five opposition political parties have agreed to merge forming anew party, Hibir Ethiopia Democratic Party.
Ethiopian customs officers seize 33 quintals cannabis
The customs officers of Ethiopian Customs Commission today seized 33 quintals of cannabis at Tulu Dimtu checkpoint at the outskirt of Addis Ababa.
Addis to host digital disruption in agriculture forum
Addis Ababa is set to host Digital Disruption in Agriculture Forum that aims to identify digital tool and service providers from Africa and beyond to employ proven practices in Ethiopia.
Acute water diarrhea outbreak kills 3 people in Ethiopia
The outbreak of Acute water diarrhea (AWD) has killed three people in North Gondar Tselemt area in Amhara region of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia collects $612 million tax in April
The Ministry of Revenue of Ethiopia said it has collected 17.5 billion birr (around $612 million) tax last month.
Ethiopia captures 9,711 Kalashnikov bullets from smugglers
The Federal Police of Ethiopia captures 9,711 Kalashnikov bullets from smugglers who were trying to bring into the capital, Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia tops by violence displaced number of people
Ethiopia has become the top in the world in the number of displaced people due to violence and conflicts, a new global report said.
Ethiopia attracts $1.83 billion foreign direct investments
During the first nine months of Ethiopian calendar started July 8, 2018, Ethiopia has attracted foreign direct investment of $1.83 billion.
Tigray of Ethiopia gets new political party
The Tigray Region of Ethiopia gets a new political party, Salsawi Weyane Tigray, that follows social democratic political ideology.
Ethiopia’s new opposition elects Dr. Berhanu Nega as leader
The new party established by former opposition figures and six opposition parties today elected the former leader of Patriots G7, Dr. Berhanu Nega as its leader.
Ethiopia’s Tekeze Dam recommences generating 150 megawatts
Two turbines of Tekeze Hydropower Dam of Ethiopia have started generating 150 megawatts of electricity this week after several months of disfunction.
U.S. assists 100 civil societies in Ethiopia
The United States marked the completion of its five-year Local Capacity Development project that invested in helping over 100 local organizations improve their performance and enhance the Ethiopian civil society sector.
Ethiopia’s opposition figures launch new party
In preparations to the upcoming May 2020 national election, the former members of the opposition party, Unity for Democracy and Justice (Andinet), G7 Patriots and five other opposition political parties have merged…
Ethiopia’s Oromia to create jobs for half a million youth
The Oromia Region of Ethiopia said it has invested 3.5 billion birr (close to $123 million) to create job opportunities for half a million youth.