Ethnic federalism in Ethiopia breeds corruption
By Addis G. Tadesse- Ethiopia today is beset by numerous security, economic and political crisis – problems that are pushing the horn of Africa nation of 120 million people to the brink…
Generation Unlimited 2022 selects two winning teams in Ethiopia
The Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge Ethiopia 2022- a global initiative by UNICEF, was closed today by selecting 2 winning teams to compete at the Global Youth Challenge in New York, USA.
Ethiopian Parliament violates media law appointing politicians
By appointing politicians to become board members of Ethiopian Media Authority, the Ethiopian Parliament on Thursday violated media law of Ethiopia that forbids members of political parties from serving as board members…
Somali region of Ethiopia suffers from water shortage
The people on the Somali region of Ethiopia remain to be the worst region the country with large number of people having no access to potable water.
USAID provides $114 million to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia to tackle drought
In response to the devastating drought in the Horn of Africa, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provides nearly $114 million in additional humanitarian aid to meet…
African countries advised to speed airline liberalization deal
African countries, which signed single African air transport market agreement to liberalize air transport of the continent, are urged to speed the implementation of the deal and reap the benefits.
Africa progresses in addressing gender discriminatory law
Benin, Djibouti, Somalia, Zimbabwe and Liberia show the countries have successfully put national policies in place to advance gender equality, according to a new report by African Development Bank.
Africa’s communication industry set for exciting future
BHM Research & Intelligence has announced that starting this year, its annual report on the public relations and communications sector in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is set to cover the whole continent.
Africa needs warning, response to stop climate related diseases
In his message in relation to World Health Day that has been observed annually on 7 April, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, urged African states to…
Ethiopia authorities committed crimes against humanity – rights groups
Amhara regional security forces and civilian authorities in Ethiopia’s Western Tigray Zone have committed widespread abuses against Tigrayans since November 2020, said two international human rights groups.
Ethiopia outstanding treasury bills up 500 percent
Ethiopia’s Government total outstanding treasury bills (T-bills) has increased by close to 500 percent in 2020/21 to 116.6 billion Birr compared to the previous year.
Ethiopia, South Sudan eye to interconnect via energy grid
The officials of the Government of Ethiopia and South Sudan expressed their intent to interconnect the two neighboring nations via energy grid.
Ethiopia supports implementation of South Sudan peace deal
The Minister of Defense, Dr. Abraham Belay, leading a delegation to South Sudan, has delivered Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s message to President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday.
US Ambassador to Ethiopia visits Afar to support recovery
The United States Chargé d’Affaires in Ethiopia, Ambassador Tracey Jacobson, traveled to Semera, Afar Region and met with the Afar Regional President, Mr. Awol Arba and visited recovery and humanitarian assistance efforts.