AU takes over Ethiopia’s Nile dam dispute from UNSC
The African Union (AU) has taken Ethiopia’s Nile dam dispute with Sudan and Egypt from the United nations Security Council holding an extraordinary meeting on Friday.
Ethiopia reports 250 new coronavirus cases
The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia today reported 250 new confirmed coronavirus cases after conducting laboratory tests for 5,414 people in the last 24 hours.
Ethiopia gives coal mining to unemployed youth
The Oromia Region of Ethiopia has given coal mining site to 500 unemployed youth to mine coal and supply to nearby cement factories.
Development Bank of Ethiopia secures $613 million government loan
The Ethiopian Parliament on Thursday approves 21.2 billion birr (about $613 million) long term loan to poorly performing Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE).
Ethiopia attracts 12 major telecom operators for two licenses
Following the launching of Expression of Interest process for the issuance of two new full-service telecommunication licenses in Ethiopia, 12 major telecom operators have shown interest.
United States provides $356 million for Sudan’s democratic transition
PRESS RELEASE – The United States is providing $356.2 million to support the democratic transition in the Republic of Sudan following a peaceful revolution in 2019.
Seizing the momentum for change in Sudan
OPINION – By Janez Lenarčič – A unique moment for positive change in Sudan should be seized now, argue Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner for Crisis Management, and Jan Egeland, Secretary General of…
Founder Institute Addis Ababa Accelerator moves online
PRESS RELEASE – Founder Institute Addis Ababa (FI.co), the local chapter of the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that its 2020 program will take place 100% online, allowing anyone across EMEA…
UN agencies set to help Ethiopia fight malnutrition
PRESS RELEASE – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a three-year partnership in Ethiopia to support the Government in preventing acute malnutrition in children and…
Ethiopia inaugurates 2 million bread per day baking factory
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia this morning inaugurated Sheger Bread Factory, the largest bakery and flour factory with potential of baking 2 million loaves of breads every day in three shifts.
Ethiopia secures $680 million cracking contraband network
Customs Commission of Ethiopia has secured 23.52 billion birr (about $680 million at current exchange rate) by capturing goods from people engaged in illegal trading (contraband traders).
Ethiopia electoral board refuses acknowledging TIgray election plan
By Basaznew Wondimneh – The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said it will not recognize the decision of Tigray Regional Administration to hold election and the request to handle / manage…
Were Egyptians hungry during frequent droughts in Ethiopia?
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – In the past few years the tension between Ethiopia and Egypt has been escalating over the use of the water of the Nile River. Thought the reason…
Ethiopian Customs captures criminals engaged in illegal trade
Over the last six days Customs Commission of Ethiopia has captured criminals with contraband goods worth 27.5 million birr ($about 795,000).