Over 13 million children unvaccinated globally
By Sisay Woubeshet – Over 13 million children did not receive any vaccines at all even before COVID-19…
Ethiopia mobilizes local leaders against COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 induced state of emergency in Ethiopia, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)…
How coronavirus saves Ethiopians from bloodshed
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – Since Ethiopia announced its first confirmed cornavirus (COVID-19) case in mid-March, the number…
400,000 additional lives at risk of malaria
The Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership to End Malaria calls on countries to act now to save almost…
Major drug companies join race for coronavirus vaccine
The search for a vaccine to protect the global population from the coronavirus disease has moved a step…
Innovative tech, connectivity key to fighting COVID-19 in Africa
Dealing with the health and economic challenges of COVID-19 has made one point abundantly clear for African countries…
Ethio Lease set to distribute tractors to Ethiopian farmers
Ethio Lease, the first foreign-owned leasing company, received the first shipment of 44 tractors, which will be distributed…
Conflicts in Greater Karamoja worsen food insecurity
Armed conflicts in cross-border areas in the Greater Karamoja Cluster that encompasses the south-western parts of Ethiopia, north-western…
Ethiopia COVID-19 testing capacity up to about 4,000
The Government of Ethiopia has increased that its daily COVID-19 (coronavirus) testing capacity has increased to 3,985 after…
Ethiopian Cargo engages in massive medical supplies distribution
In response to the growing demand for air cargo services following the spread of COVID-19, Ethiopian has deployed…
111 coronavirus cases confirmed in Ethiopia
The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases confirmed in Ethiopia has increased to 111 this morning, the Ministry…
Ethiopia to mobilize $1.5 billion for tackling COVID-19 impact
The national ministerial committee of Ethiopia established to address coronavirus (COVID-19) related challenges said it is working to…
China sent traditional medicine to Ethiopia to fight COVID-19
The Government of China has sent traditional medicine to Ethiopia along with a team of twelve medical experts…
Coronavirus cases in Ethiopia increase to 92
The total number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Ethiopia has increased to 92 after 7 additional people…
IMF approves immediate debt service relief for 25 countries
With the aim of helping the poorest countries fight against the spread of COVID-19, the International Monetary Fund…
U.S. says al-Shabaab spreads false information after airstrike
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) issued a statement indicating that al-Shabaab is releasing false information following April…
Countries urged to grant access for repatriation flights
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued new advice to national governments on repatriation flights designated as State aircraft,…
Ethio Telecom donates $3 million to stop COVID-19 spread
Ethio Telecom, the fully state owned telecommunications service provider in Ethiopia, today announced donating 100 million Birr (about…
UN says COVID-19 impact on African cities acute
As part of its analysis to inform COVID-19 policy responses, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), calls…
Eight new COVID-19 positive found in Ethiopia
The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia said today eight additional coronavirus (COVID-19) positive people are found during the…
Ethiopia to receive over 3,000 deported from Saudi
The Government of Ethiopia is set to receive over 3,000 Ethiopians deported by the Government of Saudi Arabia,…
COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia increase to 74
The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Ethiopia has increased to 74 after three additional COVID-19 positive…
Ten COVID-19 patients in Ethiopia recovered
Out of the total of 71 confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Ethiopia, ten patients have recovered so far,…
Ethiopia COVID-19 positive number increases to 65
The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) positive people increases to 65 as the country reported 9 new cases…
Ethiopian Architects Association partners with Land Bank
The Association of Ethiopian Architects (AEA) and Land Bank and Development Corporation (LBDC) of Ethiopia signed a collaborative…
Ethiopia to lift 3,000 people from streets
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of Ethiopia on Thursday signed partnership agreements with four non-governmental organizations…
Ethiopia Diaspora Trust Fund responds to COVID-19
The Ethiopia Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) Advisory Council has established an “EDTF Emergency COVID-19 Mitigation” effort committing $1…
Ethiopian responds to growing cargo, charter flights demand
In response to the growing demand for air cargo services following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Ethiopian…
Ethiopia declares state of emergency to fight COVID-19
Ethiopia declares state of emergency to fight COVID-19Following gradual increase of the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, the…
AFRICOM airstrike kills al-Shabaab senior leader
United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) post-strike assessments confirm that one of the three terrorists killed in the command’s…