Amnesty International – New Business Ethiopia

Ethiopia jails 75 Oromo Liberation Front supporters

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 newbusinessethiopianews

Amnesty International said it has confirmed that at least 75 supporters of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) were arrested over the weekend from various places in different parts of Oromia Region of Ethiopia.

Ethiopia PM Abiy wins Noble Peace Prize

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, today wins the 2019 Noble Peace Laureate Prize for his contribution in restoring peace with the neighboring Eritrea.

Amnesty urges Ethiopia to release journalists

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Amnesty International urges the Government of Ethiopia today to immediately release five journalists arrested on ‘unsubstantiated terrorism charges’ a month ago.

Ethiopia appoints Amnesty International advisor to lead commission

July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Ethiopian Parliament today approves the appointment of former advisor of Amnesty International Daniel Bekele, to serve as Commissioner of Ethiopian Human Rights Commission.

Amnesty urges Ethiopia to stop harassing outspoken journalist

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Amnesty International today urged the Government of Ethiopia to stop the police from harassing the outspoken and award-winning journalist Eskinder Nega.

Sudan’s state of emergency intensifies brutal crackdown on protests

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The Sudanese authorities must end measures taken under the state of emergency to violently crush dissent amid ongoing nationwide protests in the country, Amnesty International said.

Amnesty applauds court ruling against mining company in South Africa

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Amnesty International applauds a court ruling against mining company in South Africa, saying it is ‘a victory for marginalized communities across the country’.

Human rights concerns persist in Congo

November 21, 2018November 22, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Election campaigning will take place in a hostile political environment that leaves little room for people to freely and safely exercise their human rights, Amnesty International said.

OIL & GAS

Ethiopia reveals more info on petroleum test production

by NBE February 11, 2020February 12, 2020Comments Off

The Government of Ethiopia reveals additional information on the recent petroleum test production in the eastern part of the country, near Hilala gas discovery site in Somali Region Ogaden area.

Ethiopia begins selling its gas produce in local market

by NBE February 4, 2020February 6, 2020Comments Off

The Government of Ethiopia has began selling its gas produce in the local market. During the first six months of Ethiopia’s current fiscal calendar which started July 8, 2019, the country has used about 1,650 barrels of crude oil produced locally.

South Sudan invites international companies for oil field audit

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020Comments Off

British company finds gas reserve in Ethiopia

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019Comments Off

Ethiopia drafts petroleum policy

April 20, 2019April 20, 2019Comments Off

Ethiopia to sell Calub gas via Djibouti pipeline

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019Comments Off

TRAVEL

Ethiopian mobile App hits 1 million downloads

by NBE February 21, 2020February 21, 2020Comments Off

The number of Ethiopian Airlines mobile App users has reached one million. With a robust and integrated digital strategy, Ethiopian has set an innovative approach to simplicity and seamless end-to-end customer experience with its user-friendly mobile App.