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UN applauds Ethiopia’s new refugees law

January 20, 2019January 21, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) describes Ethiopia’s historic new refugee law, as ‘one of the most progressive refugee policies in Africa’ allowing refugees to obtain work permits.

Saudi Arabia to pay $266 minimum salary to Ethiopian maids

Saudi to pay $266 minimum salary to Ethiopian maids

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

The governments of Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia have have reportedely reached consensus to make the minimum monthly salary of Ethiopian domestic workers in Saudi Arabia 1,000 Saudi Riyal (around $266).

Ethiopia, Eritrea re-opens Humera-Omhajer border

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 newbusinessethiopia

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea re-opened the third border connecting the people of the two countries.

Ethiopia to send volunteer doctors to Eritrea

December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia says the country is set to send its medical doctors to Eritrea.

Leaders welcome end of UN sanction on Eritrea

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

Following the United Nations Security Council decision on Wednesday, which ended the sanction on Eritrea, leaders express their happiness with the decision.

New clinical trials for neglected diseases in Eastern Africa in progress

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 newbusinessethiopia

By Mekonnen Teshome – Kampala, Ugannda – Scientists working for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) say that they are conducting research and clinical trials to find safer, efficacious and more patient friendly treatment for various Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD).