Highest number of people displaced since World War II – Ethiopia tops
Ethiopia has the highest number of new displacements globally, as new figures reveal over 70 million people are on the move worldwide – the highest number ever recorded.
Ethiopia secures $40 million to conduct free election next May
Supporting Ethiopia’s ongoing democratization process and reform, The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and donor countries have provided $40 million financial support to the Electoral Board of Ethiopia.
Cholera victims’ number in Ethiopia surpasses 600
The total number of cholera outbreak victims in Ethiopia including the capital city, Addis Ababa, has reached 614, says, Ethiopian Public Health Institute.
Oromia of Ethiopia creates 165, 173 jobs in three months
Ethiopia’s Oromia region Enterprise and Industry Development Bureau, says it has created jobs for 165, 173 unemployed youth during the last three months.
Ethiopian Parliament approves telecom liberalization law
Ethiopian parliament on Thursday approves “Communications Service Proclamation”, which officiates the liberalization of Ethiopia’s long-awaited telecom sector and allowing the establishment of a new telecom regulatory authority.
13 people die in road traffic accident in Ethiopia
A fatal traffic accident occurred last night in Bale zone of Oromia region of Ethiopia leads to the death of 13 people.
Ethiopia inaugurates toll road linking with Djibouti
With the aim of easing its import-export trade logistics, Ethiopia today officially inaugurates 220 kilometers toll road that links eastern part of Ethiopia’s city – Dire Dawa with Dewale city bordering Djibouti.
World Bank provides half a billion dollars to Ethiopia
The World Bank Group today announces half a million dollars grant to the Government of Ethiopia for the implementation of Climate Action through Landscape Management (CALM) Program.
Ethiopian Shipping lines set to modernize services
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistic Service Enterprise (ESLSE), which is set for partial privatization, says it is undertaking measures to modernize services.
Why Ethiopians migrate to Addis Ababa? Policy recommendation
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – In my view one of the main reasons why Addis Ababa is overcrowded at the moment by the people flooding into the city from all corners of…
Ethiopia bans cooking oil, children foods brands
The food and drugs regulatory authority of Ethiopia has banned several food products and brands from the market for failing to meet standards.
Ethiopia shuts Internet, SMS services
This week from Monday to Wednesday a total of 1.27 million grade 10 students have taken national exam in Ethiopia, forcing the nation to shut down the Internet and text messaging –…
Instability forces Ethiopia to postpone population census
During their joint meeting this morning the Ethiopian Parliament and the House of Federation decided to postpone national population census of Ethiopia by over one-year period.
Ethiopia opens vital events registration center for refugees
The Government of Ethiopia opens a center for refugees to help them access services such as the registration of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths and receive protection referrals and civil documentation.