Parliament approves state of emergency in Ethiopia
Ethiopian parliament today approved the state of emergency declared in Amhara region by the Council of Ministers last week.
Ethiopia increases exporters’ forex retention to 50 percent
By Muluneh Gebre – The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced that it has increased the amount of forex that exporting firms can retain after exporting commodities from 30 to 50…
Donors express concern about violence in Ethiopia
The governments of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America have expressed their concern about the violence in Amhara region of Ethiopia.
USAID Ethiopia director visits projects in Somali region
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ethiopia’s new Mission Director, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Somali Region to meet with regional leadership and to visit USAID development projects.
Can Ethiopia’s diplomatic renaissance re-ignite economic resurgence
By Haile Henok Tadele – Like the radiant colors of dawn after a moonless night, Ethiopia is stirring to life following its peace accord, as diplomatic channels reopen and opportunity glimmers on…
Commission urges Ethiopians to stop civil wars immediately
The Ethiopian National Dialog Commission (ENDC) urges all actors in Ethiopia to immediately stop bloody civil wars currently happening in different parts of the country.
South Korea keen to elevate partnership with Ethiopia
Upon arriving Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, Park Jin expressed his country’s interest to continue cooperating in key areas to elevate the multifaceted, strategic…
Ethiopia jails 3,000 for illegal money circulation
Two days after the Government of Ethiopia declared a state of emergency in Amhara region, the National Information and Security Service (NISS) said it has arrested over 3000 suspects.
South Sudan president visits Ethiopia
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit today arrives Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for one day official visit.
Bringing water system back to life in Tigray, Ethiopia
“I’m the water man,” says Weldekiros Assefa, an engineer and water and sanitation expert for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Ethiopia. “I have the best job at MSF.”
Ethiopia’s university liberated from government interference
Addis Ababa University (AAU), the first state university in Ethiopia, has got its academic and administrative autonomy from the interference of the government and politicians.
Minister explains Ethiopia’s state of emergency
As the fighting gets worse in Amhara region between the Ethiopian military and Fano (informal armed group in Amhara region), the Government of Ethiopia on Friday announced a state of emergency that…
France, foundation to preserve Ethiopia’s Maze National Park
The Hailemariam and Roman Foundation (HRF) and France, through the Agence Française de Development (AFD) partner to preserve Ethiopia’s Maze National Park and its watershed.
Selam Ethiopia reflects on creative potential
Selam Ethiopia holds its fourth episode of ‘Selam talks’ , a panel discussion, on the topic of “Unlocking Ethiopia’s Creative Potential”.