WTO delegation visits Ethiopia
The delegation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) visited Ethiopia and discuss Ethiopia’s accession to the WTO with the members of Ethiopian parliament.
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Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election
The House of Peoples Representatives of Ethiopia on Thursday passes hate speech, which was contested by media practitioners, among others.
Federal government didn’t sideline Tigray people, Ethiopia PM says
The Federal Government of Ethiopia didn’t sideline the people of Tigray from federal government ministerial positions and has no intention to do so in the future, said Prime Minister Abiy … Read More
Ethiopian constitution lacks clarity, says PM Abiy
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia said the constitution of the country has gaps about the formation of new regions in the country and lacks clarity about who takes power after … Read More
Ethiopia jails 75 Oromo Liberation Front supporters
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 … Read More
Ethiopia enacts law to combat weapons’ trafficking
The Ethiopian Parliament on Thursday passes the new proclamation that aims to regulate weapons’ possession and combat illegal trafficking of fire arms within the country.
Ethiopia PM promises to address food, housing shortage
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia today said his administration is working to address food and housing shortage in the country.
Ethiopia approves new election law
Paving the way for the upcoming general election, Ethiopian Parliament today passes a new law that governs the general election of the country.
Dystopia – Why can’t our MPs look one another in the face?
By Tesfu Telahoun Abebe – A visitor to virtually any Tewahedo Orthodox church will note that, in addition to some remarkable architecture, these houses of worship are adorned with religious … Read More
Ethiopia opens banking business for foreigners with Ethiopian descent
The House of Peoples’ Representatives (Ethiopian Parliament), in its second urgent session today, has approved draft proclamations of banking.
Ethiopian Parliament postpones election
The House of Peoples’ Representatives (Ethiopian Parliament) unanimously approved the proposal to postpone general elections in the capital, Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa cities administration councils and local elections.
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.
Ethiopia detains 600 people for displacing millions
The committee assigned by the Ethiopian Parliament said 600 people are so far detained for fueling conflicts and displacing millions of people in in the country over the last one … Read More
Ethiopia closer to liberalize financial sector
The Ethiopian Parliament today passes the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by officially beginning its journey to liberalization of the long awaited financial sector.