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Addis Ababa City appoints Adanech Abebe as mayor

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021BEHAK

The Addis Ababa City Council today appointed Adanech Abebe to serve as the Mayor of the capital of Ethiopia for the coming five years.

Ezema set to compete in 500 districts of Ethiopia

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021NBE

Ezema (Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice), the major opposition political party in Ethiopia, is set to compete in 500 Weredas (districts) of the country in the upcoming May / June general election.

Ethiopian parliament approves nuclear deal with Russia

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

The House of Peoples Representatives of Ethiopia today approves the agreement the governments of Ethiopia and Russia inked to collaborate on development of nuclear energy.

Ethiopia believes in peaceful discussion, diplomacy – PM Abiy

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

Addressing members of parliament this morning on the current situation in Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stressed that his country believes in peaceful discussion and diplomacy.

Ethiopian parliament lifts amnesty of Tigray leaders

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

The House of Peoples Representatives of Ethiopia (Ethiopian Parliament) today lifted amnesty of the leaders of Tigray Region of Ethiopia including the president Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD).

Ethiopian Parliament told board to hold election

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020NBE

The Ethiopian Parliament today approved the recommendation made by the Ministry of Health to hold general election within one year period.

Ethiopian parliament approves $1.4 billion additional budget

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020

To mitigate the economic and social impacts of COVID-19, Ethiopian Parliament on Friday approves an addition budget of 48.6 billion birr (about $1.43).

WTO delegation visits Ethiopia

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020NBE

The delegation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) visited Ethiopia and discuss Ethiopia’s accession to the WTO with the members of Ethiopian parliament.

Ethiopia introduces hate speech law ahead of election

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020NBE

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

February 3, 2020February 4, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

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 Ahmed of Ethiopia.

Ethiopian constitution lacks clarity, says PM Abiy

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

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 the voting.

Ethiopia jails 75 Oromo Liberation Front supporters

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

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 enacts law to combat weapons’ trafficking

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

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.