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Gambella needs attention, says Ethiopian rights commission

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021newbusinessethiopianews

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC/Commission) said treatment of prisoners needs to be improved, right of opposition parties to operate freely must be guaranteed in Gambella region.

Ethiopia announces 10 million Birr reward to capture TPLF fugitives

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

The Government of Ethiopia today announced a 10 million Birr (about $250,000) reward for anyone who informs the whereabouts of Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) fugitives wanted for treason.

Ethiopia launches final military operations in Tigray

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

The Government of Ethiopia said it has launched final phase of military action to bring to justice the TPLF leaders hiding in Mekele, the capital of Tigray Region found in the northern part.

TPLF to target civilians using Eritrean, Ethiopian army uniforms

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

Using Ethiopian defense force and Eritrean army uniforms it has produced at Almeda Textiles Factory, Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) is planning to dress these uniforms and massacre civilians, an Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) official alerts.

Ethiopia’s Gambella region aims to export fish

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020NBE

With the aim of commencing fish export and creating 5,000 jobs for the youth, the Gambella Region of Ethiopia has launched technology assisted fishery development project.

Ethiopia reports 250 new coronavirus cases

June 26, 2020NBE

The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia today reported 250 new confirmed coronavirus cases after conducting laboratory tests for 5,414 people in the last 24 hours.

House told Ethiopia’s ruling party to stay on power

June 10, 2020June 12, 2020

NEWS- The House of Federation of Ethiopia today passes a bill allowing the current federal and regional administrations to stay on power till the country will be able to contain the spread of coronavirus and be able to hold general election.

Opportunities to boost sesame production in Ethiopia

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020

By Elias G/Selasssie – Sesame is one of the major commercial grain crops agricultural products of Ethiopia. It is one of the oil seeds, the country has been producing in the Northern parts of Ethiopia mainly in Tigray and Amhara regions mainly Gondar area.

Prime Minister Abiy of Ethiopia warns opposition parties

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia warns opposition political parties who called for the establishment of transitional government and those who vowed to hold election amid COVID-19 pandemic and violating federal government decision.

Guinea-worm disease returns to Ethiopia

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Guinea-worm disease, an illness caused by a parasitic worm, spotted once again in Gambella Region of Ethiopia after two years.

Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund shortlists 22 projects

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019newbusinessethiopianews

The Board of Directors of the Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) announces the completion of project proposal reviews shortlisting 22 projects.

UN condemns killings of two aid workers in Ethiopia

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

On behalf of the humanitarian community in Ethiopia, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia, Mr. Steven Were Omamo, strongly condemns the killing of two aid workers.

Ethiopia imports 135, 457 vehicles in a year

August 3, 2019August 3, 2019

The total number of vehicles Ethiopia has imported and registered last year (the fiscal year ended July 7, 2019) has surpassed the amount the country imported the previous year by 30,834 vehicles.