A new report by the African Leaders for Nutrition (ALN) ranks Ethiopia at the bottom in Africa in access to…
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UN applauds Ethiopia’s new refugees law
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) describes Ethiopia’s historic new refugee law, as ‘one of the most progressive refugee policies in…
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Ethiopia appoints new ambassadors to 17 countries
As part of its political reform, the Government of Ethiopia has appointed new ambassadors to 17 countries, including The Hague,…
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South Sudan secures $44 funding
The Government of South Sudan today welcomed a contribution of $43.57 million from the African Development Bank for the implementation…
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New clinical trials for neglected diseases in Eastern Africa in progress
By Mekonnen Teshome – Kampala, Ugannda – Scientists working for the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) say that they…
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Ethiopia, South Sudan at risk of flooding
BY GETU TEMESGEN – There is likely to be more rainfall in Ethiopia and South Sudan, which has the potential…
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Weapons trading in the Horn of Africa
The reluctance of western and other powers to act against Djibouti’s increasing arms trafficking activities poses an existential threat to…
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Amnesty urges UN Security Council to impose arms embargo on South Sudan
Amnesty International reiterates its longstanding call for the imposition of a comprehensive arms embargo on South Sudan by the UN…
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Experts set to discuss regional fisheries, aquaculture strategy
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set organized a two days meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to discuss on…
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African Union sends field observers to South Sudan
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) has started a five day-field mission in South Sudan,…
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