Ethiopian singer and the UN Refugee Agency’s, supporter Betty G recently visited Somali refugees in Ethiopia. She applauds to contributions of some of the 219,284 Somali refugees Ethiopia is currently hosting to the local development.
Energy
Ethiopia launches 12 small-scale solar energy projects
The Government of Ethiopia has awarded 12 small-scale solar energy development projects to three Chinese and one Spanish firms.
Ethiopia cut electricity supply following water shortage
Following water shortage within the hydrometric dams, the government of Ethiopia is forced to cut electric power supply for five hours every day across the nation for the coming two months.
Ethiopia’s Tekeze Dam recommences generating 150 megawatts
Two turbines of Tekeze Hydropower Dam of Ethiopia have started generating 150 megawatts of electricity this week after several months of disfunction.
Ethiopia secures $1.8 billion from China
The State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) is set to invest $1.8 billion in Ethiopia’s electric power transmission and distribution lines.
Korea Exim Bank provides $264 million to Ethiopia
South Korea Exim Bank has provided $264 million loan to the Government of Ethiopia supporting ongoing development projects of the government.
Ethiopia, Russia ink nuclear deal
The Government of Ethiopia and Russia inked a nuclear development deal, which enables the former to use nuclear power as an alternative renewable energy source.