Politics

Jan222020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia recognizes Balderas as political party

The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has given recognition for Balderas, the recently established political party led by the former human rights activist and multiple global journalism award winners Eskinder Nega. (more…)

Jan222020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopian Prime Minister reshuffles ministers

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The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed today reshuffled three ministers, state media reported. (more…)

Jan182020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia appoints 65 military generals

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As part of its ongoing multifaceted reform reform, the Government of Ethiopia today appoints 65 military generals of which five are women. (more…)

Jan172020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia, Egypt agree on mega dam water filling

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The Government of Ethiopia finally reached agreement with the Government of Egypt to fill water the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during the wet season, generally from July to August, and will continue in September subject to certain conditions. (more…)

Jan152020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia postpones election from May to August 2020

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The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) today stated that it has drafted a schedule that will extend this year’s May general election to August. (more…)

Jan142020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

U.S. African Affairs official to visit Ethiopia

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Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy is set to arrive Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this week for an official visit which includes other African countries. (more…)

Jan132020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia, South Africa to address xenophobia victims’ concern

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The governments of Ethiopia and South Africa form joint committee to address the concerns of Ethiopians living in South Africa, who frequently have been subject to xenophobia attacks. (more…)

Jan112020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Somalia President Abdullahi Farmajo visits Eritrea

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Along with senior officials Somalian President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (Farmajo) arrived Asmara, Eritrea this morning for an official visit. (more…)

Jan112020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia, Egypt fail to reach agreement on the Nile

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The governments of Ethiopia and Egypt have failed to reach an agreement on the use of the Nile River and the filling of Ethiopia’s Great Renaissance Dam (GERD) under construction. (more…)

Jan102020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia MPs call for support to Eritrean refugees in Tigray

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After witnessing the challenges Eritrean refugees in Tigray region of Ethiopia are facing, the members of parliament (MPs) call for provision of appropriate support to the Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia. (more…)

Jan82020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia Prime Minister arrives Guinea

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As part of strengthening bilateral ties, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed today arrived in the Republic of Guinea for an official state visit. (more…)

Jan22020 by newbusinessethiopianewsNo Comments

Ethiopia – 50 million to vote in May 2020 election

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The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEB) said some 50 million Ethiopians are expected to cast their votes during the upcoming general election set to take place in May this year. (more…)