Ethiopia reacts to U.S. decision to impose visa restrictions
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia today issued statement reacting to the U.S decision to impose visa restriction of Ethiopian officials.
Ethiopia establishes national committee to rehabilitate Tigray
The Government of Ethiopia today announced establishing a national committee of 12 members who can facilitate rehabilitation of people displaced in Tigray Region following the ongoing rule of law restoration operation.
Ethiopia accuses Sudan army generals for supporting terrorists
Ethiopia accused Sudanese army generals for communicating in discrete with the terrorist group in Ethiopia – Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), which returned back to gorilla war after leading Ethiopia for 27…
Ethiopia urges Sudanese officials to refrain from provocation
Following Sudan’s claim of Ethiopia’s Benishangul Gumz region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia urged Sudanese officials to refrain from issuing provocative statements about Ethiopia.
Ethiopia rejects EU preconditions to deploy election observers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia said the Government of Ethiopia has rejected European Union’s (EU) preconditions to deploy election observers describing the preconditions as violation of sovereignty of the country.
Armed group displaces thousands in western Ethiopia
An unnamed armed group has displaced thousands and kidnapped public servants in western Ethiopia Kamashi zone in Benishangul Gumz region, says Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Ethiopia suggests AU Bureau of Assembly meeting
Ethiopia says the way forward on the Great Ethiopian Rain naissance Dam (GERD) negotiations is to request the Chairperson of the African Union, President Felix Tshisekedi to call the meeting of the…
PM Abiy convenes regional presidents, electoral board leadership
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia convened Regional Presidents and National Election Board leadership this morning to follow up on the direction provided in the meeting of last week.
Facebook to keep users safe ahead of Ethiopia elections
Ahead of Ethiopia’s national elections on 5th June 2021, Facebook has adopted measures to keep users safe against misinformation and prevent abuse of its platform.
U.S. EU express concern of human rights in Tigray, Ethiopia
The United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell on Wednesday expressed their concern…
Ethiopia foreign minister meets U.S. special envoy to Sudan
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen, on Wednesday received a high-level delegation led by the US Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, Ambassador Donald Booth, at…
Ethiopia Finance Minister briefs EU Commissioners on current affairs
Minister of Finance of Ethiopia Ahmed Shide, on Wednesday held exchange of views with Madam Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Mr. Janez LENARCIC, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management in…
Commission calls for protection of women during election in Ethiopia
Marking International Women’s Day, themed this year “Choose to Challenge”, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called on all stakeholders to do their part to prevent gender-based/gender motivated hate speech and…
Ethiopians celebrate African victory over European colonialists
Ethiopians today celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa, the first African victory over European colonialists in in 19th century.