Ethiopia orders civil servants to stay at home
In an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The Council of Ministers of Ethiopia today decided all civil servants in Addis Ababa to work from home.
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IOM releases Ethiopia migrants flow survey
Tens of thousands of Africans seek passage every year to the Middle East, crossing hundreds of desert miles towards the continent’s eastern coastline on trails as old as mankind itself.
UN agency says $78 million needed for refugees in Ethiopia
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), today (13/03) launched an appeal for $77.6 million to provide humanitarian assistance to more than 1.2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host community … Read More
At least ten die during Ethiopia Epiphany festivity
As a result of the collapse of wooden seating has led to the death of at least ten people gathered in Gondar to celebrate Epiphany, which is annually celebrated colorfully … Read More
Fatal car accident claims 22 lives in Ethiopia
A fatal car accident in Ethiopia occurred on Sunday around Meki town, some 150 kilometers South of the capital Addis Ababa, claimed lives of 22 people.
Displaced populations secure support at Global Refugee Forum
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are stepping up their support for refugees and people affected by forced displacement, including hosting communities, across a wide range of sectors and policy instruments.
Somalia government makes progress in addressing internal displacements – report
The Government of Somalia has been making efforts to provide lasting solutions to the increasing number of internally displaced peoples (IDPs), a new report by Refugee International says.
Ethiopia PM visits street children’s house under-construction
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia this morning visited houses being constructed by the Addis Ababa City Administration for the homeless street children in the capital.
Extreme weather displaces 273,000 Somalis
More than 273,000 people have been left displaced due to severe flooding across Somalia as more extreme weather looms.
Two die in Ethiopia military jet crash
Two pilots die on Friday when a military jet crash around Denkaka, near Bishoftu Air force base, some 45 kilometers from the capital Addis Ababa.
27 million food insecure people live in East Africa
New report says an estimated 27 million people – or 24% of the total food insecure people in the world– lived in seven East African countries namely – Ethiopia, Djibouti, … Read More
Highest number of people displaced since World War II – Ethiopia tops
Ethiopia has the highest number of new displacements globally, as new figures reveal over 70 million people are on the move worldwide – the highest number ever recorded.
Saudi Arabia, Puntland deport over 1,000 undocumented Ethiopians
The governments of Saudi Arabia and the neighboring Puntland today deport over 1,000 undocumented Ethiopian immigrants.