Ethiopia

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:43:24 GMT
Several Civilians Killed in Series of Attacks in Oromo Special Zone, Amhara Region
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Several people have been killed, many others injured in the Oromo special zone of the Amhara region in what local residents described as a series of "coordinated attacks" perpetuated by the Fano militia and uniformed r...

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:56:47 GMT
AfCFTA - Ethiopia to Commence Trial Trading Commodities
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is set to commence trial trading of commodities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) announced.

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:55:23 GMT
Some 1,700 Health Professionals in Tigray Return to Job
[Ethiopian Herald] Out of the 2,500 health extension workers that were serving the community in the pre-war period, some 1,700 have been returned to duties, the Tigray State Health Bureau disclosed.

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:47:58 GMT
Driving Economic Growth - Rise of Industrial Parks' Development in Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia, a country located in the Horn of Africa, has been making significant strides in its economic development over the past decades. One of the key drivers of this growth has been the establishment and expansion of industrial ...

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:46:34 GMT
Ethiopia Records Progress in Becoming Regional Power Hub
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia is widely investing in power generation and infrastructural development to become energy hub in Eastern Africa, Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said.

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:44:56 GMT
Nature-Based Environmental Protection Work Brings Promising Results
[Ethiopian Herald] Working to preserve and conserve the environment using natural methods is known as "nature-based environmental protection." Reforestation, wetland restoration, habitat preservation, and sustainable land management techniques are a ...

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:51 GMT
Pepfar Announces 111 Mln. USD Support to Ethiopia's Response to HIV/Aids
[Ethiopian Herald] U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has announced a 111 million USD support to Ethiopia's response to end HIV/AIDS by 2030.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:34:37 GMT
Ethiopia, Switzerland Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopia and Switzerland have agreed to build upon consultation to further develop their bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:40:19 GMT
Indian Companies Invited to Seize Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Demeke Atnafu called on Indian companies to further invest in Ethiopia and seize the untapped business opportunities in the east African nation.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:20:03 GMT
Somalia Attends High-Level Forum in Ethiopia Amid Soaring Relations
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The Ambassador of Somalia to Ethiopia, Abdullahi Mohamed Warfa, attended the 22nd meeting of the Executive Council of the African Union at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:35:50 GMT
Infectious Diseases Fester in Wake of Drought, War - UN Report
[Reporter] A UN agency signals a worrying uptick in the spread of infectious diseases as "successive shocks" expose thousands of people across the country to measles, cholera, and malaria.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:03:01 GMT
Breaking Barriers: Reforming Ethiopia's Citizenship and Immigration Services for Inclusive Governance
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the intricate realm of public service provision in Ethiopia, the Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICS) stands as a pivotal barometer for evaluating public service efficiency. However, recent observations reveal...

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:40:45 GMT
Five Wonji Sugar Factory Workers Found Dead After Two-Week Hostage Ordeal
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Five workers of Wonji Sugar Factory, who had been held hostage for a harrowing two weeks, have been found dead.

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:43:33 GMT
TPLF Asserts 'Erosion of Trust' With Federal Govt Amid Inadequate Implementation of Pretoria Deal
[Reporter] In the aftermath of the First Strategic Review Meeting on the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) voiced concerns over trust erosion with the federal government, citing inadequate implemen...

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:41:34 GMT
Funding Drought Leaves Jimma University Hospital Patients to Fend for Themselves
[Reporter] Budget constraints have forced Jimma University Specialized Hospital to cut health services, leaving patients to fend for themselves as the healthcare facility struggles to pay its employees and keep its shelves stocked.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:27:03 GMT
Int'l Community Must Heed Ethiopia's Seaport Demand
[Ethiopian Herald] - The East African region port deal should be given global emphasis considering its greater significance to the entire Horn of Africa (HoA) region, the former US diplomat said.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:27:02 GMT
Nat'l Dialogue in Position to Implementation
[Ethiopian Herald] - Having conducted extensive agenda collection, representatives' identification and other preliminary activities, the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) revealed its procession to the implementation phase.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:27:02 GMT
Mint Striving to Make Digital Strategy Accessible, Inclusive
[Ethiopian Herald] The government is striving to make digital 2025 strategy more accessible, inclusive and attainable,Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) said.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:27:02 GMT
Ethiopia's Water Projects Benefit Over Six Mln Citizens Each Year
[Ethiopian Herald] Over six million citizens are benefiting each year from the ever expanding water projects since the reform, Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE)announced.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:27:01 GMT
Bureau Working to Conserve Dandi Lake, Benefit Local Community
[Ethiopian Herald] The Oromia Agriculture Bureau said consolidated basin development works are being done with a focus on protecting Dandi Lake from natural disasters and ensuring the local community's benefits.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:27:00 GMT
Private Operators Vow to Modernize Transport, Logistics
[Ethiopian Herald] Private operators expressed commitment to apply a game changing approach to ensure modern transport and logistics service.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:37:53 GMT
AI and Climate - Tackling Challenges and Embracing Change With a People-Centered Approach
[Reporter] In May 2023, a World Bank team visited Secunda, a South African town defined by Sasol's unique commercial coal-to-liquids facility, to participate in a workshop on just green transition in Mpumalanga's coal-rich region. During the workshop...

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:03:28 GMT
Martin Schibbye (Journalist) - 'Sweden Believed in Lundin'
[JusticeInfo.net] Six months have passed since the start of the longest trial in Swedish history, which will last another two years. Time for a first assessment by one of its most assiduous observers, Martin Schibbye, who spent 438 days of his life i...

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:55:33 GMT
Ethiopia Releases Ex-Politician Implicated in Heinous Crimes
[HRW] Dropped Charges Against Former Somali Region President Reinforces Impunity

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:02:09 GMT
Parliament Revokes Immunity of Christian Tadele Seven Months After His Arrest
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In its 17th ordinary session held this morning, the House of Peoples Representatives revoked the immunity of Christian Tadele, who has held a seat in Parliament since 2021.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:42:06 GMT
Assistant Secretary Witkowsky's Travel to Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Kenya
[State Department] Assistant Secretary of the State Department Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations Anne A. Witkowsky will travel to Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Kenya from March 17-26.

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:05:30 GMT
No Infrastructure for Returning Displaced People in Western Oromia
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty.

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:06:35 GMT
CPJ Calls for Release of Journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed, Charged With Hate Speech, Facing Up to Five Years in Prison
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, a journalist operating within Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, is currently confronting the possibility of a five-year imprisonment term following accusations of "spreading false news and ...

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:20:10 GMT
Over 100,000 Former Fighters Demobilized - Tigray Interim Admin
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Tigray Interim Administration has announced the demobilization of over 100,000 ex-combatants, carried out in two distinct phases.

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:18:01 GMT
Ethiopian Journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison On False News Charges
[CPJ] Nairobi -- Authorities in Ethiopia should unconditionally release journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, who was arrested almost a month ago on February 13, and desist from arbitrarily detaining members of the press, the Committee to Protect J...

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