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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:48:32 GMT
Addis Ababa May be a Victim of its Own History
[East African] Addis Ababa may be a victim of its own history, even as it walks the thin line between handling the Tigray crisis while fighting off pressure from international community.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:42:29 GMT
Security Forces Kill Scores of Civilians, Arrest Several in Metekel - Eyewitness
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- An eyewitness told Addis Standard that on February 26, 2021 members of the military opened fire on civilians killing 26 people including women and the elderly in Albasa kebele of Dibate Woreda, Metekel zone, Benishangu...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:53:33 GMT
Elders' Intervention Ends Hunger Strike By Oromo Opposition Politicians
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- After a consorted effort by a group of elders, which included Ethiopia's famed Olympian Derartu Tulu, religious and community leaders, imprisoned Oromo opposition party politicians have agreed to bring to an end the hu...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:38:36 GMT
Rights Commission Urges Restraint in Gender-Based Hate Speech, Violence Against Women
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- 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 spee...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:06:43 GMT
Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde in Kenya for Talks With Uhuru Kenyatta
[Nation] Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde travelled to Kenya on Monday for a one-day official tour that will see her hold talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:07:33 GMT
Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Intervenes to Prevent Rwanda-Like Genocide in Ethiopia
[Daily Maverick] Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has mobilised the church and reached out to the South African government in an attempt to halt the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ethiopia.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:04:02 GMT
As Crisis Deepens in Ethiopia, Need for Committed Diplomatic Response Grows
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Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:36:27 GMT
Efforts to Substitute the Importation of Wheat
[Ethiopian Herald] To attain food security and economic progress, enhancing agricultural productivity through implementing better farming techniques and irrigation is essential.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:35:51 GMT
Sisi - Egypt, Sudan Reaffirm Inevitability of Returning to Serious Negotiations On Renaissance Dam
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday said Egypt and Sudan have stressed Egypt, Sudan reaffirm inevitability of returning to serious negotiations on Renaissance Dam as soon as possible.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:12:42 GMT
Aligning the Mining Sector With the 10 Years Perspective Development Plan
[Ethiopian Herald] The 10 years perspective development plan is a comprehensive guideline that shows the roadmap to be followed how each sector can ensure the fair, best and instant benefit of the people from development and growth. Many of the pilla...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:05:40 GMT
World Bank Group Statement On Current Situation in Ethiopia
[World Bank] Ethiopia is currently facing challenging times and the World Bank Group is keenly following the latest developments in the country. The unrest in Ethiopia is unfortunate and of great concern. Such events undermine all the encouraging eco...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:05:01 GMT
People in Tigray, Ethiopia, Are Lacking Medical Care
[MSF] Fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region has uprooted hundreds of thousands of people. Inside Tigray, most of the displaced people stay with the host community, while tens of thousands live in informal sites or are still hiding in the bush or the m...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:26:39 GMT
Abyssinia Bank Launches Mobile Remittance App
[Reporter] Developer says the app is the first of its kind in Ethiopia

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:25:24 GMT
Whose Actions Caused the Ongoing Inflation?
[Reporter] There have recently been steep hikes in the price of commodities. The cost of living has skyrocketed once again over the past weeks, weighing further down on people's hopes. The cost of grocery items has shown considerable rise yet again a...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:24:49 GMT
EOC Unveils New Training Location
[Reporter] The Ethiopian Olympic Committee (EOC) identified Hawassa as the training location for the Ethiopian athletics team preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:23:59 GMT
National Sport Commission to Support Tigray Sport Commission
[Reporter] The conflict between the federal government and forces of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) left several sport facilities and properties damaged. Sport activities in the region stopped, Deputy Sport Commissioner, Dube Jilo said.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:44:56 GMT
Dendi Lake, Mount - the Most Captivating Area
[Ethiopian Herald] Dendi Lake Rockshelter is situated about 100 km southwest of Addis Ababa on the west-central part of the Ethiopian Plateau in the Ginchi Woreda, in Oromia State. The dumbbell-shaped Crater Lake is Northwest- Southeast oriented, and...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:37:07 GMT
The Problems of Book Publishing in Ethiopia - Different Perspectives
[Ethiopian Herald] A study published in the International Information and Library Review, the author of the article Metikou Ourgay writes about the history of publishing in Ethiopia between 1500-1900 saying that, "During this period numerous ecclesia...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:29:19 GMT
Covid-19 - Inequalities Widen for Poorest Young People
[Ethiopian Herald] According to the latest Oxford-led Young Lives research, COVID-19 could reverse important gains in education attainment; and impact the future life chances of young people in developing countries - particularly the poorest and the ...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:13:50 GMT
Ethiopian Artistic Celebrities Need to Enjoy the Respect and Appreciation They Deserve
[Ethiopian Herald] The cases of Afework Tekle and Mulatu Astatke are telling indictments of the Ethiopian public's neglect of two of the its artistic geniuses who did a lot for the good reputation of the country. Regrettably, both of them did not rec...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:13:33 GMT
Bank Treks Step Ahead, Launches Remittance App
[Ethiopian Herald] The Bank of Abyssinia in collaboration with Sol-get Travel P.L.C has launched a CashGo International remittance Service and donation collection mobile application, which helps Ethiopia earn better foreign exchange.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:10:33 GMT
PM Abiy Launches Gorgora Park Project
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today launched the first phase of the Gorgora project, which is part of the 'Dine for Ethiopia' project.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:46:52 GMT
Shoukry Discusses With UN Chief Developments in Ethiopian Dam Topic
[Egypt Online] Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry had on Friday 05/03/2021 a phone call with Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres in which they discussed the latest developments concerning the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Foreign Minist...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:16:00 GMT
Rejecting Attempts to Undermine a Unifying Symbol
[Reporter] A hundred twenty-five years ago this week Ethiopians displayed unrivaled bravery at Adwa to achieve a momentous victory that dealt a humiliating blow to European colonialists and inspired black people all over the world to hold their heads...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:07:01 GMT
Int'l Community Must Discern the Authetic Information
[Ethiopian Herald] In a statement published on Wednesday by the Office of the Prime Minister, Ethiopian government has renewed its commitment to rebuild Tigray state after the successful completion of the law enforcement operation in the state. Resto...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:15:03 GMT
The Need for Mental Decolonization in the Aftermath of Adwa
[Reporter] On the first day of March, 1896, Ethiopia's 'traditional' army defeated the 'modern' Italian army at the battle of Adwa. The outcome of the battle ensured Ethiopia's independence, making it the only African country never to be colonized. I...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:46:12 GMT
Some 134 Businesspersons Desirous to Invest in Gorgora
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Some 134 businessperson have expressed interest to invest in Gorgora, which is part of the Dine for Ethiopia projects.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:12:07 GMT
Major Diplomatic Activities Over the Week
[Ethiopian Herald] COMPILED BY HIZKEL HAILU

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:11:26 GMT
Ethiopians Replicate Iddir to Help Each Other During Tough Times
[Ethiopian Herald] Iddir is an indigenous self-help association in many societies in Ethiopia. Traditionally people in a neighborhood establish the association with their own initiative, and their own financing. Iddir mainly focuses on coordinating t...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:24:27 GMT
Prime Minister Launches Two Road Projects in Amhra Region
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today officially launched the construction of two road projects in Amhara Regional State worth over 5 billion Birr.



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