Ethiopia
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:41 GMTCity Administration Signs MOU to Construct 30,000 Houses
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Addis Ababa city administrat signed memorandum of understanding with Wadi Al Sider Commercial Investment Liability Ltd company to construct 30, 000 cost-effective houses at 68.4hectares of lands in Akaki sub-city in th...
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:39 GMTEthiopia Optimistic of Immediate AU-Led GERD Talks Resumption
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia is optimistic of a swift resumption of the African Union (AU) -led Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) talks and called on the international community to support AU in its effort of breaking deadlock on th...
Sat, 22 May 2021 10:16:42 GMTEthiopian Ambassador Confers With Norwegian Foreign Ministry Official
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Ambassador to Sweden and other Nordic countries, Deriba Kuma has held a virtual meeting with Head of the Horn of Africa and West Africa Department of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Elisabeth Schwabe-Hansen.
Sat, 22 May 2021 10:15:20 GMTEthiopia, Brazil Hold Second Bilateral Political Consultation Meeting
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Brazil have held their second bilateral political consultation meeting on Friday covering a range of bilateral, regional, and multilateral issues of common concern.
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:42 GMTEMA Working On Creating Vibrant Media
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) said it is working on creating vibrant media outlets that are well-prepared to promote peace and coexistence across the country . Speaking at a half day event organized under the theme :...
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:42 GMTEthiopia, Sudan - Prefer Growing Together to Developing Rivalry
[Ethiopian Herald] One could really hardly identify who is an Ethiopian and who is a Sudanese among those who reside around border areas following the longstanding people-to-people as well as bilateral ties Ethiopia and Sudan have set up since long b...
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:41 GMTGovt Creates Conducive Environments to Undertake Democratic Elections
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -The Ethiopian government has created a lot of enabling environments to undertake democratic elections, Attorney General Director Gedion Timotwos (Ph.D.) said . Presenting at the meeting hosted by the Ministry of Peace ...
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:40 GMTCouncil Urges U.S. to Play Constructive Role in Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian American Civic Council (EACC) has urged United States Government to stand with its Ethiopian counterpart in bringing peace and stability in the country and beyond and refrain from meddling in the latter'...
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:40 GMTEthio Telecom Launches Tier III Modular Data Center
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The state-owned operator ethio telecom launched yesterday the biggest Tier III ready modular data center in Ethiopia powered by Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infr...
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:40 GMTAmhara Council Condemns State Dept. Statement As 'Unfair
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA-The Amhara Scholars Council has condemned the recent U.S. State Department's statement of Ethiopia describing it as unfair and a violation of national sovereignty as well as intended to resurrect the legacy of genocide ...
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:40 GMTEthiopia's Mining Sector Has Seen Record Growth Despite Restrictions Brought By Global Pandemic
[Ethiopian Herald] Mining Geological surveys prove that Ethiopia has abundant mineral resources of metals and precious metals; like gold, coal as well as industrial minerals. These make the mining sector to be one of the priority sectors in the natio...
Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:33 GMTThe Fabulous Beauty of Zengena Lake
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is home to over 20 lakes that are bottomless pools of attractions and can offer unforgettable experience and leave lasting memories on visitors both local and foreign tourists. Including the most famous tourist destination...
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:49:45 GMTRenaissance Dam More Than 80% Complete
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The overall construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam ( GERD) a symbol of national unity and economic growth, has reached 80 percent due to the meticulous leadership of the past three years, Ministry of Wate...
Fri, 21 May 2021 05:25:25 GMTElectoral Board Announces New Date for National Election
[East African] The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (Nebe) on Thursday announced that it will hold the sixth national election on June 21.
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:30:41 GMTEthiopia's Blockchain Deal Is a Watershed Moment - for the Technology, and for Africa
[The Conversation Africa] At the launch of bitcoin in 2009 the size of the potential of the underlying technology, the blockchain, was not fully appreciated.
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:49:48 GMTTake Care of Bees - They Are Beyond Source of Honey!
[Ethiopian Herald] Our ecosystem is full of animal and plant species. But have you ever thought about how our world would look like if any one of these species goes missing? For instance what would have happened if there were no bees or they go extin...
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:49:47 GMTContending Parties Vow to Peaceful Election
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Contending political parties that are running for the 6th General Elections in Gambela and SNNP States have expressed readiness to contribute share for the peaceful and democratic conduct of the polls and help the elec...
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:49:46 GMTAchievements in Agricultural Sector Showcase Capacity for Food Self Sufficiency, Exportation
[Ethiopian Herald] "Agriculture plays a backbone role in Ethiopia's economy being core part to our vision for attaining prosperity," Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said recently.
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:49:44 GMTIs Ethiopia's 2021 Election a Dangerous Journey to Safety?
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia, a state in the making over the last three decades, is preparing for the most hoped-democratic election in the country's history: the national election in 2021. It will be the sixth such election, and therefore, will Ethio...
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:16:34 GMTEthiopia, Sudan Discuss Railway Project in Khartoum
[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Sudan's joint technical team for the construction of standard gauge railway project discussion took place in Khartoum to evaluate the feasibility study of the project in the presence of railway officials...
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:49:47 GMTLack of Integrated Association Cause to Inadequate Tourism Media Coverage
[Ethiopian Herald] Obstacle to share int'l experience
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:49:44 GMTMuslim Scholar Calls for Religious Festivities Preservation
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- The continuity of the preservation of religious festivities should be sustained as they are the foundations on which the peaceful coexistence and tolerance of the country rest upon. The 1442th Shawwal Eid was celebrate...
Fri, 21 May 2021 08:49:44 GMTCity Economic Growth Reaches 10.04 Percent
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The Addis Ababa City Administration Plan and Development Commission yesterday announced that city's economy has grown by 10.04 percent from the 2015/16 to 2019/20 fiscal years, realizing comprehensive development plan...
Fri, 21 May 2021 06:49:55 GMTGeneral Election to Take Place On June 21
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) announced that the 6th General Election will be held on June 21, 2021.
Fri, 21 May 2021 06:44:02 GMTDeaths of Humanitarian Workers in Ethiopia
[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa -- The U.S. Government calls on all armed actors in Ethiopia to safeguard the lives and activities of humanitarian workers throughout Ethiopia. The Government of Ethiopia has a central role to play...
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:16:36 GMT'Let's Make Ethiopia Greener' - Smart Campaign Beyond Greening
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has recently launched the 2021 Green Legacy program under the motto 'Let's make Ethiopia Greener.' Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that this year's green legacy program would embrace the East African countries an...
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:16:34 GMTEthiopia On Right Track to Ensure Prosperity - - Premier
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Albeit to the ongoing external and internal challenges, Ethiopia would maintain its pioneering role towards ensuring prosperity across Africa , Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ph.D) said . Officially launching the first "E...
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:16:34 GMTNational Ten-Month Export Earnings Hit U.S.$2.8 Billion
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- Ethiopia earned 2.8 billion USD from export sector during the past 10- month of this budget year, 16 percent higher than last year's the same months performance, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI) announced. Approac...
Thu, 20 May 2021 09:16:33 GMTEthiopia's Rich Resources in the Horticulture Industry
[Ethiopian Herald] It is useful to scrutinize, analyze, and examine the input/output linkages to identify the real constraints and opportunities in horticulture production and marketing in Ethiopia. The analysis begins with identification of input su...
Thu, 20 May 2021 04:54:28 GMTGenocide in Ethiopia? Why Answering the Question Will Be a Challenge
[The Conversation Africa] The head of Ethiopia's Orthodox Church, Abune Mathias, recently condemned the ongoing armed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region and the suffering it's causing the civilian population. In a video message he was seen saying "...