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Wed, 26 May 2021 06:26:50 GMT
Govt Denies Using Banned Chemical Weapons in Tigray
[East African] The Ethiopian government on Monday denied a news report alleging that chemical weapons are being used in the troubled Tigray region.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:42:21 GMT
Rights Groups Demand Inquiry on Violence Against Women in Tigray
[Nation] More than 60 rights organisations in Africa have called for an immediate inquiry into allegations of violation against women and girls' rights including sexual violence in the Tigray region, Ethiopia.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:49:44 GMT
Safaricom Reveals Ownership of Ethiopia Venture
[East African] Safaricom will own a majority stake in a series of companies formed for entry into Ethiopia's telecoms market, giving the firm effective ownership of 55.7 per cent in the new venture.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:48:38 GMT
Safaricom Share Hits Record High on Addis Permit
[East African] Safaricom shareholders' paper wealth rose by Ksh90.1 billion ($836.8 million) Monday as investors rushed to buy the company's shares after it was awarded a licence to enter Ethiopia's underserved telecoms market.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:19:12 GMT
U.S. Delivers Vehicles and Health Supplies to Tigray Regional Health Bureau
[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Press Release

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:02:27 GMT
Global Partnership for Ethiopia Welcomes Licence Award to Operate Telecom Services in Ethiopia
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An international consortium named the Global Partnership for Ethiopia has been awarded a licence to operate telecom services in Ethiopia. The impact investment consortium aspires to support Ethiopia's digital transformation an...

Mon, 24 May 2021 15:18:38 GMT
Govt Calls US Visa Sanctions 'Regrettable,' Will 'Reassess Its Relations'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Following the latest U.S. announcement of visa restrictions for "any current or former" Ethiopian, Eritrean officials "responsible for, or complicit in, undermining resolution of the crisis in Tigray," the Government o...

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:17:54 GMT
Government Official, Six Others Killed in Militant Ambush
[East African] An Ethiopian government official and several others were killed after recently "terrorist designated" militants ambushed a government convoy that has been visiting development projects in West Guji Zone in Ethiopia's Oromia region.

Mon, 24 May 2021 12:55:55 GMT
Govt Plans June 21 Poll, but Tigray Crisis Sticks Out Like a Sore Thumb
[East African] Ethiopia has announced that it will hold elections on June 21 after several deferments to deal with what officials called logistical issues and allow more voters to register for the polls.

Tue, 25 May 2021 05:25:46 GMT
Ethiopia Accuses US of 'Meddling' Following Visa Restrictions
[VOA] Ethiopia has accused the United States of "meddling" in its internal affairs after the U.S. imposed visa restrictions on Ethiopian officials whom the U.S. accuses of fueling the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region.

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:44:48 GMT
U.S. Actions to Press for the Resolution of the Crisis in the Tigray Region
[State Department] The United States has deepening concerns about the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region as well as other threats to the sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity of Ethiopia. People in Tigray continue to suffer h...

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:14:39 GMT
Tigray - U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on People Responsible for Conflict
[DW] The United States has announced restrictions on economic and security assistance provided to Ethiopia over fighting in Tigray. Visas will also not be issued to those thought responsible for the crisis.

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:52:21 GMT
Planned Election Faces Problems Besides Logistics
[Nation] The National Election Board of Ethiopia has finally settled on June 21 as the new date of the country's election, having pushed it twice since last year.

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:25:05 GMT
Government Reaches 4.5 Million People in Tigray
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The Federal Government has been extending its leading role in providing humanitarian support in Tigray and reaching 4.5 million people in the State whilst international relief agencies response has remained unsatisfac...

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:25:05 GMT
Ethiopia's Faith in African Solution for GERD Disputes Should be Supported by All
[Ethiopian Herald] The African continent appears to be confronted with a plethora of problems and multifaceted challenges, ranging from peace, security, and stability to low economic and social development, the intensification of extremism and fundam...

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:24:55 GMT
Diaspora in U.S., Europe Respond to Calls to Defend GERD
[Ethiopian Herald] The Ethiopian diaspora residing in the United States and Europe have been gravely concerned about the external pressures on the Ethiopian internal affairs and the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). As the p...

Mon, 24 May 2021 05:43:30 GMT
United States' Actions to Press for the Resolution of the Crisis in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia
[State Department] The United States has deepening concerns about the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region as well as other threats to the sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity of Ethiopia. People in Tigray continue to suffer h...

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:25:05 GMT
Safaricom Wins Ethiopia Telecom License
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The Council of Ministers unanimously authorized the Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) to grant a new nationwide telecom license to the Global Partnership for Ethiopia which offered the highest licensing fee and...

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:25:05 GMT
Ensuring Sustainability Ethiopia's Plant Biodiversity
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is home to a rich diversity of plant and animal species and is one of the world's most important centers for further development of crops such as coffee. The country possesses an estimated number of 6000 species of higher ...

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:25:03 GMT
Timely Farm Land Preparation for Effective Crop Production
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has been working at its maximum efforts to ensuring food security.The rapid growth of its population; change of fertile farmland to construction for the urban dwellers; climate change; decline of available natural resource...

Mon, 24 May 2021 12:23:07 GMT
Safaricom Granted Operational License in Ethiopia
[Capital FM] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has granted an operating licence to a consortium of firms including Kenya's Safaricom, Vodafone and Vodacom, officials said Saturday, a move that will end the state's monopoly over its stunted telecoms sector.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:50:41 GMT
City 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 GMT
Ethiopia 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...

Mon, 24 May 2021 08:45:18 GMT
Ethiopia Awards Landmark Telco Licence to Safaricom
[Nation] Safaricom's entry into Ethiopia was confirmed Saturday after the Ethiopian government awarded an operating license to the consortium it was leading.

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:16:42 GMT
Ethiopian 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 GMT
Ethiopia, 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 GMT
EMA 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 GMT
Ethiopia, 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 GMT
Govt 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 GMT
Council 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'...



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