Category: Ethiopia
Prosperty Party (PP) Nominates Dr. Abiy Ahmed Candidate
Addis Ababa, March 11, 2021 – Prosperity Party (PP) stated that it has nomination of Dr. Abiy Ahmed as candidate of Agaro town for upcoming national election. PP has today officially introduced his manifesto and electoral symbol to its members and supporters in Agaro town where it announced Dr. Abiy as a candidate of the…
Ethiopia: Deputy PM Calls On New Ambassadors To Fight Fake News
Addis Ababa, March 11, 2021 – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen who has presided over presentations of 100-day plans of newly appointed Ambassadors called for proper use of digital diplomacy to thwart misinformation campaigns targeting Ethiopia. Demeke exchanged views with newly appointed Ethiopian ambassadors to Australia, Ghana, Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South…
Russia Stands With Ethiopia When Western Countries Increased Pressure
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2021 -Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Demeke Mekonnen met with Russia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin. On the occasion, Demeke thanked Russia for standing by the Ethiopian side during the recent the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister also assured the ambassador that effective humanitarian support is…
Taskforce Announces Preparations To Fully Reinstate Metekel IDPs Within A Month
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2021 – The Integrated Taskforce in Benshangul Gumuz has announced preparations to fully reinstate internally displaced from Metekel area within a month. The taskforce reviewed its activities of the past two months in the light of preparations underway to return the displaced from several localities of Metekel Zone to their original…
Ethiopia: Peace, Stability Improving in Mekele City
March 12.2021 Following the extensive works carried out by the Interim Administration of Tigray, the stability of the regional capital Mekele is improving, residents of the city said. Resident of the city, Letebirhan Hintsa said the overall situation in the city has been improving since the establishment of the new administration. There were problems related…
White House Calls for Independent Probe of Abuses Tigray region
The White House is calling for a full, independent investigation into human rights abuses in the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. VOA’s Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports on the ongoing violence in Tigray that has left 3 million people in need of food assistance.
Ethiopia Reiterates Readiness To Engage With Int’l Community Constructively
Addis Ababa, March 11, 2021 (FBC) – In a written statement to the Security Council, Taye Atske Selassie, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN, has reiterated Ethiopia’s readiness to engage constructively. Ambassador Taye also urged the international community to augment support to Ethiopia’s ongoing relief and reconstruction efforts to restore lasting peace…
EU Vows To Continue To Consider Ethiopia As Key Partner In Horn Of Africa
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2021 –The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to consider Ethiopia as a key partner in the Horn of Africa. “Ethiopia is one of the few countries with whom the European Union has a Strategic Engagement,” said Didier Versé, EU’s Head of Unit for Eastern and Central Africa. “The…
Ethiopia: Electronic Payments Modernization Infrastructure
Addis Ababa, March 11, 2021 -The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of $2.33 million to EthSwitch Share Company, an initiative led by National Bank of Ethiopia, for the modernization of its payments infrastructure. The grant is resourced from the special fund of the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion…
Ethiopia: 40 Resident Ambassadors Visit Tigray
Addis Ababa, March 11, 2021 -About 40 resident ambassadors and diplomats in Addis Ababa paid a visit to Mekelle city yesterday. Upon arrival at the Alula Aba Nega Airport, they were warmly welcomed by Dr. Mulu Nega, Chief Executive of the Interim Administration of Tigray, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Mulu, and…
