Category: Ethiopia
Ethiopia: TPLF ‘Most Wanted’ list carries 10 million reward
Addis Ababa, December 18, 2020. In a press conference held on Friday, Community information Department Head at the National Defense Force, Let.-Gen Asrat Denero announced an offer amounting 10 Million Birr in rewards for information on the whereabouts of members of the TPLF Clique members. The reward is be offered to anyone who discloses the…
Ethiopia Closely Following Sudan Border Incident
Addis Ababa, December 18, 2020 –Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said the Government is closely following the incident with local militia on the Ethio-Sudan border. “Such incidents will not break the bond between our two countries as we always use dialogue to resolve issues,” said Office of the Prime Minister. “Those fanning discord clearly do…
Ethiopia:PM Abiy Ahmed Who’s Brought Peace Conflict to Peace again
ADDIS ABABA (HAN) December 6.2020. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. OPINION BY: Marc Champion and Simon Marks. Addressing federal troops last weekend in the captured capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray province, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared victory and asked locals to turn in their fugitive leaders so he could focus on “development.” Not everyone’s…
Ethiopia: Mekelle University Graduates 3,290 Students
Addis Ababa, December 17, 2020 – Mekelle University has today graduated 3,290 students in various fields of study for 28th round. The graduates have attended their study in second and third degrees in the university. Out of the total graduates 30pct are female students, it is indicated. The graduation ceremony has been attended by State Minister of…
Ethiopia & Russia on Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement
Addis Ababa, December 17, 2020 –The Ethio-Russia Joint Commission has reviewed the status of agreements signed between the two countries. Ethiopia’s Minister of Education, Getahun Mekuria (PhD) held discussion with Yevgeny Kiselyov, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment and Head of the Federal Agency for Mineral Resources. They discussed on economic, science, technical…
Ethiopia: Prof. Mohamed Hassan, Horn of Africa and Beyond (Interview)
Addis Ababa (HAN) 17 December, 2020. Public Diplomacy and Regional security initiatives. Professor Mohamed Hassan returned from a trip to Ethiopia. He has traveled throughout the country and has been visiting several regions such as Oromia, Amhara and Somali Region. Mohamed gave lectures and participated in seminars. He met several former opposition leaders and had…
Sudan accuses Ethiopia of ambushing its forces
KHARTOUM (HAN) December 17.2020. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. Sudan said Wednesday that Ethiopian forces and militias ambushed its troops inside Sudanese territory on its eastern border with Ethiopia. The Sovereign Council, a joint military-civilian body that is ruling Sudan until elections can be held, said in a press release…
Ethiopia: Associate Prof Tesfaye Gessesse Passes Away At 84
Addis Ababa, December 16, 2020 -Ethiopian writer and actor, Associate Professor Tesfaye Gessesse has passed away at the age of 84. Born in 1937 in Hararghe, he wrote and directed a number of plays which have a great relevance in the modern history of Ethiopian culture. Among his works include, Metekeja, Tilahun Gizaw, Ekaw, Yeshi, Abatina Lij, Lakechna Desta and Tehadiso. He has…
EU delays some budget support to Ethiopia over Tigray conflict
ADDIS ABABA: The European Union is postponing nearly 90 million euros in budget support payments to Ethiopia because of the conflict in the northern Tigray region, according to an internal document seen by AFP. The decision is intended to highlight the EU’s wish for a cessation of hostilities and “resolution through political means,” and its…
Ethiopia: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom should face genocide charges
An American economist nominated for the Nobel peace prize has called for the head of the World Health Organisation to be prosecuted for genocide over his alleged involvement in directing Ethiopia’s security forces. David Steinman accused Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 55, who took over at the WHO three years ago, of being one of three officials…
