Category: Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Dr Workneh Arrives In Somali region To Attend IGAD Forum
ADDIS ABABA (HAN) April 5. 2021. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. The Executive Secretary of IGAD Dr Workneh Gebeyehu has arrived in Jigjiga, Somali regional state, to attend the forum of universities of IGAD Member States. Upon arrival at in Jigjiga town, he was received by Deputy Chief Administrator of…
Ethiopia: The Weeknd donates $1M to Ethiopians
R&B singer The Weeknd has promised to donate $1m (£700,000) to Ethiopians caught up in the conflict in Tigray. The star, born Abel Tesfaye in Canada, is the son of Ethiopian immigrants. “My heart breaks for my people of Ethiopia as innocent civilians ranging from small children to the elderly are being senselessly murdered,” he…
Ethiopian Airlines pilot lands at wrong Zambia airport
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane flying into Zambia accidentally landed at an airport that is still under construction, a government official said Monday. The plane hit the tarmac on Sunday at the uncompleted airport in Zambia’s northern Copperbelt province, which is currently served by the Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport around 15 kilometres (nine miles)…
Ethiopia: Gov’t Measure On TPLF Spared Horn From Becoming Hotspot For Terrorism
Addis Ababa, April 1, 2021 – Mulu Solomon , Ethiopian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited to Germany, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic held a discussions with Nicol Adamcová, Director of the Department of Sub-Saharan Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. Discussions focused on the latest developments on the Grand Ethiopian…
Ethiopia: Top UN Refugee Agency Official Replaced
The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has replaced its deputy head in Ethiopia, Mathijs Le Rutte, after the government raised concerns about his impartiality over the conflict in Tigray, reliable sources have told BBC Amharic. In an emailed response to our enquiries, the UNHCR confirmed that a decision had been taken to replace a…
Propaganda, War by Media & R2P Maneuvers Against Peace Process
Propaganda, War by Media & R2P Interventionist Maneuvers Against Peace Process in the New Horn of Africa» with Elias Amare and Prof. Mohamed Hassan on March 31 2021 for Horn of Africa TV. “Propaganda on massacres in Ethiopia may raise fears of intervention in Horn of Africa”, by Frans De Maegd, Investig’Action, 18 March, 2021.…
Ethiopia: President Sahle-Work Arrives In Harari Regional State
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2021 –An Ethiopian delegation led by President Sahle-Work Zewde has arrived in Harari regional state this afternoon. Upon arrival at Dire Dawa airport, the delegation was received by senior government officials, including Ordin Bedri, Chief Administrator of the regionals state. The President is expected to visit Harar fistula hospital and Sherif…
ETHIOPIA: Finance Minister Meets With EU Special Representative For Human Rights
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2021 – Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, today met with Eamon Gilomor, European Union (EU) Special Representative for Human Rights. During the meeting held in Brussels, the two had a wide-ranging exchange of views on current developments in Ethiopia. Ahmed briefed the Special Representative about the ongoing efforts to rehabilitate…
Ethiopia, Eritrea Agree To Cement People-To-People Ties At Border Area
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2021 -Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has returned home after concluding his working visit to Eritrea. Minister of Innovation and Technology Dr Abrham Belay, who travelled to Asmara as part of the delegation, told journalists today that the Prime Minister and President Isaias Afwerki discussed on bilateral issues of mutual interest. After…
Eritrea Agrees To Withdraw Its Forces Out Of Ethiopian Border
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2021- Regarding his recent discussion with Eritrean President Isayas Afewerki, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stated that the government of Eritrea has agreed to withdraw its forces out of Ethiopian border. The Ethiopian National Defense Force will take over guarding the border areas effective immediately, Prime Minister Abiy said. Ethiopia and…
