Kenya: How Envoy Odinga Caused Stir at AU

Nation

When he was appointed African Union's envoy in October last year, a host of Kenyans were sceptical about the significance of Raila Odinga's new assignment, with others even… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Discussing With Western Wellega Community

ENA

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Lemma Megersa, Chief Administrator of Oromia region held discussion today with community members of Begi Woreda of the Western Wellega, according to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Major General Appointed UNISFA Force Commander

ENA

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Major General Mehari Zewde of Ethiopia as Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Security Force… Read more »

Kenya: Ethiopia, Kenya to Establish Peace Committee to Address Security Issues in Border Areas

ENA

Ethiopia and Kenya through their joint Border Commission agreed to establish a peace committee to resolve issues that could disturb peace and security of residents in boarder… Read more »

Ethiopia: One More Question, Dr. Abiy [opinion]

Addis Standard

One of the unanswered questions in the current euphoric discourse about Ethiopia's democratic transformation is who gave PM Abiy (as this is becoming a Meles-like one-man-show) the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Court Okays Prosecutors' Request for Witness Protection in Ex-Somali President Case

Addis Standard

Judges at the federal High Court 4th Criminal Bench here in the capital have, today, accepted federal prosecutors' request to withhold list of witnesses from the defense team in… Read more »

Africa: Diasporas to the Rescue for Investment? [analysis]

The Conversation Africa

In times of conflict, many economies flounder. Investors and the private sector tend to be averse to risk, and will avoid putting money into countries where peace and security are… Read more »

Ethiopia: Power Shift Creates New Tensions and Tigrayan Fears

IRIN

Disagreements over land and resources between the 80 different ethnic groups in Ethiopia have often led to violence and mass displacement, but a fast and unprecedented shift of… Read more »

East Africa: History of 10,000m - Featuring Tergat, Gebrselassie and Cheruiyot

Nation

Perhaps the most memorable race in 10,000m on track was the battle between two legendary athletes, Kenya's Paul Tergat and Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia, during the 2000 Sydney… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S Launches U.S.$40 Million to Support Universal Health Coverage Goal

ENA

The United States have launched a new five-year 40 million USD Health Financing Improvement Program to support Ethiopia's capacity to provide quality affordable healthcare for… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Takes Part in American Trade Forum in Addis Ababa

SNA

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. al- Derdiri Mohamed Ahmed, in response to an invitation from the Administration for the American- African Cooperation, and the US mission… Read more »

Ethiopia: Aila - Relation Between Sudan and Ethiopia Is Successful Model

SNA

The Wali(governor) of Gezira State, Dr Mohamed Tahir Aila, has described as successful model the relations between Sudan and Ethiopia. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Witnesses Enhanced Diplomatic Activities Due to AU Summit

ENA

Ethiopia has witnessed enhanced diplomatic activities last week due to the African Union Summit that the country has hosted, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Announces U.S.$40 Million to Support Goal of Universal Health Coverage

Addis Standard

Over the next five years, the new program will focus on mobilizing increased domestic resources and streamlining medical insurance schemes Read more »

Ethiopia: Eritrean Public Diplomacy and Cultural Group Arrives in Addis Ababa

ENA

An Eritrean public diplomacy and cultural group has arrived in Addis Ababa this evening. Read more »

Zambia: President Bids Farewell to Ambassadors of Zambia, Liberia

ENA

President Sahlework Zewdie bid farewell today to the ambassadors of Liberia and Zambia. During the occasion, Zambia's Ambassador to Ethiopia Susan Sikaneta said she "has witnessed… Read more »

Eritrea: Eritrean National Cultural Troupe Departed to Ethiopia

Shabait

Eritrean national cultural troupe comprising Sibrit and other legendary and young musicians and singers departed to Ethiopia today, 14 February, to perform musical concert in… Read more »

Africa: Hunger on the rise in Africa, new UN report reveals [press release]

Economic Commission for Africa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 13, 2019 (ECA) - A new United Nations report reveals that hunger is on the rise in Africa following years of decline due to a number of reasons,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fresh Corruption Allegations Against Telecom Boss

Addis Standard

Despite a month-long court authorized bail ordering the release of Esayas Dagnew, former Chief Operation Officer of Ethio Telecom, the police have today presented new corruption… Read more »

Ethiopia: Thousands Displaced By Fresh Violence in Central and Western Gonder in Need of Urgent Help

Addis Standard

Thousands of civilians who were left internally displaced following a spate of fresh violence in central and western Gonder zone of Amhara Regional State say they are in need of… Read more »

Africa: PM Abiy Ahmed Ali Wins African Excellence Award for Gender

This is Africa

Ethiopia's Prime Minister showed off his African Excellence Award for Gender plaque at the closing ceremony of the recently concluded 32nd AU Heads of State summit. Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 20 Percent Africans Undernourished - Report

ENA

A report released today revealed that 257 million people in Africa, over 20 percent of the population, are undernourished. Read more »

Ethiopia: UNHCR Chief Lauds Ethiopia's Innovative Approach to Refugees

ENA

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has reportedly praised Ethiopia's generosity towards refugees and its openness to new and innovative approaches in order to improve… Read more »

Ethiopia: Deep Reform Well Underway in Defense Forces, Says General Seare Mekonen

ENA

The Ethiopian Defense Forces have embarked on deep institutional reform that will enable them to build a strong and professional army, Chief of General Staff Seare Mekonen said. Read more »

Ethiopia: Public, Private Actors Consulting On Enhancing Access to Health Services

ENA

Public and private actors in the health sector have started a two-day consultation that aimed at enhancing partnership to improve access universal health services. Read more »