June 14
Ethiopia: Human Rights Violations, Abuse Threaten Reconciliation, Peace in Ethiopia
VOA
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk is calling on warring parties in northern Ethiopia to lay down their arms, warning that human rights violations and abuses amid… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tax Collection in Ethiopia Lags Behind Sub-Sahara - AACCSA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's share of taxes as a percentage of its GDP is lower compared to other sub-Saharan African countries, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Association (AACCSA)… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rights Abuses in Ethiopia Must End, El Fasher Crisis Update, UN Stands With Niger
UN News
The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing… Read more »
Ethiopia: Peace Agreement With the Remaining GPDM, BPLM Rebel Groups Successfully Concluded: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Govt
Addis Standard
The Benishangul-Gumuz regional government has formally declared the "successful conclusion" of peace agreements with the remaining elements of the Gumuz People's Democratic… Read more »
June 13
Ethiopia: Blood, Tissue Bank Pleads for Donation
Ethiopian Herald
The low number of blood donors leaves many patients in hospitals in critical situations, the Blood and Tissue Bank of Ethiopia said, calling for the public's response to the cause. Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Creates Employment for More Than 3 Million Citizens
ENA
Minister of Labor and Skill Muferihat Kamil disclosed that domestic and oversea employment opportunities have been created for more than 3 million citizens over the last 10 months. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Aviation Sector Safe, Says International Civil Aviation Organization
ENA
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has confirmed that Ethiopia's aviation sector is free from any safety issues. Read more »
Ethiopia: East Guji Zone of Oromia Region Working to Cultivate Better Crop Yields
ENA
The East Guji Zone of Oromia Region has been working hard to cultivate better crop yields, mainly maize in the upcoming Meher production crop season. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Leaders Engage in Phone Call With Qatar's Emir On 'Shared Regional and International Interests'
Addis Standard
In a phone call on 12 June Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the leader of Qatar, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed ways to support and enhance the existing cooperative… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Revamps Role in Brics for Mutual Benefits
Ethiopian Herald
During the recent meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers, Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atskesellasie has indicated the commitment of Ethiopia to enhance its role in the BRICS bloc in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Russian Pan-African Center Pledges 250 Mln USD to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
Having inked quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministries of Women and Social Affairs, Health and Bonga University, Russian Pan-African Public-Private… Read more »
Ethiopia: National Engagement in Climate Diplomacy
Ethiopian Herald
It is highly thought that not only must countries fight the causes of climate change but they should also adapt to the consequences that are often most dramatic for the people… Read more »
June 12
Ethiopia: Parliament Considers Bill Allowing Interception of Communications Without Court Order in Crime, Terrorism Cases
Addis Standard
The House of Peoples' Representatives is currently considering a new bill that would empower investigators to intercept communications and correspondence without judicial… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes New Tax Reforms to Power Its Near Trillion-Birr Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year
Addis Standard
With the proposed federal budget nearing one trillion birr for the upcoming fiscal year, the government is preparing to introduce new tax categories and broaden the tax base with… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ramps Up Efforts to Actively Engage in Brics
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has taken various measures to enhance its active role in the BRICS bloc in line with its national development priorities, said Foreign Affairs Minster… Read more »
Ethiopia: Agreement Signed to Construct 2,000 Health Centers Across Ethiopia
ENA
The Ministry of Health has signed an agreement with three institutions to construct 2,000 health centers across Ethiopia five years. Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt 100-Day Performance Evaluation Meeting Convenes
Ethiopian Herald
The Council of Ministers carried out its 100-day performance evaluation meeting yesterday. Read more »
June 11
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa's Corridor Projects Ignites Economic Boom Alongside Urban Rejuvenation - : Residents
ENA
Residents engaged in various professions, who shared their views with ENA, stated that Addis Ababa's Corridor Projects will facilitate business and transportation activities,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Coffee Booms Despite Looming EU Regulation
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's coffee industry is experiencing a robust year, with exports reaching a staggering $1.2 billion in the past 11 months, according to the Coffee and Tea Authority. Read more »
Ethiopia: Protests Over Alleged Killing in Alamata Turn Violent, Residents Demand TPLF Fighters' Withdrawal
Addis Standard
In the wake of protest rallies over the weekend by the residents of Alamata city, in southern Tigray zone, against the alleged killing of an electricity worker by "TPLF militants,"… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Greatly Values Its Brics Membership, Says Foreign Minister Taye
ENA
Ethiopia greatly values its BRICS membership, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Taye Atske Selassie at BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Russia. Read more »
Ethiopia: FM Taye Confers With Chinese, South African Counterparts
ENA
Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie held very productive discussion with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi and Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations… Read more »
June 10
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Gears Up for Economic Leap With First-Ever Stock Exchange
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's financial landscape is currently on the cusp of a historic transformation as it gears up for the grand unveiling of its very first stock market, the culmination of over… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Finland Ink 5 Million Euro Grant Agreement
ENA
Ethiopia and the Republic of Finland signed a five-million Euro grant agreement to enhance teachers education for inclusion and quality. Read more »
Ethiopia: Justice Ministry Completes Draft Roadmap for Transitional Justice Policy Implementation
Addis Standard
The Ministry of Justice has announced the completion of a draft implementation roadmap for the recently approved transitional justice policy. Read more »