July 17, 2023
Djibouti: African Export-Import Bank Disburses U.S.$120 Million for Djibouti's Free Trade Zone Project, Boosting Ethiopian Maritime Connectivity
In September 2020, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, the President of Djibouti, initiated the construction of a significant port known as the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port in Djibouti (Photo:… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Orthodox Church Goes Ahead With Election of Ten Episcopates Despite Synod Objections
Leaders of Tigray Orthodox Tewahdo Church the See of Selama Kesate Birhan. Photo: Dimtsi Woyane Read more »
Ethiopia: Orthodox Church Anoints Nine Episcopates for Oromia, Southern Dioceses in Bid to Quell Threat of Schism
The nine espiscopates, of whom three were anointed by the Holy Synod yesterday are from the 25 episcopates who were unilaterally anointed by the three Archbishops on 22 January.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Online Media Outlet Ethiopia Insider Suffers Robbery, Jeopardizing Daily News Production
An online media news outlet, Ethiopia Insider, managed under Haq Media and Communication, fell victim to a robbery last night. Haq Media and Communication issued a statement today,… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Africa: Eritrea's Leader Departs to Cairo to Attend Sudan Summit
Days after rejecting international and regional initiatives to resolve the ongoing war in Sudan, Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki is headed to Cario, Egypt to attend summit of… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Ethiopia: Amid Absence of Desert Locusts, Ethiopia Grapples With Other Pest Threats, Tree Locusts and African Armyworm Pose Major Concern
The Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA) recently reported that, contrary to expectations, there has been no threat of Desert Locust invasion during the… Read more »
Africa: AU Rights Commission Terminates Tigray Probe, No Report After 2 Years
The African Union's Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), had quietly liquidated the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry on the Situation in the Tigray Region, the… Read more »
Ethiopia: #asdailyscoop - Import-Export Trade Registration System Undergoes Centralization Under Federal Government
Starting this week, a significant change has taken place in the trade industry as all registrations and license services for companies involved in import-export business will now… Read more »
Ethiopia: Orthodox Patriarch, Delegation Return to Addis Without Meeting Tigray Religious Leaders
His Holiness Abune Mathias and his delegation departing to Addis Abeba from Alula Aba Nega International Airport in Mekelle. Photo: EOTC Broadcast Read more »
July 10, 2023
Ethiopia: Over 168,000 Prospective Graduate Students Commence Nationwide Exit Exams, Results Expected After a Week
Back in February 2023, graduating students of St. Mary's University received training on the Higher Education Exit Exam (Photo: St. Mary's University) Read more »
Ethiopia: Report Finds 'Disturbing Gaps' in Tigray Peace Deal, Calls for More Inclusive Peace Process
A new report by a coalition of regional and international civil society organizations has revealed that the peace deal that was signed eight months ago between the Ethiopian… Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba City Council Approves Record 140.3 Billion Birr Budget for 2016 Fiscal Year, Surpassing Prior Year By 40.3%
The Addis Abeba City Council has approved a staggering budget of 140.3 billion birr for the upcoming 2016 Ethiopian fiscal year. The budget showed a significant increase of 40.3%… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Ethiopia: Amhara Region Says Efforts Being Made to Resolve Boundary Issues With Tigray Region
The Amhara regional state government has said efforts are being made to resolve long standing identity and boundary disputes with neighboring Tigray region through a referendum in… Read more »
Ethiopia: From Fractured Foot to Broken Heart: My Trip to Oromia Region of Ethiopia in April 2023
Over the last fourteen years, East African Medical Relief Foundation (EAMRF) has helped serve people in some of the most desperate places. With the help of donors and the… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Ethiopia: MSF Pleads for Immediate Resumption of Food Distribution After Recording Alarming Rise of Acute Malnutrition
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical teams are witnessing alarmingly high rates of acute malnutrition in Ethiopia. Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Goes Ahead With Second Phase Economic Reform Despite Dismal Outcomes of the First
A delegation led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that included Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and the governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Mamo Mihretu, met with Kristalina… Read more »
Ethiopia: Analysis - Fertilizer Shortage Amidst Widespread Illicit Trade Cripples Farmers, Threatens Productivity
According to the Ethiopian Agricultural Business Corporation, Ethiopia has bought over 12.8 million quintals of fertilizer this year out of which more than 8.5 million quintals… Read more »
Ethiopia: Government Pushes Forward With Second Phase Economic Reform Despite Lackluster Results
A delegation led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that included Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and the governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Mamo Mihretu, met with Kristalina… Read more »
Ethiopia: Another Police Officer Shot Dead in Shewa Robit, Amhara Region
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July 06, 2023
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Ahmed Pledges Thorough Audit of Non-Government-Funded Mega Projects Amid Transparency Concerns
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has announced his willingness to subject mega projects, not financed from the government's coffer, to a thorough audit during a parliamentary… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Hits Back At MP's Suggestion for Ruling Party to Hand Over Power to Interim Civilian Admin, Parliament to Dissolve to Pave Way for New Elections
During the just concluded parliamentary session today, where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed answered questions from lawmakers, Desalegen Chane, an MP from National Movement of Amhara… Read more »
Ethiopia: Orthodox Synod Issues Official Apology for Failing Tigray Orthodox Church, Its Followers
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) has this morning issued an official apology for failing the Tigray region Orthodox Church and its followers during… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Ethiopia: Shewa Robit Interim Security Command Post Imposes Indefinite Curfew As of Today
Shewa Robit City Administration Interim Security Command Post has imposed indefinite curfew as of 6:00 PM local time today in the wake of the shooting death on 04 July of Abdu… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia House of Federation Officiates Creation of New State in Southern Ethiopia
The House of Federation, led by Speaker Agegnehu Teshager received a report by Wubshet Ayele, Deputy Chairman of the National Election Board of Ethiopia. Photo: HoF Read more »
Ethiopia: Berri Maida Girls Hostel: Striving to Overcome Adversity, Rebuild Amidst Challenges
Yirgalem Haftu, a 24-year-old girl, felt immense joy when she gained admission to Berri Maida Girls Hostel and Educational Center in 2016. Located 40 kilometers from the regional… Read more »