Addis Abeba -- The Benishangul-Gumuz regional government has formally declared the "successful conclusion" of peace agreements with the remaining elements of the Gumuz People's Democratic Movement (GPDM) and the Benishangul People's…
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 reconciliation and peace efforts in Ethiopia.
Addis Abeba -- A recent United Nations report has highlighted the troubling human rights situation in Ethiopia throughout 2023. Despite notable improvements in the Tigray region following the implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities…
Geneva -- 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 hostilities continue to endanger reconciliation efforts.
After 30 years of barring foreigners from its banking sector, Ethiopia is reportedly considering allowing overseas banks to buy stakes in domestic lenders. A bill moving through the country’s legislature would allow overseas firms to buy…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk appealed to authorities in Ethiopia to take concrete measures to put a stop to human rights violations and abuses in the country. Türk said it was necessary to end such abuses as they…
The release of new lines by the ADAPT-Wheat project will expand Ethiopia’s total farming area and wheat production by opening up lowland farming opportunities.
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) disclosed.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River is the largest ever built in Africa and promises to transform Ethiopia’s economy. But for countries downstream, like Egypt and Sudan, the dam is seen as a threat.
Safaricom Ethiopia, a telecommunications operator, has announced the receipt of the first batch of 13 telecom towers produced locally by Woda plc, the country’s pioneering firm in manufacturing network towers. This acquisition is aimed at…
ADDIS ABABA -- 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.
CIAL managing director says connectivity to African destinations and Bangladesh remains a possibility if the stakeholders come up with data projecting potential passengers in which case airlines themselves will pursue it
On 14 May 2024, stakeholders from Ethiopia explored the transformative impact of digital innovations on agri-food systems. Hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the workshop they attended—Digital Innovations to…
Addis Abeba -- 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 the goal of generating an additional 92.5…
Addis Abeba -- The House of Peoples' Representatives is currently considering a new bill that would empower investigators to intercept communications and correspondence without judicial authorization.
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 Ambassador Taye Atskeselassie.
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