Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched a veiled attack on Thursday on the country’s human rights body, suggesting that it had been “hijacked” by foreigners. “I would like to suggest that the parliament starts investigating the role…
Addis Abeba -- Responding to questions raised by lawmakers during a parliament session on Thursday, regarding human rights violations and accusations of mass killing against government forces, PM Abiy Ahmed stated "the government doesn't…
Addis Abeba -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told lawmakers today that it was not necessary for the government neighboring Somalia to go around other countries to accuse Ethiopia when issues between Ethiopia and Somalia due to the former's…
Ethiopia will receive 10.5 billion U.S. dollars in support over the coming years if long-running negotiations with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are successful, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday. In December, East…
The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa speaks to Vatican News about the Ethiopian Catholic bishops’ Ad Limina visit to Rome and says that Pope Francis has encouraged them to continue to be close to the people suffering ongoing…
Ethiopia is a country blessed with various natural resources. Investors who recognize this are now flocking to this East African country to invest in agro-processing and make a good fortune. Today, both local and international investors…
ADDIS ABABA -- The foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to pursue dialogue to resolve their issues and ensure regional stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced.
MENGESHA AMARE -- The government has allotted over one billion Birr to treat acidic soil with limestone, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) said, adding that it is a crucial step for enhancing Meher agricultural production and productivity.
After an eight-week call for applications, Reach for Change Ethiopia announced the first cohort of 12 edtech startups selected to join the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship .
Mogadishu -- Turkey plays a mediating role in the crisis between Somalia and Ethiopia over the naval agreement that the latter signed at the beginning of the year with the breakaway region of Somaliland (see Fides, 3/1/2024 and 9/1/2024).…
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted a surprise meeting of the foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia on Monday, hours after reports of Ankara's mediation efforts between th...
ADDIS ABABA -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that Ethiopia has officially submitted a request to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2029.
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia has announced that the country is interested in bidding to host the 2029 Africa Cup of Nations, BSNSports.com. ng reports. While speaking to the media in Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said they have…
Turkey mediated talks between Somalia and Ethiopia on Monday to ease diplomatic tensions between the two African neighbors, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.