Joint statement of Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan, the United States, and the World Bank
The foreign ministers reaffirmed the significance of the Nile to the development of the people of Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan, and their shared interest in […]
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European Commission President announces a significant boost to the European Union’s cooperation with Ethiopia
European Commission President, visiting Addis Ababa, confirms the European Union’s full commitment to supporting Ethiopia and its people on their future path. ADDIS ABABA (European […]
Eskinder Nega to discuss press freedom at the National Press Club
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eskinder Nega, an Ethiopian journalist imprisoned repeatedly for his reporting, will talk about press freedom in his country and around the world at […]
Ethiopia launches National Durable Solutions Initiative for internally displaced persons
ADDIS ABABA (IOM) – Ethiopia’s national Durable Solutions Initiative (DSI), which will promote conducive conditions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) to rebuild their lives, was launched […]
U.S., Ethiopian Defense officials meet at Pentagon, Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, DC (U.S. Department of Defense) – Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Pete Marocco and Ethiopian Defense Minister Lemma Megersa co-chaired the […]
Progress on GERD Talk: Ethiopia may delay filling Grand Renaissance Dam’s reservoir
Officials said Ethiopia agreed to an Egyptian demand that the GERD reservoir to be filled over seven years to reduce the effect downstream. (The National) […]
UN expert on freedom of opinion and expression visits Ethiopia
GENEVA (OHCHR) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye, is making an official visit to Ethiopia from 2 […]
Global Ireland – Ireland’s Strategy for Africa to 2025
‘Global Ireland: Ireland’s Strategy for Africa 2025’ will strengthen Ireland’s political partnership with African countries; boost trade, investment and cultural ties; and contribute to a […]
European Commission’s new president to visit Ethiopia: Her first trip outside the EU
BRUSSELS (The Brussels Times/ BBC News Europe) – The new president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that she would […]
Sidama Referendum: Sidama Regional State born with landslide vote
The Sidama Regional State, when approved by the House of the Federation, will be the 10th regional state in Ethiopia. ADDIS ABABA (Anadolu Agency) – […]