Minister James Wharton: UK Will Stand by People of Ethiopia Affected by Severe Drought
I have seen first-hand how UK aid is providing lifesaving support to vulnerable communities in Ethiopia, as well as refugees, and making a real difference […]
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OP-ED: Ending Malaria for Good is a Sound Investment
Experts estimate a 60 U.S. dollar return for every dollar invested in malaria prevention in the sub-Saharan Africa. By Peter Vrooman (U.S. Embassy – Addis […]
African Experts Urge Investment in Forest Conservation to Boost Green Growth
African governments must strengthen capacity of local institutions and enact progressive legislation and policies to promote forest conservation. NAIROBI (Xinhua)–Massive investment in forest restoration programs […]
Hungry and Desperate, Thousands of Somalis Trek to Ethiopia: UNHCR
Menaced by Al Shabab militants and a worsening drought, thousands of Somalis are abandoning the land to seek refuge in neighboring Ethiopia. By Diana Diaz […]
Ethiopia Launches Agricultural Extension Strategy
(ENA)–Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture and natural Resources has launched the country’s first Agricultural Extension Strategy in the presence of different stakeholders on March 20, 2017 […]
Ethiopia-South Sudan Road Opens up Trade Route
The construction of the two roads was agreed at a more general meeting between Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir. […]
At Least 14 Killed in Mogadishu Market Blast
Powerful blast, thought to be from a car bomb, tore through shops and food stands in Mogadishu’s Madina district. (Al Jazeera)–At least 14 people were […]
Axereal to Invest on Malting Plant in Ethiopia
Supporting brewing customers in emerging countries is a priority for Axereal cooperative subsidiary Boortmalt. As part of this strategy, it is to invest in a […]
Ethiopia Taking Steps to Address Drought Conditions
The government of Ethiopia and development partners on Jan. 17 launched the Humanitarian Requirements Document (HRD) for 2017. By Eric Schroeder (World Grain) | Washington, DC–The […]