Ethiopia to hold national election next year, the ruling party said
The EPRDF executive committee have decided the national election to be conducted next year, according to the committee member Getachew Reda. (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s ruling […]
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Ethiopia grants first-ever license to a foreign-owned company Ethio Lease
NEW YORK/ADDIS ABBABA (PRNewswire) – The National Bank of Ethiopia granted the first financial services license to a foreign-owned company, Ethio Lease, as the Ethiopian Government […]
Ethiopia is in the midst of a rapid democratic renewal. Can it succeed?
William Davidson offers some helpful context and background for understanding Ethiopia’s current situation, including what is driving change and the counter-reactions to the process of […]
Ethiopia plants more than 350 million trees, surpassing the initial 200 million trees
Ethiopia’s minister of innovation and technology said 353 million trees had been planted in 12 hours, surpassing the initial goal of 200 million trees planted […]
VIDEO ― Ethiopia’s first female Supreme Court Chief hopes to rebuild trust
As part of sweeping reforms, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed Meaza Ashenafi to be the first woman to lead the country’s Supreme Court. This […]
Haramaya University graduates more than 7000 students
HARAMAYA (HU) – Haramaya University graduates more than 7000 students in different fields of study and confers honorary degree for two individuals on July 7, […]
Sidama statehood activists delay referendum
The Sidama Liberation Movement had agreed to a new deadline proposed by the Electoral Board in the interests of preserving peace (DW News) – Members […]
Khalifa Fund, Ethiopian Ministry of Finance sign US$100m agreement to boost Ethiopia’s economy
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development intends to provide over US$100 million to help promote a culture of innovation and finance prominent projects in Ethiopia. […]
Temesgen Tiruneh, security advisor to the Prime Minister, named to lead restive Amhara Region
Amhara Democratic Party said that it had nominated Temesgen Tiruneh, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s security adviser, as Ambachew Mekonnen’s successor as the president of the […]
New journalist arrests in Ethiopia put press freedom gains at risk ― Amnesty International
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Defense plans to charge journalists and media houses for “publishing defamatory information about the Ethiopia National Defense Forces”. (Amnesty International) – The […]