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Ethio-Kenya Joint Border Commission Meeting Kicks-off in Adama City, Ethiopia

Ethio-Kenya Joint Border Commission Meeting Kicks-off in Adama City, Ethiopia
Ethio-Kenya Joint Border Commission meeting kicked-off in Adama City, Ethiopia earlier today (February 12). The two-day session will focus on ensuring in intra-border security, stemming illegal weapons flow and human trafficking, enhancing border trade in a bid to benefit the border communities, cooperation on health...

Ethiopia’s deputy PM Demeke to be replaced by spy chief Temesgen

Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2023. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Acquire Licensing Rights
By: REUTERS  Ethiopia's deputy prime minister Demeke Mekonnen, who has occupied the post for over 11 years under three successive prime ministers, will be replaced by spy chief Temesgen Tiruneh, a senior government official told Reuters on...

South Africa:President Ramaphosa congratulates Mr. Abiy Ahmed on his election as head of the ruling coalition of Ethiopia

The interests of the countries and people of Africa remain at the top of South Africa's strategic priorities, as evidenced by the commitment to forging closer cooperation with Ethiopia PRETORIA, South Africa, April 4, 2018/ -- President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warm congratulations to...

Ethiopia Transport Minister arrives in Somaliland to look at more options for Ethiopia

Ethiopia Transport Minister arrives in Somaliland to look at more options for Ethiopia
By: Staff writer An Ethiopian delegation led by the transport and logistics minister Dr. Alemu Sime has arrived in Hargeisa, Somaliland to look at more options for Ethiopia. The delegation has discussed with...

Ethiopia quarantines four over coronavirus fears

Dr Lia Tadesse (R) spoke to reporters about the cases earlier
By:BBC Four people with suspected coronavirus have been put into isolation in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, the BBC's Bizuwork Olana reports. Since last Wednesday, all passengers arriving from China are being screened at Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport to check for infections. At a press conference in...

Ethiopian botanical scientist becomes first African Foreign Member of the Royal Society

Leading Ethiopian botanical scientist, Professor Sebsebe Demissew, has been elected as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society, becoming the first ever Sub-Saharan African scientist to be elected in the Society’s 357-year history. On 13th July, the Professor was formally admitted to the Society at the...

US President Biden revokes trade preferences for Ethiopia over military campaign

People walk in front of closed shops in Addis Ababa on October 21, 2021 amid war in the northern Tigray region (AFP/EDUARDO SOTERAS)
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday booted Ethiopia from a vital trade pact due to rights concerns as the historic US ally declared a state of emergency over rebel advances north of the capital. Frustrated after repeated warnings to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed about suffering...

Ethiopia and Djibouti agreed to swap stakes in strategic public enterprises including airlines, ports

By Nizar Manek Deal politically endorsed while details pending, minister says Landlocked Ethiopia views tiny Red Sea state as key partner Ethiopia and Djibouti agreed to swap stakes in strategic public enterprises including airlines, ports and telecommunications companies, as the...

Social media sites unlocked after 9 months in Ethiopia

  Social media users in Ethiopia have been able to use social networking sites Facebook and Twitter from Friday night without proxy sites after the social media platforms were unblocked by Ethiopian authorities. For the last nine months, Ethiopia's two most popular social networking sites had...

Ethiopia declares six-month state of emergency In Tigray Regional State

Ethiopia declares six-month state of emergency In Tigray Regional State
By: Staff writer Ethiopian Council of Ministers, in its 21st extraordinary session today, has declared a six-month state of Emergency in Tigray regional state. The State of Emergency was declared in accordance with article 93/1/A of the Ethiopian constitution, according to a statement issued by the...