Tigray forces leaving Ethiopia’s Afar region, says spokesperson
By:Reuters
Rebellious Tigrayan forces are completely withdrawing from the neighbouring region of Afar in Ethiopia, a spokesperson for the Tigrayan forces told Reuters on Monday, saying he hoped it meant that desperately needed food aid could finally pour into famine-hit Tigray.
"Our forces have left all...
Ethiopia, Djibouti Get AU Peace And Security Council Seat
By:Fanabc & Horndiplomat
Addis Ababa, February 7, 2020 -Ethiopia and Djibouti have been elected for a two-year membership of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU).
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is the standing decision-making organ of the AU for the prevention,...
Ethiopia objects to Egyptian base plans in Somaliland
By: Anadolu Agency
Ethiopia said Friday the relations Egypt wants to establish with territories in the East Africa region must not come at the cost of Ethiopian interests.
Addressing a weekly news briefing, Ethiopian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Dina Mufti said, “Egypt as a sovereign country reserves...
UAE crown prince get Horse as gift from Ethiopian PM on the sidelines of $3bn Investment deal
By:borkena
When Abiy Ahmed visited United Arab Emirates as Ethiopian prime minister two weeks ago, on his way back from a two days official visit to Saudi Arabia, he invited Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit Ethiopia.
Today, one of the the most...
Ethiopia: EPRDF Re-Elected Abiy Ahmed and Demeke As Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
Horndiplomat-EPRDF Congress (that has 180 voting members) today elected Dr Abiy Ahmed as Chairperson and Ato Demeke Mekonnen as Deputy Chairperson in a secret ballot. Dr Abiy Ahmed will lead the ruling party until the next Congress.
According to Fana Broadcasting Corporate, The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary...
Ethiopia to introduce visa free entry for African travelers
The government of Ethiopia will allow African travelers to enter into the country without visa this fiscal year (2018/19), according to President Mulatu Teshome.
The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) and the House of Federation (HoF) of Ethiopia today held a joint session.
While addressing the...
Ethiopia: Govt delegation en route to Somaliland in Hopes of Regaining 19% of Stake in Port Berbera
By: Horn Horizon
Horn Horizon’s sources have disclosed to our newsroom that a delegation from The Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Ethiopia will be traveling to Somaliland by the end of the week. The delegation is...
Saudi-Ethiopian tycoon Amoudi To Build Mega Oil Processing In Ethiopia
By:New Business Ethiopia
Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Ali Al-Amoudi, Chairman and Owner of the leading Ethiopian investment group, Midroc Ethiopia, is set to invest 4 billion birr (around $126.2 million) in mega edible oil processing factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
A corner stone for the modern edible...
Ethiopia, Egypt leaders discuss regional issues namely Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Cairo
Horndiplomat-the Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed was received warmly by President Al Sisi of Egypt upon arrival at Cairo On Saturday evening. The two leaders will hold bilateral & regional talks that will further bolster the relationship between the two countries.
Asharq al-Awsat is...
Ethiopia: High-profile officials appointed as Ambassador Plenipotentiary
Horndiplomat-President Mulatu Teshome appointed today 11 Ambassador Plenipotentiaries.
The newly-appointed Ambassador Plenipotentiaries are:
1/Kasa Tekleberhane
Member of ANDM and EPRDF executive committees and Minister of Federal Affairs Minister since October 2015.
2/ Shiferaw Teklemariam
Member of SEPDM and EPRDF executive committees. He was appointed Education Minister last October.
3. Amb....