Tag: Ethiopia
Direct telephone connection restored between Ethiopia, Eritrea
Direct international telephone connection has been restored between Ethiopia and Eritrea “for the first time after two decades”, an Ethiopian…
PM Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia needs $7.5bn to drive industrialisation
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia needs $7.5 billion to finish infrastructure projects such as a massive dam and roads…
Ethiopia removes 3 opposition groups from “terrorist” list
Ethiopia removed three opposition groups from its list of “terrorist” organisations on Thursday, the latest sign of Prime Minister Abiy…
Peace deal: Eritrean delegation to visit Ethiopia
A delegation from Eritrea will arrive in Addis Ababa on Thursday as Ethiopia’s prime minister appears ready to resolve one…
U.N. welcomes Eritrea, Ethiopia ‘positive steps’ towards peace
The UN Secretary-General, Mr Antonio Guterres, has announced its readiness to support Eritrea and Ethiopia following recent peace overtures between…
South Sudan rebel leader Machar arrives in Ethiopia for talks
South Sudan’s rebel leader, Riek Machar, arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday for a meeting with South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir,…
Ethiopia eyes improved ties with Eritrea – PM
Ethiopia hopes for improved ties with bitter rival Eritrea after it made concession on a contested common border, Ethiopian Prime…
Ethiopia, UN launch $280m relief appeal
Ethiopia and the UN jointly launched on Friday a 280.4 million dollars relief appeal for lifesaving interventions.
Rwanda’s Kagame arrives in Ethiopia to discuss regional, continental issues
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda landed in Ethiopia on Friday morning for a three-day official state visit to Ethiopia expected…
Ethiopia opens telecoms sector to limited competition
Ethiopia’s state-run telecoms monopoly has agreed to allow some local firms to provide internet services through its infrastructure, a move…
Ethiopia says 7 members of rebel group surrender
The Ethiopian government announced on Wednesday that seven members of an outlawed Rebel Group Ginbot Seven Patriotic Front (G7-PF) have…
Ethiopia opens door for foreign investments in manufacturing sector – President Mulatu Wirtu
Ethiopian President Mulatu Wirtu said on Tuesday his country was not yet ready for foreign investments in its telecoms and…
Ethiopia drops charges against 114 terrorism suspects
The Federal Attorney-General of Ethiopia on Wednesday dropped charges against 114 defendants who were charged on terrorism cases.
Ethiopia calls reports of South Sudan wanting change of peace talk venue “fake news”
Ethiopia denounced on Thursday reports that South Sudan government has requested for change of peace talk venue as “fake news.”
Nearly 7.88 million Ethiopians need emergency food aid
Ethiopia said on Tuesday that about 7.88 million of its citizens need emergency food aid and that climate change has…