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Govt Intensifying Efforts to Expand Solar Water Pump for Irrigation Development
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to expand solar water pumps for irrigation development in an effort to raise the productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers in the country, according to Ministry of Water and Energy.
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Nation Earns Over 2.5 Billion USD From Export Trade in Nine Months
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration disclosed that the country has obtained more than 2.5 billion USD in the past nine months of the Ethiopian Fiscal Year.
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PM Abiy Says Ethiopia's Achievement in Agricultural Sector Being Replicated in Industry
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the gains Ethiopia has made in the agricultural sector are now being replicated in the industrial sector.
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Ethiopia Protests 'Ill-Advised' Rights Assessment By U.S. Diplomat
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ethiopia has labeled a recent speech by resident United States Ambassador Ervin Massinga as "ill-advised" faulting "uninformed assertions" contained in the statement.
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Ethiopia Slams U.S. Ambassador's Recent Remarks As 'Ill-Advised' and 'Uninformed'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized a recent policy speech delivered by U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, deeming it "ill-advised" and containing "uninformed assertions" about the Ethiopian government's handling of the country's affairs.
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Availing Climate Resilient Forage Weighs On Improving Livestock Productivity - Experts
[Ethiopian Herald] The availability of improved forage is fundamental to increase Ethiopia's livestock productivity and meet the public meat and milk consumption, experts said.
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Ethiopia's Minister, Turkish Ambassador Discuss Deepening Trade Relations
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Trade and Regional Integration Minister Gebremeskel Chala and Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia Berk Baran discussed ways to strengthen trade relations between the two countries.
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Somaliland Clings to Ethiopia for Recognition
[DW] Somaliland is keen to conclude a controversial deal with Ethiopia that would see Addis Ababa recognize Somaliland as an independent state, despite strong opposition from Somalia.
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Ethiopia Embraces Wide Tourism Investment Potentials
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, diverse landscapes, and historical significance have positioned the country as a burgeoning destination for tourism investment. With a growing focus on developing its tourism industry, Ethiopia offers a wealth of opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on its untapped potential. From the ancient Rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the simmering volcanic lakes of the Great Rift Valley, there is something for every type of adventurer.
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Raising Awareness On Climate, Environmental Issues Is Crucial - Bezawit
[Ethiopian Herald] Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Bezawit Edilu is a Software Engineer. She has been giving Training of Trainers (ToT) on climate awareness, climate justice, circular economy and waste management in different European countries.
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Former Ethiopian Peacekeepers of Tigrayan Descent Previously Stationed in Abyei Region Caught Up in Sudan's Escalating Conflict
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, who were stationed in the Abyei region bordering Sudan and South Sudan, are currently facing heightened security concerns amidst the escalating conflict in Sudan.
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Japan Assists 100m Yen for Refugees, Host Community in Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- The government of Japan has provided 100 million yen assistance to improve the livelihoods of refugees and host communities in Ethiopia's Somali state.
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Prosperity Party, TPLF Convened for the Third Round of Peace Talks in Mekelle, Tigray
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The ruling Prosperity Party (PP) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) convened for their third round of party-to-party political dialogue in Mekelle today, according to state media.
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Revised Land Bill Provides Financial Access to Smallholder Farmers Through Tenure Certificates
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Lawmakers sanctioned the revised Rural Land Management and Use legislation on 14 May, 2024.
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Ethiopia, Qatar Senior Commanders Discuss Cooperation in Military Technology
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A delegation led by Qatar's Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa, Ethiopian Defense University Commander, various issues including enhancing cooperation in military technology excellence between the two countries, according to Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF).
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U.S. Special Envoy Mike Hammer Meets With Oromo Opposition Leaders, Discusses Political Challenges
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Mike Hammer, the U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, engaged in discussions with notable opposition party leaders regarding the present political circumstances in Ethiopia as a whole, with a specific emphasis on the Oromia region.
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Rotten Flowers of the Spring Reform - Democracy and Economic Sovereignty Under Prosperity Party
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Looking back at the spring season of 2018, when the "reformist" group led by PM Abiy Ahmed mobilized the public with flowery promises of democracy, freedom of expression, and economic prosperity, we now find ourselves counting the sixth year of rotten promises. The political landscape has been overwhelmingly dominated by a single party (Prosperity Party), reminiscent of the final days of the former EPRDF regime. Freedom of expression has become a right constrained within the safety of homes and intimate
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Between Two Peace Treaties - Irob Community Confronts Plight, Looming Displacement
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Fisuh Welde, a resident of Irob district in the Eastern Zone of Tigray, has spent his entire life nestled in the northern escarpment of the Ethiopian highlands.
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African Union, Ethiopia, and New Developments in Transitional Justice in Africa
[Premium Times] While the transitional justice agenda in South Sudan has experienced setbacks, the same cannot be said for The Gambia, Liberia, and Ethiopia.
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Education Reform to Boost Competency in Manufacturing Industry
[Ethiopian Herald] The national reform in education would greatly contribute for the development of manufacturing sector through nurturing professionals and conductingproblem-solving researches, Education Minister said.
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Govt Raises Over 154 Mln Birr for Clean Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) disclosed that over 154,000,000 Birr has been collected through the digital telethon in a single day on the Sunday for the Clean Ethiopia initiative.
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How Midwife Mentors Make It Safer for Women to Give Birth in Ethiopia's Fragile Areas
[UNFPA] Imagine being a midwife in a remote, fragile context, like the Afar region in Ethiopia. This hot low-land and desert-like area has been affected by conflict, driving up the headcount poverty rate to 30 per cent. This has worsened food insecurity for Afar's population, who mostly make a living as livestock farmers and are often dependent on government support. The conflict conditions have also damaged thousands of health-care facilities in the northern part of the country.
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Djibouti Hit As Ethiopia Shifts Transit Cargo to Port of Lamu
[Business Day Africa] Djibouti faces a major setback as Ethiopia shifts its transit cargo operations to the Port of Lamu, providing a substantial boost to the LAPSSET project.
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Flooding Poses Serious Threat in Nine Regional States As Climate Fluctuations Take Toll On East Africa
[Reporter] Aid agencies warn close to two million Ethiopians at risk
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Ethiopia, Djibouti Take Over Management of Ethio-Djibouti Railway After Six Years of Commercial Operations
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Six years after to the commencement of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway's operations, the Chinese Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has formally relinquished management responsibilities to the Ethiopian and Djiboutian governments.
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Rights Groups Allege War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity in Ethiopia's Conflict Zones: Joint Report Submitted to UN Ahead of Universal Periodic Review
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a compressive report submitted to the United Nations, leading human rights organizations Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights have alleged a broad pattern of serious violations across multiple conflict zones in Ethiopia over the past four years that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Presents - a Visual Journey of 120 Years of Bilateral Relations
[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Addis Ababa, May 9, 2024 - On May 8, 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga, together with State Minister of Tourism Sileshi Girma, officially opened a photo exhibition at the National Museum in Addis Ababa marking the 120-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ethiopia. The exhibition serves as a powerful reflection of the enduring and profound bilateral relationship between the two nations.
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Govt Pledges to Address Safety Concerns At Refugee Sites Following Incident in Amhara Region
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In response to a recent incident at the Awlala and Kumer refugee sites in the Amhara region, the Ethiopian Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) has unveiled plans to tackle safety concerns and enhance essential services.
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Research Exposes Normalization of Gender-Based Online Violence Against Women in Ethiopia
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A study released by the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has documented the widespread technology-facilitated gender-based violence (GBV) targeting women who participate in public discourse in Ethiopia.
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Unprecedented Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa
[UN News] "Unprecedented and devastating" flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia and Tanzania, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday.