Addis Ababa, June 19, 2022 (FBC) – Selemon Barega won the Paris Diamond League Men’s 5000 metres category. He finished the distance in 12: 56 : 19 hrs.  Burundian athlete, Thierry NDIKUMWENAYO BDI, finished second in  13:05.24 hrs.  Muktar EDRIS, Ethiopian Athlete and 2017 and 2019 world champion in the distance, finished third in  13:06.54. […]

Addis Ababa, June 19, 2022 (FBC) – The Green Legacy initiative launched in June 2019 is rooted in a vision of building a green and climate-resilient Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. Issuing a statement relating to the launch of Green Legacy program for 2022 to be held  on June 21st with a target of […]

[Shabelle] A delegation of officials led by the Somali Police Force Commander Major General Abdi Hassan Mohamed Hijar arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where they attended the Interpol Central and East Africa Police Conference (EAPCO) in Addis Ababa.

[Author’s Note] While Part II of this commentary stands on its own merits, I recommend reading Part I first. Power’s Call to arms for the start of an ideological Cold War to save the Obama/Bien New World Order (O/B NWO) The opening lines of the Communist Manifesto reads, A specter is haunting Europe—the specter of Communism. All the powers of old Europe have entered into a holy alliance to exorcise this specter: Pope and Tsar, Metternich and Guizot, French Radicals and German police-spies. Samantha Power’s “major foreign policy speech” summarized sounds almost as apocalyptic. The dawn of a New Age

Petersburg, June 18, 2022 (Sputnik) A Pakistani business delegation led by Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), met with Russian officials in St. Petersburg on Saturday to discuss transport connectivity and banking, the organizer of the visit told Sputnik. “I have organized a visit by a […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance has met in his office with Matilda Ernkrans, Minister of International Development Cooperation of Sweden. The two ministers held a fruitful discussion on a number of bilateral issues, including the development cooperation between the two countries. They further exchanged updates on the humanitarian […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to India and non-resident Ambassador to the Royal Kingdom of Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, Ambassador Tizita held discussion with Wattanawit Gajaseni, Deputy Director General of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) on the current situation in Ethiopia as well as bilateral […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley said the current humanitarian truce declared by the Ethiopian government has opened greater access to operations in Tigray region. At the conclusion of his visit to Ethiopia, the executive director told reporters last night that some 2,500 trucks carrying food and other […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to India and non-resident Ambassador to the Royal Kingdom of Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, Ambassador Tizita held discussion with Wattanawit Gajaseni, Deputy Director General of Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) on the current situation in Ethiopia as well as bilateral […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – The Minister of Justice, Gedion Timothewos met and held talks with Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights on the current situation in Ethiopia on Friday in Brussels. The two sides exchanged updates on the current situation in Ethiopia since they met in May in Addis Ababa […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – Ethiopian Ambassador to the U.S. Seleshi Bekele met with and briefed Congressman Tim Burchett on the current political developments in Ethiopia, and the efforts of the government to tackle humanitarian needs of those affected by the conflict in Northern Ethiopia as well as natural disaster. The ambassador also […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has attended inauguration of a secondary school built by the office of First Lady in Sidama Region. The school which is built at a cost of 11 million birr has 12 class rooms, tow laboratories and a library. Labor and Skill Minister Muferihat Kamil, […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tesfaye Yilma, held talks yesterday with Ambassador Tracy Jacobson, Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia. Reiterating the longstanding ties between Ethiopia and the United States, Ambassador Tesfaye expressed his country’s interest to normalize and revitalize the relations. The State Minister […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022 (FBC) – Ethiopian Ambassador to the U.S. Seleshi Bekele (PhD) met and discussed with Congressman Buddy Carter on latest developments in Ethiopia. Ambassador Seleshi briefed Congressman Carter on the current situation in Ethiopia and the Government’s measures to facilitate humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict in Northern Ethiopia […]

Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022(Walta) – U.S. Senator Mark Warner said the announcement of a new peace committee by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is encouraging. It is to be…

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Addis Ababa, June 18, 2022(Walta) –  US Congressman Tim Burchett has said that Ethiopia’s stability, as an important partner in the region, should be maintained. The Congressman made the remark…

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[HRW] Government Should Ensure Access to Aid; End Arbitrary Detentions

Addis Ababa, 2022 (FBC) – State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tesfaye Yilma received at his office on Thursday a delegation led by Dr. Alexander Alvin, owner and President of the American Satellite Company, ORION. The discussion between the two sides focused on utilizing satellite data and space technology in light of cooperation between the […]

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022(Walta) – World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley said the current humanitarian truce declared by the Ethiopian government has opened greater access to operations…

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Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022(Walta) – State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Tesfaye Yilma received a delegation led by Dr. Alexander Alvin, owner and President of the American Satellite Company…

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Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022(Walta) – The Ministry of Finance and the World Bank Group have signed 405 million USD financial assistance agreements. The $210 Million financial assistance will support…

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Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) – The Labor and Skills Minister, Muferihat Kamil received a delegation of the African Development Bank (AfDB) at her office. The two sides discussed cooperation in various sectors. Muferihat said discussion was focused on the Partnership Framework project to be implemented by the Ministry in the coming five years. […]

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) – The Ministry of Finance and the World Bank Group have signed 405 million USD financial assistance agreements. The Finance Minister, Ahmed Shide and the World Bank Ethiopia Representative Ousmane Dione have signed the agreement. The financial assistace will be used to support underground water development activities in pastoralist […]

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew together with senior officials have visited construction sites of Wolaita Sodo Airport, a bakery and flour factory in Wolaita Sodo town and other pipeline projects in Southern Nations and Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) Region. Chief Administrator of the Southern […]

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (Walta) – The Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti has organized a two-day briefing and B2B Sessions on livestock, meat processing, agriculture, agro-processing, logistics, mining and manufacturing…

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Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (Walta) – State Minister, Ambassador Tesfaye Yilma had a meeting yesterday with the Ambassador of China to Ethiopia, Ambassador Zhao Zhiyuan. At the outset, Ambassador…

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Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) – The Government of Germany has provided ICT equipment worth 500 million birr for Labor and Skills Ministry of Ethiopia. The donation extended by the German Economic Cooperation and Development Bank is aimed to expansion of ICT infrastructures in Technical and Vocation Education and Training (TVET) institutes in Ethiopia. […]

Addis Ababa June 17, 2022(Walta) –  Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Wolaita Sodo town of the Southern Nation, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) region today. On his arrival, Premier…

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Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) – Ministry of Health,Ethiopia signed yesterday an MOU with Rotary International, Ethiopian Airlines and the Children’s Heart Fund (CHF) of Ethiopia to cover the cost of medical and travel expenses in India for surgical treatment of 100 children with heart disease and their 100 attendants. Another MOU was also […]

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (Walta) – Agricultural and Agro-processing Investment and Export Opportunities in Ethiopia are discussed in a webinar hosted by the Ethiopian Embassy in the United Kingdom.…

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Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) – The Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti has organized a two-day briefing and B2B Sessions on livestock, meat processing, agriculture, agro-processing, logistics, mining and manufacturing sectors as Djibouti-based foreign companies delve for joint venture and investment opportunities in Ethiopia.   During the sessions, Ethiopian Ambassador to Djibouti, Berhanu Tsegaye noted […]

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Ambassador in the United States, Seleshi Bekele (Dr.) held a constructive discussion with the Honorable Congressman John Garamendi. Ambassador Seleshi briefed Congressman Garamendi on current developments in Ethiopia and the progress made regarding the conflict in the northern part of the country. He also expressed the Ethiopian […]

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) -Agricultural and Agro-processing Investment and Export Opportunities in Ethiopia are discussed in a webinar hosted by the Ethiopian Embassy in the United Kingdom. African advisory partners, representatives from the Ethiopian Investment Commission, Industrial Development Corporation, Agricultural Transformation Agency, Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, Ministry of Industry of Ethiopia, […]

[HRW] The World Can't Afford to Ignore Tigray

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022 (FBC) – State Minister, Ambassador Tesfaye Yilma had a meeting yesterday with the Ambassador of China in Ethiopia, Ambassador: Zhao Zhiyuan. At the outset, Ambassador Tesfaye appreciated the Chinese investment which kept on growing by the day being a testament to the longstanding and vibrant relationships between the two countries. […]

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A disturbing footage of government security forces shooting repeatedly at an unarmed man whose hands are tied behind his back made rounds on several social media platforms today. The recording is reportedly in the capital of Gambella regional state where the joint forces of the Gambella Liberation Front/Army and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) announced that they were undertaking a joint operation in the city two days ago.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Malnutrition rates across east and south-eastern Ethiopia have soared in recent months as drought, displacement and conflict take their toll with about 185,000 children now estimated to be suffering from the most deadly form of malnutrition, Save the Children said.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's Region (SNNPR) Agriculture Bureau said the new arrivals of armyworms have settled on, and affected 334,760 hectares of land in seven zones and three special woredas of the state.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Five people were reportedly killed in Dessie city at Buanbua Weha Sub City Fourth Division police station, the city's communication affairs office said.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Hachalu Hundessa Foundation in a press release given today to the media, stated that the Hachalu Hundessa Award would be launched on June 29, 2022, in remembrance of the day he was killed.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's capital city Addis Abeba is hosting the East African Arts and Culture Festival which kicked off at Meskel Square on Wednesday 14 June under the theme "Arts and Culture for Regional Connection." Representatives from Uganda, Burundi, South Sudan, and Somalia as well as representatives from various regional states in Ethiopia are attending the festival, which will last from 14 - 19, according to Ethiopia's Ministry of Culture and Sport.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Water Ways Technologies Inc., a global provider of Israeli-based agriculture technology, providing water irrigation solutions to agricultural producers, announces that it has received a new purchase order to install a 50 Hectares smart turnkey irrigation project of vegetables, mainly green peas, in Ethiopia. The project is expected to be delivered and installed during Q3 of 2022. The total value of the order is approximately C$400,000. The order is a repeat order from an existing Ethiopian client. The Comp

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022(Walta) – Ethiopia’s Ambassador in the United States, Seleshi Bekele (Ph.d) held a constructive discussion with the Honorable Congressman John Garamendi. Ambassador Seleshi briefed Congressman Garamendi…

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Addis Ababa, June 17, 2022(Walta) – Wolaita Sodo University (WSU) and the National Institute for Parasitic Diseases (NIPD) – Center for Tropical Diseases Research (CTDR), which is under the Chinese…

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[ISS] Legal loopholes are among the factors that enable a flourishing illicit trade in export-grade coffee.

  Senator Booker sheds crocodile tears for victims of human rights violations in Africa. But what has he done to deal with human rights violations of African Americans in New Jersey? “Booker’s New Jersey has an incarceration rate of  341 per 100,000 people and locks up a higher percentage of its people than almost any democracy on earth. New Jersey continues to have the highest rate of racial disparities in its prison population in the country, with Black residents incarcerated at a rate of 12.5 times that of whites.” ========================================================== Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is the third member of the

Addis Ababa, June 16, 2022 (Walta) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonen had a phone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of Germany, Annalena Baerbock. The Deputy…

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It is a known fact that African players are fast becoming trailblazers across major football leagues globally, with glittering performances as documented on https://www.telecomasia.net/sports-betting/tips/football/. The likes of Salah, Mane, Aubameyang, Ndidi, and Iheanacho are a few of the very successful African players today. While the spotlight is often on those African players in the English premier league, others are scattered worldwide in other major and minor leagues. Serie A is one of the other major leagues with talented African players performing at spectacular levels. The following few paragraphs briefly highlight the career of six African footballers in the just concluded

[Oxfam] The upcoming rainy season in northern Ethiopia poses new and heightened threats as communities struggle to cope with ongoing conflict, displacement, hunger, and disease.

[Daily Maverick] Back before the 17-month Ethiopian civil war halted tourism and scared off travellers, Don Pinnock took the long, hard road to the Simien Mountains. Up there, he recalls, lammergeiers rule the ramparts and gelada monkeys bare their hearts.