[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

  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

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

Invitation for International Competitive Bid(Bid No. FMD/PSMT/034/2022) Corporation (EIC) invites all interested and eligible bidders by this National/ International competitive Bid to participate in the bid for:Lot 1- Supply, Installation, Configuration and civil work of Datacenter Facility Infrastructure and structural Network and Electrical Cabling WorksLot 2- Supply, Installation, Configuration and Migration of Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Compute and Storage Systems. The bid is open only to those who shall fulfill and submit copy of the following requirements:2.1 In case of Local Bidders:-Currently renewed relevant Trade license,Registration of value added tax (VAT), TIN Certificate and Current year tax

For Qatar, the African teams have many world-class players and if they were to combine, they would undoubtedly be one of the best teams in the world. From goalkeeper to striker, there are certain players who make a difference in their teams, and with their national team, they are starters and stars. For this tournament, each of them will be making history in the most important national team tournament in the world. It is a good idea to use this world sports betting promo code to bet on any of the African teams in this World Cup, or in any

Ivorian player Franck Kessie will join Xavi’s FC Barcelona for next season. His signing came as a surprise because he was expected to renew with Milan after his great campaign and because his style of play is not so compatible with the Catalan team. The Spanish club hopes to regain the La Liga title and compete in the Champions League, and Kessie is one of the instruments they will use to achieve this. Going to https://bookmaker-ratings.net.za/bookmakers-homepage/ to bet on them, or your favourite team, next season is a good idea because here are the best places to do it with

In the context of the law enforcement measures taken by the Ethiopian government, it is unacceptable that the Tigray crisis has been exploited for scapegoating Eritrea through unfounded human rights allegations, including obstruction of humanitarian assistance by Eritrean forces. My delegation totally rejects these allegations. SOURCE: MOI ERITREA Mr. President, The present mandate on Eritrea was established in 2012 as a continuation of the external threats pursued by the US and its western allies. Accordingly, harassment tools including the UN sanction imposed on Eritrea in the pretext of alleged Eritrea’s support to “terrorism / Al Shebab)’ were applied to make

For Qatar, the African teams have many world-class players and if they were to combine, they would undoubtedly be one of the best teams in the world. From goalkeeper to striker, there are certain players who make a difference in their teams, and with their national team, they are starters and stars. For this tournament, each of them will be making history in the most important national team tournament in the world. It is a good idea to use this world sports betting promo code to bet on any of the African teams in this World Cup, or in any

Ivorian player Franck Kessie will join Xavi’s FC Barcelona for next season. His signing came as a surprise because he was expected to renew with Milan after his great campaign and because his style of play is not so compatible with the Catalan team. The Spanish club hopes to regain the La Liga title and compete in the Champions League, and Kessie is one of the instruments they will use to achieve this. Going to https://bookmaker-ratings.net.za/bookmakers-homepage/ to bet on them, or your favourite team, next season is a good idea because here are the best places to do it with

Embassy of Japan This position is to assist the Economic Division of the Embassy. For those who are interested and fulfill the below criteria, please submit your Curriculum Vitae with a recent photo before 17 June, 2022 to: The Economic Division Embassy of Japan P.O. Box 5650, Addis AbabaApplication documents will not be returned.Interviews and examination will form part of the selection procedure.1. Job Description: Attend meetings organized by Ethiopian Government or the diplomatic corps, or International Organizations, and produce minutes Produce letters, Note Verbales and briefing notes Produce reports on economic issues by collecting data

Procurement of Water Quality Test KitRef: WAE/WQTK/BGB/OB/2022/Ep0007 WaterAid is an international Non-Governmental Organization established in 1981. Its vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene and its mission is to transform lives by providing safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH). WaterAid works in partnership with communities, local government and other stockholders to contribute towards the achievement of its mission and vision. So far, it has reached millions with safe water, sanitation and hygiene.WaterAid Ethiopia (WAE) hereby invites eligible bidders to submit their bids for the procurement of Water Quality

Invitation for International Competitive Bid(Bid No. FMD/PSMT/034/2022) Corporation (EIC) invites all interested and eligible bidders by this National/ International competitive Bid to participate in the bid for:Lot 1- Supply, Installation, Configuration and civil work of Datacenter Facility Infrastructure and structural Network and Electrical Cabling WorksLot 2- Supply, Installation, Configuration and Migration of Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Compute and Storage Systems. The bid is open only to those who shall fulfill and submit copy of the following requirements:2.1 In case of Local Bidders:-Currently renewed relevant Trade license,Registration of value added tax (VAT), TIN Certificate and Current year

By Kebede Amenu Globally, nearly half a million people die of foodborne diseases (FBDs) every year-with children making up 30% of these deaths. In Africa, where the numbers are soberingly high, the death toll is around 140,000 people each year. In addition to the tragedy of the many that die, FBDs also create a massive economic burden-low- and middle-income countries across Africa and Asia are estimated to lose US$95 billion per year due to unsafe food. Yet the burden of FBDs is still not fully recognized in many countries, and as our food systems become increasingly complex, this situation is

Embassy of Japan This position is to assist the Economic Division of the Embassy. For those who are interested and fulfill the below criteria, please submit your Curriculum Vitae with a recent photo before 17 June, 2022 to: The Economic Division Embassy of Japan P.O. Box 5650, Addis AbabaApplication documents will not be returned.Interviews and examination will form part of the selection procedure.1. Job Description: Attend meetings organized by Ethiopian Government or the diplomatic corps, or International Organizations, and produce minutes Produce letters, Note Verbales and briefing notes Produce reports on economic issues by collecting data

By Kebede Amenu Globally, nearly half a million people die of foodborne diseases (FBDs) every year-with children making up 30% of these deaths. In Africa, where the numbers are soberingly high, the death toll is around 140,000 people each year. In addition to the tragedy of the many that die, FBDs also create a massive economic burden-low- and middle-income countries across Africa and Asia are estimated to lose US$95 billion per year due to unsafe food. Yet the burden of FBDs is still not fully recognized in many countries, and as our food systems become increasingly complex, this situation is

By Alastair McPhail This week I was delighted to attend our Ethiopia launch event for the UK-Africa Deal Room – an exciting new platform that we hope will increase investment in Ethiopia.In January 2020, London hosted the UK-Africa Investment Summit. On a platform in front of Heads of State and dignitaries from across the continent, the UK Prime Minister made it the aim of the UK to become the investor of choice across Africa. Our Prime Minister made it clear that we want to be known for encouraging sustainable investments that will help drive economic growth, sustainability and prosperity.I’m pleased

Quara Manufacturing plc and the Chinese construction giant CCECC strike a deal to construct a mega twin tower turnkey project at the cost of over 13 billion birr in the heart of Addis Ababa.Quara a sister company of Gomeju Oil Ethiopia disclosed that the two buildings will have the company headquarter, business and offices hubs with luxury residential facility.Tewodros Yeshiwas, CEO of Quara Manufacturing plc, reminded that his company has been tirelessly working to select the best and reliable construction company for the very unique mega project, “I am confident that the project will be concluded

Gov’t to investigate the matter Ethiopia losses its opportunity to the ownership of 19 percent of Berbera Port as the government failed to fulfill certain conditions according to Dr. Saad Ali Shire, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Somaliland. Ethiopian officials however said that there is no binding agreement to enforce this.In 2016 after years of serious negotiations, Ethiopia had concluded an agreement with the Somaliland Ports Authority and DP World, which would see the government of Ethiopia getting 19% stake in joint ventures to develop the Port of Berbera; in addition to helping the country get additional logistical

Great Value Energy Plc, a local recycling factory gains 27 million euro in loans for an expansion aimed to fulfill local demand and increase its export.Great Value Energy Plc which has an extensive portfolio in; real estate, construction / construction project management, hotel complexes / resorts, food trade, agriculture, pharmaceutical industry, mining / raw materials, and a plastic recycling factory, through its management team stated that, “We will receive the 27 million euro loan and the value is ready on the account to be paid. Moreover, according to our agreements, the security deposit will have a maturity date of up

Despite the external flow which was expected to way heftily on government, the country has been able to steer itself to settle over 15 percent of higher external debt in the first nine months of the budget year when compared with the same period of last year. The debt settlement is higher than the new flow that contributes to reduce the external debt rate.In spite of the internal and external thorns that poke the country’s economy, the Ethiopian government has continued with its high commitment to settle its international debt.According to the latest public sector debt statistics bulletin which was

At the outset, we would like to acknowledge the usual complaint that goes more or less like this; after all, Africa is an amalgam of 55 nation states, hence it is erroneous to lump all these countries together and prescribe similar policies, just because they happen to be on the same continent. At the same time one can also retort; aren’t many of the chronic problems that ail the continent similar? Won’t we benefit if we just concentrate on those critical challenges that affect us all? In other words, aren’t the generic problems of the African nation states more pressing

China inaugurates new half a billion-dollar mining project in Eritrea Chinese ambassador Cai Ge, cutting the ribbon to inaugurate Eritrea’s new Asmara polymetallic mine. (Photo via Chinese embassy) BY TESFANEWS Chinese ambassador to Eritrea, Cai Ge, cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate Eritrea’s new polymetallic mine – the Asmara project. The Asmara Mining Share Company, the holder of the Asmara Project in Eritrea, is a 60:40 joint venture between Chinese SRBM and state-owned ENAMCO. The project hosts four known deposits at Emba Derho, Adi Nefas, Gupo, and Debarwa. The mine is expected to have a life of 17 years, producing an

Despite the Sugar Industry Group being expected to grab one of the offers from the recently closed sweat bid, the corporation has annulled the bid and switched it up to another round restricted bid in order to obtain a lower price point for the commodity. Prior to this, it was signaled that the Industry Group had managed the recent bid swiftly and even was able to get a better rate compared with the previous unsuccessful and lengthy patterned regular bidding processes. However, the Industry Group wasn’t content with the offer tabled and as sources explain, it wanted a lower price

The importance of seamless customer journeysContinuously evolving landscape, cutting-edge competition, and rising customer expectations have become a rule of thumb to adapt to in almost every industry, including banking and financial services.In an on-demand economy where social and mobile innovations have significantly expanded the range of crucial touchpoints, winners and losers will be determined by their ability to diversify and personalise engagement methods across the entire banking customer journey.At the same time, the rising popularity of digital-only banks – a.k.a. challenger or neo banks – has made incumbent banks and traditional lenders sit up and take notice. This new generation

CDF of Canada is looking for National volunteers who will use their skills and knowledge to the capacity building of local partner organizations. Volunteers have the option to travel in three intervention woredas or work remotely with local partners. The Project is named VOICE for Women and Girls Project, for a position of National volunteer who will Work in Addis Ababa-partner office with frequent travels to Minjarshenkora, Fogera and Abya woreda and Reporting is to the Country Program Officer, EthiopiaThe Start Date is immediately after interview and the duration is up to 6 months with possible

/Procurement Reference Number –BoUDC/NBC/11: 13 & 17 /2014 EFY The Somali Regional State Urban Development and Construction Bureau would like to invite all interested bidders and eligible bidders for: The Construction of Municipal Administrative Building in Six Municipal TownsTo Develop Greenery Park at Jigjiga City; The Construction of Police Station at four SRS City Administrations The Construction of Tog-Wachale City Administration Office Building Interested bidders should provide copies of relevant and valid documents with renewed trade license in land revenue for the year 2014,VAT and TIN registration certificate and evidence indicating that the bidder has performed

Ethiopia aspires to internationalize the quality of skilled labour as a potential source of the economy.The East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) which has been working to standardize the East Africa qualification framework and occupational standard has signed to validate a qualification framework for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) between the three east African countries; Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania.At the regional workshop on adoption of East African qualifications framework for TVET, Assegid Getachew, State Minister of Labour and Skills, said that EASTRIP will have quite a lot of benefits, including

The forth state of the world’s volunteerism report /SWVR/ with the title ‘Building equal and inclusive societies’ has been launched on Thursday, May 2, 2022 at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa hall.The launch took the global discussion on the report to the regional level to initiate and generate moments for a sustainable regional conversation on SWVR 2022 finding and raise awareness among stakeholders, policy makers and institutions in Africa.The UN report argued that strong cooperation between volunteers and governments in Africa is needed and highlighted the volunteer states relationship, the deliberative governance, the co-production of services as well

Edward Markey is one of those immortal creatures in the putrefied swamp of beltway Washington politics. Markey was the U.S. representative for Massachusetts’s 7th congressional district from 1976 to 2013, when he was elected to the U.S. Senate. For well over 4 decades, as the Washington swamp drained time and again, Markey survived with crocodilian tenacity and resilience. Markey palms himself off as the global defender, champion and crusader of human rights. Markey will sniff out human rights crisis anywhere in the world and do his signature grandstanding. On his Senate website, Markey boasts he has made it a priority

The primary election for Mayor of the City of Los Angeles is set for June 7, 2022. It is a 9-candidate race, but the real contest will be between Rick Caruso, a successful businessman and Karen Bass, currently a member of Congress a/k/a “The Washington/Beltway Swamp.” Ethiopian American voters in Los Angeles must answer three critical questions as they consider which one of the mayoral candidates deserves their vote: Which candidate has the moral character and political integrity to lead the second largest city in America? Which candidate has the skills, experience and plan of action to deal with the

Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Azerbaijan Ruslan Nasibov made a statement, that says: I am honored to welcome you today to the Celebration of the 28 May – Independence Day. On that day, 104 years ago Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was established, becoming the first parliamentary democracy in the Muslim world, the first country in the Muslim world and European continent that granted universal suffrage to women as early as in 1918. Our rapid economic development after restoration of the state independence on October 18, 1991 helped us transform the country. In the last twenty years the level of poverty in the

Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Ruslan Nasibov 28 May – Independence Day Monday, 30 May, 2022, Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa Your Excellency, Mr. Eshete Tilahun, Director General for Europe and America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Excellencies, Members of Parliament, Distinguished Guests Good evening! I am honored to welcome you today to the Celebration of the 28 May – Independence Day. On that day, 104 years ago Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was established, becoming the first parliamentary democracy in the Muslim world, the first country in the Muslim world and European continent that

Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Ruslan Nasibov 28 May – Independence Day Monday, 30 May, 2022, Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa Your Excellency, Mr. Eshete Tilahun, Director General for Europe and America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Excellencies, Members of Parliament, Distinguished Guests Good evening! I am honored to welcome you today to the Celebration of the 28 May – Independence Day. On that day, 104 years ago Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was established, becoming the first parliamentary democracy in the Muslim world, the first country in the Muslim world and European continent that

The new investment incentive directive gives no tax exemption for education, training, printing industry and health services investments while on the contrary, it has given tax relief to alcohol related investments.In its 8th ordinary summit, the Council of Ministers approved the new directive for investment incentives. The bill gives the Ministry of Finance (MoF) power to decide on incentive packages which was the mandate of the investment board.The purpose of revising the incentive is said to encourage investors in accordance with the new investment proclamation approved in January 2020.The directive authorized MoF to grant tax incentives to investments eligible under

View of the cigarettes and tobacco stack. The tobacco plant is part of the genus nicotiana and of the solanaceae (nightshade) family. Every year the tobacco industry costs the world more than 8 million human lives, 600 million trees, 200,000 hectares of land, 22 billion tonnes of water and 84 million tonnes of CO2.The majority of tobacco is grown in low-and-middle-income countries, where water and farmland are often desperately needed to produce food for the region. Instead, they are being used to grow deadly tobacco plants, while more and more land is being cleared of forests.The WHO report “Tobacco: Poisoning

Investors are showing interest to get into the mining sector, emphasizes the ministry of mines on its nine month report to the House of Peoples Representative.In the past nine months, the ministry has given 55 new licenses of which 39 of them are engaged on mining investigation while the other 16 investors are on production.“Interests to engage in the mining industry are increasing from time to time,” said Takele Uma, Minister of Mines on his report, adding that the increasing investment on the sector could help to decrease the traditional mining production and increase benefit of the country from the

Ethiopian Sugar Corporation (ESC) says it has switched gears to handle the biding process to conclude swiftly rather than the usual trend. The new decision of India is stated as a threat for price hike, while on Friday, Ministry of Finance (MoF) gave its positive response for the process to procure the 200,000 metric tons of sugar.The corporation said that on the latest bidding process of the sweet it has given a final proposal in few days.Weyo Roba, CEO of ESC, said that on the latest process to buy the commodity the corporation has taken swift approaches to finalize the

The FIFA World Cup Trophy arrived in Addis Ababa to an exciting welcome at the Bole International Airport accompanied by Coca-Cola and FIFA officials, as well as Juliano Belletti, a Brazillian football legend appointed by FIFA for the tour in Ethiopia. The plane carrying the Trophy and the entourage touched down at Bole Airport at 10:45 am, making Ethiopia the first country in Africa to receive it in the African leg of the fifth FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which started in Dubai on May 12. “This is a truly iconic moment, for Ethiopia and for Africa. This is the

  Student Chris Coons, the bearded Marxist in Kenya Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee has a  fascinating personal story to tell about his messianic crusade to save Africans from their ignoble savage selves. As a young college student, Coons journeyed to Kenya ostensibly to rescue himself out of the wilderness of white privilege. Coons says he entered college “from a fairly sheltered, privileged, and politically conservative background.” During his second year in college, he began to examine his “assumptions about America and world relations” and scrutinize the “myth of equal opportunity in America.” Coons

INVITATION TO BID ”Healthy children through Sustained WaSH Services” project WASH Facilities Construction at Waga Primary school Ref: WAE/Cons/WPS/OB/Jabi/0005 WaterAid is an international Non-Governmental Organization established in 1981. Its vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene and its mission is to transform lives by providing safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH). WaterAid works in partnership with government at all level to effectively contribute towards the achievement of its vision and mission. WaterAid started its mission in Ethiopia in 1983 by financing small projects through established organizations such as Ethiopian Red Cross Society

Ethiopia has enjoyed strong economic growth over the past two decades, averaging about 9 to 10 percent. With strong fundamentals, such as young and educated labour force and improved infrastructure, the economy has the potential to sustain such a high growth if structural challenges, such as limited access to finance, are addressed. In the past few years, the government has implemented several reforms to open the economy and the launch of a securities exchange is said to be a catalyst for attracting new investment from the private sector. On May 18, 2022, the Ministry of Finance, the Ethiopian Investment Holdings

 By Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Today, we celebrate Africa Day with enthusiasm in the Continent and in Türkiye. We remember with appreciation African nations coming together under a single roof on May 25th, 1963. This day signifies a tough journey for independence and freedom, and a common consciousness based on solidarity and unity of the Continent. The success story attained in the following decades in this spirit, through the efforts of powerful and acclaimed African Leaders, attests to the bright future of the Continent. Despite the historical injustices during colonial times, global apathy

The people of Georgia have spoken. Herschel Walker will be the Republican candidate to face off Democrat Raphael Warnock for the Georgia Senate seat on November 8, 2022. I congratulate Herschel on his primary victory.  Well-deserved! Herschel ran a classy campaign reaching out to all parts of the Georgia community. I also want to thank and congratulate Ethiopian American voters in Georgia who worked quietly but determinedly to mobilize the broader immigrant voter community to support Herschel. I appreciate you all! The facts speak for themselves. Over 1,851,747 (with over 96% counted) Georgians voted in the senatorial primary. Vastly more

 By Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Today, we celebrate Africa Day with enthusiasm in the Continent and in Türkiye. We remember with appreciation African nations coming together under a single roof on May 25th, 1963. This day signifies a tough journey for independence and freedom, and a common consciousness based on solidarity and unity of the Continent. The success story attained in the following decades in this spirit, through the efforts of powerful and acclaimed African Leaders, attests to the bright future of the Continent. Despite the historical injustices during colonial times, global apathy

Mark Napier (Photo: Anteneh Aklilu) Ethiopia has enjoyed strong economic growth over the past two decades, averaging about 9 to 10 percent. With strong fundamentals, such as young and educated labour force and improved infrastructure, the economy has the potential to sustain such a high growth if structural challenges, such as limited access to finance, are addressed. In the past few years, the government has implemented several reforms to open the economy and the launch of a securities exchange is said to be a catalyst for attracting new investment from the private sector.On May 18, 2022, the Ministry of Finance,

On May 24, 2022, the Georgia Republican Party will hold its primary to determine which Republican candidate will run in the state’s general election on November 8, 2022. A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate they believe should be their political party’s candidate for elected office to run in the general election (finally elected to office.) The general election will be held on November 8, 2022 Georgia utilizes an open primary system. That means any registered voter can vote in a particular party’s primary without being a registered member of that party. In other

German Financial Cooperation with IGADProject: Regional Migration Fund supporting Migrants, Refugees and Host Communities in the Greater Horn of Africa (“RMF“)Project BMZ-No.: 2017 67 961REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – CONSULTANCY FIRMS forConsultancy Services to undertake Feasibility Studies of Infrastructure Projects in the area of MOYALE (Ethiopia and Kenya)Countries: Kenya and Ethiopia The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (“IGAD”) hereby invites Consulting Firms to indicate their interest in the provision of consultancy services for the implementation of “Feasibility Studies for rehabilitation of an abattoir in Moyale-Kenya and construction of new abattoirs in Moyale-Ethiopia [Oromia and Somali]”. IGAD,

German Financial Cooperation with IGADProject: Regional Migration Fund supporting Migrants, Refugees and Host Communities in the Greater Horn of Africa (“RMF“)Project BMZ-No: 2017 67 961CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as “Implementation Partners” for infrastructure projects implemented in the area of MOYALE (Ethiopia and Kenya)Countries: Kenya and Ethiopia The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) has received financing from the Federal Republic of Germany through its development bank – KfW – to constitute the Regional Migration Fund (RMF). IGAD intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this fund to payments under the contract to engage Non-Governmental

INVITATION TO BID ”Healthy children through Sustained WaSH Services” project WASH Facilities Construction at Waga Primary school Ref: WAE/Cons/WPS/OB/Jabi/0005 WaterAid is an international Non-Governmental Organization established in 1981. Its vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene and its mission is to transform lives by providing safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH). WaterAid works in partnership with government at all level to effectively contribute towards the achievement of its vision and mission. WaterAid started its mission in Ethiopia in 1983 by financing small projects through established organizations such as Ethiopian Red Cross Society

(Photo: Anteneh Aklilu) European Union special representative for human rights calls on Ethiopia to fully implement the recommendations of the human right reports.EU special representative for the horn of Africa, Eamon Gilmore, has paid a three-day visit to Ethiopia starting from May 16-18. During his visit, the special representative met with high government officials including president Sahile-work Zewde and Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonen.During the press conference on May 18, the EU special representative said that currently there are three main issues that need to be addressed as the EU member state prep for a ministerial