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Unlike Downstream Countries, Ethiopia Believes In Resolving GERD Issues Through Negotiation”: Minister (February 4, 2021)

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Since Ethiopia, unlike the downstream countries, firmly believes in resolving the outstanding issues with regard to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), it has persistently continued negotiating, Irrigation and Energy Minister Dr Seleshi Bekele said. Through the last negotiations and empathy for the two downstream countries, Ethiopia extended the filling of the dam 4 to […]

Gov’t Working To Ensure Efficient Delivery Of Humanitarian Services In Tigray: Deputy PM And FM (February 4, 2021)

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen said the Government of Ethiopia has been working to ensure the delivery of humanitarian services and improve the situation in Tigray. He said this to the AU Foreign Ministers at the 38th AU Executive council meeting, while delivering briefings on relevant current issues, especially the […]

Ministry holds promotional campaign supporting Professor Hirut’s bid to run for AU Office (February 3, 2021)

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia held on Tuesday (February 02) a Promotional campaign supporting Professor Hirut Woldemariam who is running to hold the post of the AU Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation. The event was held at Sheraton Addis in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign […]

PM Urges Diaspora Community To Fight Against Spread Of False Information About Ethiopia (February 2, 2021)

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia to fight against the spread of false information that aims to spoil image of the country. Those who did not concede the death of the Junta are still disseminating wrong information in collaboration with enemies of the nation, he said. “I call upon you […]

Ethiopians In Boston, US Contribute Over $12,000 To People In Need (February 2, 2021)

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Ethiopians living in Boston, US have contributed $12,692.65 to people who are in need in Ethiopia. The donation has been coordinated by the Marathon record holder, Athlete Belayneh Densamo and others. To hit their target, the organizers pooled funds from local church collections, regional restaurant sponsorships, and a virtual charity tournament hosted by a sweeps […]

Ethiopia, Germany Explore Ways To Strengthen Development, Economic Cooperation (February 2, 2021)

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held phone talks with Chancellor of Germany Angella Merke on various issues. Prime Minister Abiy said the conversation he held with the German chancellor was good and productive. According to the Prime Minister, the two have discussed national and regional issues including COVID 19. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chancellor […]

Ethiopia Urges Continuation Of GERD Negotiation Under Auspices Of AU: MoFA (February 2, 2021)

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In a press briefing held today, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dina Mufti stated that Ethiopia urged that the negotiation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) shall continue under auspices of the African Union (AU). Ambassador Dina also said that the humanitarian response has continued in Tigray region. According to the spokesperson, […]

President Sahlework Confers with UN High Commissioner (February 2, 2021)

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President Sahlework Zewde conferred with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi on humanitarian activities in Ethiopia. Grandi has visited the refugee camps in Tigray region and assessed the security and rehabilitation efforts. The high commissioner said that he has seen some encouraging progress while he was visiting the region. According to office of the […]