Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today stated that country’s 10 year perspective plan is unique in recognizing the fact that development makes enduring peace possible. The 10 year perspective plan puts peace and the rule of law as critical objectives within the national development endeavors, the premier noted. Prime Minister Abiy underscored that various measures […]
Heads of the interim administration of Tigray regional state have held discussion with residents of Mekelle city. The meeting was chaired by Dr Mulu Nega, CEO of the interim administration, Dr Abrham Belay, senior leadership of Tigray Prosperity Party, Maj.Gen Belay Seyoum, Chief Commander of the North Command and Ataklti Haileselassie, mayor of the interim […]
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced a tentative date for the 6th general elections. During a consultative forum held with political parties today, the electoral board proposed the elections to be conducted on June 5, 2021. The board also announced plans to declare final results of the elections from 6-28 June, 2021. […]
Ethiopia and the World Bank have signed a loan agreement of $100 million for the women entrepreneurship development project (WEDP). The project aims to increase the earnings and employment of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned or partly owned by female entrepreneurs. The project will also provide business trainings to female micro and small business-owners […]
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US is providing more than 18 Million US Dollars to Ethiopia in support of the country’s rehabilitation activities. Secretary Pompeo said the donation is extended in humanitarian assistance to help refuges and host communities affected by the law enforcement operation in Tigray region. He tweeted that civilians must […]
Council members of Washington D.C. have unanimously approved the “Little Ethiopia” Ceremonial Resolution. The 9th and U Street business corridor located in the Shaw neighborhood in Washington DC named “Little Ethiopia”. The inaugural ceremony held today with the presence of Ambassador Fitsum Arega, DC Council Member Brandon T. Todd, religious leaders, DC Council officials, Ethiopia […]
Ethiopia’s diplomatic relation with the new US administration will continue in a spirit of cooperation and mutual benefits, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Dina Mufti said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, the spokesperson said the diplomatic relation between Ethiopia and USA will continue based on the principle of mutualism. Ambassador Dina noted that President Trump had […]
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen has held talks with the first Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan, Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Demeke and his accompanying delegation arrived in Khartoum yesterday to participate at the second high-level political committee meeting on border issues between Ethiopia and Sudan. Demeke […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the Council of Ministers passed key decisions including establishment of stock market in Ethiopia. The Premier said that cabinet has endorsed the establishment of a stock market, a regulation providing for an insurance mechanism for bank deposits. According to the Prime Minister, the council of Ministers also amended the […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held phone talks with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on various issues. The two discussed measures to be taken in order to close the wealth gap and ways of working together on climate challenge through the Green Legacy initiative and global cooperation for economic recovery from COVID19. The premier underlined that […]