IGAD has called for dialogue and compromise to bringing solution to the negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt. “The negotiation of an arrangement to pave the way for a win-win agreement is the only solution for all,” said Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority […]
The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) has denounced President Donald Trump’s remark about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). On Friday, the U.S. President suggested that Egypt may “blow up” the dam. He made the remark while announcing a normalization deal between Israel and Sudan. In a statement sent to FBC today, the House called […]
Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew summoned today the U.S. Ambassador Mike Raynor to seek clarifications on President Donald Trump’s remarks about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during his telephone conversation with the Prime Ministers of Sudan and Israel. Gedu underscored the statement on the GERD and the negotiation process as misleading and wrong as […]
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is an affirmation of Ethiopia’s commitment for equitable and reasonable utilization of the Abbay River. Ethiopia’s aspiration and commitment for development is best demonstrated through the unanimous support and contribution to the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). From the very inception, GERD has been an attempt […]
Ethiopians have raised some 507 million Birr to support the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in the first quarter of this Ethiopian budget year, according to Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation to the construction of GERD. The Office said that the dam has inspired the general […]
Ethiopia has registered a 6.1 percent economic growth during the past fiscal year that ended on July 8, 2020, despite the global pressure posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Abiy on Monday addressed the special sitting of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and responded to questions raised by members of the parliament. In his address, […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today held phone talks with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). Discussion focused on strengthening locust control efforts and its aftermath effects. They also discussed on the Horn of Africa’s regional peace and security issues.
The Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has concluded his three-day working visit to Ethiopia. “Following a successful three day visit to Ethiopia and fruitful discussions on bilateral and regional issues, we say farewell to President Isaias and his delegation,” said Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed on twitter. During his stay in Addis Ababa, President Isaias, along […]
Ethiopia and the World Bank today signed a financing agreement amounting $400 million for the urban productive safety nets and jobs project (UPSNJP). The agreement was signed here in Addis Ababa by Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, and Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director for Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Sudan. The stated amount […]
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki this morning arrived in Ethiopia for a three-day working visit. Upon arrival at Jimma Aba Jifar Airport, he was received by Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed. The Presidential delegation includes Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Ghebreab. The two leaders later visited Gibe-III hydropower plant and hybrid coffee seedlings […]