Ethiopia has launched its first-ever remote sensing satellite (ETRSS1) into space this morning, Friday Dec 20. Fitted with a high resolution camera, the 70kg multi-spectral satellite was launched from China, with its ground station located in Ethiopia at the Entoto space observatory facility. The satellite, with a design life of two years, was carried on […]
Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, met with Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat today. The discussion focused on preparations being made for the upcoming 33rd AU Summit, scheduled take place 30-31 January 2020 in Addis Ababa at the African Union (AU) headquarters. Gedu said a national organizing committee led by […]
Ethiopia will launch its first Remote Sensing Satellite (ETRSS-1) on Friday December 20 from a space station in China. Dr Getnet Feleke, a Physicist at the Kotebe Metropolitan University, told FBC that the launching of the satellite would contribute a lot in gathering beneficial information. He further said that it will release Ethiopia’s dependency on […]
Deputy Prime Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, urged the international community to improve support for refugees in order to enhance their socio-economy capacity. Demeke made the remarks as the first Global Refugee Forum opens today in Geneva, Switzerland. A sustainable resolution to refugee situations can not be achieved without the cooperation of the, the deputy Prime Minister […]
President Sahle-Work Zewde has been selected as one of the World’s Most Powerful Women of 2019 by Forbes. The President is the only African woman on the list. President Sahle-Work Zewde is a role model not only for Ethiopian women but women all around the world. A seasoned diplomat and veteran of the United Nations […]
Ethiopian cultural groups and artists arrived in Asmara, Eritrea this afternoon. Upon arrival at the Asmara Airport, the delegation was received by high level Eritrean Government officials. The cultural groups and artists will present concerts in Keren, Massawa and Asmara during their week-long stay, according to Yemane Gebremeskel, Eritrea’s Minister of Information Eritrean cultural groups […]
Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, the winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, was given a hero’s welcome when he returned home this morning. Senior Government officials and residents of Addis Ababa welcomed the Premier with celebrations in honor of Ethiopia’s first Nobel Peace Prize winner. A 21-gun salute is also fired in honor of […]
Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington DC. The two discussed Ethiopia’s important role in ensuring peace and security in sub-Saharan Africa and in achieving durable solutions to regional issues. On the occasion, Gedu provided detailed explanations on the sweeping reforms the Ethiopian Government is […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to inscribe Ethiopian epiphany on its lists of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. It becomes the 4th intangible cultural heritage of Ethiopia inscribed as world intangible heritage, next to Meskel, the Geda system and Fichee Chambalaalla. Ethiopian epiphany is a colourful festival celebrated all […]
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with his Norwegian counterpart Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Oslo today. The two discussed various issues, including Ethiopia’s efforts in building democracy and strengthening the momentum that has begun. According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the leaders agreed to collaborate on rebuilding the Ethiopian Navy through the provision […]
