Addis Ababa, December 7, 2018 – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held discussions with Mr. Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in his office today. During the discussions, Mr. Brende stated that the World Economic Forum recognizes and appreciates the ongoing political and economic reforms in Ethiopia, according to Office of the […]
Addis Ababa December 07/2018 Ethiopia and World Bank have signed 100-million USD loan agreement to finance the implementation of the Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods Project today. The loan will support the government’s effort in areas of climate resilience, land productivity and carbon storage as well as access to diversified livelihood activities in selected rural watersheds. […]
Addis Ababa December 06/2018 Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu and Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Emanuela Claudia Del Re discussed today about bilateral and regional relations. Deputy Foreign Minister Del Re said the officials exchanged views on development, job opportunities for the youth and cultural exchange as well as infrastructure. “Ethiopia is the initiator of the fantastic […]
Addis Ababa, December 6, 2018 – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Chancellor of Austria Sebastian Kurz held today bi-lateral discussions on issues of strengthening trade, investments and technology exchange. As an avenue for further improving diplomatic relations, the two leaders also explored the potential for the opening of an Ethiopian embassy in Vienna, according to […]
Africa-China Business Expo, branded as “China –Ethiopia Industrial Capacity Cooperation Exposition” opened (December 03) at the #Addis Ababa Exhibition Center. The expo which was organized in line with the decisions passed during the Forum on #China #Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) targets to elevate the all rounded partnership between Africa and China to a higher level. Noting […]
Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the #US, Ambassador Kassa Tekleberhan on Sunday (December 02) held productive discussions with prominent members of the Sikkoo Mandoo Association, based in Minnesota. Members of the association expressed their continued commitment to support the ongoing political and economic reforms in #Ethiopia. The meeting focussed on ways of enhancing #Diaspora engagement in areas […]
Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and six other Ethiopians, including Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Tewolde GebreMariam and CEO of Ethio Telecom, Frehiwot Tamiru have made it to New African magazine’s list of “100 Most Influential Africans.” According to New African magazine, the annual list has become an industry and readers’ much-awaited collation – revealing […]
Addis Ababa, December 3, 2018 – The World Bank Group today announced that it would invest 200 billion US dollars to support countries taking action against climate change from 2021-25. Jim Yong Kim, president of World Bank, said the world’s poorest and most vulnerable are at the greatest risk from climate change and he urged […]
Addis Ababa December 03/2018 – Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz will arrive in Addis Ababa on Thursday, 6th December 2018 for an official visit to Ethiopia. During his stay, the chancellor will hold discussion with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on bilateral and multilateral cooperation. It is to be recalled that PM Abiy and Chancellor Kurz had, […]
Ethiopia has overtaken Dubai as a conduit for long-haul passengers to Africa, highlighting the success of the state airline’s expansion drive and the reforms of its new prime minister. Travel consultancy ForwardKeys said on Wednesday Addis Ababa airport had increased the number of international transfer passengers to sub-Saharan Africa for five years in a row, […]