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Xylem Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Ethiopia to Explore Helping Country Solve Water Challenges. (November 23, 2018)

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Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy (MoWIE) for future cooperation to help advance water security in Ethiopia. The MoU was signed at an event in Ethiopia attended by Ethiopia’s Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy His Excellency Dr. […]

The Newly – Appointed Ethiopian Ambassador Presented credential to President Donald Trump (Jan 24, 2018)

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Since Diplomatic relations between the United States and Ethiopia were established on December 27, 1903, Ethiopia has been appointing its Ambassadors to conduct and strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. At present, the United States and Ethiopia have close diplomatic relationships as friends and partners. Their bilateral relations anchored on three interconnected pillars: […]

Dr. Workneh briefs the press on the 30th AU Summit (Jan 23, 2018)

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Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu made a press briefing on the 30th AU Summit today (January 23, 2018). Dr. Workneh said Ethiopia is set to host the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) themed under “Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to […]

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Ketera today (Jan 18, 2018)

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Ethiopian Orthodox Christians will celebrate Ketera, the eve of Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany) today. The celebration involves taking out the Tabots, which symbolizes the Ark of the Covenant, from the churches to sites where the next day’s celebration will take place. The Tabots, entirely covered in silk decorated clothing, are placed on the heads of priests, […]

Ethiopia secures over $1.8bln from tourism (Jan 09, 2018)

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Ethiopia has earned more than 1.8 billion US dollars from tourism in the first half of this Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MoCT). A total of 485,806 foreign tourists have visited the country during the past six months, said Hirut Woldemariam, Minister of Culture and Tourism, while presenting her […]

Ethiopia Cherishes Peculiar Celebration of Gena (Jan 07, 2018)

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Ethiopians celebrate many of the religious holidays in a peculiar way. Among thos holidays celebrated in a unique way is Christmas or Gena. Unlike countries that follow Gregorian calendar Ethiopians celebrate Gena on 7 January. Though the way they celebrate may vary in the context of various cultural settings, Orthodox Christians in central and Eastern […]

Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Ethiopia Discuss GERD, Trade and Investment (Dec 26, 2017)

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Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu held discussions with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry about bilateral issues, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. At a joint press statement they gave today, Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh said the dam will not harm any country. “This dam has no single harm on Egyptians,” he reiterated. According to the […]