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Bahir Dar to Host Tana Forum this Weekend (April 30, 2019)

The 8th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa will be held 4 and 5 May in Bahir Dar, Amhara regional state. The theme for this year’s annual gathering is “Political Dynamics in the Horn of Africa: Nurturing the Emerging Peace Trends.” The Forum is an annual meeting that brings together African leaders and stakeholders […]

WB President to Visit 3 African Countries (April 28, 2019)

World Bank Group President David Malpass will visit Ethiopia, Madagascar and Mozambique from April 29 to May 3, 2019. The visit will be his first overseas trip as head of the WB, since assuming leadership of the organization on April 9, 2019, a press release the WB issued said. His visit will focus on the […]

Ethiopia, China Ink Five Agreements (April 24, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met with Prime Minister Li Keqiang to discuss the further strengthening of Ethiopia-China relations. Premier Li Keqiang confirmed that China will continue to support Ethiopia’s efforts in promoting the wellbeing of its citizens and its economy. Both Prime Ministers presided over the signing of five agreements that reflect the deepening […]

Ethiopia, China Sign USD 1.8bln Investment Agreement (April 24, 2019)

Ethiopia and China have signed a 1.8 billion US dollars investment agreement which covers provision of electric power transmission and distribution lines. The agreement was signed following Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed’s meeting with State Grid Corporation of China, according to Office of the Prime Minister. PM Dr Abiy also oversaw the signing of the […]

PM Dr Abiy Arrives to China to Attend BRI Forum (April 23, 2019)

Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed arrived in China today to attend the second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum which will be held on April 25-27 in Beijing. Launched close to six years ago, BRI is an ambitious effort aimed at strengthening infrastructure, trade, and investment links between China and some 65 other countries. Ethiopia […]

Ivanka Trump Concludes Ethiopia Visit (April 16, 2019)

President Donald Trump’s daughter and senior adviser, Ivanka Trump, has concluded her twoday Ethiopia visit and flew to Cote d’Ivoire this morning. During her stay in Ethiopia, she met with President Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed to discuss issues of mutual interest. Moreover, she joined David Bohigian, Acting President and CEO of […]