Addis Ababa, February 20, 2019 –The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced that it is on process to approve three draft bills to modernize the financial sector and improve the efficiency of remittance flows. According to Dr Yinager Desie, Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, the bank has already amended 10 non-functional and defective […]
Addis Ababa, February 21, 2019 – The Addis Ababa city administration today launched a project to convert river banks of the city into public spaces and green areas at a cost of 29 billion birr. The project, which will be implemented by Varnero PLC, is expected to take three years for completion, it was noted. […]
Addis Ababa, February 22, 2019 – UK’s Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, yesterday announced up to £30 million funding for prosperity and security projects across Africa. The funding boost comes as Britain signs a new strategic partnership with the African Union, strengthening the engagement between the continent and the UK Government. Speaking ahead […]
Addis Ababa, February 21, 2019 – A Eritrean delegation led by Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea is on an official visit to Ethiopia. Osman Saleh also delivered message to Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed from of President Isaias Afwerki on bilateral relations and regional developments, according to Yemane Gebremeskel, Eritrea’s Minister of […]
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2019 – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, today received UK’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU and ECA, Alastair David McPhail. The Minister commended UK’s strong relations with Ethiopia highlighting the allrounded political and economic cooperation between the two countries. Dr. Workneh briefed the ambassador on […]
Addis Ababa, February 15, 2019 – The United States handed over more than $4 million US dollars worth of new medical equipment and medicines to the Ministry of Health for use in hospitals and health centers in Afar, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella, and Somali regional states. The equipment was provided by the United States Agency for International […]
Addis Ababa, February 15, 2019 – Ethiopia and Djibouti have signed an agreement to construct a 767km pipeline project linking the two countries. Ethiopia’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Dr Samuel Hurcato, and Minister of Energy in Charge of Natural Resources of Djibouti, Mr Yonis Guedi, signed the agreement in Addis Ababa today. Dr Samuel […]
Addis Ababa February 14, 2019 An Eritrean public diplomacy and cultural group has arrived in Addis Ababa this evening. The 55-person group was welcomed by senior government officials upon its arrival at Bole International Airport. During its stay in Ethiopia, the group will stage artistic shows that consolidate relations between the two countries in Addis […]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has been awarded as part of the African Union’s African Gender Awards. A prestigious distinction presented by the African Union conjointly with the United Nations Commission for Africa (UNECA). PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s historical gender-related political appointments On Monday, February 11, Ethiopian PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed, has been presented […]
Addis Ababa, February 12, 2019 – Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu received Mr. Cyril Sartor, Senior Director for Africa at the US National Security Council (NSC) later today. They discussed on bilateral and regional as well as international issues of mutual concern, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Workneh noted the need to […]