Fiscal Policy for Promoting Economic Growth in Ethiopia Introduction The functions of government are well-known and are vital for the survival and progress of human populations who have historically occupied parts of... Read more »

With EU support, ARRA, UNHCR, UNICEF launch first ‘One Stop Shop’ providing essential services to refugees, host communities

ADDIS ABABA- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with UNICEF, Vital Events Registration Agency (VERA) and the Agency for Refugees and Returnees Affairs (ARRA) launched a centre where refugees in Bambasi Camp,... Read more »

Hilton Addis Ababa named again Ethiopia’s Leading Hotel

ADDIS ABABA – Hilton Addis Ababa has been honored again with Ethiopia’s Leading Hotel 2019 awarded by World Travel Awards for the sixth time since 2014. The award was presented during an... Read more »

Airstrike kills 6 IS terrorists in northern Somalia: U.S. military

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) –Airstrike kills 6 IS terrorists in northern Somalia: U.S. military The United States military said Wednesday it conducted an airstrike against Islamic State (IS) terrorists in northern Somalia on Tuesday,... Read more »

UN heads of agencies pledge to realize sustainable development

Addis Ababa- Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe held discussion with key heads of United Nations agencies in Ethiopia to enhanced partnership in peace and security and the AU-UN... Read more »

IGAD issues statement on Sudan’s current situation

 Djibouti- June 5, 2019) The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) continues to closely follow developments in the Sudan and takes note of the Statement issued by the Chairperson of the African Union... Read more »

ECA Executive Secretary confers with EU delegation on AfCFTA benefits

Addis Ababa– Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Vera Songwe has discussed with European Union delegation led by President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EU-EESC), Luca Jahier on the... Read more »

Urban zoos key for wild conservation, recreation

The government seems giving due concern in the expansion and reconstruction of urban zoos utilizing for multi-facilitated purposes, according to the Addis Zoo Park. Addis Zoo Park Director General, Dr. Girma Mengesha... Read more »

Vista of opportunities, bottlenecks in winery industry

Given its diverse agro ecological zones, fecund arable land and abundant water resources, Ethiopia has the potential to wind its way into the global market and win the much-needed hard currency. How... Read more »

Sudan released 78 Ethiopian prisoners thanks to Premier Abiy

ADDIS ABABA- During his visit to Khartoum to mediate Sudanese rivals on Friday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has played a massive role for the release of 78 Ethiopian prisoners who were sentenced... Read more »