Panelists back GERD, call on Ethiopia to utilize Arabic media

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian and foreign panelists have shown support for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and Ethiopia’s right to utilize its resources for development. The Ethiopian Press... Read more »

AfDB launches record breaking 3 bln USD “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond

ADDIS ABABA – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised three billion USD in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods... Read more »

Downsizing COVID-19’s economic impact requires stakeholders’ participation

ADDIS ABABA – The private sector and financial institutions are expected to play a huge role in downsizing the economic impact of COVID-19 economists told a local media outlet. Reports show that... Read more »

Office announces plan to collect 1.2 bln Birr for GERD construction

 ADDIS ABABA – The Office of National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam has announced plan to collect around 1.2 billion Birr for... Read more »

CFA vital to maintain fair, equitable Nile water utilization: Expert

Addis ABABA – As the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) seeks cooperative development of the Nile Basin water resources, applying it is crucial to maintain fair and reasonable water utilization and smooth potential... Read more »

PM, EU High Representative hold talks on COVID-19 challenges

  ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed held phone talks with Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of EU Commission. The Prime Minister... Read more »

Can people without symptoms spread COVID-19? How long does it live on surfaces? What cleaning products kill the virus?

As the coronavirus pandemic continues its spread, it has infected more than half a million people and killed tens of thousands on nearly every continent. With offices shut down, people staying at... Read more »

Premier calls on public to apply COVID-19 containment measures  ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has called on the public to have more discipline in fighting the spread of coronavirus... Read more »

Containing COVID-19

World enduring hard times, no one predicts how long the virus lasts Thousands of healthcare workers are on frontline working around the clock to contain the spread of coronavirus and save lives... Read more »

GERD serves common interest of Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan

When the 3rd round SMS 8100A fundraising program for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was launched at the Grand Palace in presence of President Sahle-Work Zewde and other dignitaries , the... Read more »