National parks stepping up conservation, boosting tourist services

ADDIS ABABA – Bale Mountains and Abijatta Shala Lakes National Parks have set exemplary courses in boosting biodiversity and in bolstering wildlife conservation tasks as well as in improving tourists’ services. Aschalew... Read more »

ODA says female students’ attrition dropped to zero percent

ADDIS ABABA – Oromia Development Association (ODA) said female students’ attrition plummeted to nearly zero percent in 500 schools in Oromia State by 2019. Abdulaziz Mohamed Planning and Assessment Director at ODA... Read more »

Furtherance of forestry for dual advantages – protecting environment and garnering hard currency

ADDIS ABABA– Tending forests nowadays allows the generation of additional foreign currency and the protection of the environment, disclosed Environment, Forest and Climate Change Commission. In concert with REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from... Read more »

Office says construction of GERD reached 68 percent

ADDIS ABABA – Progress on the construction of the problem resilient Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project has reached 68 percent as eleven power unit installations is set to start on September... Read more »

For a bright future of refugees

Migration is one of the worst circumstances human beings can face in their lifetime. Homesickness, insecurity, illness, lack of education and hunger among others are their concern. In a place away from... Read more »

Controlling illicit coffee trade ensures the nation’s benefit

ADDIS ABABA- Concerted efforts are crucial to increase awareness among the society members and establish strong market linkages that help control illicit coffee trade in the nation, according to Oromia State Market... Read more »

UAE offers entrepreneurial training for Ethiopian women

ADDIS ABABA – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been offering entrepreneurial training in the fields of leadership and development of business skills for three hundred women in partnership with Entrepreneurship Development... Read more »

Dire Dawa to install single-window service center

DIRE DAWA– Dire Dawa City Administration revealed plans to commence a single-window service center to the business and investment community as of the next Ethiopian New Year, 2012. Aiming at cutting time... Read more »

Ethiopia, Eritrea preparing to seal trade agreement: MoFA

• 1,150 int’l companies visited Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA – FDRE Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that preparations are under way to reach trade agreement with Eritrea. State Minister of Foreign Affairs Hirut... Read more »

Malala lauds girls bravery, leadership’s vision in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA – Girls’ courage and bravery in Ethiopia and how they want to see a brighter future where they have access to equal opportunities is inspiring, says Malala Yousafzai, the youngest... Read more »