Binary in need: Walking the talks, generosity

There is an Amharic saying that could literally be translated as “Better our offspring perish than failing to keep our promise.” Similar or equivalent adages are abundant in most socio-linguistic communities in... Read more »

City collects 27 bln. Birr

ADDIS ABABA- Addis Ababa City Government Revenue Authority said it has collected 27 billion Birr over the last ten months. This was revealed in a forum Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC) organized in... Read more »

Ethiopia to produce 50MW electricity from geothermal energy

ADDIS ABABA– Water, Irrigation and Energy Minister has planned to generate 50MW electricity from geothermal energy source as an initial production by the next Ethiopian year, The Ethiopian Herald learnt. Senior Energy... Read more »

Gedu meets Egyptian Ambassador

ADDIS ABABA – Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedu Andargachew held discussions with Egyptian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Osama Abdel Khalek on Wednesday. Gedu noted the historical relations between Ethiopia and Egypt. The Minister... Read more »

Avoiding the murky side of planned privatization

Economist’s advice government to put forth strong institutional set up and expertise to avoid the risks of privatization as the country prepares to privatize some of its major public enterprises and open... Read more »

Ethiopia, France sign 100 mln. Euro loan, grant accord

ADDIS ABABA- Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide and Ambassador of France to Ethiopia and Africa Union Frederic Bontem signed yesterday a 100-million Euro loan and grant agreements. It was stated on the... Read more »

Ethiopia elected as Vice President of 74th Session of UN General Assembly

ADDIS ABABA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Ethiopia’s election as Vice President of 74th Session of General Assembly showcases its growing engagement in multilateral diplomacy. Ministry Spokesperson Nebeyat Getachew told... Read more »

Premier says gov’t prioritizes justice sector reform

ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed said that reforming the justice sector has an important role to play in ensuring rule of law as he spoke to thousands of justice... Read more »

Moments to explore Ethiopia’s unique cultural values

Ethiopia is said to be unique in many features. One of its specialties comes from religious tolerance. In this world of unending religious conflicts and wars, Ethiopia has continued throughout its history... Read more »

WFP applauds Ethiopia’s Trees Planting Initiative

ADDIS ABABA – The 4 billion Trees Planting Initiative is critical for Ethiopia which had lost billions of trees and forest resources over years, says World Food Program (WFP). According to WFP... Read more »