Ethiopia’s unity will continue to ever shine

I was pondering over two sets of political outlooks gaining currency in Ethiopia of late. The politics of citizenship and ethnic politics is one of the political divides that is dominating the... Read more »

Government, parties share responsibility in building democracy

One of the remarkable actions taken by Dr Abiy Ahmed as he assumed the premiership a year ago is the releasing of political prisoners including journalists and activists. As a result thousands... Read more »

Traffic accident death toll said reduced Ethiopia’s traffic accident death, injuries toll falls

ADDIS ABABA – The number of deaths and physical injuries due to road traffic accident in Ethiopia has reduced, while the number of property damage is increased, the Federal Transport Authority disclosed.... Read more »

German tech giant signs MoU to invest in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA – German tech giant Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) to establish a platform for collaboration and a long term cooperation to address... Read more »

PM Office says reform on security agencies successful

ADDIS ABABA- Efforts over the past year to reform the country’s security apparatus have proved successful, according to National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister. The Advisor TemesgenTiruneh stated effective reform works... Read more »

House approves new proclamations

ADDIS ABABA- The House of Peoples Representatives (HPR) approved supplementary budget for this fiscal year, four loan agreements, and a proclamation to reestablish the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia. On its fourth... Read more »

HRW urges gov’t to bring torture suspects to justice

ADDIS ABABA — The government needs to hold people responsible for carrying out or directing acts of torture, regardless of their rank or political position, in fair, transparent trials, says Human Rights... Read more »

Experts hail PM’s mining initiative to fix forex shortage

ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s commitment that targets enhancing the efficiency of the mining sector are a good start to solve the nation’s foreign exchange shortage, said experts.  It... Read more »

Institute to expand cement export destination countries

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia has set to export cement product to four additional neighboring countries as of next fiscal year, announced Chemical and Construction Inputs Industry Development Institute. Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan... Read more »

Gov’t eyeing export promotion ways amid sharp declines

ADDIS ABABA-The Ministry of Trade and Industry says it would soon devise mechanisms that increase export earnings in the short term. The Ministry’s mid-term assessment indicated declines in the export earnings as... Read more »