Tag: Ethiopia
Violence, insecurity spread in Ethiopia, beyond Tigray region: UN
Violence and insecurity is reported spreading in Ethiopia beyond the conflict-torn Tigray region as people flee its major city of Mekele, UN humanitarians...
![Even before the impact studies have been started, officials say 50 percent of the dam's construction has been completed [Reuters]](https://i2.wp.com/newsghana.com.gh/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Nile-dam.jpg?resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 "Egypt eyes reopening trilateral talks on Ethiopia’s Nile dam")
Egypt eyes reopening trilateral talks on Ethiopia’s Nile dam
Egypt looks forward to taking part in the next round of trilateral talks with Ethiopia and Sudan on an Ethiopian dam built on their...
Ethiopia forms two fact-finding missions to assess humanitarian situation in northern region
An Ethiopian official on Thursday said his country has formed a fact-finding mission to assess the humanitarian situation in the country's northern Tigray regional...
UN calls for de-escalating conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray state
Alarmed by increasing and spreading violence in northern Ethiopia's Tigray regional state, the United Nations on Monday called for de-escalating the conflict and allowing...
Djibouti affirms support to the territorial integrity of Ethiopia
The Djibouti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday affirmed its support to the territorial integrity of Ethiopia.
In a press statement, the Djibouti Ministry of...
Rockets from Ethiopia hit Eritrea’s capital
Rockets from Ethiopia's northern Tigray region struck the capital of neighbouring Eritrea on Saturday night, diplomats said, as tensions between the Ethiopian federal government...
Ethiopia arrests 14 suspected Islamic State, al-Shabab operatives
The Ethiopia National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) on Saturday disclosed it has arrested 14 suspected members of the extremist groups Islamic State...
Civilians in Tigray, Ethiopia endure conflict, disruption of services: UN
The United Nations and partners in the Tigray area of Ethiopia are working to protect civilians in the face of conflict, the disruption of...
Ethiopian prime minister calls Tigray rebels a “criminal clique”
A rebel political party in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region is a "criminal clique" that has forced the federal government into military action, Prime Minister...
Suspected rebel group stages ‘mass killing’ in Ethiopia; dozens dead
An armed group of suspected rebels conducted a "mass killing" of civilians in Ethiopia's Oromia region, local government officials said on Monday.
The massacre, which...
Beirut’s Migrant Workers Persist in the Shadow of the Blast
The twin explosions in the Port of Beirut on August 4 exacerbated Lebanon’s deepening economic crisis, stranding thousands of destitute migrant workers without work...
Ethiopia summons U.S. ambassador over Trump’s controversial comment on mega dam
Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedu Andargachew on late Saturday summoned U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Mike Raynor to seek clarifications on U.S. President Donald...
China supports Ethiopia’s dual fight against COVID-19, desert locust: diplomat
The Chinese government is committed in supporting Ethiopia's dual fight against the ongoing perils of the COVID-19 pandemic and the desert locust invasion, Liu...
UN says over 200,000 refugee children out of school in Ethiopia due to COVID-19
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday said more than 200,000 refugee children are out of school in Ethiopia due to...
MultiChoice Group reaffirms its commitment to scale-up investment in Africa
Over the past three years, the MultiChoice Group has grown its African presence by over a million subscribers each year.
But the entertainment company...
Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia fail to agree on draft deal on Nile dam
Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia Friday concluded a new round of talks without reaching consensus on a draft deal to be presented to the...
China donates third batch of COVID-19 medical supplies to Ethiopia
The Chinese embassy to Ethiopia disclosed on Thursday it has handed over the third batch of COVID-19 medical supplies to the east African...
Ethiopia arrests 33 suspected members of extremist groups in one year
The Ethiopia National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) on Thursday disclosed it has arrested 33 suspected members of the extremist groups Islamic State...
Africa CDC says 5 African countries account for 72 percent of COVID-19 cases in...
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Thursday disclosed five African countries account for 72 percent of all COVID-19...
Ethiopia’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 45,000 mark
Ethiopia's confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 45,221 after 1,533 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed on Wednesday, the country's Ministry of Health said.
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WFP cuts food rations for 2.7 million refugees in east Africa
The World Food Programme (WFP) said Wednesday it has already reduced food rations and cash transfers by 30 percent for about 2.7 million...
44,000 Africans missing amid COVID-19 restrictions – ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday it has registered nearly 44,000 people as missing in Africa with nearly half...
Sudan, Ethiopia reiterate commitment to AU-sponsored Nile dam talks
Sudan and Ethiopia on Tuesday voiced commitment to the negotiations sponsored by the African Union (AU) on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
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Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 1.18 million amid call to avoid prevention fatigue
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,187,937 as the death toll from the pandemic rose to 27,779, the Africa Centers...
Zambia calls for strong regulations against counterfeit medicines
African countries need to implement strong regulatory frameworks against illicit, fake and counterfeit medicines that have flooded the continent, a Zambian government official...
Live COVID-19 updates: Ethiopia’s confirmed cases reached 40,671
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ethiopia’s confirmed COVID-19 cases top 40,000
Ethiopia's confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 40,671 after 1,638 new cases were confirmed on Sunday, the country's Ministry of Health said.
The ministry...
Africa Union Launches an Extremely Important Campaign
H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission; H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy; and Dr John Nkengasong,...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 1.16 million amid call for strong mitigation efforts
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa surged to 1,158,217 as the death toll from the pandemic rose to 26,968, the Africa Centers...
Ethiopia says working to return 1,200 nationals stranded in war-torn Yemen
Ethiopia is working with relevant regional and international stakeholders to return 1,200 nationals stranded in war-torn Yemen, foreign ministry spokesperson Dina Mufti said...