A bomb blast killed dozens of people Tuesday at a market in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, as new fighting flared up in areas outside the regional capital, Mekelle. The bomb went off in the town of Togoga west of Mekelle at about 1 p.m. local time. There were conflicting reports on whether the blast was the […]
Day: June 23, 2021
Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council ahead of their meeting of 24 and 25 June 2021
It is my pleasure to invite you to our European Council meeting on 24 and 25 June, which will start with an exchange of views with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on global challenges and geopolitical issues. Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the EU and worldwide, will be a key topic. The successful vaccination […]
Adopting Annual Resolution, Delegates in General Assembly Urge Immediate Repeal of Embargo on Cuba, Especially amid Global Efforts to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic
The General Assembly today adopted a resolution addressing the decades-long United States embargo against Cuba, as delegates called for an immediate end to the sanctions, particularly amid global efforts to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In adopting the draft resolution “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of […]
The Peoples of Ethiopia Set New Center Stage for a Democratic System
The 6th National election that was conducted in Ethiopia on June 21, 2021 was a vivid testimony of the valor, tenacity, patience, endurance and burning desire of the peoples of Ethiopia to ensure the prevalence of a democratic order in the country. The highest credit indeed goes to the peoples of Ethiopia who were out at […]
Ethiopian Resumes Flight to Asmara
(ENA) Ethiopian Airlines announced today that it has resumed flight to Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea. In its official Facebook the airlines posted: “We are pleased to announce the resumption of our flight to Asmara effective 23 June, 2021.” The resumption of air link will further boost the overall political, economic, trade and people-to-people […]
Health Minister Discusses with Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin
(ENA) Minister of Health Dr. Lia Tadesse today discussed with Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin, according to Russia Embassy in Ethiopia. The two sides discussed a wide range of questions related to the bilateral cooperation in the sphere of medical science and public health. Cooperation between the two countries in this area has a […]