The US government has extended 45 million USD additional funds to help Ethiopia’s health sector particularly and humanitarian assistance, USAID Administrator Samantha Power disclosed. She further stated that the United States of America is proud to announce new investments to support the health and humanitarian needs of the Ethiopian people. In her press briefing last […]
Day: August 5, 2021
“Those Saying Ethiopia will Crumble Like Yugoslavia are Wrong”: Former US Assistant Secretary
Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Ambassador Tibor Nagy said those saying Ethiopia will crumble like Yugoslavia are wrong. “Yugoslavia was a country created by WWI’s winners while the Ethiopian nation evolved over 2,000 years of history,” Tibor Nagy twitted. The former diplomat further noted that Ethiopia overcome many previous crises. “Once peace returns […]
Sudan Requests Purchase of 1,000 MW Electric Power
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) said Sudan has asked to purchase 1,000 megawatts of electricity from Ethiopia. EEP Corporate Planning Executive Officer, Andualem Sia told ENA that various African countries, including Sudan have expressed interest to purchase electricity from Ethiopia. Professionals from both countries are discussing Sudan’s interest to purchase 1,000 MW, he added. EEP experts […]
USAID Chief Held Constructive Talks with Gov’t Officials: Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
US Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power had constructive discussions with the pertinent officials during her stay in Ethiopia, according Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In his weekly press briefing, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Dina Mufti said USAID Chief Samantha Power held constructive discussion with Peace Minister Muferihat Kamil. The minister briefed the chief on humanitarian […]
Ethiopia, Djibouti Reaffirm Commitment for Seamless Transportation of Wheat
Ethiopia and Djibouti has reaffirmed its commitment for seamless transportation of wheat to the northern part of Ethiopia, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Djibouti, Berhanu Tsegaye paid a visit to Dorlae Multipurpose Port (DMP) and conferred with the deputy chief operating officer Idris Douhour early today. During the visit, Idris noted […]
US Donates 1.2 Mln Doses COVID-19 Vaccine to Ethiopia
The United States Government has extended 1.2 million doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to Ethiopia. US ambassador to Ethiopia Geeta Pasi handed over the vaccines today to State Minister of Health, Sahrela Abdullahi. During the occasion ambassador Pasi said the US Government has so far provided 200 million USD in support of […]