NAIROBI – The leader of an armed group that Ethiopia’s government has designated a terrorist organization says his group has struck a military alliance with the Tigray forces who are now pressing toward the capital, as the conflict that erupted in the Tigray region last year spreads into other parts of Africa’s second-most populous country. […]
Day: August 11, 2021
Credit ratings are punishing poorer countries for investing more in health care during the pandemic
Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic depends on sustained investment in health care and social services. But while rich countries like the U.S. can borrow and spend relatively easily, low-income nations face a major obstacle: their credit ratings. A credit rating, like a credit score, is an assessment of the ability of a borrower […]
Over 270 Trucks of Food Arrive in Tigray Regional Capital
Addis Ababa Some 277 trucks carrying food assistance have arrived in Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray. According to Ethiopia Current Issues Fact Check the 277 trucks arrived in Mekelle on August 11, 2021. The delivery proves the commitment of the Government of Ethiopia to enhancing speedy transportation of food to needy citizens. Source: […]
Religious Leaders Vow to Mobilize Followers to Ensure Existence of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Some religious leaders have expressed their readiness to mobilize their followers to ensure the existence of the country. The religious leaders representing various institutions were briefed today about the current situation in Ethiopia and the continued provocations of the terrorist TPLF group. The representatives expressed their dismay over the refusal of the TPLF […]
Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Holds talks with High-level Djiboutian Delegation
A high-level delegation led by the Minister of Budget of Djibouti, Abdoulkarim Aden Cher is in Ethiopia for a three-day visit to discuss and advance strategic bilateral interests. During a meeting held on Tuesday Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said the two countries have strong historical bonds sharing common culture, social values, and languages that […]
Amnesty’s Latest Report Based on Flawed Methodology, Interviews Conducted in Sudan: MoFA
Addis Ababa The latest report of Amnesty International is based on a flawed methodology and relies heavily on interviews conducted in refugee camps in the Sudan and remote interviews facilitated by ‘community workers’, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the statement regarding the latest ‘report by Amnesty International on the alleged rape and other […]