7th September, 2021(Adama, Ethiopia): Recurrent droughts, floods and other climate-related disasters have eroded the livelihoods of communities in IGAD cluster III (Mandera ecosystem of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia). It has resulted in chronic food insecurity, protracted competition and conflicts over livestock and access to pasture and water resources and unwarranted loss of human life. IDDRSI PCU in […]
Day: September 14, 2021
As Sudan Makes Headway in Transition to Democracy, Security Council Delegates Urge Sustained Support for Tackling Causes of Intercommunal Fighting
Permanent Representative Says Transitional Government Has ‘Strong Will’ to Uphold Juba Peace Accord, Build Stable, Prosperous Country Sudan is making headway in its transition to democracy, with growing momentum towards drafting a new Constitution and organizing elections, but long‑term success requires sustained international support, the Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) […]
Gov’t Announces Proposal for Partial Privatization of Ethio- Telecom
The Government of Ethiopia has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Partial Privatization of Ethio-Telecom to invite proposals from interested parties who can add value to the Company by bringing in best practices in terms of operations, infrastructure management and next generation technological capabilities. According to Ministry of Finance, as part of its […]
Gov’t Strives to Change Diplomacy Landscape of Ethiopia to Ensure National Interest: FM Demeke
Changing the diplomacy landscape of Ethiopia has become pivotal as part of the country’s ongoing far-reaching political and economic reforms, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen said. Demeke made the remark on Monday at the opening of a 10-day training program organized by Ministry of Foreign affairs to its diplomats serving across […]
Ethiopian, Greek Agree to Further Enhance Bilateral Ties
Ethiopian Ambassador to Italy Demitu Hambisa Bonsa and the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic Ambassador Themistoklis Demiris held discussion in Athens on various issues of common interest. The two officials discussed on bilateral relations, the current situation in Ethiopia, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the Ethio-Sudanese border conflict. On the occasion, […]
UN’s Online Portal to Bring Africa Together with Data & Evidence on Sustainable Dev’t
UN has launched on Monday the first regional online portal to bring together all African countries with data and evidence on sustainable development, according to UN Regional Offices. According to a joint press release sent from UN offices, measuring and evaluating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa became much easier as a group […]