Ethiopians have so far raised some 3 billion Birr to support the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) in its effort to fight against the terrorist TPLF, according to Ministry of Defense. The Minister, Dr. Kenea Yadeta said in a press briefing today that Ethiopians across the nation including the Diaspora community have been actively mobilizing […]
Month: September 2021
Safaricom to Begin Operation in Ethiopia Next Year
Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom PLC., Peter Ndegwa has reiterated the commitment of his company to commence its operation as per the licensing agreement for commercial launch in 2022, according to Ministry of Finance. Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and a Safaricom delegation led by CEO Peter Ndegwa held discussion today. Safaricom Ethiopia delegation provided updates […]
National Bank Introduces Tight Monetary Policy
National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has introduced a contractionary monetary policy that would be effective as of today. A contractionary monetary policy increases interest rates in order to slow the growth of the money supply and bring down inflation. This can slow economic growth and even increase unemployment but is often seen as necessary to […]
Ethiopian Unveils Convenient Digital Options to Economy Travelers
Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that it has unveiled new digital option dubbed My Sheba Space that enables economy class travelers to purchase one or more empty seats on board to get extra space and relax. Ethiopian has responded to COVID 19 pandemic by introducing passenger safety guidelines implementing social distancing and sanitization measures in its […]
Nation Reiterates Commitment to Bolster Global Peacekeeping Mission
Ethiopia has reiterated its historical and ongoing contribution to peacekeeping mission under the United Nations (UN) and African Union would continue. Speaking at the opening of a two-day virtual Preparatory Meeting of 2021 UN Peacekeeping today, Defense Minister Kenea Yadeta said Ethiopia’s contribution to peacekeeping and cooperation with the United Nations and the Africa Union […]
Two years after Gambella murders, Action Against Hunger renews call for justice
Two years ago, our beloved colleagues in Ethiopia – Khat Top Gatluack (1989-2019) and Alebachew Yemam Muhuye (1970-2019) – were ambushed and killed by unknown perpetrators dressed in paramilitary uniforms. Alebachew, a 40-year-old father of six children, was a driver for Action Against Hunger. Khat, 30, helped to lead our community mobilization efforts. These remarkable […]