The participation and involvement of competing political parties in the new city administrations and regional governments will lay foundation for building a strong democracy in Ethiopia, scholars noted. Although the ruling Prosperity Party was declared winner of the 6th General Election with a majority vote, competing political parties are being appointed to cabinet posts in the […]
Day: October 1, 2021
Prez Sahle-Work Zewde Receives Credentials of Newly Appointed Ambassadors
Ambassadors of six countries and the European Union have presented their credentials to President Sahle-Work Zewde today. The ambassadors are Michaele lan Upton of New Zealand, Kira Smith Sinberg of Denmark, Abdi Mohamoud Eybe of Djibouti, Julia Niblett of Australia, Roland Kobia of European Union, Mohammed Omar Gad of Egypt, and Sasirit Tangulart of Thailand. During […]
NGOs Must Act in Accordance with Country’s Law: Leaders of Civic Societies
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in humanitarian activities in Ethiopia must act in accordance with the law of the country and trespassing the law should not be tolerable, leaders of civic societies said. Coalition of Civic Societies for Ethiopians Chairperson, Gashaw Shibabaw told ENA that non-governmental organizations should be accountable to the duties and responsibilities provided […]
NISS Ready to Ensure Peaceful Celebration of New Gov’t Inauguration Day
Various law enforcement officials have assessed today the security preparations for Irrecha festival and the inauguration day. NISS officials said on the occasion that the rigorous reforms in security agencies supported by new technologies have made the capable of deterring security threats. Officials from the National Defense Force, Federal Police, Artificial Intelligence Center, Information Network […]
Irreechaa Symbol of Unity that Ties Ethiopians Together: PM Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Irreechaa is a symbol of unity that brings all Ethiopians together as it promotes unity, love and togetherness among people. The premier made the remark in his best wish message extended on the occasion of the celebration of Irreechaa festival which is to be observed on Saturday and Sunday. Abiy […]
Ethiopia – Tigray Region Humanitarian Update Situation Report #19 – September 30, 2021
FAST FACTS In Ethiopia, International Medical Corps is operating 20 mobile health and nutrition teams (MHNTs), which have reached 678,130 internally displaced persons (IDPs) settled in more than 32 IDP sites in the Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions. In the past two weeks, International Medical Corps started providing emergency lifesaving health and nutrition services in […]