The government of Ethiopia is not under any legal obligation to provide justifications or explanation for its decisions, according to Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations, Taye AtskeSelassie. In his statement at the open meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Taye said the UN staff Ethiopia expelled sidelined their […]
Day: October 7, 2021
PM Abiy Appoints Dr.Sileshi as Chief Negotiator, Advisor on GERD, Trans-Boundary Rivers
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed the former Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy Dr. Sileshi Bekele as Chief Negotiator and Advisor on Trans-boundary rivers and the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) with the rank Minister. The Prime Minister has also announced the appointment of other senior government officials. Accordingly, the PM appointed : Teferi Fikre, Head […]
UN, Int’l Humanitarians Agencies Should Follow UN Guiding Principle: UN Diplomats
The United Nations and other international humanitarian agencies should follow the UN guiding principles of humanitarian assistance, help Ethiopia increase its humanitarian response capabilities, Member States of the UN Security Council (UNSC) said. Briefing on Ethiopia yesterday, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, Zhang Jun said China regrets the disagreements surrounding the seven UN […]
Federal Housing Corporation Purchases 20 Million Birr Worth GERD Bond
Federal Housing Corporation has bought a 20-million-Birr worth Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) bond today. Federal Housing Corporation CEO Reshad Kemal handed over the bond to Office of the National Council for Coordination of Public Participation to the Construction of GERD Director-General Aregawi Berhe. On the occasion, Aregawi commended the corporation for extending the support calling on all Ethiopians and foreigners […]
South Korea Will Help Ethiopia Achieve Peace, Prosperity: Ambassador Kang Seok-hee
South Korea will continue supporting Ethiopia in its efforts to ensure peace and prosperity in the country, Ambassador Kang Seok-hee said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, the South Korean Ambassador to Ethiopia said Korea is keen to support Ethiopia’s ambition to ensure achieve peace and prosperity. Congratulating the new government for being elected with […]
Nation Does not Require Permission to Maintain Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity: Scholars
Ethiopia should not ask anyone’s permission to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, scholars said. The holding of repeated discussions about Ethiopia within such a short period of time by the UN Security Council is lamentable, they added. The council discussed last night the situation in northern Ethiopia and the expulsion of the UN staff […]