The UN Human Rights Council has voted to launch an international investigation into abuses in Ethiopia, despite protests from Addis Ababa, amid warnings of looming generalized violence. The 47-member council voted with 21 in favor, 15 opposed, and 11 abstentions on Friday to order the establishment of “an international commission of human rights experts […]
Day: December 18, 2021
Covid-19: Canada lifts travel ban on South Africa and nine other African countries
Canada has announced that it will be lifting its travel ban on South Africa and nine other African countries following criticism. The ban was imposed last month to curb the transmission of the Omicron variant that was discovered by South Africa. On Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the increase in Omicron […]
North Wollo Zone of Amhara Region Fully Liberated from Terrorist TPLF
The Ethiopian Coalition Forces have fully liberated several towns in North Wollo Zone of Amhara Region, including the zone capital Woldiya, from the terrorist TPLF, the Government Communication Service disclosed. The ability and psychology of the terrorist TPLF group have been devastated following the launching of the Operation for National Unity in Diversity led […]
Abiy Commends Erdogan for Sustaining Platform to Advance Cooperation between Turkey and Africa
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed commended President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for sustaining a platform that continues to advance cooperation between Turkey and Africa. “I commend President Erdogan for sustaining a platform that continues to advance and promote mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkey and African countries,” the premier twitted. He added that this summit is […]
Special Session Resolution Undermines Spirit of Cooperation between Ethiopia and UNHRC: GCS
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) special session on Ethiopia was an attempt to undermine the spirit of cooperation and trust between Ethiopia and the institution, according to Government Communication Service (GCS). Briefing the media today, Government Communication Service State Minister Selamawit Kassa said the government has done a lot for the protection of […]
PM Abiy Participating 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been participating at the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The premier arrived in Istanbul on Friday with his delegation to partake in the summit organized under the theme: “Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity.” The main themes of the two – day summit is […]