WASHINGTON — The number of journalists around the world imprisoned by governments seeking to stifle critical reporting reached its highest level ever in 2021, according to an annual report compiled by the Committee to Protect Journalists. CPJ found that as of December 1, 293 journalists were imprisoned in 37 different countries, up from 280 in 2020. […]
Month: December 2021
UN: Genocide Remains Threat, Must Be Prevented
GENEVA — The United Nations marked the day of remembrance of victims of genocide with a warning that the crime has not been relegated to the history books but remains a threat today. The U.N. set the tone for its observance of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of […]
PM Holds Discussion with Leaders of UN, AUC
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today discussed with UN Secretary General, António Guterres and the African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat . The PM said as a founding member of both the UN and African Union, Ethiopia has been a proponent of multilateral ism rooted in respect for national sovereignty. “I have held productive phone discussions […]
Addis Hotels Ready to Welcome 1 mln Diaspora, Friends: Hotel Owners’ Association
Addis Ababa Hotels have prepared themselves to welcome the one million Ethiopian Diaspora and friends of the nation with special packages and affordable services, according to Addis Ababa Hotel Owners Association. Last week, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has invited one million Ethiopians in the diaspora and Ethiopian friends to come and celebrate Christmas in the East […]
African Chamber President Calls for Resolution of AfCFTA Technical Issues to Tap into Big Market
African countries have to tap into the big market potential of Africa through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by taking concrete measures and solving technical issues, African Chamber of Commerce President Kibur Gena said. The Ethiopian economist told ENA that the technical issues and challenges should be resolved to freely trade with lower […]
Gov’t Calls Int’l Community, Friends of Ethiopia to Support People Affected by Terrorist TPLF
The Government of Ethiopia has called on the international community, friends of Ethiopia and citizens to play their parts in the rehabilitation of victims of the terrorist TPLF in Amhara and Afar regions. Briefing journalists today, Government Communication Service Minister Legesse Tulu said the invading terrorist group has caused immense damages on a number of […]