NNA – Ethiopia’s government has declared a ceasefire in its war-torn Tigray region, as rebel fighters claim control of the regional capital Mekelle. Residents reported scenes of jubilation with thousands of people in the streets waving flags and setting off fireworks. The Ethiopian government has not confirmed the loss of the city, nearly eight months […]
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Recent Events in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region ‘Extremely Worrisome’, Secretary-General Says
The following statement by Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today: Recent events in the Tigray region of Ethiopia are extremely worrisome. They demonstrate, once again, that there is no military solution to the crisis. I have just spoken with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and I am hopeful that an effective cessation of hostilities will take […]
Severe storms damage shelters of 16,000 Ethiopian refugees in Sudan
More than 16,000 Ethiopian refugees in Sudan’s eastern refugee settlements of Um Rakuba and Tunaydbah have been impacted after several weeks of storms razed tents, swept away their belongings, and destroyed infrastructure. Nearly 4,000 out of 10,000 individual family tents have been damaged by strong winds, heavy rains, and hailstorms. Emergency latrines and other facilities […]
Our country’s annual demand for cooking oil is estimated at 906 million liters
(MOTI) – The Minister of Trade and Industry of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Melaku Alebel, said, “We will work to completely replace the demand for edible oil with domestic production!” He said the country’s demand for edible oil is 906.5 million liters a year, which is a joint venture between government and private […]
Hospitals barely functioning, famine still looming in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
The development follows Monday’s reported entry into regional capital, Mekelle, of forces loyal to the opposition, after nearly eight months of heavy fighting. In response to the pillaging of video equipment in Mekelle, UN Children’s Fund UNICEF on Monday, issued a statement denouncing those responsible, citing Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces. Earlier this month, the […]
PM Expresses Gratitude to Political Parties for Enabling Peaceful Election
(ENA) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed his gratitude to political party heads for their contribution in enabling a peaceful election. Abiy wrote on his facebook today, “I met with political party heads this morning, a week after the 6th National Elections, to express my gratitude for their contribution in enabling a peaceful election in […]