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TPLF’s Aggression Being Effectively Reversed: Gov’t Communication Service

November 18, 2021November 19, 2021User2

The coalition of allied forces has been effectively reversing TPLF’s ambition and its advance on all major fronts, according to Government Communication Service (GCS). Briefing the media, Government Communications Service Minister Legesse Tulu said the National Defense Force, along with allied forces, has eliminated 10 to 15,000 TPLF fighters on various fronts during the last couple of days. […]

Seasonal precipitation predictions in Desert Locust winter/spring breeding areas (December 2021 – May 2022)

November 17, 2021November 18, 2021User2

Due to the recent intensification of La Niña, dry conditions are expected to continue in the Horn of Africa that will restrict current breeding by Desert Locust. Drier than normal conditions expected in the winter breeding areas along both sides of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden will limit breeding from now until March […]

Harnessing Inland Water Resources Through Blue Economy

November 17, 2021November 18, 2021User2

November 16, 2021 (BAHIR DAR, Ethiopia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today inaugurated the National Validation Workshop on the Baseline Assessment Report of the Contribution of Blue Economy to the Sustainable Economic Development of Ethiopia. Representatives from various ministries and institutions active in the Blue Economy (BE) sector in the Federal Government of Ethiopia are […]

Reiterating Call for Immediate Release of United Nations Staff in Ethiopia, Secretary-General Urges Parties to End Hostilities, Prioritize Civilians

November 17, 2021November 18, 2021User2

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres: The Secretary-General reiterates his call for the immediate release of United Nations staff members detained in Ethiopia. As far as the Secretary‑General is aware, the staff members are being held without charge, and no specific information has been provided regarding the […]

Facing Division, Conflict, Vaccine Inequality, Humanity Still ‘Capable of Great Kindness’, Secretary-General Tells Path to Peace Award Ceremony

November 17, 2021November 18, 2021User2

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Path to Peace Award Ceremony, as prepared for delivery, today: I am greatly humbled and honoured by this Path to Peace Award. I see it as a tribute to all of the women and men of the United Nations who forge the path to peace every […]

Ethiopia-Tigray crisis: No Afghan-style evacuations as US tells citizens to quit Ethiopia

November 17, 2021November 18, 2021User2

The United States State Department has reiterated a call to its citizens in Ethiopia to leave the Horn of Africa nation. The caution is the latest in a series of security advisories as Ethiopia’s politico-security situation deteriorates further. “We are doing that not because we are pessimistic about the prospects for peace, but because we […]