Countries with abundant natural resources – gold, diamonds, crude oil– often fail to transform that advantage into favourable development outcomes. This is known as the natural resource curse. Countries like Nigeria, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo are often cited as examples. Several explanations have been offered for the resource course. These include […]
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African Leaders Express Support to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Prominent African leaders who presided over the historic inauguration ceremony of the appointment of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed voiced their congratulations and support for the country and the premier on a huge ceremony held at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. Speaking on the occasion, president of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta […]
New Gov’t Would Pave Ways to Enhancing Peace, Prosperity: Residents
Addis Ababa Residents of Addis Ababa expressed their hope that the newly formed government in Ethiopia would pave ways to effectively ensure peace and development in the country. It is to be recalled that Ethiopia had conducted general election on the 21 of June with massive voter turnout. International election observers and other pertinent actors […]
Abiy Expresses Appreciation to All Who Contributed to Successful Inauguration Ceremony
Addis Ababa Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed his appreciation to all who have contributed to the successful inaugural ceremony held at Meskel Square yesterday. In a message posted on social media, the premier extended deep appreciation for international partners and African brothers that attended the ceremony as guests and showed their respect to us […]
African Leaders Return Home after Attending Inaugural Ceremony
Addis Ababa African leaders who attended the inaugural ceremony of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have left for their respective homes, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Yoweri K Museveni of Uganda, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, and President Salva Kiir of South Sudan […]
HPR Members Pledge to Work Hard for Prosperity, Sustainable Peace in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Some members of the new House of People’s Representatives (HPR) said they are committed to contribute their share to the effort underway to ensure the prosperity of Ethiopia and the prevalence of sustainable peace in the country. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Chala Wata said the a democratically elected parliament will play a […]