Ethiopia has earned 1.28 billion USD over past four months, which is close to 98 percent of the 1.31 billion USD target, according to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. During his press conference today, Trade and Regional Integration Minister, Gebremeskel Chala said the 1.28 billion USD earned in the past four months is […]
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Finance Minister Holds Discussion with EU Delegation on Ways of Boost Cooperation
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide has discussed with the European Union (EU) delegation to Ethiopia, Roland Kobia on Ethio -EU cooperation. The two sides have exchanged view to further strengthen this long-standing partnership and pave ways to build a more enhanced cooperation. According to Ministry of Finance, the discussion held between the two sides was fruitful. […]
Desert Locust situation update, 24 November 2021: A few swarms in southern Ethiopia
OVERVIEW. A few small mature swarms, most likely those that arrived on the Ethiopia/Kenya border earlier this month, have concentrated in southern Ethiopia between Konso and the Kenya border where control operations are underway. There have been no further reports of locusts in Kenya and elsewhere in Ethiopia. Aerial and ground control operations continue against […]
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, November 23, 2021
3:12 P.M. EST PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Q Whoa. PSAKI: Oh, sorry. Q What, you got a holiday to go to? (Laughter.) PSAKI: Whoa. We’re a little earl- — we’re just excited to see you guys. Okay, I realize we’re a little early. So, good afternoon, everyone. Take your time. If people want to shuffle into […]
Ethiopia: Humanitarian aid needed as situation deteriorates in Tigray
With the dire humanitarian situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, continuing to deteriorate, it is critical to establish a regular flow of humanitarian aid into the region, the Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday. Yesterday, almost 40 trucks with humanitarian supplies, including food, left the Afar capital of Semera for Tigray – the first convoy to do so since 18 October. Meanwhile, trucks containing fuel and medical supplies are still waiting for clearance in Semera. Around […]
WFP Geneva Palais Briefing Note: Humanitarian Operations in northern Ethiopia
This is a summary of what was said by WFP Spokesperson Tomson Phiri – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) calls on all parties to the conflict in northern Ethiopia to respect […]