October 24, 2021 (ARTA, Djibouti): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has started the validation process for the national Blue Economy baseline reports of the IGAD Member States with its first workshop in this regard in Arta town of Djibouti. Representatives from various ministries of the Republic of Djibouti are attending this two-day workshop: delegates from […]
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Ethiopian, UNHCR Vow to Strengthen Cooperation
Ethiopia and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have vowed to strengthen their cooperation, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen received the credentials of the UNHCR Representative in Ethiopia, Mamadou Dian Balde. During the occasion the two sides vowed to strengthen cooperation. They have also […]
Bank Services Need to Expand to Villages to Enhance Savings: Bank Officials
The banking services have to expand deep into the rural areas to reach the vast population for financial access and increase savings in Ethiopia, said Commercial Bank of Ethiopia’s Risk and Compliance Vice President Muluneh Aboye. According to information obtained from the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, the nation’s savings in banks has risen to 1.4 […]
First Mortgage Bank in Ethiopia Comes Into Operation
The first mortgage bank in Ethiopia, Goh Betoch Bank S.C, has finalized its establishment process and officially started its operation today. The Addis Ababa City Mayor, Adanech Abiebie and other government officials attended the launching ceremony. In the occasion, CEO of the bank, Mulugeta Asmare said Goh Betoch Bank is the first mortgage bank in the […]
Nigerian Diplomats, Investors Visit Jimma Town in Ethiopia
A delegation of Nigerian diplomats and investors led by President of the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation, Noah Dallaji has visited Jimma town in Oromia regional state of Ethiopia.Upon arrival at Jimma Abajifar Airport, the delegation was w…
Laws Disenfranchising Minorities, People with Disabilities Rely on Inaccurate Historical Narratives to Justify Exclusion, Experts Tell Third Committee
Representative of Russian Federation Points to ‘Dangerous Contradiction’ in Special Rapporteur’s Appeal for Broad Cultural Recognition, as Views Diverge Laws that discriminate against minorities, people with disabilities and individuals affected by leprosy violate a range of human rights, at times relying on inaccurate and biased historical narratives, and promoting narrow visions of whom to include […]