(ENA) The new telecom operator in Ethiopia, Global Partnership for Ethiopia has paid 850 million USD licensing fee, according to Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA). Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) Director General, Balcha Reba told ENA that remarkable work with due diligence had been done to bring private sector to the telecom and improve the service. Accordingly, […]
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Solar Power Centers Inaugurated in Oromia
(ENA) Solar Electric Power Centers with a combined capacity of 950 KW were inaugurated in Ormoia Regional State of East Bale Zone today. Chief Regional Administration of Oromia, Shimels Abedissa and Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Seleshi Bekele inaugurated the two Solar Power Centers. The new solar power centers built with a cost of 7 million Birr […]
AfDB President Pledges to Increase Support for Dev’t Projects in Ethiopia
(ENA)African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi A. Adesina has pledged to increase support for development projects in Ethiopia. Speaking at a fund raising event for Oromia Development Association (ODA) today, the president said “the African Development Bank has invested 1.7 billion USD in Ethiopia, and we are proud of it.” According to him, AfDB’s financial assistance […]
Ethiopia, World Bank Sign 250 Mln USD Financing Agreement to Bolster Basic Social Services
(ENA) The Government of Ethiopia and World Bank today inked a 250 million USD financing agreement in the form of a loan to bolster basic social services. The objective of the Enhancing Shared Prosperity through Equitable Services Program (ESPES) aims to improve equitable access to essential services for the whole population of Ethiopia by improving […]
Prime Minister’s Office Press Briefing Transcript
TIGRAY SITUATION UPDATE The Government of Ethiopia’s law enforcement mission in the Tigray Region which commenced in November 2020 has notably garnered global attention. The suffering of Ethiopians who are victims of a situation that is not of their choosing is a source of pain for all Ethiopians and for the Government. Over the course […]
Interim Administration, Finance Ministry Launch Tigray Emergency Recovery Plan
(ENA) The Interim Administration of Tigray and Ministry of Finance have launched Tigray Emergency Recovery Plan(ERP-T) following a stakeholder consultation. According to a press statement of Ministry of Finance, a broad stakeholder consultation was held in Mekelle city yesterday to review and endorse the Tigray Emergency Recovery Plan with the leadership of the Interim Administration […]