The commitment of the government of Ethiopia to work with contending political parties by including them in the newly formed cabinet is an example of a democratic practice for other African countries. It is to be recalled that ruling Prosperity Party registered landslide victory in the Ethiopian general elections held on June 21, 2021. Accordingly, […]
Continue ReadingEmir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and other Qatari high level government officials have sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on his re-election. In addition to the Emir, Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdulah Bin Hamid Al Thani and the Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Khalid […]
Continue ReadingUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Ethiopia has no right to expel UN staff and it is violating the international law in doing this. In his right of reply at the Security Council meeting on Ethiopia, the top UN official said that “we believe that Ethiopia has not the right to expel these members […]
Continue ReadingThe government of Ethiopia is not under any legal obligation to provide justifications or explanation for its decisions, according to Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations, Taye AtskeSelassie. In his statement at the open meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Taye said the UN staff Ethiopia expelled sidelined their […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed the former Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy Dr. Sileshi Bekele as Chief Negotiator and Advisor on Trans-boundary rivers and the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) with the rank Minister. The Prime Minister has also announced the appointment of other senior government officials. Accordingly, the PM appointed : Teferi Fikre, Head […]
Continue ReadingThe United Nations and other international humanitarian agencies should follow the UN guiding principles of humanitarian assistance, help Ethiopia increase its humanitarian response capabilities, Member States of the UN Security Council (UNSC) said. Briefing on Ethiopia yesterday, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, Zhang Jun said China regrets the disagreements surrounding the seven UN […]
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