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President Hold Talks with Interpeace and Rotary International Presidents

September 15, 2021Webdesk

Addis Ababa-President Sahle-Work Zewde and President of Interpeace Scott Weber have discussed today about peacebuilding and resilience projects in Ethiopia.According to the Office of the President, Sahle-Work stated during the discussion that lasting p…

Lebanon: UN Rights Body Should Investigate Beirut Blast [EN/AR]

September 15, 2021Webdesk

Rights Groups, Survivors, Victims Urgently Call for Justice(Beirut, September 15, 2021) – Member states at the United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) should establish an international, independent, and impartial investigative mission, such as a one…

International Day of Democracy: Joint statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Vice-President Dubravka Šuica

September 14, 2021September 15, 2021User2

Whether you care about climate change, jobs, the economy, or racial and social justice, your voice will only be heard and your vote will only count if you live in a democracy. However, European citizens’ trust in democracy cannot and should not ever be taken for granted. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested citizens’ confidence in […]

As Sudan Makes Headway in Transition to Democracy, Security Council Delegates Urge Sustained Support for Tackling Causes of Intercommunal Fighting

September 14, 2021September 15, 2021User2

Permanent Representative Says Transitional Government Has ‘Strong Will’ to Uphold Juba Peace Accord, Build Stable, Prosperous Country Sudan is making headway in its transition to democracy, with growing momentum towards drafting a new Constitution and organizing elections, but long‑term success requires sustained international support, the Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) […]

Gov’t Strives to Change Diplomacy Landscape of Ethiopia to Ensure National Interest: FM Demeke

September 14, 2021September 15, 2021User2

Changing the diplomacy landscape of Ethiopia has become pivotal as part of the country’s ongoing far-reaching political and economic reforms, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen said. Demeke made the remark on Monday at the opening of a 10-day training program organized by Ministry of Foreign affairs to its diplomats serving across […]

Preparations Underway to Celebrate Irreecha Festival

September 14, 2021September 15, 2021User2

Preparations are underway to celebrate the Irreecha festival, a symbol of unity and peace for the Oromo people, according to the Oromia Aba Geda’s Union. This year’s Irreecha will be celebrated on October 2 and 3, 2021 at Hora Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) and Bishoftu, Oromia Region, respectively. Chairman of the Union Aba Geda Gilo Mano […]