Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia cherishes its ties with Turkey rooted in a common understanding of respect and trust. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his delegation concluded a one day visit to Ankara, Turkey and returned back to Ethiopia. The official visit marked the 125th anniversary of Ethio-Turkish relations and culminated with the signing […]
Continue ReadingIn the summer breeding areas of the Horn of Africa, wetter than normal conditions continue to be expected into September in northeast Ethiopia (Afar region) and southern Djibouti but becoming drying thereafter due to a prevailing La Niña situation. Nevertheless, rainfall may still be sufficient in eastern Ethiopia and northern Somalia to allow one generation […]
Continue ReadingPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed gratitude to Africans who are supporting Ethiopia in its time of need. The premier thanked all African brothers and sisters, leaders, academics who are supporting Ethiopia in its time of need. “For all African brothers and sisters, leaders, academics who are supporting Ethiopia in its time of need, we salute […]
Continue ReadingHIGHLIGHTS Humanitarian access into Tigray remains restricted to one road through Afar Region, with insecurity, extended delays with clearances, and intense search at checkpoints. One hundred trucks of food, non-food items and fuel, including at least 90 trucks of food, must enter Tigray every day to sustain assistance for at least 5.2 million people. Between […]
Continue ReadingOur multi-sectoral response was initiated since the escalation of conflict in northern Ethiopia in early November 2020, with quick actions taken to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and conflict-affected people in host communities. Some of the key achievements in 2021 include: 241,000 individuals have been supported with emergency health and mental health & psychosocial support (MHPSS) […]
Continue ReadingToday is World Humanitarian Day and our thoughts are with humanitarians and the many millions of people they strive to help everyday. They are providing life-saving support in places like Haiti — where our hearts ache at the suffering and devastating toll from the recent earthquake. The UN is on the ground providing relief — […]
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