(NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudan asked the United Nations Security Council to meet and discuss a dispute over a giant dam being built by Ethiopia on the Blue Nile, a government statement said. Ethiopia is pinning its hopes of economic development and power generation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), while the two downstream countries – […]
Continue Reading(NNN-AGENCIES) — Ballot papers are still being counted following delayed parliamentary elections in Ethiopia, the first electoral test for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Africa’s second-most populous country went to the polls on Monday but an opposition boycott, a months-long war in the northern region of Tigray, ethnic violence elsewhere and logistical challenges overshadowed the vote […]
Continue ReadingIt is my pleasure to invite you to our European Council meeting on 24 and 25 June, which will start with an exchange of views with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on global challenges and geopolitical issues. Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the EU and worldwide, will be a key topic. The successful vaccination […]
Continue ReadingADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – UPON casting his vote, the incumbent, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, expressed hope this will be the best election in Ethiopia’s history. However, the logistical nightmares on the day, the tension that preceded the poll, and the denial of a significant proportion of voters to cast their ballots suggest otherwise. The Prime Minister’s […]
Continue ReadingThe 6th National election that was conducted in Ethiopia on June 21, 2021 was a vivid testimony of the valor, tenacity, patience, endurance and burning desire of the peoples of Ethiopia to ensure the prevalence of a democratic order in the country. The highest credit indeed goes to the peoples of Ethiopia who were out at […]
Continue Reading(ENA) Ethiopian Airlines announced today that it has resumed flight to Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea. In its official Facebook the airlines posted: “We are pleased to announce the resumption of our flight to Asmara effective 23 June, 2021.” The resumption of air link will further boost the overall political, economic, trade and people-to-people […]
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