Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended his congratulatory message to Antonio Guterres on his re-election as United Nations Secretary General.UN General Assembly on Friday appointed Antonio Guterres as the UN Secretary-General for a second …
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Forced displacement at record level, despite COVID shutdowns: UNHCR
The number of people fleeing wars, violence, persecution, and human rights violations, rose last year to nearly 82.4 million people, a further four percent increase on top of the already record-high of 79.5 million, recorded at the end of 2019.Accordin…
Ethiopia Dismisses Remarks of Finnish FM Haavisto, Asks EU to Pick Impartial Interlocutor
Addis Ababa The Government of Ethiopia has rejected “the irresponsible remarks” made by the Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto at the European Parliament, following his visit to Ethiopia as a Special Envoy of the European Union, and requested EU to consider picking an impartial interlocutor. In a statement it issued today, Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
Delegation Heads to Saudi Arabia to Discuss about Ethiopian Migrants
Addis Ababa A delegation comprising officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant government agencies left for Saudi Arabia today to discuss the situation of Ethiopian migrants in the country. The delegation will confer with the relevant Saudi Arabian officials regarding the protection of the rights of Ethiopian citizens in the country and further facilitate […]
President Sahlework Holds Talks with AU Elections Observation Mission
Addis Ababa President Sahlework Zewde held talks today with a delegation of African Union (AU) Elections Observation Mission (AUEOM) led by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, according to Office of the President. The election observation team from various African countries has more than 45 members, it was indicated. The mission explained that it will observe […]
Some 29 Int’l Media Outlets, 89 journalists Arrived in Ethiopia to Cover Upcoming Election
Addis Ababa, Some 29 international Media institutions and 89 journalists have arrived in Addis Ababa to report the 6th general election to be held in Ethiopia on the coming Monday, according to Ethiopian Media Authority. Authority Director – General Mohammed Edris told ENA today that as of Friday, 29 international Media institutions and 89 journalists […]