The global politics in the post cold war era is shifting towards the formation of tri-polar political nodal points exhibiting alternative socio-political and economic formations that could determine the future of global diplomacy and international relation. The formation of BRICS constitute a political and economic grouping of countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa […]
UNFPA Ethiopia Response to the Northern Ethiopia crisis – Situation report (1-15 September 2021)
Background Three months after the official declaration of a unilateral ceasefire by the Federal Government on June 28, the withdrawal of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and the control of most of the Tigray Region by the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF), the situation in Tigray still remains dire while the spiraling of the […]
Ethiopia crisis: Food aid reaches Afar and Amhara, but situation still ‘dire’ for Tigray
The first round of food distributions to people in Afar and Amhara regions impacted by the spread of the conflict in northern Ethiopia has been completed, the World Food Programme (WFP) said. However, distributions of supplies into Tigray are lagging behind due to various impediments to the movement of humanitarian aid, the UN agency warned. […]
New Ethiopian Gov’t to Focus on Peace, Economic Integration of Horn of Africa
Addis Ababa The new government will give special focus for sustainable peace, enhanced social and economic integration in the Horn Africa, President Sahle-Work Zewde said today. In her remarks at the joint session of the House of People’s Representatives and House of Federation, the president highlighted the five-year plan of the new government. She added […]
GERD Crucial to Strengthening Regional Integration: PM Abiy
Addis Ababa, The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will play a crucial role in strengthening regional integration, according to Abiy Ahmed who was sworn in as Prime Minister today. Speaking at his inaugural ceremony at Meskel Square, he said the dam will play a crucial role for regional integration and strengthening neighborhood in addition to […]
Nation Obtains 668 Mil USD Remittances in Two Months
Ethiopia has obtained more than 668 million USD in remittance over the past two months alone, according to the Ethiopian Diaspora Agency. Ethiopian Diaspora Agency Director-General, Selamawit Dawit disclosed this in a press briefing today. Noting that the nation is working to secure 4 billion USD in remittance during the current Ethiopian fiscal year that […]