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Ethiopia is highlighting Addis Ababa's infrastructure, connectivity and experience in staging international meetings.

The two sides affirmed their joint commitment to enhance consultation and coordination, and to work with other Nile Basin Initiative states to restore consensus and preserve the initiative as an inclusive cooperation framework that benefits all basin countries.

Mihretu, who was appointed as the bank's governor on January 20, 2023, said his decision to resign was motivated by a desire to explore new challenges beyond government service.

Agriculture, which employs more than 70 per cent of Ethiopia’s population, is expected to benefit directly from the project through better access to fertiliser at competitive prices.

In Amhara, over 4.4 million children did not attend school in the 2024/25 academic year. Although the bureau aimed to register seven million students in the period, just 2.8 million actually enrolled.

The three children had left Libya with their mother and brother, hoping to reach Italy. International estimates suggest that this Mediterranean crossing has claimed 30,000 lives in the past decade.

Her visit highlighted the critical importance of resilience, collective effort, and long-term solutions for communities affected by conflict and climate-related disasters.

Ethiopia imposed a temporary ban on labour migration to the Gulf countries from late 2013 to early 2018 over reported abuses and deaths.

Some 9,367 households, accounting for 49,799 people, face danger. Some have already begun leaving the area in search of food.

According to the findings, local militia groups in Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Gambella, and Somali regions “carried out attacks and killings of civilians, displacing thousands.”

With a population of more than 100 million, Egypt relies on the Nile for almost all its freshwater needs.

Set for completion in 2029, the airport will be the largest in Africa and is designed to handle up to 100 million passengers annually.

Cargo operations also played a key role in the airline's performance, with 785,323 tonnes of freight moved over the period under review.

The steep decline in support—largely due to global funding reductions from key donors such as USAID—has severely strained access to essential services, including food distribution, healthcare, clean water, and sanitation.

Local media reports indicate that the convictions are linked to trafficking activities along the dangerous "eastern route", which is commonly used by migrants from the Horn of Africa heading to Gulf countries via the Red Sea and Yemen in search of greener pastures.

Although earlier projections had anticipated modest improvements in food security following the 2024 meher harvest, millions of people—especially in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and drought-affected areas of the Somali and Oromia regions—remain classified in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse.

The Green Legacy Initiative aligns with Ethiopia’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action and zero hunger, and seeks to build resilience in a country frequently affected by drought and environmental degradation.

The airline transports nearly one million tonnes of cargo annually across a global network of over 140 destinations by operating a modern fleet along with advanced temperature-controlled and tech-enabled cargo infrastructure.

Thirteen of the 14 suspects are currently in detention as court proceedings continue, while authorities are still searching for the one who remains at large.

Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi confirmed that the government had issued a formal objection following Ethiopia’s approach during a recent meeting of East African foreign ministers held in Addis Ababa.

The key sticking points include the bloc's customs revenue-sharing mechanisms and its protocols on the free movement of goods and labour, the principles at the heart of the EAC's economic union agenda.

Ismail Ali, the district's administrator, told Xinhua over the phone that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, leaving 600 shops, 950 restaurants, and 255 houses completely damaged.

Visible ash plumes have been reported in the area, with regional officials saying the volcanic activity began on Tuesday and has continued into the week, prompting close monitoring of the sites.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, situated on the Blue Nile, has been a source of tension between the two countries since construction began in 2011.

According to the statement, the suspects were arrested in several towns and cities across the country, including Addis Ababa, Sheger, Adama, Haromaya, Shashemene, Bale, Jimma, and Shakiso in the Oromia region.

In a statement issued at the end of the conference, RSADO reaffirmed its commitment to continue what it called its “political and military struggle,” vowing to persevere with sacrifice until its objectives are achieved.

The victims, all wearing MSF vests, were reportedly shot multiple times at close range, and their bodies were later found approximately 400 meters from the vehicle.

Amid BRICS expansion and rising multipolar interests in Africa, Ethiopia’s strategy could signal the beginning of a regional shift in monetary policy, especially among countries seeking to assert economic sovereignty beyond the constraints of the Bretton Woods system.

Amid increasing signs of intra-Tigrayan tensions, Salsay Weyane said it reiterated its long-standing call for a region-wide national dialogue.

Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation criticised the completion of the $4 billion (h518 billion)billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as "unlawful" and a breach of international law.

With accusations mounting on both sides and the rainy season approaching- usually a period of intensified military activities – diplomatic observers warn that the region could be edging toward another dangerous flashpoint.

For landlocked Ethiopia - a country of over 130 million people and one of Africa's fastest-growing economies - the lack of direct access to maritime trade routes has long been a geopolitical sore point.

Prime Minister Abiy emphasised that Ethiopia’s development goals will not undermine the interests of its downstream neighbours.

Somaliland offers a compelling option for Ethiopia’s sea access problem. It is relatively stable, governed by democratic institutions, and shows public support for closer ties with Ethiopia, particularly if accompanied by formal recognition.

The attack has forced seven other monks living in seclusion to abandon their hermitages and relocate to the main monastery compound for safety. “We are living in constant fear,” another monk told Addis Standard. “Those who attack us want us out.”

Dr Daniel Fentaneh was apprehended on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. in Bahir Dar city by security forces. The source said he is “currently under custody at the 13th Police Station in Bahir Dar".

The decision is part of a phased transition “launched in late 2024, in agreement with the Ethiopian government and donors,” to transfer food relief operations in Tigray, Amhara, and Afar back to JEOP.

Ethiopia is among seven countries that are just one step away from fully implementing the World Health Organisation's (WHO) MPOWER tobacco control strategies.

Addis Ababa was conspicuously left out, a departure from the 5.4 billion birr (Sh5.2 billion) grant the city received last year.

The UNICEF report says these overlapping health emergencies are placing immense pressure on Ethiopia’s healthcare system, particularly in the regions of Gambella, Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray.

Though Berhanu stopped short of naming Egypt, his comments follow reports confirming that Cairo signed a military cooperation agreement with Somalia in August 2024.

The OLF expressed its appreciation to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) and the Joint Council for their efforts in facilitating the return of the premises. “We consider the conclusion of this long-standing effort a significant step forward,” OLF said.

In its latest situation report, DG ECHO stated that the displacement was triggered by armed conflict “fuelled by political and ethnic divisions,” which it said is continuing to escalate along the regional border.

Ethiopia reported its first mpox case on May 25 when a 21-day-old infant tested positive in Moyale near the Kenyan border.

According to data obtained from the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority, plastic bags constitute 46 per cent of the plastic waste generated by the public in the country.

The flooding began on Sunday, affecting five kebeles around Omorate town.

In the Tigray war, dubbed the deadliest and bloodiest conflict of the twenty-first century, the average estimate of civilian casualties stands at 518,000, possibly as high as 808,000.

The study noted that “even those who had appropriate linguistic and cultural knowledge did not identify harmful content on social media if they did not spend enough time on these platforms to understand the type of content that was disseminated across different networks.”

In a statement issued in response to a May 27, 2025 broadcast by Ethiopian Media Service (EMS), the bank said it was “compelled to provide a brief statement” following reports that it said “falsely claimed” that funds were stolen, suspects not apprehended, and the incident “covered up” by the bank.

When embassies redact atrocities, when the media repeats government lines, and when international institutions turn a blind eye to ethnic cleansing, truth dies a quiet death. And with it die justice, memory, and the possibility of healing.