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Ethiopia Takes Steps Toward Humanitarian Self-Reliance, Ending Aid Dependence

Ethiopia is taking steps to end decades of reliance on external humanitarian assistance as the government pursues what officials call humanitarian sovereignty.

Apr 13 · 1 min read

Ethiopia Takes Steps Toward Humanitarian Self-Reliance, Ending Aid Dependence

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Liberian President Boakai Arrives in Ethiopia for Official Visit

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Republic of Liberia arrived at Bole International Airport for an official visit to Ethiopia, where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed personally received him.

Apr 13 · 2 min read

Liberian President Boakai Arrives in Ethiopia for Official Visit

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Parliament Debates Ethiopia's First Freedom of Information Bill

Ethiopia's Parliament received a draft Freedom of Information Proclamation this week, marking the first attempt at comprehensive transparency legislation in a country where public data access remai...

Apr 11 · 2 min read

Parliament Debates Ethiopia's First Freedom of Information Bill

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Ethiopia and Burundi sign cooperation agreements during Addis Ababa talks

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi oversaw the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding during high-level talks in Addis Ababa.

Apr 10 · 2 min read

Ethiopia and Burundi sign cooperation agreements during Addis Ababa talks

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Youth Federation Calls for Active Support of Sea Access Diplomacy

The Ethiopian Youth Federation has called on young people to actively engage in advancing Ethiopia's national agenda for sea access as the government intensifies diplomatic efforts to secure reliab...

Apr 10 · 2 min read

Youth Federation Calls for Active Support of Sea Access Diplomacy

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TPLF Accuses Federal Government of Violating Pretoria Agreement

The Tigray People's Liberation Front on April 8 accused the federal government of violating the Pretoria Agreement by unilaterally extending the Tigray Interim Administration for one year, calling ...

Apr 10 · 2 min read

TPLF Accuses Federal Government of Violating Pretoria Agreement

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Council of Ministers extends Tigray Interim Administration term for second time

The Ethiopian Council of Ministers has extended the term of the Tigray Interim Administration by one additional year, marking the second extension since the body was established following the Preto...

Apr 8 · 2 min read

Council of Ministers extends Tigray Interim Administration term for second time

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US Embassy warns Americans to reconsider travel to Ethiopia

The United States Embassy in Addis Ababa warned American citizens to reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans.

Apr 3 · 2 min read

US Embassy warns Americans to reconsider travel to Ethiopia

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Ethiopia and Algeria sign judicial cooperation agreements

Ethiopia and Algeria signed a series of legal agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in judicial and justice sectors.

Apr 2 · 1 min read

Ethiopia and Algeria sign judicial cooperation agreements

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National Dialogue Commission Opens Tigray Consultation Forum in Addis Ababa

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission launched its first round of agenda gathering consultation forum for Tigray region stakeholders in Addis Ababa.

Apr 1 · 1 min read

National Dialogue Commission Opens Tigray Consultation Forum in Addis Ababa