Ethiopia: Govt Imports 50 Million Liters of Cooking Oil, 200,000 Quintals of Sugar to Tame Surging Prices Ahead of Ethiopian New Year

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — To address the rising prices observed in various markets across Ethiopia, the government has announced the importation of 50 million liters of edible oil. In a briefing on 26 August, 2024, Kassahun Gofe, State Minister for Trade and Regional Integration, stated that the cooking oil is being transported via the Ethio-Djibouti Railway and by trucks. According to Kassahun, this essential commodity has been primarily procured by the government to "improve the cost of living and stabilize […]

August 27, 2024

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Ethiopia: Boeing’s African Adventure to Take Off in October 2024 With Its New Office Opening in Ethiopia

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — Boeing's Africa office is set to commence operations in October 2024, as announced by Henok Teferra, Managing Director of Boeing Africa. In an interview with state media, Henok explained that the decision to establish Boeing's African headquarters in Addis Abeba was influenced by Ethiopia's notable advancements in the aviation sector and its status as a key hub in Africa. "The establishment of Boeing's African office in Addis Abeba will enable us to further enhance and expand […]

August 27, 2024

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Ethiopia: Mekelle Immigration Office Fully Resumes Operations, Launches Online Passport Services

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — The Immigration and Citizenship Service office in Mekelle has fully resumed operations, including the launch of online passport services, after a three-year closure due to the Tigray war. The office initially restarted provisional services, such as passport renewals and replacements, on 18 June, 2024, following the suspension of all operations in November 2020 after the outbreak of the war. Mitiku Takele, coordinator of the Mekelle branch office, told state media that the office is now providing […]

August 20, 2024

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Ethiopia: Harari Unveils Corridor Dev’t to Boost Tourism, Heritage Preservation

[ad_1] HARAR - The recent corridor development activities are set to enhance the tourism industry by adding beauty and comfort for visitors, according to Harari State President Ordin Bedri. Speaking during the inauguration of the state's corridor development projects on Friday evening, President Ordin highlighted the significance of these upgrades. The state unveiled new infrastructure, including a plaza corridor, public toilets, and roads within the Jegol Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ordin emphasized that the corridor development not only […]

August 13, 2024

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Ethiopia: Turning Ethiopia to Tourists’ Magnet (Tourists Could Clap Their Eyes On Wanchi, the Crater Lake)

[ad_1] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) introduced several initiatives expected to turn the Country into a tourism hub and touristic magnet. There are initiatives such as Gebeta Lehager (Dine for Ethiopia), Gebeta Lesheger (Dine for Addis Ababa) and Gebeta Letiwulid (Dine for Generations). Wanchi ecotourism project is one of one of the projects that are built through the Gebeta Lehager initiative. The project is aimed at building the best infrastructures and facilities for tourists in a bid they clap their […]

August 12, 2024

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Africa: AU Ought to Adopt Amharic As Official Language!

[ad_1] Africa has successfully decolonized the continent geographically; it is yet to free itself from the shackles of political, economic, and cultural imperialisms. Colonial legacies are still prevalent and visible in many aspects with calls for embracing an African identity has got louder and tenser over the years. Although Africa has come a long way in terms of political emancipation, nations are still dependent on foreign aid and economies. Africa's solution for Africa's problems has become a catchword echoed by […]

February 17, 2024

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Africa: Presidents of Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau Arrive in Addis

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, — President of Mauritania Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrived at Bole International Airport this afternoon for the 37th African Union Summit. President of Mauritania, was received by Ergoge Tesfaye, Minister of Women and Social Affairs while President of Guinea-Bissau was welcomed by Gedeon Timotios, Minister of Justice. [ad_2] Source link

February 16, 2024

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Ethiopia: Patriotism – A Spectacular Culture of Loving One’s Country

[ad_1] Ethiopia is one of the few countries of the African continent endowed with an ancient civilization, societal cohesion and history of government. The nation is located in the very strategic regions of east Africa, which is flanked by the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden and red sea. The country is also the place where Blue Nile River (Abbay) originates and such a situation has left the country to be envied by foreign countries. Its existence came across various challenges […]

February 16, 2024

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Africa: 44th Ordinary Session of Executive Council of AU Concluded

[ad_1] Ababa, — The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of African Union that has been held in Addis Ababa from 14-15 February 2024 concluded. Foreign Affairs Ministers of African countries have held their 44th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Addis Ababa for the past two days. The meeting held under AU's this year theme: Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, […]

February 16, 2024

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