Covering broader human rights issues, PM Abiy stated that the concept of human rights is being used for political purposes. He called for parliamentary investigation into institutions and proclamations related to human rights, expressing concern about organizations funded by external entities. Instead, we engaged in discussions and made necessary corrections,” the Prime Minister stated. Prime Minister Abiy expressed confidence in the commitment of the Tigray Interim Administration and senior TPLF leaders to resolve ongoing issues. Additionally, hundreds of thousands have returned from Amhara to Oromia,” Prime Minister Abiy reported.

Hawassa City defeated Wolaitta Dicha 2-0 in their final game of the Ethiopia Premier League season on Wednesday, while Hadiya Hossana shocked Ethiopia Coffee 2-1. The win ensures that Hawassa City will end their season in style, with 41 points and in ninth place depending on other results. Hadiya Hossana jumped ahead of them into 8th place after beating Ethiopia Coffee 2-1. Ethiopia Coffee's quest to finish in third position in the Ethiopia Premier League is shaky following the result. It was Ethiopia Coffee who scored first through Anteneh Tefera in the second minute, but the lead lasted only 16 minutes.

“There is no need to go around other countries to accuse us when it is possible to come to us in Addis Abeba. “Ethiopia doesn’t want the disintegration of Somalia; it would not have sacrificed its children” if it wanted that. This is a national interest issue.” Pm Abiy AhmedSticking to his initial argument on gaining direct access to the sea, Abiy repeated the Ethiopian government’s request is “access to the sea. “But Ethiopia has a question, it is difficult to be landlocked with an economy of this size. This is a national interest issue.” Ethiopia wants to “reconcile this without lives lost; without insulting each other and without wasting money traveling to [other] countries.

“We immediately saw she was a talented athlete,” said Ad Peeters, president of the Eindhoven Atletiek coaching team. On a gloriously sunny Tuesday night training session at the Eindhoven athletics club, young hopefuls are put through their paces, dreaming of emulating their most famous member: double Olympic champion Sifan Hassan. She finally arrived at Eindhoven to do a nursing course and fell in with other Ethiopians, some of whom were members of the local athletics club. Hassan is overcome with joy after winning gold in the 5,000 metres at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The Dutch athletics coaches recognised her talent and sent her to the elite Olympic training centre in Papendal.

By Dawit EndeshawADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia will receive $10.5 billion in support over the coming years if long-running negotiations with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are successful, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday. Sources familiar with the matter previously told Reuters that Ethiopia was seeking to borrow around $3.5 billion under a reform programme with the IMF, while a Western diplomat said it was also trying to secure $3.5 billion in budget support from the World Bank and find another $3.5 billion in savings through debt restructuring. Analysts say Ethiopia may need to agree to devalue its birr currency, which trades about 50% weaker than the official exchange rate on the black market, to secure IMF support. "We have been having a wide range of talks, negotiations and discussions with the IMF and World Bank. If this succeeds and we are able to agree on the reforms, Ethiopia will get $10.5 billion in the coming years," he said.

By Dawit EndeshawADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia will receive $10.5 billion in support over the coming years if long-running negotiations with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are successful, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday. Sources familiar with the matter previously told Reuters that Ethiopia was seeking to borrow around $3.5 billion under a reform programme with the IMF, while a Western diplomat said it was also trying to secure $3.5 billion in budget support from the World Bank and find another $3.5 billion in savings through debt restructuring. Analysts say Ethiopia may need to agree to devalue its birr currency, which trades about 50% weaker than the official exchange rate on the black market, to secure IMF support. "We have been having a wide range of talks, negotiations and discussions with the IMF and World Bank. If this succeeds and we are able to agree on the reforms, Ethiopia will get $10.5 billion in the coming years," he said.

Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is responding to questions put to him by members of the House of People's Representatives (HPR) in connection with the just ended performance report of the government. Earlier, members of parliament forwarded questions to Prime Minister Abiy who is at the House to present the government's performance report for the 2023/24 fiscal year. Accordingly, he is reflecting on various questions, including the ongoing corridor development which is aimed at uplifting the image of the cities by meeting international smart city standards. Members of the House also asked how the government is pursuing the corridor development in Addis Ababa city, including road infrastructure, with no resulting in significant displacement of communities and maintaining their livelihoods. Furthermore, they forwarded questions on lack of peace and security, particularly in the Amhara and Oromia regions, cost of living, macroeconomic affairs, corruption, lack of good governance and development.

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Photo: FBCborkenaToronto – The Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia on Wednesday announced three new appointments. From past practices, appointment to the office of the Prime Minister is a sort of transitory position before total removal. The Prime Minister also removed Ethiopia’s Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Gebremeskel Chala. In December 2023, Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed removed the State Minister for Peace, Taye Dendea, threw him to prison and appointed Keyredin Tezera in his position. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

During a meeting here with the Ethiopian ambassador, Genet Teshome, who concludes his diplomatic mission in this capital, the Cuban diplomat highlighted the historical ties between both countries, which began 49 years ago and continue to strengthen. According to the Cubaminrex site, Peñalver recognized Ethiopia’s position against the genocidal US blockade that has lasted more than 60 years, both in the United Nations and in the African Union. Likewise, he addressed the potential that exists to continue developing mutual cooperation, the publication stated. On his part, the Ethiopian ambassador thanked the meeting and showed satisfaction for the welcome provided by Havana and the support of the institutions of the Antillean country for the fulfillment of his mission, Cubaminrex assured.

The Cuban group led by INRH Vice President Javier Toledo Tapanes was accompanied by State Minister of Water and Energy Asfaw Dingamo and his advisor Abera Endeshaw, the Havana embassy in Addis Ababa revealed. They held a meeting yesterday with the director of the Ethiopian Meteorological Institute and president for the African continent of the World Meteorological Organization, Fiten Teshome. They also visited the Ethiopian Institute of Water Technology where they exchanged views with its directors, the source said. Since July 1, the presence of the INRH delegation is in response to a visit made by Dingamo last year to the Caribbean island, which resulted in cooperation projects in the water sector. To that end, the Cuban experts will explore areas of collaboration in this sector.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met today with Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano to discuss growing Ethiopia's travel and hospitality sector, according to the Office of the Prime Minister . Ethiopia , known for its rich cultural and historical heritage as well as stunning landscapes, has been focused on expanding its tourism industry. Marriott International , a leading global lodging company with 8785 properties worldwide, aims to play a significant role in this development.

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“The army’s performance in this war is far less than impressive,” said Sudanese military analyst and retired army general Galal Mahdi. On the same day, Gen Al Burhan said that the “battle noise” in Omdurman will shortly end, appearing to suggest that the army was on its way to another victory there. Its recent inroads in Sennar state place it in a favourable position to march on to the army-controlled south-east. Gen Al Burhan sought to reassure his troops and volunteers after the most recent battlefield setbacks in Sennar. The warring parties were invited to return to negotiations in Jeddah this year, but Gen Al Buran rejected the offer.