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AfDB Lodges Complaint Following Arrest of Staff in Ethiopia.

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on Thursday that it had lodged a formal complaint with the Ethiopian government subsequent to the arrest of two of its staff members in Addis Ababa the prior month. In a released statement, the Abidjan-headquartered institution expressed concern, stating that its staff had been “illegally arrested, subjected to physical …

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Ethiopia Embraces US Decision to Resume Food Aid Amidst Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis.

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Ethiopia extended a warm reception to the recent announcement by the US Development Agency (USAID) regarding the resumption of food aid delivery across the country. The aid had been suspended in June but is set to resume following an agreement to oversee aid distribution. USAID disclosed its plans on Tuesday to restart deliveries from the …

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Ethiopian Militiamen Withdraw from Holy City of Lalibela as Army Takes Control.

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In a swift turn of events, Ethiopia’s federal army has reclaimed control of the Orthodox holy town of Lalibela in the north, following the overnight departure of militiamen who had seized control the previous day, according to residents. Residents reported that members of the Amhara Fano “self-defense” militia left during the night, with the federal …

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Ethiopia Holds Second Round of Talks with Oromo Rebel Groups.

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In a bid to quell five years of unrest in Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest and most populous region, the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) are engaged in fresh negotiations in Tanzania, according to a diplomatic source on Wednesday. Designated as a “terrorist organization” by Addis Ababa, the OLA has been in conflict with …

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Olympic Qualifier: Ethiopia Captain celebrates meeting Oshoala

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The skipper of Lucy of Ethiopia, Loza Abera, has expressed her excitement after meeting Super Falcons and FC Barcelona Feminine attacker, Asisat Oshoala. Oshoala was in action for the Falcons against Ethiopia in the 2024 Olympic Games qualifier at the Bebe Akila stadium in Addis Ababa played on Tuesday. Despite not winning the game, Abera …

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Ethiopia: New IOM Head In The Country On First Official Africa Visit

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The new head of the UN’s migration agency is in Africa on her inaugural trip. Durign a press conference in Addis Ababa, Tuesday (Oct. 10), Amy Pope advocated creating regular pathways to migration. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is “committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.” “Too often …

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Ethiopia and EU Secure €650 Million Agreement for Collaborative Endeavors

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Ethiopia and the European Union Forge €650 Million Pact to Aid Post-War Recovery and Reform Efforts. The European Union and Ethiopia have inked a significant cooperation agreement valued at 650 million euros ($680 million). EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, made the announcement during a joint press conference held with Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed …

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Ethiopia: US Secretary Of State Blinken And Prime Minister Discuss Security Challenges And The Importance Of Peaceful Resolution And Humanitarian Assistance

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The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matt Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today discussed security challenges in the Horn of Africa and the shared goal of a unified, peaceful, and prosperous Ethiopia. Secretary Blinken expressed concern about the situations in the Amhara and Oromia Regions and underscored …

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Ethiopia: State Delegation To AFSIC – Investing In Africa 2023 Ethiopia – “The New Frontier Market, Opening Doors And Creating Opportunities”

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FSD Ethiopia is coordinating a delegation from Ethiopia to attend AFSIC 2023 and will be sponsoring the Ethiopian Investment Summit scheduled for Monday, 9th October 2023. FSD Ethiopia is a development agency that aims to support the development of accessible, inclusive, and sustainable financial markets for economic growth with a vision to contribute to a …

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