Addis Ababa, September 29, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia reiterated its commitment to cooperate with all governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to counter trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants.

The nation’s continued commitment was reaffirmed at the 20th Palermo Convention Ministerial Conference where the Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Peace Mr. Bnalf Andualem is currently participating in. The 20th Palermo Convention is discussing about human trafficking persons and smuggling of migrants in Palermo, Italy

In presence of many governmental and non-governmental institutions, 20th Palermo Convention Ministerial Conference is deliberating on the current status of the Palermo Convention and protocols on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants under the theme ....

Addis Ababa, September 29, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) signed a contract document to build a technology center of excellence.

The center will be built in EEU’s premises stationed in Kotebe sub-city, Addis Ababa, at a cost of 9 billion 341 million 596 thousand 232 birr.

The agreement was signed by Ethiopian Electricity Utility CEO, Shiferaw Telila, and CCECC Ethiopia Branch Deputy General Manager Wu Jiuyi.

When the center is completed, it will be of great benefit to make the service provided to customers reliable, efficient and advanced, compatible with the contemporary technology, said Mr. Shiferaw.

Wu Jiuyi, for his part, confirmed that the CCECC will complete the construction of the center on schedule and hand it over with quality.

Addis Ababa, September 29, 2023 (FBC) – the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) and Canadian Red Cross discussed ways of strengthening their collaboration in the humanitarian sphere.

These two Red Cross Societies have longstanding history of collaboration in alleviating the impacts natural and manmade disasters in Ethiopia.

During the discussion, the two have reaffirmed their commitment to extending collaboration in addressing humanitarian needs in different parts of the country.

Getachew Ta’a, Secretary General of ERCS, provided a comprehensive overview of the pressing humanitarian challenges Ethiopia is facing currently. He highlighted critical areas, particularly in the health sector, where immediate assistance is required.

Addis Ababa, September 29, 2023 (FBC) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu officially inaugurated the Moyale Cross Boarder Development Facilitation Office earlier today.

According to IGAD Division of Health and Social Development, the office will support communities on Moyale – Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.

Furthermore, the IGAD Executive Secretary arrived this morning in Moyale – the border town between Ethiopia and Kenya to preside over the inauguration of the facilitation office.

Workneh and his entourage planted tree seedlings on arrival at the Moyale One Stop Border Post between Kenya and Ethiopia where the inauguration ceremony was presided over.

Addis Ababa, September 28, 2023 (FBC) – The construction of Koysha Hydroelectric Power Project is being expedited thanks to the special attention given by the government to mega projects in Ethiopia, according to the FDRE Government Communication Service.

Minister of State for Communications, Selamawit Kassa, said that the construction of the Koysha hydropower dam is progressing very well following the government’s move to address the challenges that were dragging the construction of this project.

Meanwhile, the project’s deputy manager Mr. Abayneh Getnet has announced that the total construction of the project has reached over 60 percent.

Addis Ababa, September 29, 2023 (FBC) – Bonga University of Ethiopia and Michurinsk State Agrarian University of Russia have entered into a cooperation agreement.

President of Bonga University, Petros Woldegiorgis and acting Rector of the Michurinsk State Agrarian University, Sergei Zhidkov have signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions.

The cooperation agreement will allow the two higher education institutions to implement joint international and regional projects.

The two universities agreed to exchange teachers and students and undertake joint researches that would help increase agricultural productivity.

Addis Ababa, September 29, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopia-China Cooperation Committee delegation led by its president Dr Betty Xu visited the Ethiopian Investment Headquarters where it held discussions with officials on furthering cooperation.

The Committee stated that it is currently working to implement its flagship Light Up Ethiopia Villages program, which aspires to build Ethiopia’s solar power capacity through a special vehicle funding system involving Chinese investment projects in rural areas.

The Committee also reiterated commitment to build an all-round high end service platform that would increase business and investment participation of Chinese enterprises in Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa, September 28, 2023 (FBC) – The construction of Koysha Hydroelectric Power Project is being expedited thanks to the special attention given by the government to mega projects in Ethiopia, according to the FDRE Government Communication Service.

Minister of State for Communications, Selamawit Kassa, said that the construction of the Koysha hydropower dam is progressing very well following the government’s move to address the challenges that were dragging the construction of this project.

Meanwhile, the project’s deputy manager Mr. Abayneh Getnet has announced that the total construction of the project has reached over 60 percent.

Addis Ababa, September 18, 2016 (FBC) – Delegates of the Ministry of Industry of Ethiopia and African Development Bank Group (AfDB) review the progress recorded by Ethiopia’s manufacturing industry sector and the importance of the Bank’s continuous support to sector.

According to the Ministry of Industry of Ethiopia (MoI), the discussion with the board advisors of the African Development Bank to gain experience in the Ethiopian industrial sector, to learn the government’s direction and policy, and provide sustainable support in the future to the sector.

The delegates also reviewed the impacts of AfDB’s support on the Ethiopian manufacturing sector.

Addis Ababa, September 28, 2023 (FBC) – Ethiopian Orthodox Christians at home and abroad are colorfully celebrating the  Meskel Holiday that marks the Finding of the True Cross.

On September 27, the Demera festivity, the annual religious bonfire celebration, is always observed throughout the country with various religious events on the eve of Meskel to commemorate the smoke that led Empress Helena to the site of the True Cross.

Accordingly, Demera was colorfully celebrated on Wednesday, on the Eve of Meskel in Addis Ababa in the presence of President Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopian Orthodox Church archbishops, Ministers of Culture and Sports Kejela Merdasa, and other dignitaries.

Addis Ababa, September 28, 2023 (FBC) – More than 35,000 people are receiving services at 20 feeding centers in the capital, Mayor of Addis Ababa City Administration, Adanech Abiebie, said today during the launching of the city’s latest feeding center, Tesfa Berhan Feeding Center.

Recall that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), alongside high-level federal and regional government officials, this morning attended the 20th Addis Ababa City Administration’s launch of the Tesfa Berhan Feeding Center where he shared a holiday meal with beneficiaries of the center.

Following the launching of the center, Mayor Adanech stated on her social media page that the feeding center was built in Gulele sub-city, an area commonly known as Kechene Medhane-Alem.

Addis Ababa, September 28, 2023 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) today attended the 20th Addis Ababa City Administration’s launch of the Tesfa Berhan Feeding Center, the Office of the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister also shared a holiday meal with beneficiaries of the center.

During the event Prime Minister Abiy was joined by Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abiebie, and other federal and regional high-level government officials.