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GERD’s tripartite negotiations resumes in Cairo

GERD’s tripartite negotiations resumes in Cairo

The tripartite negotiations on the Ethiopian Great Renaissance Dam (GERD), which Ethiopia is building on the trans-boundary Nile River, have been terminated due to various reasons. This tripartite negotiation, which has been taking place under the auspices of the African Union, has been taking place between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan. The political unrest in Sudan and Ethiopia were the main reasons for the failure of the tripartite negotiations and the changing position of Egypt. A month ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who went to Cairo, Egypt to participate in the forum of neighboring countries to find a solution to the…
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Gedu Andargachew urged PM Abiy to abandon military options in Amhara

Gedu Andargachew urged PM Abiy to abandon military options in Amhara

Prime Minister's former security advisor pointed out that the situation in the Amhara region will not be solved by force. The House of People's Representatives approved the state of emergency decree ruled by the Council of Ministers two weeks ago. Mr. Gedu Andargachew, one of the members of the council, former security advisor to the prime minister, minister of foreign affairs and president of the Amhara region, addressed the members of the council. Mr. Gedu, unlike other members of the council, was interrupted when he spoke about the situation in the Amhara region. He said in his speech that, "prosperous…
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Ethiopia’s Amhara region conflict poses a treat in East Africa- US

Ethiopia’s Amhara region conflict poses a treat in East Africa- US

US expresses its concerns on Ethiopia's conflict in Amhara region US secretary Anthony Blinken had a phone conversation with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Blinken said that, the situation in the Amhara and Oromia regions poses a threat to the peace and security of the region. The secretary also discussed with Prime Minister Abiy on the way to provide food aid in a fair way in the conflict areas. Blinken told the Prime Minister that the United States will provide full support to resolve the differences on Great Ethiopia Renaissance Dam through diplomatic means. Following the federal government disbanded regional…
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Amhara region officially requests federal government to intervene

Amhara region officially requests federal government to intervene

The Amhara National Regional Government requested the federal government to implement the necessary legal framework as it was difficult to control the security breach in the Amhara region through regular law enforcement system. The state government announced that, the breach of peace in the region is causing huge human, social and economic losses. Many operations have been carried out by the regional and federal security forces to bring the security problem under control. However, the Amhara National Regional Government has requested the federal government to immediately implement the necessary legal framework in accordance with the federal constitution to stop the…
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PM Abiy Ahmed appoints Selamawit Dawit as DG of immigration and citizenship services

PM Abiy Ahmed appoints Selamawit Dawit as DG of immigration and citizenship services

The Immigration and citizen service, which was established to provide passports and similar citizenship services, has been receiving complaints. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has sacked Mr. Bruhtesfa Mulgeta, who was in charge of the immigration and citizenship service for the past one year and half as well as Fraol Tafa and Tamru Genbato, who were serving as deputy directors. Immigration and Citizenship Service Public Relations and Communication Officer Ms. Mastawal Geda told Al-Ain that we have received a letter stating that Ms. Selamawit Dawit has been appointed as the director general of the institution since July 20, 2023. She…
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PM Abiy Ahmed invited to visits Ukraine

PM Abiy Ahmed invited to visits Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the history of bilateral relations. He invited the Prime Minister to visit Ukraine while informing the interlocutor that Ukraine has supplied almost 300 thousand tons of food to Ethiopia under the Black Sea Grain Initiative and another 90 thousand tons of grain under a separate grain From Ukraine initiative. There is no official statement from Ethiopia whether PM Abiy accepted the invitation from Ukraine or not. Russia’s war in Ukraine, which began as a one-week special operation, has lasts more than 500 days. Many African…
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PM Abiy Ahmed spoke with Ukraine President

PM Abiy Ahmed spoke with Ukraine President

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that he had a phone call and discussed with the President of Ukraine Prime Minister Abiy said on his Twitter page, "Today we had a telephone conversation with President Zelensky on bilateral and international common issues, as well as ways to bring peace between Ukraine and Russia." Russia's war in Ukraine, which began as a one-week special operation, has lasts more than 500 days. Many African countries, including Ethiopia, repeatedly abstained from voting at the UN meeting called for Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and to condemn the war. Russia-Africa leaders summit will…
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Ethiopia plants 567 million trees in one day

Ethiopia plants 567 million trees in one day

Ethiopia planted 567 million trees in one day Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that, "567 million trees were planted in one day." Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed added that, the plan was to plant 500 million trees in a single. Prime Minister Abiy said that, the plantation is "a big success for Ethiopia." According to a prime minister, Ethiopia earned $52 million from the sale of carbon this year alone. But the number of planted trees in Ethiopia, didn't verified by any independent local and international organizations.
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Ethiopia and Egypt sets to coincide on GERD in four months

Ethiopia and Egypt sets to coincide on GERD in four months

Egypt has invited the leaders of neighboring countries to a discussion aimed at ending the war in Sudan. Sudan's neighboring countries, including Ethiopia, went to Cairo to participate in the forum, and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed with President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi. The leaders of the two countries have discussed about the Great Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the filling of the dam is the main topic of discussion. Based on this, Ethiopia has no intention of harming Egypt and Sudan regarding the water filling of the dam. After the discussion, they have agreed to hold further discussions on this…
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Ethiopia extends the 4th round of GERD’s filling water

Ethiopia extends the 4th round of GERD’s filling water

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that, the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) water filing will not takes place until September. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, gave an explanation to the House of People's Representatives raised by the members on several issues. The Prime Minister said at this time that, the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will not be filled with water in July. "Ethiopia will not fill water in the dam until the beginning of September, considering the needs of Sudan and Egypt." The Great Renaissance Dam has been holding water from July for the past three years, but this year the water…
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