By Berhane Hailemariam Ethiopian Construction Design & Supervision Works Corporation sealed a deal to conduct feasibility studies and design for the Wabi Hydropower Project which will generate 100MW of electric power. The Ministry of Water, Irrigation & Electricity has awarded the project to the company during a ceremony at the Capital Hotel last Wednesday, May[…]
editorial The 77th of Ethiopia Victory Day celebrated in high zeal Saturday . May 5 is colorfully marked every year to commemorate our gallant forefathers’ victory against the invading fascist Italian army and pass down their noble deeds to the posterity as well. What makes this year’s victory day special is that the peoples of[…]
By Tariku Gashu The United States Agency, which administers civilian foreign aid and development assistance, has inaugurated a health centre constructed for over 40 million Br in the Amhara Regional State. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) inaugurated the health centre in Lemi town, Ensaro wereda, North Shoa zone of the Amhara regional state.[…]
By Yared Tsegaye The Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) signed a co-financing and advisory agreement with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) late last month. The deal is towards the implementation of a project inside the Simien Mountains National Park entitled “Conservation & Sustainable Use of Biodiversity”. The project aims at revising the Park’s management plan,[…]
Addis Ababa — The second China Trade Week held in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa came to a close on Saturday with around 50 Chinese firms showcasing their wares to eager Ethiopian customers. The first edition of China Trade Week in Ethiopia was held in Addis Ababa from July 4-6, 2017. The China Trade Week[…]
By Charles Omondi Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali arrived in Kenya Sunday for a two-day state visit. The visit, said a statement from State House Nairobi, is aimed at bolstering the relations between Kenya and Ethiopia. State House spokesman Manoah Esipisu said Dr Abiy would formally be received into the country by President Uhuru[…]
Photo: Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters Media Express Sudanese President al-Bashir (file photo). President Omar Al-Bashir said his country is ready to further strengthen relations with Ethiopia. Al-Bashir expressed his delight on the prevailing unity, peace and tranquility in Ethiopia. The President noted that Sudan was eagerly waiting for the visit by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and[…]
Photo: Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters Media Express Sudanese President al-Bashir (file photo). Khartoum — The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has described the bilateral talks he held with the President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, as fraternal and constructive. At a joint press conference he held with President Al-Bashir at the Republican Palace Thursday,[…]
By Seid Mehammed The construction of Ethio-Kenya electric transmission line has seen 88 percent completion, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) told The Ethiopian Herald. The 2.4 billion Birr project financed by African Development Bank (AfDB) covers 433 Kms from Sodo, zonal town in Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s State, to Ethio-Kenya boarder, EEP External Relations Director,[…]
By Girmachew Gashaw Recently, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein visited Ethiopia at the government’s invitation. While the country has seen a sea change and political reforms in recent years, the question is regarding the implications of the invitation and his visit at this critical juncture. It is to be recalled[…]