Ethiopia Receives IMF Debt Relief

Ethiopia Receives IMF Debt Relief

October 12 , 2021

Ethiopia is one of 24 low-income countries to receive the fourth tranche of debt relief from the IMF under the Catastrophe Containment & Relief Trust (CCRT) programme. The initiative is designed to help the poorest and most vulnerable members withstand the impacts of COVID-19. “This debt service relief helps free up scarce financial res...

== Ethiopia is one of 24 low-income countries to...

Referendum Results: Ethiopia to See 11th Regional State

Referendum Results: Ethiopia to See 11th Regional State

October 9 , 2021

Over one million people in six zones of the Southern Regional State have voted in favour of forming the country's 11th regional state, to be named the Southwestern Regional State. The referendum was held at the end of last month, and nearly 94pc of the 1.3 million voters registered in the Bench Sheko, Sheka, Keffa, South Omo, and Dawro zones, as...

== Over one million people in six zones of the S...

Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders

Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders

October 6 , 2021

Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...

Lawmakers have approved today the nominations...

Abiy Administration Nominates Opposition Leaders to New Cabinet

Abiy Administration Nominates Opposition Leaders to New Cabinet

October 6 , 2021

The administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has nominated opposition leaders, including those who participated in the June elections but lost. Berhanu Nega (Prof.) of EZEMA, Belete Molla of NAMA and Kejela Merdasa of OLF have been nominated to serve in the cabinet of 22. Berhanu has been nominated to serve as an education minister...

The administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahm...

Premier Nominates Cabinet Members

Premier Nominates Cabinet Members

October 6 , 2021

Demeke Mekonnen - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abraham Belay (PhD) - Minister of Defense Ahmed Shide - Minister of Finance Mufariat Kamil - Minister of Works & Skill Omar Hussein - Minister of Agriculture Aisha Mohammed - Minister of Irrigation & Lowlands Habtamu Etafa - Minister of Water & Energy Berhanu...

Demeke Mekonnen - Deputy Prime Minister and M...

DEVELOPING STORY: Cabinet Portfolio

DEVELOPING STORY: Cabinet Portfolio

October 6 , 2021

Ministry of Finance Ministry of Health Ministry of Education Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Defense Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Irrigation & Lowlands Ministry of Women & Social Affairs Ministry of Transport & Logistics Ministry of Works & Skill Ministry of Justice Ministry of Heritage, Tourism & Cultu...

Ministry of Finance Ministry of Health Mini...

DEVELOPING STORY: Parliamentarians Challenge Fed. Agencies Accountability

DEVELOPING STORY: Parliamentarians Challenge Fed. Agencies Accountability

October 6 , 2021

A number of parliamentarians have challenged a motion brought forward by the administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) on the executive accountability of federal agencies such as the Anti-corruption Commission and the central bank. The first session of the sixth parliament is in progress where the Prime Minister is expected to nominate m...

A number of parliamentarians have challenged...