Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

World Health Organization (WHO) delivers critical support to Bugna Woreda and surroundings amid humanitarian needs

The conflict's impact was devastating, with farmers unable to access fertilizer for the 2024 farming season, exacerbating food insecurity in an area already grappling with drought

Bugna woreda, Amhara region, located in Ethiopia’s North Zone, has faced significant challenges due to prolonged conflict, drought, and food insecurity. Home to over 100,000 residents, endured over a year without access to essential commodities, medical supplies, and support, leaving its population in a dire state.  The conflict's impact was…

Source: United Nations - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia: Government of Italy, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) partner to enhance access to inclusive, quality education

This initiative is expected to directly impact over 4,000 students and their families, fostering socio-economic development and creating brighter futures for underserved communities

UNOPS and the Government of Italy have signed a €4.2 million agreement to construct primary schools in Ethiopia’s Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions.  This initiative is expected to directly impact over 4,000 students and their families, fostering socio-economic development and creating brighter futures for underserved communities. The signing ceremony took…

Source: Save the Children |

Innovations breaking barriers to children’s immunisation in Nigeria and Ethiopia win major funding from Save the Children

Both organisations will receive technical and financial support from Save the Children, including a grant of almost $100,000 each to further their work

The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator, funded by GSK, has awarded two innovation projects for finding unique solutions to help more children receive vaccinations. With an estimated 2.1 million children in Nigeria and almost one million in Ethiopia1 classed as ‘zero dose’, having never received a routine vaccination, the Save…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Ethiopia: Key Rights Groups Suspended

End Repeated, Arbitrary Harassment of Civil Society Organizations

 Ethiopian authorities have shut down two more prominent human rights organizations in recent weeks as part of their escalating crackdown against civil society, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately rescind the decision and stop targeting independent voices. In late December 2024, the Ethiopian Authority for Civil Society Organizations, a government body…

Source: African Union (AU) |

38th African Union Summit to Focus on Reparatory Justice and Racial Healing Under the Theme: “Building a united front to advance the cause of justice and payment of reparations to Africans”

Senior leadership elections will be a key summit highlight

The African Union (AU) theme of the Year for 2025: “Building a united front to advance the cause of justice and payment of reparations to Africans”, will officially be launched by Heads of State and Government during the 38th AU Summit in February 2025. This theme was decided on by the Heads of State and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Vice President Afif and Special Envoy from the Kingdom of Eswatini discuss candidature for the position of Commissioner with the African Union

The election of the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment will take place in February 2025 during the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Ahmed Afif, today received a Special Envoy of His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, as part of the latter’s campaign for the position of the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. The…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Addis Ababa Hosts Workshop to Enhance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Localization through Voluntary Local Reviews

The workshop will introduce participants to the VLR process, showcasing its potential to complement Ethiopia’s Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs)

A two-day stakeholder workshop on “Improved Local and National Government Capacity to Localize the SDGs” is taking place in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, bringing together key actors to explore the role of Voluntary Local Reviews (VLRs) in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

The United States (U.S.) Government Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthens Ethiopia’s Malaria Response with Critical Donation to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)

The donation event, held at EPHI, included a tour of the USAID-supported Emergency Operations Center, laboratory, and slide bank, showcasing the quality assurance of malaria laboratory diagnosis

The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 175 computer terminals to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to bolster Ethiopia’s fight against malaria.  The donation event, held at EPHI, included a tour of the USAID-supported Emergency Operations Center, laboratory, and slide bank, showcasing the…

Source: International Trade Centre |

Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy in Ethiopia to empower economy

The STI policy is built on eight pillars, including human resource development, research infrastructure, technology innovation, and intellectual property frameworks

A new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy aims to boost the country’s innovation rankings and drive sustainable growth. It’s an ambitious strategy focusing on top national priorities such as human capital, research, local innovation, and more. Ethiopia has finalized its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Implementation Strategy, marking a…

Source: State House Uganda |

Ethiopian President Arrives in Uganda for the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture

The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end on 11th January, 2025

The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Taye Atske Selassie has today arrived in Uganda to attend the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end…