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Islamic Development Bank Institute Delivers Islamic Banking Capacity Building Program for Ethiopia

The program was designed to help accelerate the growth of Ethiopia's interest-free banking sector and contribute to national financial inclusion and economic development

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org) has delivered an Islamic banking capacity-building program for the Ethiopian banking sector. Organized with the theme, “Unlocking the Potential: Practical Insights for Islamic Banking Success”, the training program was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 4-7 March 2024. Over 35 senior management and…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announces More Than $80 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ethiopia

This funding will support USAID humanitarian partners providing urgently needed assistance to the most vulnerable communities

Today, the United States, through USAID, announced more than $80 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help people affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. USAID Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Sonali Korde announced the funding during her visit to the country. According to…

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    • Ethiopia: H.E. Ambassador Hirut Zemene meets with H.E. Olof SKOOG, European Union Special Representative for Human Rights
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Ethiopia: H.E. Ambassador Hirut Zemene meets with H.E. Olof SKOOG, European Union Special Representative for Human Rights

During the meeting, the two sides had a productive exchange of views on the current situation in Ethiopia, focusing on Human Rights and Humanitarian issues

H.E. Hirut Zemene, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Benelux countries and EU institutions, met the newly appointed European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, H.E. Olof SKOOG at his office on March 13, 2024. Ambassador Hirut congratulated the special representative on his new…

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    • Seychelles: Courtesy call by H.E. Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu on Minister Sylvestre Radegonde
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Seychelles: Courtesy call by H.E. Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu on Minister Sylvestre Radegonde

Minister Radegonde expressed Seychelles’ interest in having the existing visa waiver with Ethiopia, extended to ordinary passports

The Ambassador-designate of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Seychelles, Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, on Monday 11th March 2024 at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. Minister Radegonde expressed Seychelles’ interest in having…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Qatar: Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Meets Qatar's Ambassador

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries

HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Taye Atske-Selassie met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ethiopia Saad bin Mubarak Al Nuaimi. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries.

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El Niño-driven drought, floods, disease outbreaks and internal conflicts threatening the lives of children in Ethiopia

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban visits drought-impacted Tigray region, as country faces multiple humanitarian crises

During a five-day visit to Ethiopia, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Ted Chaiban, urged the international community to immediately scale up their support for children and families to avert a deepening humanitarian catastrophe throughout the country. “Ethiopia is facing multiple crises and needs are outpacing our response,” said Chaiban. “The El…

Source: UN Women - Africa |

Ministry of Finance and United Nation Women Join Forces to Accelerate Gender Equality Agenda

Ministry of Finance's demonstrated commitment, ensuring leadership towards the priorities of women and girls through coordination among departments for enhanced gender-responsive planning and budgeting

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) in Ethiopia in partnership with UN Women, has established a technical committee to accelerate implementation of the MoF’s Gender Equality Strategy developed with the support of UN Women. Following the endorsement of the Gender Equality Strategy in 2023, UN Women organized a two-day workshop from…

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    • Tens of thousands of farmers and low-income households in southern Ethiopia will benefit from a program financed by an African Development Fund donation
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Ethiopia: African Development Fund grants $46 million to improve access to water and sanitation for pastoral communities in the Borana region

It will also be used to build 9 reservoirs, distribution systems (142.6 kilometres) and connections to give 36,000 new users access to drinking water

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund in Abidjan on 28 February 2024, donated $46.02 million to Ethiopia to implement Phase 2 of the Borana Resilient Water Development for Improved Livelihoods Program in the country’s south. Financial support from the African Development Bank Group’s concessional rate loans window…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya Ethiopia committed to Enhancing Bilateral Ties

President Ruto and Prime Minister Ahmed committed to leverage on the cordial relations between the two nations to enhance trade and investment

Kenya and Ethiopia have signed seven Memoranda of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest. They include cooperation in cultural development, tourism and wildlife, the blue economy, correctional services, petroleum and energy development, and capacity building in the public service. President William Ruto said the two nations…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia |

United States donates Tuberculosis Testing Machines worth $3 Million

The donation of these 156 TB testing machines is part of USAID’s commitment to supporting the people of Ethiopia to successfully treat TB cases nationwide

On February 23, the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated 156 cutting-edge tuberculosis (TB) testing machines – worth $3 million – to the people of Ethiopia.  These new machines will reduce the time it takes to diagnose TB from as long as six weeks…