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Source: Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, London, UK | Mar 22, 2023

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen conferred with United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State for Development and Africa, Retired Honourable Andrew Mitchel at his office

The two sides concluded their fruitful deliberations by reaffirming the commitment of their respective governments to further bolster cooperation in bilateral, regional, and global matters of mutual importance

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Demeke Mekonnen conferred with UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchel at his office. Expressing the gratitude of the Government of Ethiopia to the British Government for its continued humanitarian assistance, Mr. Demeke briefed Mr. Mitchel on current…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Mar 22, 2023

As hundreds of thousands flee Somalia to Ethiopia, United Nations (UN) and partners call for urgent funding

The humanitarian situation on the ground is dire, with moderate acute malnutrition observed in many children under five and in pregnant and nursing mothers

As needs grow and refugees continue to arrive, UN agencies and partner organizations today appealed for US$116 million to provide life-saving assistance to Somali refugees seeking safety in an extremely remote area of Ethiopia’s Somali region. Since hostilities erupted last month in the city of Laascaanood, in the Sool region,…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia | Mar 21, 2023

“Youth for Peace Festival” in Bahir Dar Creates New Opportunities for Young Men and Women

Two talent shows and a concert, featuring local musicians, offered entertainment

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s youth activity, Kefeta, celebrated a “Youth for Peace Festival” at the Mulualem Cultural Center in Bahir Dar. The festival was organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women and Social Affairs (MoWSA), regional bureaus in Bahir Dar, and the Bahir Dar…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation | Mar 21, 2023

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) receives credentials copy from the new Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

H.E. Saif Abdullah Al Shamsi wished the new Ambassador success in the performance of his duties and in enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation between the UAE and his country

H.E. Saif Abdullah Al Shamsi, the Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at MoFAIC, received a copy of the credentials of H.E. Oumer Hussien Oba, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the UAE. H.E. Saif Abdullah Al Shamsi wished the new Ambassador success in the performance of his…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Mar 20, 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia donates medical equipment and supplies worth over 1.3Million USD

WHO would continue supporting Ethiopia in building a health system that is robust, responsive & resilient to shocks and ensure universal health coverage

World Health Organization Ethiopia Country Office (WHO-Ethiopia) through financial assistance secured from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada (DFATD) handed over 1.3 million USD worth medical supplies and equipment to health bureaus of regional and city administrations in Ethiopia. The handover was made during a meeting…

Source: International Rescue Committee | Mar 16, 2023

Black Sea Grain Deal expiration on March 18 puts more than 40 million lives at risk in East Africa, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Millions of people are facing extreme hunger in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. Somalia, which has been struggling for years with conflict and violence is on the verge of another famine,

As the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a UN-brokered agreement to ensure lifesaving grain reaches dozens of countries from Ukraine and the region, nears expiry on March 18, the International Rescue Committee calls for renewal of the UN-brokered deal for 12 months to help stave off hunger in the most food insecure countries.…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia | Mar 15, 2023

The United States Provides more than $331 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ethiopia

Today’s announcement will allow USAID partners to provide critical aid for more than five million people across Ethiopia

Today in Addis Ababa, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced that the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $319 million in lifesaving humanitarian assistance for the people of Ethiopia and $12 million through the State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees, and…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia | Mar 11, 2023

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Ethiopia and Niger

While there, the Secretary will also meet with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat to discuss shared global and regional priorities

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger March 14-17, 2023.  On March 15, the Secretary will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will discuss implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement to advance peace and promote transitional justice in northern Ethiopia. He will also meet…

Source: U.S. Department of State | Mar 10, 2023

United States: Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Ethiopia and Niger

The Secretary will also meet with African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat to discuss shared global and regional priorities

Source: UN News | Mar 10, 2023

Horn of Africa hunger emergency: ‘129,000 looking death in the eyes’

The Greater Horn region is also in the grip of concurrent outbreaks of hepatitis, meningitis and dengue, which was declared for the first time in Khartoum in February

Life-threatening hunger caused by climate shocks, violent insecurity and disease in the Horn of Africa, have left nearly 130,000 people “looking death in the eyes” and nearly 50 million facing crisis levels of food insecurity, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. In an appeal for $178 million to support…

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