By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…
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Tragic Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives as Lorry Falls Into River.
At least 71 people have tragically lost their lives in Ethiopia’s southern Sidama state after a lorry plunged into a river on Sunday. The vehicle was reportedly carrying a group of wedding guests when it veered off course and missed a bridge, according to local official Wosenyeleh Simion, as reported by hicginewsagency. The Sidama Police…
Dr. Michelle Corral Heads to Ethiopia for Fire & Anointing Pastors Conference.
Updated at 10:55 EAT on Monday 21st Oct 2024 By HICGI News Agency – ADDIS ABABA – ETHIOPIA American Televangelist and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle Corral will tonight land at Bore International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ahead of the Ethiopia Fire and Anointing Pastors Conference. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, President of the Heal The Planet Global…
Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia Form Alliance Against Ethiopia.
Leaders from Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia have convened in Asmara, the Eritrean capital, to strengthen their ties amid escalating tensions with Ethiopia. This summit marks a significant development in the regional dynamics, as the three countries seek to address their strained relations with their landlocked neighbor. The Eritrean government issued a statement at the conclusion…
Ethiopia Appoints New President Following Rift with Prime Minister.
Ethiopia’s parliament has officially approved the appointment of Taye Astike Selassie as the new president, replacing the country’s first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde. This change comes amid reports of a falling out between Sahle-Work and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Taye, who served as foreign minister since February, assumes a largely ceremonial role, as…
Oromo Opposition Figure Shot Dead in Ethiopia and dumped on the road.
An Ethiopian opposition official from the sensitive Oromia region was found shot dead on Wednesday, a few hours after being arrested by government forces, his party said. Bate Urgessa, 41, was an outspoken critic of the government and had been jailed on several occasions. Family members told local news site, Addis standards people who “looked like…
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia names and shames customers over bank glitch money.
An Ethiopian bank has put up posters shaming customers it says have not returned money they gained during a technical glitch. Notices bearing their names and photos could be seen outside branches of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) on Friday. The bank says it has recovered almost three-quarters of the $14m (£12m) it lost,…
Ethiopia: Addis Ababa celebrates Ramadan with its grand annual Iftar.
Ethiopian Muslims gathered in large numbers in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa, for the annual Grand Street Iftar, the meal that Muslims have when they break their fast in Ramadan. Preparations for the event unfolded throughout Wednesday and members of the community broke bread together later on thursday, celebrating the communal spirit of Ramadan. Muslims…
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