FAO seeks $50 million to support 4.66 million people in Ethiopia amid El Niño risks
The UN food agency is seeking $50 million for assistance to 4.66 million people in Ethiopia as forecast El Niño conditions raise drought and flood risks.
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Abiy Highlights Bishoftu Airport and Irrigation in Ethiopia Development Push
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has presented the Bishoftu international airport project and expanded irrigation in Oromia as central parts of Ethiopia’s infrastructure and agricultural transformation.
Beninese delegation studies Ethiopian public services, technology and aviation
A high-level delegation from Benin spent the week in Addis Ababa examining Ethiopian approaches across public services, urban development, technology, aviation and other sectors.
Ethiopia environmental authority receives first field scanner for toxic metals
Ethiopia’s Environmental Protection Authority received a handheld X-ray fluorescence analyzer on August 3 and plans September screening for lead and other toxic metals in Addis Ababa, Adama, Hawassa and Bahir Dar.
Ethiopian survey finds public perception of corruption has worsened
More than 60 percent of respondents to Ethiopia’s fourth National Corruption Perception Survey said corruption had worsened over the previous five years, according to findings published by the Federal Anti-Corruption Commission.
CPJ condemns actions against Addis Standard and calls for them to end
The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned what it called an escalating campaign against Addis Standard following the detention and alleged assault of its editor-in-chief and a raid on the newsroom.
New terminal opens at Bahir Dar’s international airport
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated a new terminal at Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport on August 6, according to Fana Broadcasting Corporate.
Addis Standard editor released after detention as publisher reports newsroom raid
Addis Standard editor-in-chief Yonas Kedir has been released after being detained on August 1, while publisher Jakenn Publishing says security personnel raided its Addis Ababa office and removed newsroom equipment.