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Mayor Adanech Urges Service Providers to Showcase Ethiopian Hospitality to Africa Climate Summit Guests
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 18, 2025 (ENA)—Mayor of Addis Ababa has called on service providers in the capital to showcase Ethiopia’s renowned culture of hospitality while improving service efficiency during the upcoming Second Africa Climate Summit,...
Ethiopia’s Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Salary Increment for Civil Servants
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 18, 2025 (ENA) - Ethiopia’s Federal Civil Service Commission has announced a substantial salary increment for government employees effective coming September. In a statement it issued today, the commission revealed that the...
Ethiopia’s Electricity Coverage Reaches 54 Percent
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 18, 2025 (ENA) - Ethiopia’s Ministry of Water and Energy announced that the country’s national electricity coverage has reached 54 percent of the population, a result of sustained government efforts to expand power supply by...
Ethiopian Scientist endorses Ghana’s plant medicine research model
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 18, 2025
Lead scientist from the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia, Professor Milkyas Endale, has revealed that linking indigenous knowledge on biodiversity with modern science and integrating traditional medicines is the best way to move Africa forward....
Sputnik Launches Radio Broadcasts in Ethiopia
Sputnik News
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August 18, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250818/sputnik-launches-radio-broadcasts-in-ethiopia-1122646495.html Sputnik Launches Radio Broadcasts in Ethiopia Sputnik Launches Radio Broadcasts in Ethiopia Sputnik International Sputnik Africa has started...
Finchglow Holidays Team Up With Ethiopian Airlines, Unveil Travel, Tourism Packages
Daily Independent
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August 18, 2025
1 LAGOS – Finchglow Holidays has formed a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Holidays to broaden travel opportunities to Ethiopia. A statement by Temilade Adu, Public Relations Manager, Finchglow Holdings Ltd, said that...
Trump-Zelensky White House meeting LIVE updates: US president says no peace until he, Putin and Zelensky meet
The Sydney Morning Herald
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August 18, 2025
Donald Trump says a ceasefire doesn’t need to be struck between Ukraine and Russia for reach a peace deal. Asked whether there would be consequences for Vladimir Putin if the Russian president failed to heed a previous warning to agree to a...
AJN Resources Inc. Commences Its Due Diligence On The Okote Gold Project In The Adola Gold Belt Of The Renowned Arabian-Nubian Shield In Oromia State, Southern Ethiopia Private Placement Offering
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2025) - AJN Resources Inc. (CSE: AJN) (FSE: 5AT) ( AJN or the Company ) is pleased to announce that it has mobilised field crews to commence field work on the Okote...
Health Literacy Profiles and Disparities Among Adolescents and Implications in Ethiopia
Dove Medical Press
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August 18, 2025
Background Health literacy (HL) represents a broad range of attributes necessary to meet the complex demands of health and to effectively manage one’s health.1,2 It is a multifaceted issue that comprises health awareness and knowledge, abilities...
Opposition party demands government pioritize return of S. Sudanese refugees over foreigners
The City Review
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August 18, 2025
Highlighting the dire conditions facing thousands of South Sudanese refugees living in camps across the region, a representative of the Patriotic People’s Party said a government’s first responsibility lies with its own people. By Binia Elizabeth...
Ethiopia and the Migrant Crisis Causing Death, Kidnapping, and Religious Persecution
Modern Tokyo Times
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August 18, 2025
Ethiopia and the Migrant Crisis Causing Death, Kidnapping, and Religious Persecution Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The ongoing ethnic, military, and political crises within Ethiopia are exacerbating the broader...
United Kingdom (UK) Boosts African Mining Investments In Lead-Up To African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo The United Kingdom (UK) is increasing its strategic investments in African mining to secure a reliable supply of both critical and traditional minerals essential for the energy transition and the...
Ethiopian migrants face kidnappings and death, leaving behind heartbroken families
WSLS - Virginia
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August 18, 2025
ADDIS ABABA – When 19-year-old Nigus Yosef told his parents he was going to leave home in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and try to get to Saudi Arabia, they begged him not to go. Two of their children had already made the crossing, via the Gulf of Aden...
I Used to Think Adoption Was a Win-Win-Win Scenario. Here’s What Changed My Mind.
Slate Magazine
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August 18, 2025
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Adoption, the broad cultural consensus holds, is a beautiful win-win-win. People who desperately want to have children...
Major shake-up in military as Oluyede reshuffles top command
New Mail
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August 18, 2025
Olufemi Oluyede, chief of army staff (COAS), has approved the redeployment of senior officers into key command and staff positions. In a statement issued on Sunday, Appolonia Anele, acting director of army public relations, said the new postings...
Seed Co International Limited sets US$7,24m as capex for FY26
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Seed Co Group chief executive officer Morgan Nzwere SEED firm, Seed Co International Limited (SCIL) has set aside US$7,24 million as capex for its current financial year ending March 31, 2026, NewsDay Business understands. SCIL is one of two...
Ethiopian Water Technology Institute Expands National, Regional Capacity Building Programs
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 17, 2025 (ENA) -- The Ethiopian Water Technology Institute (EWTI) said that it has been enhancing national and regional capacity in water technology. Speaking to ENA, Tamene Hailu, Director General of the Institute, said that...
Angelina Jolie spotlights Ethiopia’s culinary excellence and healthcare advances during Addis Ababa visit
Capital Ethiopia
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August 17, 2025
Hollywood icon and humanitarian Angelina Jolie recently made a visit to Addis Ababa, bringing global attention to the city’s thriving culinary scene and its vital healthcare initiatives. Her visit, which included an elegant dinner at one of...
Ethiopia plays vital role in combating climate change: Ministry
Capital
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August 17, 2025
The Ministry of Water and Energy has emphasized that tackling the impacts of climate change demands unified action from all sectors, highlighting Ethiopia’s significant contributions toward global mitigation efforts. Speaking at a pre-summit...
The Flying President: Concerns Regarding Boakai’s Large Delegation for Japan’s TICAD-9
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 17, 2025
By Seltue Robert Karweaye Sr. Liberia and Japan have a strong partnership built on Japan’s significant development assistance. During George Weah’s presidency (2018-2024), Japan focused on infrastructure, food security, and economic growth. Key...