Prime Minister Hailemariam Calls On Ethiopians in Saudi to Leave Country Before Amnesty Deadline
Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn called on undocumented Ethiopians in Saudi Arabia to leave the country before the amnesty deadline that ends June 29 , 2017. In a press conference he gave in China in connection with the approaching Saudi amnesty deadline Friday the Premier said previously without prior notice thousands of Ethiopian repatriates were deported […]
Ethiopia, Djibouti Talks Bode Well for Horn Region
This week, prime minister Hailemariam Dessalegn had presented a six month performance assessment report of his government to the House of Peoples Representatives. Foreign relation and diplomacy were among the overarching themes. The kernel of the tasks in the diplomatic sphere were fighting out poverty and sparing the country the attendant ills of this carcinogenic […]
President Salva Kiir On State Visit To Ethiopia
The visit would enhance the two sides relations. South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit arrived yesterday in Addis Ababa for a three-day state visit. Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, President Kiir was received by Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn and Foreign Affairs Minister Workneh Gebeyehu. During his stay in Ethiopia, the South Sudanese president is […]
Ethiopia, Djibouti Elevate Ties With Infrastructural Connectivity – Premier
Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn said Ethiopia and Djibouti would expand joint infrastructural development activities that ensure mutual benefits. The Premier made the remark on Monday while holding talks with Djibouti’s Minister of Economy and Finance Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh. The two sides exchanged views on the joint protection of the Ethio-Djibouti railway line and the planned […]
Ethiopia Banks on Agro-Industrial Parks for Economic Growth
Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn laid a cornerstone for Baeker Integrated Agro-Industrial Park yesterday in Humera, town of western Tigray State. Speaking at the occasion, Prime Minister Hailemariam said the industrial park would play a role in creating economic integration with neighboring countries apart from its importance for the national economy. The premier noted that the […]
Setting Non-Partisan Agenda On Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn had discussed with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi while here, in Addis Ababa for the 28th African Union (AU) Summit. The two leaders had held thoroughly discussion focusing on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and building mutual trust, confidence and strengthening their bi-lateral ties. In their joint statement the two […]
The ‘Ethnic’ Group Underrepresented in the Ethiopian Cabinet
The much anticipated cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn was nothing short of a huge disappointment for particularly one “ethnic” group in Ethiopia – Women! They may not have picked up arms to express their grievances for lack of adequate representation but enraged they are as opposed to what and-and yeketema newariwoch would have […]
Ethiopia, Israel Agree to Boost Bilateral, Multilateral Ties
“It is not just a one time thing. But it is [based on] a plan for concrete cooperation important for both our peoples.” Ethiopia and Israel have agreed to boost bilateral and multilateral ties as the former hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a two-day state visit. The two countries also signed a Memorandum […]
