Social Affairs
- June 7, 2021
Analysis: Threats to fish production loom over Lake Hawassa as fishermen hope for a timely solution
Lake Hawassa fisher community By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, June 7, 2021- Lake Hawassa is one of the jewels…
Read More » - April 29, 2021
News: African Dev’t Fund provides $31.2 m to Ethiopia to boost nutrition, end child stunting
The African Leaders for Nutrition Initiative (ALN) is a joint African Union Commission and African Development Bank (AfDB) initiative Addis…
Read More » - April 5, 2021
News: More than two million people in Somali region affected by drought, require assistance: UN
Pictures: ONLF Addis Abeba, April 05/2021 – Some 2.1 million people across 74 Woredas in Somali Region require humanitarian assistance…
Read More » - March 29, 2021
News: U.S.,Ethiopia launch new $2.2 b Productive Safety Net Program
The PSNP was first established with U.S. support in 2005. As the largest donor, USAID’s contribution accounts for over $550…
Read More » - March 18, 2021
Analysis: Disability rights activists hopeful as Electoral and Human rights commission vow to ensure community participation
Ethiopian 6th General Elections NEBE logo By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba March 18, 2021 – The Sixth National Election…
Read More » - March 10, 2021
News: ADB approves $2.33 m grant to support the modernization of electronic payments infrastructure
EthSwitch was legally established by the National Bank of Ethiopia in 2011 to provide simple, secure, effective and affordable digital…
Read More » - February 5, 2021
Viewpoint: Orphaned Pastoralists in Ethiopia demand socio-economic inclusion
Ethiopia: Girl with sheep and goats, Somali Region, Ethiopia – Edwina Stevens/UNDP By Mohamed-Taqwim Badel Ali @taqwiim99 Addis Abeba, February…
Read More » - January 29, 2021
News Analysis: Prosopis juliflora reduces water resources in Ethiopia, costing rural livelihoods
Invasive mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) near the Awash River, Afar Region, Ethiopia (Image courtesy of T. Wakie) . Addis Abeba, January…
Read More » - January 27, 2021
In depth: Shashemene: A city determined to stay resilient fights for its recovery
Shashemene: A city determined to stay resilient fights for its recovery By Siyanne Mekonnen @siyaanne & Bileh Jelan @bilehjelan Addis Abeba, January 27/2021 – In…
Read More » - January 12, 2021
News: Five regions see Cholera outbreaks; more than 50 die in December alone
A Médecins Sans Frontières staffer prepares an oral cholera vaccine. Photo by: Corinne Baker / MSF Addis Abeba, January 12/2021…
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