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Underfunded warning system fails to mitigate drought devastation
Ethiopia is being severely impacted by the lack of...
Enhancing healthcare through digitization
In recent years, the digital world has become increasingly...
Addis delivers headquarters for a global educational union
The union of countries working in education, the Organization...
Response proves inadequate as cholera spreads rapidly in Ethiopia
Containment is in single digits
Containing the cholera outbreak has...
Floods follow drought, 45 dead, 35K displaced
Heavy rains cause deaths of drought-weakened livestock animals
Severe flooding...
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The fountain of music
Some 1,500 years ago, a young man from a strong religious background, was born in the kingdom of Aksum, a major trading center and a powerful empire in the ancient world.
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Bill proposes independent body for aircraft accident investigation
Bureau cannot launch an investigation unless recommended by MoT
The House of People's Representatives has discussed a bill which proposes the establishment of an independent body which holds the power and the exclusive jurisdiction to the conduct aircraft accidents and incidents investigation in Ethiopia.
Society
Power shortage leaves well-equipped biotech lab incapacitated
The National Biotechnology Research Center (NBRC), one of the 17 national research centers under the Ethiopian Institute of Agriculture Research (EIAR), revealed that its sophisticated biotechnological studies including identifying and analyzing DNA has been severely hobbled by frequent power interruption and inadequate supply.
Society
UNICEF avails therapeutic food for drought victims
The purchase accounts for 22 percent of global order
In its single largest global purchase to date, UNICEF—through the contribution of donors—made its biggest support of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and other supplies which include therapeutic milk, routine drugs and hygiene and sanitation commodities as part of its response to the drought conditions in Ethiopia.
Society
Ministry denies blame against misuse of UNDP fund
A United Nations Development Program (UNDP) funded project at the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources has been under the spotlight in connection with the misuse of a one-million-dollar worth laboratory renovation project, it was learnt.
Society
Flood forecasted in remaining belg season
According to forecasts made by the Ethiopian Meteorological Agency (EMA), the current belg (March-May) season might incur heavy rains, which could cause floods in different parts of the country. The Director General of EMA, Fetene Teshome, urged the public to make all the necessary preparations, ahead of time, to prevent damages.
Society
Customers accuse enterprise of rent-seeking
Disgruntled tenants of the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport passenger terminal furiously criticized the management of the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) for rent-seeking and lack of transparency.
Society
Harsh realities persist
It was early morning hours—9:00 am to be exact. And one would assume that the weather would be cooler with the heat gradually gaining ground as the day goes by. However, in Fedeto locality of the Somali Regional State, the heat pounds heavily over everything.
Society
Controversial cybercrime draft proclamation tabled for approval
Technological advancement in communication technology makes people’s interaction simpler and enjoyable.
Society
thirsting for solutions
Addis Ababa is currently hit with the worst water crisis that the city has seen in the past decades and residents like Amelework are...
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