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Somali government has reiterated its appeal for stronger international backing of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), urging both sustained financial support and long-term funding solutions critical to the country’s stabilization. Speaking during a virtual ministerial session of the African Union Peace and Security Council, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali Mohamed Omar

A public-private partnership agreements have been signed between seven developers and Ministry of Finance today. The agreements include four affordable housing, two tourism destination, and one health project. During the signing of the agreements, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said the public-private partnership agreements are part of the government’s initiative as new financing development projects. The

Members of the parliament (MPs) are directing questions to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today at the session of the House of People’s Representatives, on a spectrum of pressing national issues and economic activities of the country. Abiy presents highlights of the 2024/25 fiscal year budget execution to parliament. Those queries of MPs encompassed peace and

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen.Trump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House on Monday. The US leader has been increasing

The Third Meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas for 2025 commenced in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ethiopia is participating in the meeting, which is deliberating on a range of issues, including negotiating the draft BRICS Leaders Declaration. The Ethiopian delegation congratulated Brazil for successfully leading the activities of BRICS during the year of its

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of their independence. The Chairperson recalled that this historic day stands as a proud testament to the unity, resilience, and determination of the

Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Mamo Mihretu, stated that the nation’s inclusive macroeconomic reform programs have effectively achieved their intended goals across multiple indicators. Speaking at a parliament briefing on the reforms’ progress, Governor Mamo highlighted their promising impact in fostering sustainable economic growth and enhancing macroeconomic stability. He emphasized that the

investments in agriculture not just an economic imperative but a peace-building strategy.While the RAIP laid an ambitious foundation, speakers acknowledged that implementation gaps remain particularly around financing, coordination, and data tracking.“Few member states have met the 10 per cent agriculture budget threshold; therefore, we must improve our investment tracking systems and advocate more effectively by