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Nat’l Rehabilitation Commission Announces Reintegration of Over 60,000 Ex-Combatants
More than 60,000 ex-combatants in four regional states have been successfully reintegrated into society, Ethiopia’s National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) disclosed today.Opening a three-day training of trainers (ToT) on reintegration, entrepreneurship, and job creation for ex-combatants, NRC Commissioner Temesgen Tilahun said ex-combatants rehabilitated live in Tigray, Afar, Oromia, and Amhara regions.Out of the total ex-combatants, 48,000
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Ethiopia Committed to Advancing Collective Dream of African Cooperatives Renaissance: Commissioner
Ethiopia is committed to advancing the collective dream of an African cooperative renaissance, Ethiopian Cooperatives Commissioner Shiferaw Shigute said.The 2025 Africa SACCO (Savings and Credit Cooperatives) Round Table commenced this evening in the presence of senior government officials, and representatives from various African countries.In his opening remarks, Ethiopian Cooperatives Commissioner Shiferaw said Ethiopia has launched
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10th African Civil Service Conference Concludes in Addis Ababa, Africa’s Rising Hub for Continental Dialogue
Addis Ababa – June 23, 2025 The 10th African Civil Service Conference, held over the past three days in Addis Ababa, officially concluded today. The conference further affirmed the Ethiopian capital’s growing reputation as Africa’s leading venue for continental and international dialogue. In a message posted on his official Facebook account, H.E. Adem Farah, Vice
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Prime Minister Abiy Highlights Media’s Role in National Development During Final Stakeholder Dialogue
Addis Ababa – June 23, 2025 The final round of stakeholder discussions held today brought together media professionals from both the public and private sectors to address key industry-specific challenges and opportunities. According to a message posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the forum focused on the media’s
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Kari Lake Implements Trump Executive Order, Slashes USAGM Workforce by 85% in Major Bureaucratic Overhaul
Washington, D.C. – June 20, 2025 In a sweeping move aligned with President Donald J. Trump’s March 14, 2025 Executive Order titled “Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy,” the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has reduced its workforce by 85%, eliminating 1,400 positions in a bold effort to streamline government operations and eliminate
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Receives AFRICOM Commander for Strategic Talks
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 20, 2025 rime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed announced today via his official X (formerly Twitter) account that he received General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), for high-level discussions. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation and regional issues of mutual interest, underscoring the strategic partnership between
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Vows to Continue War with Israel Until Full Compensation Is Paid
In a statement released moments ago, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council declared that the ongoing conflict with Israel will continue until full compensation is provided for the damages caused by Israeli attacks. The Council emphasized that Iran will not halt its military operations unless all losses resulting from Israel’s aggression are fully addressed. Additionally, the
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Ethiopia-U.S. Relations: Ethiopian Ambassador Binalf Andualem Meets President Donald Trump in a Symbolic Step Toward Renewed Ties
June 19, 2025 | Washington, D.C. In a modest but significant diplomatic engagement, Ethiopian Ambassador Binalf Andualem met with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House this week. The meeting marks a fresh chapter in Ethiopia–U.S. relations, reflecting a shared willingness to move past the complexities that defined their earlier interactions. While the
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BREAKING: PM Abiy Holds Talks with Opposition Parties — Major Oromo Groups Absent
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussions with opposition political parties on Wednesday as part of an ongoing series of stakeholder consultations. However, major Oromo opposition parties—the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC)—were notably absent from the session. In a post shared on his