This article is published in association with United Nations. A lack of funding and dwindling supplies are forcing the UN World Food Programme to suspend lifesaving treatment for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia by the end of the month. “We are at the breaking point,” the agency warned on Tuesday. In total, 3.6 million […]Hunger stalks Ethiopia as UN aid agency halts support amid funding cuts
April 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A lack of funding and dwindling supplies are forcing the UN World Food Programme to suspend lifesaving treatment for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia by the end of the month. “We are at the breaking point,” the agency warned on Tuesday. In total, 3.6 million […]World News in Brief: Rights abuses in Ethiopia must end, El Fasher crisis update, UN stands with Niger
June 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing reconciliation and peace efforts in Ethiopia. This call follows an update from OHCHR which analysed the human rights situation […]EU allocates additional €25 million in humanitarian aid in Ethiopia and Kenya
May 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission announced today new funding of €22 million in humanitarian aid in Ethiopia as well as €3 million in Kenya to support those suffering from the impact of conflict, displacement, drought and health issues. The EU’s humanitarian funding in both countries will help address the high levels […]EU continues to address humanitarian needs in Ethiopia by allocating over €53 million
April 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU has announced today new funding of €53.7 million in humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable people in Ethiopia, including those affected by the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, who will arrive in Ethiopia tomorrow and will meet […]Human rights breaches in Belarus, Ethiopia, and Algeria
November 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in Belarus, Ethiopia, and Algeria. Human rights violations in Belarus, in particular the murder of Raman Bandarenka. Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms the murder of Raman Bandarenka […]Ethiopia: Authorities must protect civilians and ensure access of humanitarian workers
November 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič issued the following statement: “Today in Brussels I met the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ethiopia and in the wider region. I conveyed my […]Tigray conflict: EU humanitarian support to Ethiopian refugees reaching Sudan
November 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As more and more Ethiopian refugees fleeing conflict continue to reach the Sudanese borders, the European Commission is mobilising an initial €4 million in emergency assistance to help support the displaced people arriving in Sudan. Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management said: “There is […]EU strengthens cooperation with Ethiopia
December 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On the occasion of her first official visit outside Europe, the new President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced today in Addis Ababa a significant boost to the EU’s cooperation with Ethiopia. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “Ethiopia […]Phone lines open between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and people are calling strangers
July 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content The conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea that has roots stretching back to the 1960s has finally come to an end, resulting in one of the most unexpected consequences of any peacetime period. […]UN chief welcomes ‘first concrete step’ in normalizing Eritrea-Ethiopia relationship
June 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the high-level visit of a delegation from Eritrea to neighbouring Ethiopia which began on Tuesday, as “a first concrete step” in the process of normalizing relations between the two countries. “The Secretary-General notes that diplomatic overtures to […]Ethiopia will soon introduce visa-free travel for all Africans
June 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Gray, Formative Content Ethiopia plans to open its borders so that all Africans can arrive without prior permission. Speaking at a state banquet held in honour of visiting Rwandan leader, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed that Ethiopia […]Ethiopia is Africa’s fastest-growing economy
May 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Gray, Formative Content Ethiopia has an image problem. For decades, mere mention of the country has conjured up images of famine and conflict. But a new Ethiopia is emerging from troubled times and the latest International Monetary […]
