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African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson welcomed H.E. Mr. Nayef Hapes Al Otaibi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the African Union (AU)

Discussions focused on fostering regional cooperation to support and enhance peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts across the continent

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission, welcomed H.E. Mr. Nayef Hapes Al Otaibi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the AU. Discussions focused on fostering regional cooperation to support and enhance peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts across the continent.

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Reducing measles outbreak risk in 38 drought-affected districts in Ethiopia

This intervention was crucial in reducing the risk of a measles outbreak, as it targets areas with high vulnerability due to frequent droughts and population mobility

In Ethiopia’s drought-affected districts, measles outbreaks pose a significant threat to vulnerable populations, particularly children. To mitigate this risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) supported a comprehensive and integrated measles vaccination campaign across 38 woredas (16 woredas in Somali, 19 in Oromia, and 3 in South Ethiopia), reaching over 5,308…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia reaches 15.3 million children with novel oral polio vaccine, surpassing target

Around 104 000 zero-dose children (those who have never received any vaccination) were identified, and almost 62 000 (around 60%) were vaccinated

For Meseret Gelaw, a mother in Furustale village of Jimma town in Oromia region, ensuring that her 8-month-old son receives every necessary vaccine is a matter of life and health.  “I want my child to grow up healthy, free from diseases like polio. When I heard about the vaccination campaign,…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Ethiopia

Ambassador Al-Rashedi reaffirmed the UAE’s continued commitment to AU-UAE cooperation and conveyed a formal invitation from his government for the Chairperson to visit the UAE

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, to explore ways to further deepen collaboration between the African Union and the United Arab Emirates. They discussed enhancing UAE investments in key sectors across Africa, and the Chairperson requested…

The Bench

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Hotel development booms in Africa, boosted by Egypt and Marriott

Development activity has been growing impressively in North Africa, which saw a 23% year-on-year increase, compared to a 6% increase in sub-Saharan Africa

This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa, reveals record activity. There are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline, up by 13.3% on 2024, way ahead of the single digit pipeline growth reported globally by the leading…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) concludes with Signing of Record 8 Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

The JMC’s six-year hiatus did not affect the commitment of both countries to keep relations “alive, vibrant and productive”

The 4th Session of the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) concluded on 4 th April in Addis Ababa on a high note, with the two countries signing a record 8 Bilateral cooperation Agreements in various fields ranging from Aviation to Minerals to Water Resources and Agriculture. The Delegation of the…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Supports Refugee Families in Ethiopia

With approximately 4.5 million people living in refugee camps due to ongoing conflicts, disasters, and droughts, TİKA continues its humanitarian efforts to support those in need

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) delivered food packages to refugees in Ethiopia as part of its Ramadan program. During Ramadan, TİKA provided food aid to refugees facing challenging conditions in Ethiopia. With approximately 4.5 million people living in refugee camps due to ongoing conflicts, disasters, and droughts, TİKA continues…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank sign Letter of Intent for financing of world-class Abusera International Airport

The new Abusera International Airport will complement Ethiopia’s recently expanded Bole International Airport, which is expected to reach its annual 25 million passenger capacity limit soon

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation’s planned Abusera International Airport Project. The $7.8 billion project aims to address increasing passenger and cargo demands, reinforce Ethiopia’s position as a leading aviation hub, and stimulate…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia Bolsters Public Health Emergency Response Through Workforce Development with Support from the Pandemic Fund

Ethiopia’s continued investment in training and capacity building is paving the way for a more resilient and prepared public health emergency response system

Ethiopia has taken a significant step in strengthening its public health emergency response capacity with the successful completion of the 3rd cohort African Volunteers Health Corps - Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies Corps (AVoHC-SURGE) Onboarding Training in Adama city 13th January to 13th February 2025. A total of…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia Reports Strong Progress in Health Security Assessment State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR 2024)

State Parties are encouraged to begin their self-assessments mid-year using the web-based SPAR platform to streamline data collection and reporting

Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to global health security by submitting its annual health security assessment, known as the State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR), to the World Health Assembly (WHA). This mandatory report, required under Article 54 of the International Health Regulations (IHR), evaluates the country's capacity to prevent,…

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