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Sudanese delegations urge African countries to acquire Ethiopia’s experience on federalism
Addis Ababa, December 4, 2015 (FBC) – Sudanese government officials have commended Ethiopia’s constitution and the federal system saying it has guaranteed sustainable peace, economic development and rule of law.Read…
Nigeria and Ethiopia Bet Big on Infrastructure, but Will It Work?
Across Africa, there is renewed interest in strengthening infrastructure. In November, the African Development Bank held its “first-ever Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa Week” in Abidjan, the economic capital…
PM Hailemariam leaves for Johannesburg to attend China- Africa Forum
(EBC, December 3, 2015)-Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn left for Johannesburg to attend Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The FOCAC summit will be held under the theme: Africa-China progressing together:…
Eritrea conscription still indefinite, says Amnesty
(BBC, December 2)Conscription in Eritrea continues to be indefinite despite the government saying last year it would be limited to 18 months, Amnesty International says. The compulsory service, which often…
Violence in Oromia educational institutions under control: Police
Addis Ababa, December 3, 2015 (FBC) – Oromia Police Commission said it has put under control most of the violence that had occurred in the past days in some educational…
EU mobilises €125 million for countries affected by ‘El Niño’
(EBC, December 3, 2015)-The current El Niño is expected to be the strongest on record, surpassing the 1997/1998 El Niño. The European Union announced a contribution of €125 million to…