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International court rules in favour of Ethiopia in exploration suit
By Tinishu Solomon A top Ethiopian government official has claimed the International Court of Arbitration Chamber of Commerce has dismissed a claim by PetroTrans that the Horn of Africa nation…
PM Hailemariam to co-chair UN High-level “Advisory Group for Every Woman Every Child
Addis Ababa, January 25, 2016 (FBC) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced that Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn will co-chair the UN’s High-level Advisory Group for Every Woman Every Child,…
Ethiopia drought: How can we let this happen again?
Ethiopia’s Tigray and Afar regions to the north have once again been hit by a drought that is estimated to be the worst in 50 years – more terrible than…
Egypt Said to Get $20 Billion of Oil Products From Saudi Arabia
Egypt will get about $20 billion in oil products from Saudi Arabia over five years, a government official said, marking the kingdom’s latest display of support for its struggling North…
Saudi Arabia: Facing Unprecedented Choices for Survival
Oil prices are plummeting — and Saudi Arabia could devolve into chaos as a result. Since summer 2014, crude oil has fallen from over $100 a barrel to under $30,…
Having a Baby is Hard in Ethiopia: Women Walk A Lot, and Wait A Lot
Maternal health has made great advances in Ethiopia. In my 10 years conducting research on maternal health, I’ve seen a big push to build more health facilities and to provide…