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Dam to be built near Lake Beseqa with 7 bln Birr
(EBC, 08 December 2015) – The Awash Basin Authority announced on Monday that a dam will be built near Lake Beseqa with seven billion Birr. According to the Authority, Lake…
Sudanese President to visit Ethiopia today
Addis Ababa, December 9, 2015 (FBC) – Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will pay an official visit to Ethiopia on Wednesday. The President will meet with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn to…
Italy sees Ethiopia priority in Africa trade partnership plan
Addis Ababa, December 8, 2015 (FBC) – Italian Export Credit Agency (SACE) and other Italian companies is viewing Ethiopia and Ghana as a priority in its plan to become African…
Ethiopia, China adopt visa-free agreement
Addis Ababa, December 8, 2015 (FBC) – China and Ethiopia on Monday adopted a mutually visa-free policy for diplomatic and service passport holders entering the other’s borders. “Starting from December…
Kenya and Ethiopia sign cross-border agreement
Kenya and Ethiopia have signed a UN-backed trade deal worth $200m (£130m) in a bid to ease cross-border conflict. President Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn agreed the deal…
Nigeria storm over social media bill
Nigerians have been reacting angrily to a draft bill being discussed in the Senate which aims to punish anyone who “propagates false information” on electronic media. What the bill proposes:…