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PM Hailemariam holds talks with Saudi Special Envoy
Addis Ababa, December 2, 2017 (FBC) – Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn held talks at his office today with Saudi King Special Envoy, Major General Ahmad Hassan Mohammad Asiri. During the…
Ethiopian diplomat summoned from Turkey following misconduct
Addis Ababa, December 1, 2017 (FBC) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has summoned an Ethiopian diplomat who was assigned at the Ethiopian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey following…
Egypt-Ethiopia tensions over new dam rise again
Ethiopia is pushing on with construction of its massive new dam, despite growing objections from Egypt. The controversial project has strained relations between the two nations, because Egypt, which lies…
Court sentences four individuals for being active to commit terror attacks
Addis Ababa, November 24, 2017 (FBC) – Four individuals have been sentenced up to five years and six months in prison for being active to commit terror attacks after becoming…
Ethiopia says massive dam is ‘a matter of life and death’
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Ethiopia says the construction of its massive Grand Renaissance Dam is a “matter of life or death” for its people, too. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’…
Egypt: Militants kill at least 235 in attack on Sinai mosque
EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — Militants attacked a crowded mosque during Friday prayers in the Sinai Peninsula, setting off explosives, spraying worshippers with gunfire and killing at least 235 people in…