Amman, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Open Society Foundations today announced that they are giving $1.7 million to a United Nations initiative in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) that seeks to catalyze increased public spending on achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by negotiating reduced national debt service payments. Importantly, […]
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ACAMS Launches Scholarship Program for Korean Professionals Seeking Anti-Money Laundering Training
CAMS Scholarship recipients will train on strategies to identify, trace, and report criminal activity threatening financial institutions across the globe WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of its efforts to support the fight against financial crime throughout the Asia Pacific region, ACAMS is launching a new scholarship program for South Korean compliance […]
Experts Emphasize “One Health” Approach to Minimize Animal to Human-Human to Animal Infections
Addis Ababa March 15/2023 (ENA) System-based interpretations of “One Health” approach is vital to minimize animal to human-human to animal infections in Ethiopia, according to experts in the sector.Speaking at a two-day stakeholder’s workshop that open…
Blinken Says Cessation of Hostilities Agreement Most Powerful Testament to Importance of African Leadership
The cessation of hostilities agreement on the conflict in northern Ethiopia is one of the most powerful testaments to the importance of African leadership, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said today.Following the conclusion of his official visit t…
US Secretary of State Commends Implementation of Pretoria Peace Agreement
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has commended the implementation of peace agreement that was signed between the federal government and the TPLF to end a two-year long war.In his briefing to the local and international media, Spokesperson of Fo…
State Secretary Blinken Announces 331 Million USD Humanitarian Assistance for Ethiopia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on a working visit in Ethiopia, has announced 331-million USD in new humanitarian assistance for Ethiopia in FY 2023, according to the US Department of State.In a press statement the department issued today …
Expediting implementation of AfCTA Powerful Lever for Poverty Reduction Crucial: ECA Acting Executive Secretary
It is time to expedite the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCTA) as a powerful lever for poverty reduction, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Acting Executive Secretary, Antonio Pedro, said.Speaking at the 55th sessi…
Ethiopian Commences Weekly Freighter Service From Copenhagen to Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced a weekly freighter service from Copenhagen to Addis Ababa effective 12th March 2023 with its B767-300F aircraft which has a capacity of 45 tonnes of cargo per flight.The new route will play an important role in boosting…
PM Abiy Welcomes US Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has welcomed, US Secretary of State, Anthony J. Blinken, who is in Ethiopia for a working visit, at his office earlier today.According to office of the Prime Minister, their discussions focused on various domestic, regional …
Gov’t Extends Gratitude to Stakeholders for Efforts Exerted to Successfully Conduct AU Summit
The government of Ethiopia expressed gratitude to all stakeholders for their respective efforts for the successful conduct of the 36th Ordinary Sessions of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government and the 42nd Executive Council of the African …