August 15, 2024

ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s National Voluntary Service Program has been making significant contributions to the country’s social and economic development, officials reported. In an interview with the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), National Voluntary Service Lead Executive Gemechis Eticha highlighted the program’s success in fostering social cohesion and national unity since its inception in 2020.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, the program aims to enhance sustainable peace and nation-building by deploying volunteers across various regions. Over 75,000 youths have participated in the program, engaging in a six-month service stint following …

Safaricom Ethiopia Credits Government Support for Its Success

ADDIS ABABA — Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia’s CEO Wim Vanhelleputte has publicly thanked government institutions for their crucial support in the company’s rapid expansion and service delivery achievements. In a recent interview with the Eth…

Ethiopia Intensifies Efforts for Legal Access to the Sea

ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia is intensifying its legal and diplomatic efforts to secure access to the sea, stated Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Nebiyou Tedla at a press briefing today.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, Ambassador Nebi…

FAO Highlights Ethiopia’s Potential in Agro-Processing Sector

ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopia’s agro-processing sector has gained international praise for its investment opportunities, particularly in industrial parks. Maximo Torrero, the Chief Economist at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), rece…

Dano Residents Rally for Gutter Cleaning to Prevent Flooding

Dano, Ioba-In Dano, residents have engaged in a proactive community-led gutter cleaning initiative for the fourth consecutive Saturday, spearheaded by the president of the special delegation (PDS) of the commune, Denis Zanré. The initiative, part of…

Passoré-On Wednesday, the Governor of the Northern region, Issouf Ouédraogo, conducted a detailed inspection of agricultural and infrastructural advancements in the Dourou plain, located within the commune of Kirsi in Passoré. This visit, part of a broader governmental initiative to boost agro-pastoral and fisheries sectors, highlighted ongoing efforts to expand agricultural productivity and resilience in the area.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the visit to the site and the nearby Oumarou Kanazoé fire dam was crucial to gauge the progress of the development works that are integral to the President of Faso’s agro-pastoral and fisheries offensive. The p…