Ethiopia plans to provide over one billion seedlings for at least six neighboring nations in the forthcoming summer season. This is estimated to be worth a minimum of 800 million Birr.
Addis Ababa University (AAU) threatened to sue the Ethiopian National Association of the Blind, accusing it of damaging its reputation over the death of a blind undergrad law student, who committed suicide after missing the national exit exam.
The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Council confirmed the looting of service providing materials and tools during the attack of Al Nejashi Mosque, urging authorities for a speedy refurbishing of the world heritage site.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned further spread of swarms of desert locust as some continue to mature in Oromia, Somali and Southern regions.
In the aftermath of operations by the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) to restore rule of law in the Tigray region, several businesses in the region put in a request to the government for a swift compensation for the loss and damages they have incurred during the operation.
The lack of clear compensation payment mechanisms for evacuees, absence of institutional oversight and coordination for the construction of infrastructure projects in various parts of the country is costing the nation dearly, Officials said on Wednesday.
The FDRE House of Peoples' Representatives called for an immediate report on the incessant deaths of innocent civilians and insecurity in Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumz in a closed-door meeting held on Thursday.
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) announced it is working to make interest rate adjustments on borrowing. Officials of the state-owned bank told The Reporter that the final document stipulating up to two percent interest rate increments has been sent to the Board for approval.
The Amhara regional state police announced that it is appealing to the federal government for authorization to protect ethnic Amharas and other ethnic groups in Benishangul Gumuz regional state from rebels.