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EWCA funds secured for the protection of Ethiopian elephants against poachers

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The effect of hunting on Ethiopia’s elephants has been compounded by decades of habitat losses, increase in human population as well as agriculture and livestock expansion within areas which have historically been the home and habitat for Ethiopian elephants. Each of Ethiopia’s elephant populations have been gradually reduced in size and range. The Ethiopian Wildlife […]

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Bottlebrush Craft Center: beautiful crafts produced by women with disabilities

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This craft center is run by women living with disabilities in Addis Ababa, supporting each other and their families through their beloved craft. All their crafts are handmade from natural materials. With every purchase of a beautiful and unique piece you will be supporting them 100%. Items produced on site include Waldorf style dolls, crocheted

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Electric Bus Pilot Project

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Preparations are underway to launch electric buses in Addis Ababa. The bureau is working in collaboration with the London-based C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) to secure financial and technical supports for the project. The bureau conducted global virtual workshop for two days in collaboration with (C40), a network of the world’s megacities taking action

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An Interview with Artem Aznaurian, Head of Mission, Embassy of Armenia

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With the long and rich history between Ethiopia and Armenia, why has there never been an Armenian embassy here before? Both countries have maintained diplomatic relations since 1993 though the first Republic of Armenia (1918-1920) had a consul in Addis Ababa. Armenia always valued its relations with Ethiopia with a shared history of more than

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United Nations Association of Ethiopia (UNA-ET) National Council is Launched

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United Nations Association (UNA), non-governmental bodies, exist in various countries to enhance the relationship between the people of member states and the United Nations. To raise public awareness of the UN, its work and goals of the UN which includes the implementation of sustainable development goals, peace, security, disarmament, human rights, humanitarian affairs, and eradicating

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Eye Bank Of Ethiopia Wins 2020 P3 Impact Award

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Eye Bank of Ethiopia was declared the winner of the P3 Impact Award at the 2020 Concordia Summit.The annual P3 Impact Award recognizes exemplary cross-sector collaborations that feature public, private, nonprofit, or non-governmental organizations addressing societal challenges. Each year, P3s are celebrated for leading the way in providing innovative solutions to pressing issues in areas

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Ambassador Discusses with British Museum Official over Return of Ethiopia’s Treasures

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Ethiopia’s ambassador to British Teferi Melesse discussed with the Director of Victoria and Albert Museum, Dr. Tristram Hunt on how best to revitalize Ethiopia’s claim to the Maqdala treasures.  World-renowned Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), (alongside other UK national cultural collections), houses a number of priceless treasures seized by the British Army 152 years ago

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