Author Archives: Central

Hundreds of schools closed in Ethiopia due to drought, security

ESAT News (March 30, 2016) Hundreds of schools have been closed across Ethiopia due to the looming famine in the country as well as growing security concerns as public uprisings continue, leaving tens of thousands of children out of school. Students in places severely affected by the drought, such as Somali, Afar, South and Amhara regions do not attend schools ...

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ESAT Daily News Mar 30 2016

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ESAT Radio Wed Mar 30, 2016

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ESAT News Ams 30,03,2016

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ESAT Kignit Negash Gebru 30 March 2016

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US Assistant Secretary of State travels to Ethiopia, concrete actions expected on human rights, press freedom

ESAT News (March 29, 2016) US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will travel to Ethiopia on Tuesday as part of a follow-up on president Obama’s July visit to Addis Ababa, according to a press release issued by the US State Department. Mr. Malinowski is expected to meet with Ethiopian government officials although the ...

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Chinese company selected for the construction of Meles Zenawi Leadership Academy despite similar offer by local companies

ESAT News (March 29, 2016) A Chinese company was declared winner in the bid to construct the headquarters for Meles Zenawi Leadership Academy, named after Ethiopia’s late dictator, despite similar offer by local companies. The local companies have submitted their complaints with the relevant authorities, according to local media reports. The Chinese company offered to construct the complex for 65 ...

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ESAT Daily News DC 29 March 2016

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ESAT News in Afaan Oromo Mar 29 2016

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ESAT Radio Tue 29 March 2016

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