Sunday, February 18, 2018
US Embassy in Ethiopia "Strongly" Disagrees with Country's State of Emergency
(Feb 18, (Addis Ababa))--The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia said Saturday it opposes the Ethiopian government's imposition of a state of emergency. Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers Friday declared a six-month state of emergency for the country, effective immediately, a day after Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced he is resigning.
Ethiopia postpones Renaissance Dam meeting amid domestic tension: Egypt FM
(Feb 18, (Cairo))--The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday it was notified by Sudan that Ethiopia has requested to postpone a tripartite ministerial meeting regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The Foreign Ministry said it is aware of the circumstances that might have prompted Ethiopia to request a postponement of the meeting and hopes that another meeting will be set as soon as possible.
So, what's next for Ethiopia?
(Feb 18, (Addis Ababa))--Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn's surprise resignation came after sustained anti-government protests in the East African country. While the government considers who will take his place, it has imposed a state of emergency for the next six months.
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