Ethiopia starts generating power at the largest hydroelectric dam in Africa

Ethiopia began generating electricity from its mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Sunday, a milestone in the controversial multi-billion dollar project. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accompanied by high-ranking officials, toured the power station and pressed a series of buttons on an electronic screen, a move that officials said initiated production.
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AU calls for permanent seats on UN Security Council

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia has called for Africa to be given a bigger role in the UN, especially on the Security Council where peace and security matters are handled. In his welcoming remarks at the 35th ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly, Ahmed said Africa was underrepresented in various ways.
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Ethiopia’s PM, Abiy Ahmed Has Gone To The Battlefront

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has gone to the front lines to lead his troops in the battle against forces from the northern Tigray region, state-affiliated media reported.
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Ethiopian PM nominates incumbent finance minister for new cabinet

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday nominated incumbent Ahmed Shide to return as finance minister in his new cabinet, signalling a determination to stay with a course of reforms that includes privatising creaking state enterprises.
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