Ethiopian Airlines has resumed its flights to Namibia's capital Windhoek this week. Ethiopian's flight to Namibia's Hosea Kutako International Airport last week was the first international arrival to the destination since the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, carrying 43 passengers and 11 crew members.
The European Union (EU), through its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) Directorate-General, has provided UNICEF with two million euros to support areas in Ethiopia that have been hit by desert locusts. The funding will help support communities in Afar, Amhara, Oromia, Somali, and Tigray regions that are highly affected by desert locust.
Ethiopia today unveiled new Birr notes for 10, 50, and 100 denominations, with the introduction of a new Birr 200 note, Prime Minister Abiy announced in a tweet. The new notes will curb the financing of illegal activities, and also help prevent corruption and contraband, PM Abiy added. The 5 birr note, however, remains unchanged.
The Ethiopian Customs Commission (ECC) said it is planning to begin a fully digital electronic service and go paperless, in a bid to give fast and up-to-date service.
Five percent shares of Ethiopia's sole telecom services, Ethio Telecom, are to be sold to Ethiopian citizens, while 40 percent stake will be sold to international companies.
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