Ethiopia, Kenya Leaders Forge Deeper Ties, Eye Regional Economic Transformation Ahead of UN Summit
By Peter Halima ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and President William Ruto of Kenya held significant bilateral talks today, just hours before the commencement of the…
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IMF Deputy Managing Director Praises Ethiopia’s Ambitious Reform Program
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