Ethiopian news today 2017

Here are some of the top news stories from Ethiopia in 2017:

Politics

• January 2017: Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announces that he will step down as Prime Minister, citing health reasons. He is replaced by Dr. Abiy Ahmed, who becomes the first Oromo person to hold the position.
• March 2017: The Ethiopian government announces that it will release thousands of political prisoners, including opposition leaders and journalists, as part of a bid to ease tensions and promote national reconciliation.
• June 2017: The Ethiopian parliament passes a law allowing opposition parties to participate in elections, marking a significant step towards democratic reforms.

Economy

• January 2017: The Ethiopian government announces that it will launch a new national airline, Ethiopian Airlines, to compete with other African carriers.
• March 2017: The World Bank approves a $1.5 billion loan to support Ethiopia's economic development, including infrastructure projects and poverty reduction initiatives.
• August 2017: Ethiopia's economy grows by 8.5%, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa.

Humanitarian Crisis

• January 2017: The Ethiopian government declares a state of emergency in the Oromia region, following widespread protests and violence.
• February 2017: The United Nations reports that over 1 million people have been displaced by conflict and drought in Ethiopia, with many more at risk of hunger and disease.
• October 2017: The Ethiopian government announces that it will provide aid to over 1 million people affected by drought and conflict in the country.

Security

• January 2017: The Ethiopian military launches a military operation against the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), a rebel group fighting for independence in the Ogaden region.
• March 2017: The Ethiopian government announces that it has killed over 100 al-Shabaab militants in a military operation in the Somali region.
• June 2017: The Ethiopian government signs a peace agreement with the Eritrean government, ending a 20-year state of war between the two countries.

Other News

• January 2017: The Ethiopian government announces that it will launch a new national identity card system, aimed at improving security and reducing identity fraud.
• March 2017: The Ethiopian government announces that it will increase the minimum wage for workers by 30%, effective from April 2017.
• August 2017: The Ethiopian government announces that it will launch a new national health insurance scheme, aimed at improving access to healthcare for millions of Ethiopians.

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