Off the wire
• Iran dismisses Merkel's missile remarks as "unconstructive"  • Belarus favors direct dialogue with NATO, rejecting mediation  • Top news items in major S. African media outlets  • Deployment of THAAD far exceeds Korean Peninsula's defense needs: Chinese FM  • Commentary: U.S. cold-war mentality not solution to South China Sea issue  • Kenya foils terror attack on police station in NE region  • 1st LD Writethru: Kenya foils terror attack on police station in NE region  • Chinese comedian makes debut at Carnegie Hall  • Xinhua China-related world news summary at 0900 GMT, July 9  • Feature: Bruneians open houses for joyful Hari Raya  
You are here: 　 Home

Top news items in major Ethiopian media outlets

Xinhua, July 9, 2016 Adjust font size:

The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Saturday.

-- Ethiopia's investments in health, education, social protection and infrastructure had a positive impact on economic development and promoting shared prosperity in the country, says the 2015 Ethiopia Public Expenditure Review report.

The new World Bank report, which evaluated the effectiveness of public finances, states that the country is moving in the right direction despite rising economic pressure. (Ethiopian News Agency)

-- The former Irish President Mary Robinson has called on European leaders to look to Ethiopia when it comes to the treatment of refugees. Ethiopia has taken in more refugees than any other country in Africa. (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation)

-- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has traveled back home Friday after concluding his two-day state visit to Ethiopia. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC) Endit