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Breaking: Somaliland formally acknowledges giving Ethiopia sea access for Naval Forces in exchange for recognition
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland’s President Muse Bihi Abdi signing the MoU on Monday. Photo: PMO Addis Abeba -Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally acknowledged that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed late Monday afternoon between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland’s President Muse Bihi Abdi includes providing sea access for Ethiopia’s Naval …
#ASDailyScoop: Ethiopia tops ICG’s list of potential 2024 conflict zones
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(Photo: Reuters) Addis Abeba– The International Crisis Group (ICG), in its annual projection of regions susceptible to heightened conflict, has pinpointed Ethiopia as a critical area of concern for the year 2024. The organization, headquartered in Brussels, unveiled its report entitled “10 Conflicts to Watch in 2024,” which delineates ten countries in dire need of …
News: Sudan’s former PM Abdallah Hamdok, RSF leader set to meet in Addis Abeba today
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Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok seen together in archived photo. Photo: Sudan Tribune Addis Abeba– Sudan’s pro-civilian Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) led by its Chairman, former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, is expected to meet with Mohamed Hamdan Daglo of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Addis Abeba, today. Taqaddum said …
News: Unrest fuels health emergency in the Amhara region, spurs a surge in communicable and non-communicable diseases
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In the Amhara region, specific demographic groups, notably pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and other at-risk populations, encounter significant obstacles in accessing vital nutrition and medical support (Photo: Amhara Health Bureau/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Amidst the ongoing unrest, the Amhara Regional Health Bureau faces a daunting battle beyond the front lines. Abdulkarim Mengistu, the Bureau Head, revealed …
News: Tigray interim admin seeks five billion birr lifeline amidst salary crisis
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Primary and secondary school educators in Tigray have initiated a strike this week, expressing their dissatisfaction with the interim administration’s failure to address their continuous appeals for back pay, which have persisted for a period of 17 months (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – The Tigray interim administration has officially sought a five-billion-birr loan from the federal …
News: UN, rights group urge Ethiopia to adopt victim-centered approach in transitional justice
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Millions displaced by internal conflicts and violence in Ethiopia over recent years continue to find shelter in various IDP (internally displaced persons) camps, similar to the one shown in the picture (Photo: ndependent.co.uk) Addis Abeba – The UN Human Rights Office and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have released a report urging the Ethiopian government to …
Op-ed: Hail Egypt! As she bids farewell to the GERD negotiations, Hail Egypt
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The GERD upon completion of the fourth round filling in September 2023 (Photo: PM Office/Screenshot) By Dejen Yemane Messele Lecturer and PhD Candidate in Law “For you have remained silent for long-time, relief and deliverance for Ethiopian Sovereignty has arisen from another place, Egypt.” Addis Abeba – 19th December 2023, as Egypt bids farewell to …
News: US calls for accountability in assault against two AfDB staff in Addis Abeba
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AFDB office building Addis Abeba – The U.S. government has called for accountability in the assault against two international staff of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Addis Abeba, forcing the bank to withdraw its international staff from Ethiopia. The U.S. Embassy highlights the importance of all nations observing and protecting the Vienna Convention on …
News: Thousands of IDPs in Amhara region grapple with forced return to unstable areas
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Recently, IDPs taking shelter in the Farta district held a meeting with regional officials to voice their apprehensions regarding the proposed plan to relocate them to their home villages in the Oromia region (Photo: South Gondar Zone Communication/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Amidst ongoing conflict and violence, thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who currently reside in the …
News: Ethiopia says security forces ‘completely foil planned Al-Shabaab terrorist attack’ in Jigjiga, various cities in Somali state
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Pictures released by the joint task forces show several weapons on display. Addis Ababa – Ethiopia’s Joint Security and Intelligence Task Force said security forces “completely foiled terrorist attack” by Somalia-based militant group, Al-Shabaab, that were planned to be carried out in the city of Jigjiga, the capital of Somali region, and various cities and …
News: Melatework Hailu voted in as the new chairperson of National Election Board
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Today, Melatework Hailu was formally sworn in as the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) before lawmakers (HoPR/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The House of People’s Representatives has officially voted Melatework Hailu as the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). This appointment follows six months after Birtukan Mideksa vacated the chairperson role, …
Op-ed: Justifying Dictatorship in South Sudan: A Case Against the East African Community
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Salva Kiir Mayardit assumed the EAC chairmanship on 24 November during the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State (Photo:EAC/X) By Duop Chak Wuol @DuopChakWuol Addis Abeba – The East African Community (EAC) has recently installed South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, as its chairperson, replacing Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye. Kiir is now the …
News: Gov’t proposes mitigants to compensate holders of its $1 billion Eurobond
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On 14 December, 2023, State Minister of Finance Eyob Tekalign led the one-hour session with Ethiopia’s bondholders (Photo: Ministry of Finance/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government conveyed its readiness to discuss possible mitigants with its bondholders, who are engaged over how long to extend the maturity and spread out repayments of its single $1 billion international …
Op-ed: Somaliland’s resilience deserves international recognition
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During a parade in Hargeisa to celebrate Somaliland’s self-declared independence (Photo:Reuters) By Shukri H. Ismail Mohamoud Addis Abeba – In a world brimming with headlines of conflict and chaos, one often overlooked success story is Somaliland, which has defied the odds, transitioning from a post-conflict territory to a thriving, independent nation. It has been a …
Echoes of Tigray: Stories of Tigrayan children struggling for survival on the streets of Addis
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The recent war in Tigray has compelled many families to seek refuge and assistance in urban centers such as Addis Abeba, exacerbating the already concerning trend of internal rural-to-urban migration in the country (Photo: Addis Standard) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos & Zelalem Takele @ZelalemTakelee Addis Abeba – In the vibrant heart of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Abeba, where the pulse …
Update: ‘Historic’ MoU with Somaliland sees Ethiopia secure access to sea, diversify seaport
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland’s President Muse Bihi Abdi. Photo: PMO Addis Abeba – Ethiopia signs historic MoU with Somaliland to “secure access to the sea and diversify its access to seaports.” A a memorandum of understanding was signed between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland’s President Muse Bihi Abdi signed who is on …
Analysis: Manufacturing makeover: With introduction of new policy, gov’t takes steps to fuel industrial growth
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With its new policy rollout, the administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is taking steps to enhance the manufacturing sector’s competitiveness, with a strategic goal of increasing its GDP contribution to 17.2% by the year 2030 (Photo: MoI/Facebook) Addis Abeba – In a strategic push to revitalize its economic landscape, the government is on the brink of …
News: Violent militant assault in North Shewa’s Dara district results in 18 deaths, six injuries
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A recent violent attack in the Dara district, located in the North Shewa Zone of the Oromia region, has led to the tragic loss of 18 lives and resulted in injuries to six additional persons (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The community of Dara district, situated within the North Shewa Zone of the Oromia region, has …
News: Impending drought-related humanitarian crisis in Tigray prompts urgent international aid appeal
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Officials from the Abergelle Yechila district have expressed the grave severity of the circumstances arising from the drought, noting the tragic loss of 83 lives and an additional 297 individuals in critical condition (Photo: Screenshot) Addis Abeba – In a desperate call for aid, Tigray’s interim administration today implored the global community for humanitarian assistance as the …
Editorial: After hundreds die of starvation in Ethiopia, millions more are in grave danger. Stop denial and declare a national emergency before too late!
https://addisstandard.com/editorial-after-hundreds-die-of-starvation-in-ethiopia-millions-more-are-in-grave-danger-stop-denial-and-declare-a-national-emergency-before-too-late/
A severe drought impacted at least 132,000 hectares of farmland in Tigray, whereas more than 85,000 livestock have perished in Amhara region (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Death by starvation has become a stark reality for hundreds of people in different parts of Ethiopia, especially in the Amhara and Tigray regions, where food production …
News: Gov’t to expand Public-Private Partnership scheme into the housing arena
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The government launched a large-scale affordable housing initiative aimed at constructing approximately 80,000 mixed-use housing units nationwide (Photo: The Guardian) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government is extending its public-private partnership (PPP) initiative to the housing sector. The PPP Office, operating under the Ministry of Finance, has initiated a Request for Qualification (RFQ) this week, inviting expressions …
News: Hemeti arrives in Addis Abeba as IGAD backed meeting with al-Burhan postponed
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General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo received by Deputy PM and Foreign Affairs minister Demeke Mekonen (Photo: Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Ministry) Addis Abeba – General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of Sudan’s paramilitary, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), arrived in Addis Abeba earlier today, according to the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was received by Deputy Prime Minister …
In-depth: From spotlight to the shadows: Ethiopia’s tourism odyssey hangs in the balance
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Last week, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Chebera Churchura Elephant Paw Lodge, a flagship project situated in the lush Dawuro Zone of the South West Ethiopia Regional State (Photo: Office of the Prime Minister/Facebook) By Biruk Alemu@Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba – In the heart of East Africa, Ethiopia unfurls a mosaic of marvels recently thrust into the …
Legacy of Fierce Advocacy and Decency, Humanitarianism and Professional Eminence: A Tribute to Urge Dinegde
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The late Urge Dinegde (Photo: Social Media) By Dr. Henok Gabisa @henokgabisa Addis Abeba – On the afternoon of 04 December 2023, Australia was confronted with somber news – the untimely passing of Urge Dinegde during a routine maternity checkup. Notably, Urge, with no any pre-existing conditions, had been eagerly anticipating the arrival of her …
In-depth: Tigray’s tug of war: The quest for recovery amidst power struggles
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Getachew Reda, formerly the spokesperson for the TPLF, was appointed as the president of the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray in March 2023. The cabinet under his chairmanship also comprises political figures who are not affiliated with the TPLF (Photo: DW) By Million Beyene @MillionBeyene Addis Abeba – Following a peace agreement aimed at halting two years of war, …
News: Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan embark on fourth round of GERD negotiations in Addis Abeba
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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) trilateral talks, involving Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan, entered their fourth round today in Addis Abeba (Photo: Seleshi Bekele/X) Addis Abeba – The fourth round of trilateral negotiations involving Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) began today in Addis Abeba. Ambassador Seleshi Bekele confirmed the initiation of …
News: Family raises concern over ex-state minister’s detention without charge, denial of access to family and lawyers
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Taye Dendea blamed the government for failed peace talks between OLA and Ethiopian government (Photo:Forum of Federations/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The family of Taye Dendea, the recently ousted deputy minister of Peace expressed frustrations over his continued detention without appearing in court, and denial of access to family and prospective lawyers. Having served in the …
News: Tragic ambush by armed men claims 13 lives in Horo Guduru Wollega, Oromia region
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A tragic incident orchestrated by a militia group claimed the lives of 13 people who were traveling from a village known as Korkobe in the Amuru district of the Oromia region to the Bure district in the West Gojam Zone of the Amhara region (Photo: Google Map) Addis Abeba – Horo Guduru Wollega Zone of Oromia region …
News: Eritrean forces allegedly abduct 26 individuals in Gulomekeda, Tigray region
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Fasti town, the administrative seat of Gulomekeda district (Photo: Screenshot) Addis Abeba – Over the course of seven months, Eritrean forces have reportedly abducted 26 individuals in Gulomekeda, a district located in the Eastern Tigray zone, approximately 124 kilometers away from the regional capital of Mekelle. In an interview with Addis Standard, Haftom Baraki, the head of …
News: Ethiopia’s food insecurity deepens with four million at risk of emergency hunger
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In the Borena Zone of the Oromia region, a substantial portion of the population continues to be either displaced or in a state of destitution, with limited livestock Addis Abeba – In a recently released outlook report, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), a prominent authority on acute food insecurity, has issued a stark warning …