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Two farmers killed in militant attack in South Ethiopia’s Kore zone
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(Photo: Kore Zone Communication) Addis Abeba– Two local farmers were killed on Sunday, 22 December 2024, in an attack by armed militants in Kore Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. The incident occurred in Qore Kebele of Gorka District while the farmers were herding cattle, residents and officials told Addis Standard. A resident, speaking on condition …
World Bank’s $700 million loan targets CBE restructuring, financial overhaul of NBE and DBE
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(Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba – The World Bank has approved a $700 million loan to strengthen the stability of Ethiopia’s financial sector, with a particular focus on supporting balance sheet restructuring and the recapitalization of the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE). The credit provided under the Financial Sector Strengthening Project (FSSP) is also earmarked to …
Caucus of Opposition Parties accuses gov’t of creating ‘war economy,’ warns of shrinking civic space
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(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba– The Caucus of Opposition Parties (CoP), an umbrella group of six opposition parties in Ethiopia, has accused the ruling Prosperity Party of turning the country into a “war economy” and warned of the “rapid shrinking of civic space.” The group alleges that journalists, rights advocates, and humanitarian actors face escalating repression …
Bomb attacks at ‘gov’t-organized’ rally in Amhara region leave one dead, several injured
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(Photo: Amhara Communications) Addis Abeba– A bomb attack during a “government-organized” rally in Ethiopia’s Amhara region on 18 December, 2024, left one person dead and several others injured, according to sources interviewed by Addis Standard. A resident of Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara region, speaking on condition of anonymity for safety reasons, stated …
Returnees in North Western Tigray struggle to rebuild amid humanitarian crisis, confronting security challenges with little access to public services
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In early July 2024, the first group of 1,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs) returned to the Tselemti district located in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region (Photo: Dimtsi Weyane) By Molla Mitiku @MollaAyenew Addis Abeba – The return of displaced people following the two-year Tigray war began in July 2024, sparking hopes of recovery for the war-ravaged …
CARD faces renewed suspension by civil society authority after recent lifting of ban
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(Photo: CARD) Addis Abeba– The Centre for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) has been suspended once again by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), just days after the lifting of a previous suspension. A source informed Addis Standard that a letter dated 16 December, received on 17 December, alleges that the organization has …
Parliament approves banking proclamation, allowing foreign banks to enter Ethiopia’s financial sector
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(Photo: Michele Spatari/Bl) Addis Abeba – After years of anticipation, lawmakers have approved the long-awaited banking business proclamation, paving the way for foreign banks to enter Ethiopia’s financial sector. The proclamation allows foreign banks to enter the Ethiopian market by establishing subsidiaries, opening branches or representative offices, or acquiring shares in existing local banks. However, it sets …
Erdogan to visit Ethiopia, Somalia in early 2025 following Ankara agreement
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left), Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (center), and Abiy Ahmed (right) during the signing of the Ankara Agreement in Turkey on December 11, 2024. (Photo: PM Office) Addis Abeba– Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to visit Ethiopia and Somalia in January or February 2025, following the signing of the Ankara Declaration …
Ethiopian Immigration Service denies allegations of arbitrary fees, deportation of Eritrean nationals
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(Photo: Addis Fortune) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has denied allegations that Eritrean nationals in Ethiopia are being subjected to arbitrary fees or deportation practices, describing the claims as “misleading and false.” In a statement issued on 13 December, the ICS addressed reports suggesting that Eritrean nationals were being charged up …
Disabled ex-combatants in Tigray protest early discharge from medical care amid ongoing DDR program
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The Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) program targeting 75,000 former combatants in Tigray officially commenced on 21 November, 2024 (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba – Former combatants with disabilities participating in the ongoing Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) program in Tigray continue to express concerns about being pressured to exit medical centers before completing their treatment. …
Transportation disrupted in parts of Amhara region, roadblocks linked to Fano militants
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(Photo: Thomas Anderson) Addis Abeba– Transportation in parts of East Gojjam, as well as South and East Wollo zones in the Amhara Region, has been disrupted since Tuesday due to roadblocks reportedly imposed by Fano militants, according to residents who spoke with Addis Standard. A resident of Debre Markos, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, …
Gov’t employees in South West Ethiopia region face hardship after three months without pay
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Maji Tumu, a town located in Maji district (Photo: Jayne Mclean) Addis Abeba– Government employees in Maji district, West Omo zone, South West Ethiopia region, report significant financial hardships after going without salaries for three consecutive months, according to accounts gathered by Addis Standard. An agriculture officer in Maji, speaking anonymously, confirmed that salaries have …
Suspension on three rights groups lifted amid criticism of civil society crackdown
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Addis Abeba– The Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) has lifted the suspension it imposed on three civil society organizations, including the Centre for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), sources familiar with the matter told Addis Standard. Last month, ACSO suspended CARD, the Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia (AHRE), and Lawyers for Human …
Justice Ministry to approve transitional justice implementation directives within three months
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Hanna Arayaselassie, Minister of Justice (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Justice has announced that the implementation directives for Ethiopia’s Transitional Justice Policy are expected to be approved within the next three months. “Efforts are being made to ensure that the implementation proclamations are finalized and ready for use within the coming three …
37 officials killed by ‘Fano’ militants in Amhara region following two-month detention
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Feres Bet town (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba– Thirty-seven district and kebele officials in Feres Bet town, Dega Damot district, West Gojjam Zone, were killed on 06 December, 2024, after being detained for two months, with residents alleging that the killings were carried out by “Fano militants.” One resident, speaking to Addis Standard on condition …
Progress or Hardship?: How Ethiopia’s economic reforms impact low-income households amid inflation, escalating cost of living
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(Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – For Lombebo Mulatu, a federal government worker in Addis Abeba, life has become an unrelenting battle against rising costs. Each month begins with a heart-wrenching decision: pay the rent or buy food. “My salary barely covers the basics,” he said, the weight of his financial worries evident in …
Food aid resumes in Amhara’s Bugna district following two-month suspension over security concerns
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(Photo:UNICEF) Addis Abeba– Food aid deliveries have resumed in Bugna district, North Wollo zone, Amhara Region, following an agreement facilitated by local elders after a two-month suspension due to security concerns. Alemu Yimer, head of the North Wollo Zone Disaster Prevention and Food Security Office, told Addis Standard that while other districts in the zone …
Benishangul-Gumuz Cabinet reclaims 50,000 sqm of underdeveloped urban land from investors, warns inactive developers
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(Photo: Benishangul-Gumuz Communications) Addis Abeba – The Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State Cabinet has resolved to reclaim and transfer 50,000 square meters of urban land, previously allocated to investors but left undeveloped within the agreed timeframe, to the land bank. Chaired by Ashadli Hassan, the president of the region, the cabinet convened on 19 December, 2024, to deliberate …
US Ambassador urges Ethiopia to remove officials implicated in rights abuses, raises concerns over shrinking civic space
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Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (left), and Hanna Arayaselassie, Ethiopia’s Minister of Justice (right) (Photo: X/Beth Van Schaack). Addis Abeba– Beth Van Schaack, the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, urged Ethiopian authorities to remove officials, including military personnel implicated in human rights abuses, from positions of power as part …
Over 10,000 residents in Amhara’s Bugna district face severe food shortages amid drought, conflict
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(Photo: Plan Ethiopia) Addis Abeba– Over 10,000 residents in Bugna District, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, including children under five, are experiencing severe food shortages due to prolonged drought and ongoing conflict, according to the District Health Bureau. Gebremeskel Alemu, head of the Bugna Health Office, told the BBC that the district’s food insecurity stems from natural …
Delayed salary increments leave gov’t workers struggling amid rising cost of living
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Lemi Kura Sub-City Administration Office (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – Despite a salary adjustment for civil servants was announced to take effect from October, government employees in both regional states and the capital city have reported that they have yet to receive the increase. In an interview with Addis Standard, Ashagrie Kelemu (name changed for …
National Dialogue Commission launches agenda-gathering forum in Oromia despite political opposition
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(Photo: OBN) Addis Abeba– The National Dialogue Commission (NDC) commenced an agenda-gathering forum in Oromia Region on 16 December, 2024, in Adama city, despite opposition from major political parties in the region. According to the Commission, over 7,000 representatives, drawn from 356 districts and ten societal groups, are participating in discussions to identify agendas over …
From Tigray to Dubai: Dark trails of illegal gold mining as illicit trade spirals out of control
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(Photo: The Reporter) By Batseba Kasahun Addis Abeba – The illegal gold trade in Tigray has grown into a highly militarized, violent, and exploitative enterprise with far-reaching consequences. This trade involves a complex network of local and international actors, whose activities have not only devastated the region’s environment and economy but also fueled conflicts and regional instability. …
International partners commend Ankara Declaration, call for swift implementation of Ethiopia-Somalia agreement
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Abiy Ahmed (left), Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (center), and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (right) during the signing of the Ankara Agreement in Turkey on December 11, 2024. (Photo: PM Office) Addis Abeba– Multiple international partners, including the African Union (AU), the United States, and the United Kingdom, have expressed support for the Ankara Agreement, signed between Ethiopian …
Escalating conflict in Oromia’s Darra district exposes women, children to gender-based violence; displaced households left without livelihoods
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The conflict in Derra district has had a devastating impact on women, particularly those leading households, exposing them to violence, including killings, gender-based assaults such as rape, and forced displacement (Photo: Social Media/ Daniel Gemeda) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – For years, the Darra district in the North Shewa Zone has been a hotspot …
IGAD hails Ethiopia-Somalia Ankara agreement as diplomatic milestone
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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left), Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (center), and Abiy Ahmed (right) during the signing of the Ankara Agreement in Turkey on December 11, 2024. (Photo: PM Office) Addis Abeba– The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed the Ankara Agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia, describing it as “a substantial step towards strengthening the long-standing …
Breaking: Ethiopia, Somalia commit to cooperation in historic ‘Ankara Declaration’
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Addis Abeba – In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed the Ankara Declaration on December 11, 2024, during a trilateral meeting hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to each other’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, emphasizing respect …
Oromo Liberation Army attack in Oromia’s Sululta district leaves two dead, including Police Chief
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The late Legesse Seyoum, Sululta District Police Chief Commander. (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba– An attack by armed members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) on 10 December 2024, in the Sululta District, North Shewa Zone of Oromia Region, resulted in the deaths of Sululta District Police Chief Commander Legesse Seyoum and one other individual. …
Suspended civil society organizations decry bank account freezes, warn of closure risks
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Addis Abeba– Civil society groups suspended by the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Authority (ACSO) have raised concerns about their operational viability, citing frozen bank accounts that have left them unable to pay employees’ salaries. The affected organizations, including the Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) and Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), stated that …
Ministry of Education raises daily university meal budget to 100 birr per student amid rising costs
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Students attending government universities were previously allocated 22 birr per day for meals, an amount that falls significantly short of meeting their needs in the current inflationary climate. (Photo: Hawassa University) Addis Abeba– The Ministry of Education has announced an increase in the daily meal budget for university students from 22 birr to 100 birr, …