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Senior leaders of Tigray forces call for dissolution of Interim Admin, alleging “weaknesses” and “external influence”
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(Photo: Deutsche Welle (DW)) Addis Abeba– Senior leaders of the Tigray Forces have announced their decision to dissolve and restructure the region’s interim administration, describing it as “weakened” and “failing to meet its responsibilities.” In a statement issued on 23 January, 2025, after days of meetings in Mekelle, the leaders accused the Tigray Interim Administration, …
Recent earthquakes displace 10,000 in Amhara’s North Shewa Zone; affected population across three regions nears 100,000
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Approximately 60,000 people in the Afar region have been affected by recent seismic activity (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – A series of earthquakes with their epicenter in the Awash Fentale area have displaced close to 10,000 residents in the North Shewa Zone of the Amhara region, which borders the Afar region. This displacement adds to the …
Parliamentary team finds earthquake response in Afar ‘insufficient’, urges regional leadership to address gaps
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(Photo: HoPR) Addis Abeba– A parliamentary oversight team has found that efforts to support citizens affected by earthquakes in Ethiopia’s Afar region are insufficient, the House of People’s Representatives reported on January 21, 2025. “The efforts being made to rehabilitate citizens affected by the earthquake in the region are insufficient,” the team stated in their …
Traditionalism vs. Innovation: Opposing forces shaping Ethiopia’s constitutional path
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(Photo: Anadolu Agency) By Beneal Walker Addis Abeba – Throughout political and modern history, there have always been, at large and to some varying degree, two specific forces that have constantly been at odds with one another. Two elements that stem from completely polar opposite sides that determine the landscape for either a populous’ development or a …
Thousands protest in Mekelle against hijab ban in Axum schools, demand enforcement of court ruling
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(Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba– Thousands of Muslims gathered in Mekelle today, 21 January , 2025, to protest against the failure of schools in Axum to comply with court rulings and directives from the Tigray Regional Education Bureau, which guarantee Muslim female students the right to wear hijabs in classrooms. The rally, organized by, …
WFP deputy executive director asserts ‘large-scale, systematic’ food aid diversion occurs ‘after distribution,’ signals shift to cash-based aid modality
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Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director of the WFP (Photo: United Nations) By Alemitu Homa @alemituhoma Addis Abeba – Ethiopia is grappling with multiple, often overlapping crises, including severe droughts, recurring conflicts, widespread displacement, and the spread of diseases such as malaria. These challenges have left an estimated 15.8 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The World …
Pastoralist communities in Afar reluctant to evacuate amid earthquakes, citing livestock concerns; authorities consider mandatory relocation
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Pastoralists are among the displaced due to the ongoing systemic activities in the Afar region (Photo: Addis Standard Source) Addis Abeba – Following a series of seismic activities in parts of Afar and Oromia, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that “Some residents in Awash and Dulecha districts are reluctant …
IMF approves $248 million disbursement for Ethiopia under $3.4 billion ECF arrangement
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (right) holds a discussion with IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva (left) (Photo: PM Office)) Addis Abeba– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the completion of its second review of Ethiopia’s $3.4 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, enabling an immediate disbursement of about $248 million. Announced on January 17, 2025, the …
Hub of Africa Fashion Week returns to Addis; aims to celebrate creativity, innovation
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Addis Abeba – The vibrant world of African fashion is set to take center stage as the 14th edition of the Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) returns to Addis Abeba. From 22 – 26 January, event organizers promise to showcase creativity, innovation, and cultural richness, bringing together designers, industry experts, and fashion enthusiasts from …
Ethiopia faced ‘dire’ human rights situation in 2024, HRW reports
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(Photo: AFP via Getty Images) Addis Abeba– Human Rights Watch (HRW) characterized Ethiopia’s human rights situation in 2024 as “dire,” citing widespread conflict, restrictions on civil society, and impunity for abuses. The organization’s annual report highlighted abuses by government forces, militias, and non-state armed groups in conflict-affected areas and beyond. “Government forces, militias, and non-state …
NEBE pushes for amendment to electoral proclamation aiming for ‘proportional representation, transparency’
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Melatework Hailu, Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (Photo: ENC) Addis Abeba – The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced that it has engaged in discussions with political party leaders concerning amendments to Proclamation No. 1162/2019, which governs the registration of political parties and electoral conduct. Melatework Hailu, Chairperson of the NEBE, stated …
Axum court summons five schools over hijab ban, suspends directive citing rights violations
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(Photo: Social media) Addis Abeba– The Axum City District Court has summoned five schools to respond to allegations of barring Muslim students from attending classes while wearing hijabs, following a complaint by the Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council. According to the council, the schools have prevented 159 Muslim students from entering due to their religious …
Gov’t mandates EV importers, assemblers to install charging stations before resuming operations
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(Photo: Addis Fortune) Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced that electric vehicle (EV) importers and local assemblers are required to install electric vehicle charging stations before commencing operations. According to the ministry, over 400 companies are currently engaged in the importation and distribution of electric vehicles. Berho Hassan, State Minister for Transport …
Two youths shot dead by militia members in East Hararghe, Oromia region: Families report
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Kurfa Chele district (Photo: Social media) Addis Abeba– Two young men were reportedly shot and killed by militia members in the Kurfa Chele district, East Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region, on the evening of Monday, January 13, 2025, while returning home on a motorcycle from a nearby town, their families told Addis Standard. The victims, identified …
Addis Abeba Trade Bureau targets fuel stations causing ‘unnecessary queues,’ warns of legal action for noncompliance
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Vehicles lining up to refuel at a gas station in Addis Abeba (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau has issued a warning that it will take action against fuel stations responsible for creating unnecessary queues, following the recently approved proclamation by the parliament with the aim of regulating the petroleum products trade …
IDPs in Tigray rally across multiple towns demanding Pretoria Agreement implementation, right to return home
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protesters in Adwa town, with a crowd holding flags and banners on the street. (Photo: Addis Standard Source) Addis Abeba– Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Tigray organized mass rallies on Thursday across multiple cities and towns, demanding the full implementation of the Pretoria Agreement and their right to return home. The demonstrations took place in …
Yaya Gulele district court in Oromia suspends operations after judges report assault, intimidation by security forces
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(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba– The Yaya Gulele District Court in North Shewa Zone of the Oromia region has suspended its operations following the reported beating and intimidation of two judges by government security forces, according to the president of the district court. The judges, identified as Jinenus Negasa and Kenenisa Kebebew, described facing threats in …
Ethiopia’s Tamrit Initiative revives 625 industries, boosts capacity utilization to 61%: Ministry of Industry
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(Photo: EPA) Addis Abeba – Since the launch of the national “Ethiopia Tamrit” campaign two years ago, more than 625 industries that had ceased operations for various reasons have resumed production, according to Melaku Alebel, Minister of Industry. He made this statement during a forum held on 21 January, 2025, organized to evaluate the half-year performance of …
Tigray and the pain that has lost the memory of hope
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A mother residing in Kolla Temben who is a victim of sexual violence resorts of tearing off her clothing when experiencing distress and trauma (Photo: Hiwuyet charity) Addis Abeba – I thought leaving Tigray would help me breathe. As a graduate student in America, surrounded by intellectuals and immersed in a world so vastly different, …
Ethiopia’s total public debt soars by a quarter in five years, reaches $68.9 billion by end of 2024
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(Illustration: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s total public external and domestic debt stock, including both publicly guaranteed and non-guaranteed debt, increased by 25.3% over the past five years, reaching $68.9 billion by the end of June 2024. This figure, representing 32.9% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), reflects an 8.8% rise compared to the …
EOTC Patriarch warns of ‘growing divisions’ within TPLF leadership, states it undermines ‘glimmer of peace’
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His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) Addis Abeba– His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), has expressed concern over growing divisions among senior leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), warning that such disputes could jeopardize the fragile peace in the …
TPLF rejects NEBE deadline for general assembly; accuses federal gov’t of hindering Pretoria Agreement implementation
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Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), chairman of the TPLF (right), and Amanuel Assefa, who replaced Getachew Reda as deputy chairman of the party (Photo: TPLF) Addis Abeba– The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) Central Committee, led by Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), has announced that it will not comply with the National Election Board of Ethiopia’s (NEBE) deadline to …
Ethiopia among worst jailers of journalists in Africa, CPJ says; six detained, five face terrorism charges
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(Photo: Innocence Project) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia has been listed among the worst jailers of journalists in Africa, with six journalists detained—five of whom are facing “terrorism” charges that could carry death sentences, according to the 2024 prison census by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), released Thursday. CPJ reports that the sixth journalist, Yeshihasab …
Former US Assistant Secretary of State Tibor Nagy returns to State Department
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Tibor Peter Nagy, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Addis Abeba – Tibor Peter Nagy, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, has announced his return to the U.S. State Department in a temporary capacity. In a social media post, Nagy wrote, “Looks like I’m going back to the U.S. …
Ethiopian Federal Police launch drone simulation training center
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(Photo: EPA) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Federal Police Commission has inaugurated a newly established Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Simulation Training Center at its headquarters. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on 16 January, 2025, Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael stated, “The newly acquired drones will facilitate effective management of urban security, border protection, contraband control, and the prevention …
IMF executive board to review Ethiopia’s $3.4 billion ECF program, potentially unlocking $250 million
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Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (left), and Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance (Photo: Embassy of Ethiopia, Washington, D.C.) Addis Abeba– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board is scheduled to meet on Friday, January 17, to deliberate Ethiopia’s second review under its $3.4 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The …
Displaced families from Afar earthquakes endure dire conditions amid overwhelmed shelters; thousands left without adequate water, food aid
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Recent seismic activity in the Afar region has resulted in the displacement of over 58,000 individuals. These individuals are currently residing in temporary shelters (Photo: Addis Standard Sources) By Yishak Endris @Yishak_Endris Addis Abeba – Residents displaced by a series of recent earthquakes in the Afar region are struggling to survive in makeshift shelters, with many reporting …
Fed. Court passes guilty verdict against senior clergyman, others in fraudulent attempt to withdraw over US$6M from AU account
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Clergyman Belay Mekonnen, the main suspect. Photo: Screenshot Addis Abeba – A federal court in Addis Abeba passed guilty verdict against Kesis Belay Mekonnen, a senior clergyman from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (EOTC) and other individuals accused of committing a financial fraud by attempting to withdraw more than US$6 million from the African Union …
GERD requires additional 80 billion birr despite 97.6% completion
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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba– The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project requires an additional 80 billion Birr to complete its remaining construction work, despite reaching 97.6% completion, according to the GERD Project Coordination Office. Launched 14 years ago with an initial estimated cost of 80 billion Birr, the project still …
Tigray Interim Admin acknowledge IDPs grievances as three-day protest continues in Mekelle
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(Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba– The Tigray Interim Administration (TIRA) has acknowledged grievances raised by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) during peaceful protests in Mekelle, under the theme “Yak’el” (“Enough is Enough”), which highlighted prolonged displacement, unfulfilled promises of return, and incomplete restoration of constitutional governance. In a press release issued on 13 January 2024, …