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News: PM Abiy’s FAO award sparks mixed reactions, draws criticism to the UN agency
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PM Abiy Ahmed received FAO’s prestigious Agricola medal award on Sunday (Photo: PM Office Ethiopia/X) Addis Abeba – The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has awarded Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed the prestigious Agricola Medal for his leadership, and commitment to food security. The Agricola Medal according to FAO, honors “distinguished personalities for their …
News: Resignation news of Ethiopia’s Minister of Justice ‘baseless’
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Minister of Justice Gedion Timothewos (PhD). Photo: Walta Addis Abeba – The widely circulating news alleging the resignation of Gedion Timothewos (PhD), as Ethiopia’s Minister of Justice, is “baseless” and that the Minister has neither the “interest” nor the “plan” to resign, according a well placed source who spoke to Addis Standard on conditions of …
News: Measles outbreak kills 22 children in Hadiya Zone, Central Ethiopia region
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Due to the considerable rise in measles patients and a shortage of beds, Shone Primary Hospital, situated in the Hadiya Zone, has turned to offering treatment to patients in temporary tents (Photo: Nega Desalegn) Addis Abeba – A measles outbreak in the Hadiya Zone of the recently formed Central Ethiopia region has led to the deaths of …
Breaking: Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foriegn Affairs departs
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Demeke Mekonnen has been Deputy Prime Minister since September 2012, and additionally took on the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs in November 2020 (Photo: CGTN) Addis Abeba – Demeke Mekonnen, Ethiopia’s long-serving Deputy Prime Minister, who also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs since November 2020, has stepped down from both positions, Addis Standard confirmed from …
News: Armed groups kill 12 members of local gov’t militia in Guji, Southern Ethiopia
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Guji zone in Oromia regional state graduated 982 local militia in 2021 (Photo: Guji Zone Government Communication Affairs Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – A group of armed forces have killed twelve militiamen from Guji zone of the Oromia region in Southern Ethiopia, officials and residents told Addis Standard. Speaking to Addis Standard the governor of Tifatee …
News: Ethiopia welcomes DP World’s desire to jointly enhance Berbera Port, will negotiate terms of cooperation
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Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Demeke Mekonnen. Photo: Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem/LinkedIn Addis Abeba – Oumer Hussein, Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the government welcomes DP World’s desire to cooperate with Ethiopia in the development of Somaliland’s …
#ASDailyScoop: Gov’t initiates efforts to return displaced residents to their homes in West Wollega, amidst concerns and uncertainty
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Senior federal and regional officials, accompanied by security forces, recently visited Tole Kebele to inspect the newly constructed houses designated for the displaced population (Photo: FDRE Defense Force/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Authorities have announced proactive measures to facilitate the return of residents who were forcibly displaced from their homes in the West Wollega Zone of the Oromia …
Op-Ed: The restrained power of Somalia to prevent the Somaliland-Ethiopian deal
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President of Somaliland Muse Bihe Abdi during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in Addis Abeba on January 1, 2024 (Photo: Ethiopia PM Office/Facebook) By Mohamed Hagi (PhD) Introduction Prior to examining all facets of the Somaliland-Ethiopia deal from various viewpoints, it is important to clarify that Ethiopia possesses …
News: IDPs in Tigray rally for repatriation, urging proper implementation of the Pretoria agreement
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In addition to advocating for the proper implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement, the IDPs participating in today’s demonstration in Shire town called for a peaceful return and humanitarian assistance (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – Today, displaced individuals who are residing in different internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps within the Tigray region orchestrated a substantial demonstration, …
#NewsAlert: Formal apology from PM Abiy sees AfDB return Intr’l staff, resume operations in Ethiopia
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Addis Abeba – The African Development Bank (AfDB) said its has “received formal apologies” from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed “on behalf of the Government of Ethiopia,” resulting in the Bank’s decision to return all international staff and resume its normal operations in Ethiopia. “In light of the productive meetings between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and …
News: EHRC report exposes tragedy, turmoil in Southern Ethiopia’s Kola Shara kebele near Arba Minch
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As per the EHRC, enduring administrative conflicts, persisting over the past six months, have arisen between the residents of Kola Shara Kebele and officials representing the neighboring Arba Minch city administration (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has unveiled the results of its inquiry into a fatal altercation that transpired …
Op-ed: A Sea of Perplexity: Sailing the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of (Mis)Understanding
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PM Abiy Ahmed Ali and Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi signed the MoU in Addis Abeba on 01 January 2024 (Photo: Abiy Ahmed Ali/Facebook) By Alemu Arage, Doctoral Candidate in Peace and Security Studies &Dejen Messele, Doctoral Candidate in Law Addis Abeba – In a churning vortex of ululation and condemnation, Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of (Mis)Understanding …
News: Ethiopia “categorically rejects” Arab League statement over maritime deal with Somaliland
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Ambassador Mesganu Arega, State minister of the Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Ministry (Photo: Mesganu Arega/X) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia said it “categorically rejects” the statement issued by the Arab League following an extraordinary meeting on 17 January 2023 concerning the MoU recently signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland. State minister of the Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Ministry, ambassador …
News: AU Peace and Security Council calls on Ethiopia, Somalia ‘to exercise restraint, de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue’
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The Headquarters of the African Union in Addis Abeba. Photo credit: ©Getty Addis Abeba – The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), called on Ethiopia and Somalia “to exercise restraint, de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue” following the 1192nd meeting by the PSC held today in which it considered the situation …
News: Ethiopian Airlines flight to Hargeisa deterred by Somali aviation authorities
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(Photo: De Havilland) Addis Abeba – An Ethiopian Airlines aircraft bound for Hargeisa, Somaliland’s capital, finds itself rerouted before entering Somali airspace. Departing from Addis Abeba, the flight’s journey takes an unexpected detour, compelling a return to its origin as Somali aviation authorities withhold crucial permissions. Mesfin Tasew, Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, provided clarification to …
News: UNSC to convene over Ethiopia-Somalia tension despite opposition from Ethiopia
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The UN Security Council meeting hall (Photo:UN) Addis Abeba – UN Security Council members will convene this afternoon for closed consultations to address the situation between Ethiopia and Somalia under the “Peace and Security in Africa” agenda item. According to a think tank, the Security Council Report, France, holding the Council’s presidency for January, organized …
News: Ethiopia’s ruling party vows to elevate MoU with Somaliland to ‘a practical agreement’
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From left: Adem Farah, first vice president, Abiy Ahmed, President, and Temesgen Tiruneh, newly appointed second vice president of the Prosperity Party (PP). Photo: PP/Social Media The ruling Prosperity Party (PP) also pledged to pursue incomplete steps to find peaceful options with armed groups, while warning to “strengthen” its “law enforcement” measures against forces who …
News: High school students in Tigray to continue with old curriculum despite nationwide adoption of new syllabus
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Education officials have stated that the secondary school leaving examination for students in Tigray for both the current and upcoming academic years will conform to the old curriculum (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Despite the Ministry of Education’s nationwide implementation of a new curriculum in both public and private high schools, effective in the current academic …
The Interview: Naval base to be leased to Ethiopia ‘strictly for military purposes, not commercial activities’ – Somaliland leader Muse Bihi
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Muse Bihi Abdi, President of Somaliland (Photo:SLNTV/Screenshot) Addis Abeba – In a lengthy interview with the Somaliland National Television (SLNTV), Muse Bihi Abdi, the President of Somaliland, shed light on the recent MoU signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland, clarifying some confusions surrounding the deal. According to the president, the deal grants Ethiopia a naval base …
News: USAID art exhibition highlights success of mental health programs for conflict-affected children
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The art exhibition “Brighter Futures,” presented by the USAID at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Abeba, is scheduled to be open until 29 January, 2024 (Photo: USAID) Addis Abeba – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) unveiled an art exhibition named “Brighter Futures” at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Abeba. The exhibition featured artworks …
Op-Ed: The cost of being a Somalilander: A personal journey
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Barkhad M. Kaariye (PhD) Deputy Head of Mission, Somaliland Embassy to Ethiopia (Photo: Barkhad M. Kaariye/X) By Barkhad M. Kaariye (PhD) @BarkhadKaariye Addis Abeba – It was a dark, cloudy night about 36 years ago. Everyone in Hargeisa and Somaliland’s other major cities was scared as the hills echoed the frightening sounds of artillery shells …
Analysis: Against all odds: Tigray’s tourist hotspots gradually roar back to life after a three-year hiatus
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After a three-year interruption, over 1,000 international tourists visited tourist attraction sites in Tigray, such as the Gheralta mountains, where the famous Abuna Yemata Guh church is located (Photo: Mother Land Ethiopia Tours) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – In the heart of the once-war-ravaged Tigray region, a remarkable transformation is unfolding that has left even …
News: Ethiopia takes third place in Africa for journalist incarceration, trailing behind Eritrea and Egypt
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(Photo: Innocence Project) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia has been designated as the third-worst country in Africa for the incarceration of journalists in 2023, according to a recent report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The tally of imprisoned Ethiopian journalists has surged to eight, underscoring the formidable challenges prevailing in the nation’s media landscape. The escalation …
Op-ed: The memorandum of [misunderstanding] stirring political turbulence, and sharpening the ‘Horn’
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President of Somaliland Muse Bihe Abdi signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Addis Abeba on January 1, 2024 (Photo: Ethiopia PM Office/Facebook) By Moges Zewdu Teshome @MogesTeshome10 Addis Abeba – The Horn is sharpened again. The entire village might be ablaze soon. The people living in the village are worried, …
News: Ethiopia’s quest to access sea not a matter of “luxury but of survival”, premier’s security advisor briefs military attachés, reps of international partners
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Ambassador Redwan Hussain briefing military attachés and representatives of international partners. Picture: ENA/collage Addis Abeba – Ambassador Redwan Hussain, Security Adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, briefed military attachés and representatives of international partners based in Addis Abeba that Ethiopia’s efforts to secure access to sea is not a matter of “luxury but of survival”, …
News: IGAD voices serious concerns about Ethiopia-Somalia tensions and Sudan conflict, emphasizes the need for dialogue
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The 42th extraordinary session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) took place on Thursday, 18 January, 2024, with the non-participation of three essential member states (Picture Credit: @NuursViews) Addis Abeba – In a formal communiqué issued subsequent to the commencement of the 42th extraordinary meeting on the preceding day, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) conveyed …
News: EZEMA applauds Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU as ‘a bold diplomatic move’, consistent with UN convention
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Professor Berhanu Nega, leader of Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (Ezema) (Photo: Screenshot) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party (Ezema) said the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that Ethiopia signed with Somaliland seeking access to the sea, is “a bold diplomatic move” consistent with article 125 of the United Nations Convention on …
News: Mike Hammer, US Horn of Africa envoy, heads to Ethiopia, Uganda for high-stakes discussions
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Mike Hammer, U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Addis Abeba – The US Department of State has revealed that Mike Hammer, the US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, is set to travel to Addis Abeba and Kampala for high-stakes discussions. While in Kampala, Ambassador Hammer will participate in the 42nd Extraordinary Summit of …
News: AU Peace and Security Council to convene session on situation between Ethiopia, Somalia.
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Addis Abeba – Following the opening statement of the Chairperson of the PSC for the month, Amma A. Twum-Amoah, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the AU, Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) is expected to brief the AU Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) today. Representatives of Ethiopia and Somalia are …
In-depth: Navigating new waters: How Ethiopia’s recent sea access deal with Somaliland redefines geopolitics in the Horn and beyond
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland’s President Muse Bihi Abdi inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 01 January, 2024, opening the door for Ethiopia to secure access to the Red Sea (Photo: Screenshot) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – In the shifting geopolitics of the Horn of Africa, tensions have escalated and signs of potential conflict …