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News: Ethiopia seeks extension for implementation of EU deforestation-free regulation
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Scheduled to take effect on 30 December, 2024, the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation is designed to diminish the Union’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions and the global decline of biodiversity (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Ethiopian officials have voiced concerns regarding the imminent enforcement of the new European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), citing challenges for …
News: PM Abiy, Tigray Interim admin meet in wake of differences on ‘referendum’, drought response
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Addis Abeba – In a major development and the first such meeting subsequent to the formation of the interim administration of Tigray a year ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his cabinet members met today with a delegation led by Getachew Reda, President of the Interim Administration of Tigray this morning, and senior officials of the TPLF. …
News: Escalating violence claims lives, fuels tensions in Gambela region
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According to an informant, an ambulance transporting a patient to Gambella City encountered a barrage of gunfire on 01 February 2024, leading to the death of the police officer who was escorting the ambulance (Photo: Local Source) Addis Abeba – A succession of violent assaults carried out by ethnic militias in the Gambela region last week has …
News: Sun Peak Metals set to resume exploration at Shire project site
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Sun Peak Metals, a Canadian exploration company, has formally announced the recommencement of exploration activities at its Shire site, located in the Tigray region, following a three-year suspension (Photo: Mining Business Africa) Addis Ababa – Sun Peak Metals, a Canadian exploration company, has announced the resumption of exploration endeavors at its Shire site, situated in the …
Breaking: Intelligence chief Temesgen Tiruneh appointed deputy prime minister
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Temesgen Tiruneh, ex-Director General of National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) appointed DP Prime Minister (Photo: NISS) Addis Abeba – The House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) has appointed Temesgen Tiruneh, the former director general of National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) as deputy Prime Minister. Temesgen, who replaced Demeke Mekonnen as second deputy president of …
News Analysis: PM Abiy acknowledges monetary policy setbacks in tackling inflation, calls for tougher measures
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During his recent parliamentary address on 06 February, 2024, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed disclosed that the much-anticipated monetary policy introduced to tackle inflation has fallen short of delivering the anticipated result (Photo: ENA) Addis Ababa – During his recent parliamentary address on 06 February 2024, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed admitted that the much-anticipated monetary policy introduced …
News: Abiy moves to dispel tension with Somalia, blames other forces’ intent to ‘incite conflict’
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PM Abiy Ahmed addressing questions raised by members of parliament (Photo: Government Communication) Addis Abeba – In his latest appearance before lawmakers at the 14th regular session of the national parliament today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed dismissed concerns on tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia after the former signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland …
News: PM Abiy wants armed groups in Oromia, Amhara regions to lay down weapons, engage in peace talks
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PM Abiy Ahmed addressing questions raised by members of parliament (Photo: HoPR/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Responding to questions raised by members of the House of People’s Representatives during the house’s 14th regular session, PM Abiy Ahmed said armed groups operating in Oromia and Amhara regions should lay down weapons and engage in peaceful talks to …
News: UK announces £100 m to Ethiopia amid deepening humanitarian crisis
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A medical officer examining a malnourished child in the Tigray region. Photo: Screenshot/Chanel 4 News More than three million Ethiopians, including mothers and babies, will receive lifesaving help from the UK through a new humanitarian aid program. Addis Abeba – The British Government has announced £100 million in aid “to save the lives of mothers …
News: Rights body ‘gravely concerned’ after Ethiopia lawmakers extend emergency rule in crisis-hit Amhara state
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Speaker of Parliament TAgesse Chafo (right) with Minister of Justice Gedion Timothewos (PhD) during the session to extend Amhara state emergency rule. Photo: HoPR Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it was “gravely concerned” after the extension by lawmakers today of a state of emergency in the crisis-hit Amhara regional state. Lawmakers …
News: Gov’t reaffirms commitment following TPLF’s call for full Pretoria Peace Agreement implementation
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In a statement released on 01 February, 2024, the federal government reiterates its steadfast dedication to confronting the challenges in the Tigray region by fully implementing the Pretoria Peace Agreement (Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba – Following the release of a statement by the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) urging the full implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement, …
News: Ethiopia pushes for another IGAD Summit, in spite of previous absence
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The 42nd special session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) was held on 18 January, 2024, marked by the absence of three member states including Ethiopia (Photo: IGAD) Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has formally petitioned for the arrangement of an extraordinary summit comprising member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on …
Art & Culture: Injibara hosting 84th Agew Equestrian Festival (in pictures)
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Addis Abeba – The annual colorful celebration marking the foundation of Agew Equestrian Association is underway in Awi Zone, Injibara city, in Amhara regional state. This year the Agew Equestrian Association is celebrating the 84th year under the motto “Patriotism of peace for brotherhood”. Agew Equestrian Association festival is celebrated every year by the Awi …
In-depth: Famine haunts Tigray, again; weak response, conflicts and drought threaten millions elsewhere in Ethiopia
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Of the 6.6 million individuals in need of emergency food assistance, four million are located in the northern regions of the country, such as Tigray (Photo: Tigray TV) By Zelalem Takele @ZelalemTakelee Addis Abeba – As Ethiopia grapples with the aftermath of the devastating two years war in the Tigray region and ongoing militarized conflicts in the …
News: Thousands fleeing Western Tigray seek refuge in Endabaguna town as hunger, persecution rise
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In the last month alone, nearly 7,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) from Western and North Western Tigray sought refuge in Endabaguna town, near Shire town (Photo: Social Media) Addis Ababa – In the past month alone, approximately 7,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) from Western and North Western Tigray, areas presently under the control of Amhara Forces, have …
Op-ed: Establishing a “Special Status” autonomy in Dankalia, a win-win proposition for Eritrea and Ethiopia
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The Port of Assab, Eritrea (Photo: Nevsun Resources) By Ahmed Y. Mohamed I. Introduction The tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia regarding access to the Red Sea were brought to the forefront by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s address to the Ethiopian parliament in October 2023. In his speech, Prime Minister Abiy asserted Ethiopia’s “natural” rights to access …
News: US “deeply concerned” over Merawi civilian killings, calls for impartial investigation
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US ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Jose Massinga (Photo: US State Department) Addis Abeba – The US government said it is “deeply concerned by reports of targeted civilian killings in the town of Merawi town in the North Gojjam zone of the restive Amhara region. On 29 January 2024, following six hours of intense fighting between …
News: OLF hits back at PM Abiy’s parliament speech, highlights broken promises
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Dwud Ibssa, OLF’s Chairman, has been placed on house arrest for several months following the assassination of popular Oromo artist Hachalu hundessa. Addis Abeba – The opposition Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has voiced strong criticism against PM Abiy Ahmed’s remarks made during his appearance before the House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) on 06 February 2024. …
News: Women-led civil societies in Ethiopia call for sustained dialogue with armed groups, inclusion of women in peace talks
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Women-led civil society groups urge inclusion of women in peace talks with armed group (Photo: Adoye Center for Ethiopian Women Empowerment) Addis Abeba – A group of Women-led and women-based Civil Society Organizations in Ethiopia have called for sustained negotiations between the government the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), and commencement of talks with other armed …
News: Opposition Caucus criticizes extension of State of Emergency in Amhara region, urges dialogue
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Established in June 2020, the Caucus of Opposition Parties currently consists 11 opposition groups (Collage: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The Caucus of Opposition Parties (CoP), an umbrella of eleven opposition groups in Ethiopia, expressed their opposition to the extension of the state of emergency in the Amhara region for four months last week. In …
News: Tigray interim admin responds to federal government’s earlier statement, labels it ‘premature’ for release ahead of scheduled deliberations
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The interim administration of Tigray, under the leadership of Getachew Reda, has issued a formal response to the recent announcement made by the Federal Government Communication Service concerning the execution of the Pretoria Peace Agreement (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – The interim administration of Tigray has issued a thorough rejoinder to the recent pronouncement from …
News: PM Abiy says “no death due to starvation so far” as authorities in Tigray report 860 deaths from hunger
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressing questions raised by legislators (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba – In his parliamentary speech today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tackled mounting apprehensions concerning the repercussions of the prevailing drought across the nation. He affirmed, “based on the available information, there have been no reported deaths attributed to starvation, so far.” Furthermore, the …
News: Residents in Merawi town, Amhara region in shock a week after at least 50 people killed in ‘execution-style’
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Residents of Merawi town, situated in the North Gojjam zone of the Amhara region, continued to grapple with anxiety one week following the alleged killing of at least 50 individuals by government forces (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Residents in Merawi town in the North Gojjam zone of the restive Amhara region remain in a …
News: Killing of four more humanitarian workers in 2024 brings toll in Ethiopia to 46 since 2019: UN
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According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), four Ethiopian aid workers have perished since the start of 2024, while 46 aid workers have lost their lives in Ethiopia over the past four years (Photo: ERCS) Addis Abeba – The latest report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian …
Editorial: Ethiopia’s multiple internal crises need undivided attention now more than ever; ignoring them will be at the peril of the country!
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Conflicts and other internal crises must weigh more than the issue of access to sea when it comes to government priorities (Illustration: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – Intricate and multilayered domestic, regional, and global challenges are currently threatening Ethiopia’s polity more than ever. Internally, the country is facing an unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe in the aftermath …
News: Parliament endorses extension of State of Emergency in Amhara region
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The House of People’s Representatives has voted to extend the six-month state of emergency in the Amhara region during a special meeting held on 02 February, 2024 (Photo: HoPR/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The House of People’s Representatives convened a special session this morning, during which it resolved to prolong the prevailing six-month state of emergency in the …
News: Declining health of detained MP, Council Member raises concern among relatives
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MP Christian Tadelle (left) and Councilman Yohannes Buayalew (Photo:Social Media) Addis Abeba – The relatives of detained MP Christian Tadelle and Yohannes Buayalew, a member of the Amhara Regional Council, have conveyed apprehension regarding the well-being and status of the detainees. Subsequent to their recent relocation from Awash Arba to the Federal Police Commission Crime Investigation Bureau …
News: FAO award for Ethiopia’s PM overlooks wartime abuses, food insecurity crisis: Human Rights Watch
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was honored with the prestigious Agricola medal award from the FAO on 28 January, 2024 (Photo: PM Office Ethiopia/Facebook) Addis Ababa – The recent decision by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to award the prestigious Agricola Medal to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sparked criticism from Human Rights Watch …
News: Calls for transport and market strike in Oromia hampers mobility, regional gov’t blames OLA
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Nekemte city, East Wollega zone (Photo: AS Archive) Addis Abeba – Parts of the Oromia regional state, Western Oromia in particular, have seen restrictions on transportation activities as a result of transport and market strikes that was declared on Sunday evening for the second round. A resident of Shambu town in Horro Guduru Wollega zone, …
News: Authorities crack down on illegal businesses following lagging compliance in license renewals
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The Addis Abeba City Administration has taken action against 274 out of 409 businesses found to be engaged in illegal activities (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – In a recent sweep of door-to-door inspections, the Addis Abeba City Administration has taken action against illicit business activities, sealing 274 out of 409 non-compliant establishments. Additionally, 135 businesses received …