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News: Navy members ‘more than ever ready’ for any mission: Rear Admiral Nasser Abadga
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Rear Admiral Nasir Abadga with members of Ethiopian navy. Photo: ENDF Addis Abeba – Rear Admiral Nasir Abadga, a representative of the Ethiopian Naval Force Chief Commander, said that members of the navy have been carrying out the mission assigned to them “at any place and time” and are playing a major role in strengthening …
News: Drone strike claims lives of at least 30 individuals in North Shewa Zone of Amhara region
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On 19 February, 2024, a drone strike in the North Shewa zone of the Mojana Wedera district, specifically at a location identified as Sasit, resulted in the loss of at least 30 lives and caused injuries to over 10 individuals (Photo: Mojana Wedra District Communication Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Earlier this week, a drone strike in the …
Op-ed: The Ethiopia-Somaliland Berbera Port deal: A new Horn of Africa hotspot
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Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland’s President Muse Bihi Abdi during the signing of the MOU. Photo: PMO By the Horn of Africa Research Unit of the Emirates Policy Center (EPC) Key Takeaways The recent MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland is part of Addis Abeba’s constant ambition to expand in the Red Sea area …
News: CETU launches partnership campaign for ratification of key International Labor Conventions
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Kassahun Follo, President of the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) (Photo: Ethiopia Press Agency) Addis Abeba – The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) has initiated a new partnership campaign to raise awareness and urge Ethiopia to sign four key International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions that are yet to be ratified. The partnership campaign …
News: A quarter million children suffer from ’emergency food shortages’ in drought-stricken Amhara region
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According to Amhara Public Health Institute, over 250,000 children are suffering from “emergency food shortages” in drought-affected areas of the region (Photo: Plan Ethiopia) Addis Abeba – Over 250,000 children are suffering from “emergency food shortages” in drought-affected areas of the Amhara region, according to a recent report by the Amhara Public Health Institute. According to Haile Ayalew, an …
News: Drought crisis deepens in Afar region with at least 70,000 additional people requiring emergency food assistance
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According to the government figure, the number of people affected by the ongoing drought in the Afar region has increased by at least 70,000 in the past couple of months, currently reaching 330,000 (Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba – The Afar region is emerging as one of the hotspots in the ongoing drought, with 330,000 people in …
News Analysis: Ethiopia refutes Somalia’s accusations of ‘blocking its president from AU Summit’
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The Ethiopian government has refuted allegations from the government of Somalia concerning the alleged hindrance of its president’s participation in the 37th African Union (AU) Summit (Photo: Getty Images) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government has dismissed accusations made by the government of Somalia regarding the purported obstruction of its president during the 37th African Union (AU) …
In-depth: Trapped and Forgotten: Ethiopian migrants share plight from Saudi detention centers, yearning for swift response
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Although the Al-Shumaisi Detention Center has a maximum capacity to accommodate 32,000 people, it is estimated that approximately 50,000 migrants are currently detained there (Photo: Inside Africa) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – Belay Desta (name changed), an Ethiopian national, embarked on a daring passage to Saudi Arabia five years ago, guided by smugglers navigating the treacherous …
Analysis: Health workers’ demotivation amid persistent unemployment strains Ethiopia’s healthcare system
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Ethiopia’s health workforce density is estimated to be 1.0 per 1,000 population according to the Ministry of Health (Photo: Social Media) By Molla Mitiku @MollaAyenew Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s healthcare system, despite witnessing remarkable progress over the past couple of decades, still grapples with immense challenges leaving gaping holes in access and quality of care. Particularly, in rural …
In Pictures: 75th Gadaa power transfer ceremony of Gujii Oromo kicks off in Me’ee Bokkoo
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Addis Abeba – The 75th Gadaa power transfer ceremony of the Gujii Oromo, marking the handover of power from the Harmuufaa to Roobalee Gadaa classes have commenced in Me’ee Bokkoo, a ritual site found in Annaa Sorraa district of Gujii zone, Southern Oromia. Inscribed by the UNESCO in 2016 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of …
Feature: Desperate Times: Students in Tigray region desert schools amid drought-induced hunger
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In addition to forsaking their education due to the ongoing drought-induced hunger, students in Tigray are compelled to learn while seated on stones due to the lack of essential teaching materials, such as desks (Photo: Yechilla Abergele District Education Office) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – In the remote, small rural town of Freweyni, located 80 kilometers …
News: Referendum in Western Tigray not feasible amidst demographic changes, persistent displacement: Tigray interim admin
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Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – During a media briefing held yesterday, President Getachew Reda of the Tigray Interim Administration conveyed that the current alteration in the demographic makeup of western Tigray, combined with the persistent displacement of its inhabitants, precludes the feasibility of conducting a referendum. #Ethiopia: PM …
News: Ethiopian Orthodox Church denounces ‘Western influence on homosexuality’, calls for government resistance
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Members of the permanent synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (Photo: EOTC TV/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Permanent Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church issued a statement yesterday condemning the endeavors of Western nations to “advance homosexuality and same-sex relationships” in Ethiopia “through implicit political and economic pressure.” The synod fervently urged the Ethiopian government …
News: Scramble to save up to 30 artisanal miners trapped in Amhara state opal mining cave for 4th day
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Traditional artisanal miners in the remote South Wollo zone. Photo: Screenshot/AddisStandard Addis Abeba- Local authorities in the opal mineral rich South Wollo Zone, in Amhara regional state, said they are desperately scrambling to save the lives of up to 30 artisanal miners who are trapped inside an opal mining cave for the fourth day. According …
News: Urgent humanitarian crisis unfolds at Jara IDP center in North Wollo Zone, leaving thousands without food aid for over two months
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Last week, thousands of individuals residing at the Jara IDP center expressed their distress through a peaceful demonstration highlighted the fact that it has been over two months since they last received their ration (Photo: DW) Addis Abeba – Thousands of individuals taking shelter at the Jara Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) center located in the North Wollo …
News: Ethiopia expresses ‘disappointment’ over Somalia’s ‘unjustified accusations’ at UN meeting
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Earlier this week, the UN Security Council conducted a briefing regarding the situation between Ethiopia and Somalia (Photo: UN) Addis Abeba – The Permanent Mission of Ethiopia to the United Nations issued a statement yesterday saying that it is “disappointed” by the “unjustified accusations” made by Somalia during a UN Security Council briefing on 19 February, 2024. …
News: US calls for dialogue amid rising Horn tensions, advocates reconciliation in Amhara and Oromia regions
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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee (Photo: State Department) Addis Abeba – During an online briefing yesterday, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee, alongside Horn of Africa Special Envoy Mike Hammer, urged Ethiopian and Somali leaders to address their tensions through dialogue. Assistant Secretary Phee stressed that the question …
News: Zalambessa residents continue plea for infrastructure revival more than a year after Pretoria accord
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Zalambessa, a town of situated in the Eastern Zone of the Tigray region remains without basic public services even after a year after the signing of Pretoria agreement (Photo: Goyteom Gebreegziabher) Addis Abeba – The town of Zalambessa, situated in the Eastern Zone of the Tigray region, continues to lack basic public services, including electricity, water, health, …
News: Somaliland says preparation for implementation of MoU with Ethiopia ‘on track’
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Somaliland Foreign and International Cooperation minister Essa Kayd Mohamud (PhD) (Photo:MFASomaliland/X) Addis Abeba – The Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said the Somaliland government is “on course without any wavering, and remain seized” of the implementation of the MoU signed with Ethiopia, adding that a technical team, team of international legal …
News: Despite improvement, isolated forced displacement of Tigrayans continue after Pretoria deal: Rights Commission
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Daniel Bekele, Chief Commissioner for Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released a report that underscores the persisting challenges present in the Tigray region. The report indicates that despite a noticeable decline in widespread forced displacement following the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) signed in …
News: Amnesty calls on Ethiopian authorities to stop using emergency law ‘to silence peaceful dissent’
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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 – Amnesty International accused Ethiopian authorities of using the extended state of emergency law in the Amhara region “to silence peaceful dissent by arbitrarily …
News: Amid rising cholera death WHO sets up 17 standard treatment centers in Ethiopia
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WHO sets up 17 Standard Cholera Treatment Centers in Ethiopia to Combat Cholera Outbreak. Photo: WHO Addis Abeba – The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has set up 17 standard cholera treatment centers across Ethiopia amid rising cholera death, which is also affecting millions in various regional states in Ethiopia. “This initiative, which is …
Op-ed: Horn of Africa: Averting more conflicts and crisis
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Fighters of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (Photo:The Guardian) By Faisal Roble @faisalroble19 Addis Abeba – As the African Union holds its 37th session in Addis Ababa, one cannot avoid but reflect the entity’s mission that it seeks to achieve an ‘integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.” Let us see how these values fare well in …
News: Inquiry Board says it will investigate extrajudicial killings of civilians in Amhara region
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Nejat Girma, deputy chairperson of the State of Emergency Inquiry Board (Photo: Walta) Addis Abeba – The State of Emergency Implementation Inquiry Board has announced that it will investigate the reported extrajudicial killing of civilians by government security forces in Merawi, a town in the East Gojam Zone of Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Nejat Girma, Deputy Chairperson of …
News: Ethiopian government denies allegations of extrajudicial killings in Merawi town of Amhara region amid domestic, international outcry
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Legesse Tulu, Minister of State for Communication Services (Photo: FBC) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government has denied allegations of recent extrajudicial killings by state security forces in the town of Merawi, located in the Amhara region. Legesse Tulu, the Minister of State for Communication Services, confirmed that there was a clash between the Ethiopian National Defense …
News: Dubai International Chamber facilitates Mars Food Industries’ entry into Ethiopian market, pioneering African expansion
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Photo: Dubai International Chamber Addis Abeba – Dubai International Chamber, a key entity under Dubai Chambers, has orchestrated Mars Food Industries’ foray into the Ethiopian market. This marks Mars Food Industries’ inaugural deal on the African continent, facilitated by the chamber’s support for exporting baby food products under its Miralac brand to Ethiopia. According to the press …
News: Rights Commission prelim report confirms extrajudicial killing of dozens by security forces in Amhara state
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Merawi city in East Gojam zone witnessed the heavy toll of the extrajudicial killings of civilians by security forces. Photo: Merawi City Communication Addis Abeba – A preliminary report by the government’s own Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) confirmed that at least 45 civilians were recently killed in extrajudicial executions in different parts of Amhara …
In-depth: For the control of Kola Shara: Armed insurgency simmer in Ethiopia’s youngest regional state
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Due to the initiative by regional authorities to incorporate Kola Shara Kebele into the administrative domain of Arba Minch City, conflict arose between governmental security forces and armed factions in August 2023, resulting in the tragic loss of 17 lives and inflicting numerous injuries (Photo: Arba Minch Culture & Tourism Office/Facebook. By Zelalem Takele @ZelalemTakelee Addis …
News: Somaliland rejects Somalia’s criticism of MoU with Ethiopia, calls it ‘sovereign decision’
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi signed the MoU in Addis Abeba on 01 January 2024 (Photo: Screenshot) Addis Abeba – Somaliland has unequivocally rebuffed a recent statement made by Somalia regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland. It asserts that the MoU signifies a “sovereign decision made by …
News: US diplomatic delegation, headed by Assistant Secretary Molly Phee, to attend AU Summit in Ethiopia, address regional issues
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Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (Photo: State Department) Addis Abeba – Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee is scheduled to undertake a diplomatic mission to Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, from 12 to 17 February, 2024. According to the State Department, the Assistant Secretary will be accompanied by distinguished government officials, among …