1409
"Criticized as against Ethiopian government, allegedly." News and information channel, all are from Addis Standard news outlets. Read cautiously, automatically posted by bot.
US special envoy to Sudan to visit Ethiopia, Kenya amid ongoing diplomatic efforts on Sudan crisis
https://addisstandard.com/us-special-envoy-to-sudan-to-visit-ethiopia-kenya-amid-ongoing-diplomatic-efforts-on-sudan-crisis/
Tom Perriello, U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan (Photo: Sudan Tribune) Addis Abeba – Tom Perriello, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, is set to visit Ethiopia and Kenya as part of a diplomatic mission starting 29 September, 2024, the U.S. State Department announced. The visit aims to address the ongoing conflict in Sudan and engage with …
IMF, Ethiopia reach staff-level agreement on first review of $3.4 billion ECF program
https://addisstandard.com/imf-ethiopia-reach-staff-level-agreement-on-first-review-of-3-4-billion-ecf-program/
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 on Friday that it had reached a staff-level agreement with Ethiopian authorities on the first review of the country’s four-year, $3.4 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The …
Three civilians killed in West Wollega’s Begi, Kondala districts; families blame ‘government forces’ for the deaths
https://addisstandard.com/three-civilians-killed-in-west-wollegas-begi-kondala-districts-families-blame-government-forces-for-the-deaths/
The ongoing armed conflict between government forces and insurgent groups in the West Wollega Zone, specifically in the Kondala district, continues to result in tragic civilian casualties (Photo: DW) Addis Abeba –Three civilians were killed in the Begi and Kondala districts of the West Wollega Zone, Oromia region, with residents and family members attributing the deaths …
Ethiopia seeks ‘historic breakthrough’ at upcoming Nile Basin Summit, advocates for equitable water use
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopia-seeks-historic-breakthrough-at-upcoming-nile-basin-summit-advocates-for-equitable-water-use/
Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (right), held a meeting with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (Photo: Minister of Foreign Affairs/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, expressed optimism regarding the anticipated “positive outcomes” from the upcoming Nile …
Ethiopian Consulate in Lebanon advises nationals to register amid heightened security concerns
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopian-consulate-in-lebanon-advises-nationals-to-register-amid-heightened-security-concerns/
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike near the southern village of Habbouch, Lebanon (Photo: Rabih Daher/AFP/Getty Images) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian General Consulate in Beirut, Lebanon, has issued an advisory for Ethiopian nationals residing in southern and eastern Lebanon to register their details, citing escalating regional tensions. In a statement released …
Gov’t unveils national standards to tackle rising prices, ensure quality at Sunday markets
https://addisstandard.com/govt-unveils-national-standards-to-tackle-rising-prices-ensure-quality-at-sunday-markets/
(Photo: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has announced the establishment of national standards for Sunday markets. Meskerem Bahiru, Director General of Domestic Trade and Consumer Protection at the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, explained that these standards were developed to ensure consistency, accessibility, and the delivery of …
Academy to create comprehensive language atlas for Ethiopia
https://addisstandard.com/academy-to-create-comprehensive-language-atlas-for-ethiopia/
(Photo: Social media) Addis Abeba – The Academy of Ethiopian Languages and Cultures at Addis Ababa University (AAU) has announced the development of a language description atlas aimed at mapping the interactions and distinct characteristics of the country’s languages. In an interview with state media, Yohannes Adgehd, Director of the Academy, revealed that a study has been …
Egypt sends ‘largest military aid’ shipment to Somalia amid regional tensions
https://addisstandard.com/egypt-sends-largest-military-aid-shipment-to-somalia-amid-regional-tensions/
(Photo: Garowe Online/Screenshot) Addis Abeba – An Egyptian military cargo ship arrived in Mogadishu yesterday, delivering what media reports describe as “the largest shipment of military aid” to Somalia since the United Nations lifted its arms embargo on the country in December 2023. According to Garowe Online, the shipment included heavy artillery, anti-tank weapons, and armored vehicles, …
What is driving Egypt’s involvement in the Ethiopia-Somalia standoff?
https://addisstandard.com/what-is-driving-egypts-involvement-in-the-ethiopia-somalia-standoff/
Tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia escalates following Egypt’s defense agreement with Somalia (Photo Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – In early 2024, a major geopolitical event unfolded in the Horn of Africa with far-reaching consequences. Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 01 January 2024 granting Ethiopia sea …
Somalia alleges ‘unauthorized’ arms transfer from Ethiopia to Puntland, citing ‘violation’ of sovereignty
https://addisstandard.com/somalia-alleges-unauthorized-arms-transfer-from-ethiopia-to-puntland-citing-violation-of-sovereignty/
Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia (Photo: Somali times) Addis Abeba – The Government of Somalia has raised concerns over what it describes as an “unauthorized shipment of arms and ammunition” allegedly transported through Ethiopia to Somalia’s Puntland region. In a press release dated 20 September 2024, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
Ethio Telecom unveils ambitious expansion plans aiming for enhanced connectivity, subscriber growth
https://addisstandard.com/ethio-telecom-unveils-ambitious-expansion-plans-aiming-for-enhanced-connectivity-subscriber-growth/
Firehiwot Tamiru, CEO of Ethio Telecom (Photo: Ethio Telecom/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Firehiwot Tamiru, CEO of Ethio Telecom, announced an ambitious plan to construct 1,298 new mobile sites aimed at improving telecom coverage and capacity. This initiative includes expanding 4G service to an additional 500 cities and introducing 5G service in 15 more cities during the current …
Caught in the Crossfire: Ethiopian migrants in Egypt trapped in a cycle of abuse, arbitrary detention as GERD tensions rise
https://addisstandard.com/caught-in-the-crossfire-ethiopian-migrants-in-egypt-trapped-in-a-cycle-of-abuse-arbitrary-detention-as-gerd-tensions-rise/
Despite a recent surge in reported incidents of harassment, hate speech, and violence directed at Ethiopian refugees in Egypt, media accounts suggest that these challenges have persisted since 2020 (Photo: VOA) Addis Abeba – As tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia escalate over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the plight of Ethiopian migrants and refugees residing in …
Deadly attack at Mosque leaves six dead in Somali region
https://addisstandard.com/deadly-attack-at-mosque-leaves-six-dead-in-somali-region/
(Photo: VOA) Addis Abeba – Six individuals were killed on 18 September, 2024, in an attack on a mosque in Werder town, Werder zone of the Somali region, according to residents who spoke to Addis Standard. A resident, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Addis Standard that the incident occurred around 4:00 AM at a …
Sudan’s war forces Ethiopian refugees home; UN reports on their risky journey back to Ethiopia
https://addisstandard.com/sudans-war-forces-ethiopian-refugees-home-un-reports-on-their-risky-journey-back-to-ethiopia/
Ethiopian refugees who escaped the Tigray war in Ethiopia stand in line for food distribution at the Um Rakuba refugee camp, located in Sudan’s eastern Gedaref state, in 2020 (Photo: VOA). Addis Abeba – The UN reported that Ethiopian migrants who previously resided in Sudan, both registered and unregistered, are being forced to return to their home …
ONLF accuses Ethiopian government of ‘violating constitutional rights’ and ‘breaching peace accord’
https://addisstandard.com/onlf-accuses-ethiopian-government-of-violating-constitutional-rights-and-breaching-peace-accord/
Jigjiga, the capital city of Somali Regional State (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has issued a statement voicing concern over actions taken by Ethiopian authorities in the Somali Regional State, which the group claims violate both “constitutional rights” and “the 2018 peace agreement” between the ONLF and the Ethiopian …
China Opens Doors Wide: Ethiopia set to tap massive consumer market as second-biggest economy introduces zero-tariff policy
https://addisstandard.com/china-opens-doors-wide-ethiopia-set-to-tap-massive-consumer-market-as-second-biggest-economy-introduces-zero-tariff-policy/
(Photo: Ethiopian Embassy in Beijing/Facebook) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – In a landmark decision announced at the recently held 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China unveiled a zero-tariff policy for 33 African nations, including Ethiopia, opening its vast market to 100 percent of goods from these countries. This move positions China among …
Ethiopian FM rejects Somalia’s ‘unfounded allegations’ at UN, warns of ‘recent manoeuvres’ by external actors
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopian-fm-rejects-somalias-unfounded-allegations-at-un-warns-of-recent-manoeuvres-by-external-actors/
Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie addressing the 79th United Nations General Assembly (Photo: MoFA) Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Foreign Minister Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie has dismissed Somalia’s allegations regarding Ethiopia’s memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, calling them “unfounded” and accusing Somalia of attempting to “cover internal political tensions” by inciting “hostility.” Speaking at the 79th United Nations General …
Tourism Commissioner cautions against travel advisories, says they are “outdated” amid ongoing conflict
https://addisstandard.com/tourism-commissioner-cautions-against-travel-advisories-says-they-are-outdated-amid-ongoing-conflict/
Lelise Dhugaa, Commissioner of the Oromia Tourism Commission (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Despite six years of militarized conflict in the Oromia region, Lelise Dhugaa, Commissioner of the Oromia Tourism Commission, has urged the international community to reconsider travel advisories on Ethiopia, stating they can “unintentionally harm the image of Ethiopia.” In an open letter released …
Conflict halts schooling for millions in Amhara; students abandon classrooms for safety
https://addisstandard.com/conflict-halts-schooling-for-millions-in-amhara-students-abandon-classrooms-for-safety/
The Amhara Education Bureau reported that only two million students have been registered for the current academic year, despite an anticipated enrollment of seven million students (Photo: Amhara Education Bureau) Addis Abeba – Students and parents in various rural towns and districts of the Amhara region have reported a significant decline in enrollment and disruptions to education …
TPLF rejects interim administration’s recent claim over Tigray Forces, calls it a ‘deceptive maneuver’
https://addisstandard.com/tplf-rejects-interim-administrations-recent-claim-over-tigray-forces-calls-it-a-deceptive-maneuver/
Debretsion Gebremichael (Photo: TPLF) Addis Abeba – The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), led by Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), has issued a statement rejecting the Tigray interim administration’s authority to command the Tigray Forces. Released on 24 September, 2024, the statement asserts that the interim administration’s mandate is limited to administrative tasks and “does not extend to commanding …
New EU deforestation regulation could slash Ethiopia’s GDP by as much as 0.6%, warns study
https://addisstandard.com/new-eu-deforestation-regulation-could-slash-ethiopias-gdp-by-as-much-as-0-6-warns-study/
The new EU deforestation policy poses substantial challenges for the more than six million farmers in Ethiopia who are engaged in coffee cultivation nationwide, as well as for the over ten million individuals involved in the expansive coffee supply chain, encompassing farmers, intermediaries, exporters, and end consumers (Photo: The Reporter) Addis Abeba – A recent study …
Ethiopian FM warns arms shipments to Somalia ‘exacerbate fragile security,’ cautions against weapons reaching ‘terrorists’
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopian-fm-warns-arms-shipments-to-somalia-exacerbate-fragile-security-cautions-against-weapons-reaching-terrorists/
Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie (Photo: Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Addis Abeba – Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, has expressed concern over the recent arms shipments to Somalia, stating that they could “further exacerbate the fragile security” in the region.During a meeting with UN Undersecretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo in New York, Minister Taye warned that the “supply …
Tigray’s interim admin asserts ‘security forces will continue under its command’ amid political rift
https://addisstandard.com/tigrays-interim-admin-asserts-security-forces-will-continue-under-its-command-amid-political-rift/
Getachew Reda, the President of the Tigray Interim Administration (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – The interim administration of the Tigray region, led by Getachew Reda, has announced that the region’s security forces are operating under its command. The interim administration’s cabinet declared following a regular meeting on 21 September, 2024, that the “security forces in the …
Amhara region sees surge in displacement: thousands seek shelter amid rising conflict
https://addisstandard.com/amhara-region-sees-surge-in-displacement-thousands-seek-shelter-amid-rising-conflict/
IDPs sheltered in Debre Birhan city, in Amhara region (Photo: Debre Birhan Communication) Addis Abeba – The United Nations (UN) has reported a surge in internally displaced persons (IDPs) within the Amhara region over the past four months. A report released on 20 September, 2024, by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) detailed …
Eritrean forces accused of abductions in Tigray’s Gulomakada district amid unresolved border disputes
https://addisstandard.com/eritrean-forces-accused-of-abductions-in-tigrays-gulomakada-district-amid-unresolved-border-disputes/
Zalambessa town and six kebeles in the Gulomakada district have remained under the control of Eritrean forces (Photo: Goyteom Gebreegziabher) Addis Abeba – Residents of Gulomakada district in the Tigray region have reported an increase in abductions allegedly carried out by Eritrean forces. According to a report from Tigray Television, local sources from various areas in …
Two teachers killed by ‘armed militants’ amid conflict, school disruption in East Gojjam of Amhara region
https://addisstandard.com/two-teachers-killed-by-armed-militants-amid-conflict-school-disruption-in-east-gojjam-of-amhara-region/
Debre Markos city, the administration capital of East Gojjam Zone (Photo: Debre Markos Communications/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Two teachers were reportedly killed by armed groups in Robit Gebeya town, Sinan district, East Gojjam Zone of the Amhara region. In a statement released by the East Gojjam Zone on 19 September 2024, the administration identified the deceased as …
Turkey seeks separate meetings with Ethiopia, Somalia ahead of third round of Ankara talks
https://addisstandard.com/turkey-seeks-separate-meetings-with-ethiopia-somalia-ahead-of-third-round-of-ankara-talks/
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (C) speaks at a news conference with Ethiopa’s Taye Atske Selassie (L) and Somalia’s Ahmed Moalim Fiqi (R), in the capital Ankara. (Photo: Anadolu news agency) Addis Abeba– Turkey aims to meet separately with Somalia and Ethiopia before the third round of Ankara talks, as part of its efforts to resolve …
Getachew Reda’s faction accuses Debretsion-led group of ‘coup plot’ against Tigray interim admin
https://addisstandard.com/news-getachew-redas-faction-accuses-debretsion-led-group-of-coup-plot-against-tigray-interim-admin/
Getachew Reda (Photo: Dimtsi Weyane) Addis Abeba – A faction of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), led by Getachew Reda, accused the Debretsion Gebremichael-led group of “plotting a coup” against the interim administration of the Tigray region. In a statement issued on 18 September, 2024, the faction led by Getachew asserted, “A group with no …
Tigray interim president warns against ‘sole focus’ on DDR, calls for comprehensive peace deal implementation
https://addisstandard.com/tigray-interim-president-warns-against-sole-focus-on-ddr-calls-for-comprehensive-peace-deal-implementation/
On 18 September, 2024, Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray interim administration, met with Alexis Lamek, the French Ambassador to Ethiopia, and discussed the full implementation of the Pretoria peace deal (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray interim administration, has warned that it is “irresponsible” to focus solely on the Disarmament, …
Heavy fighting in Gondar and surrounding areas results in fatalities, civilian casualties
https://addisstandard.com/heavy-fighting-in-gondar-and-surrounding-areas-results-in-fatalities-civilian-casualties/
(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba – The ongoing conflict in urban areas located in the Central and North Gondar zones of the Amhara region continues to claim civilian lives. In an interview with Addis Standard, residents of the Central Gondar Zone reported that peaceful civilians and military personnel, were killed yesterday as a result of clashes between government …