Forest fire rages for over a week on Mount Galama in Oromia’s Arsi zone, residents report no gov’t response
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(Photo: EPA) Addis Abeba– A forest fire that started over a week ago on Mount Galama, located between Bokoji and Shirka districts in the Arsi zone of the Oromia region, remains uncontrolled, with residents saying no government response has been made so far. One resident living near the forest told Addis Standard that the cause …
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(Photo: EPA) Addis Abeba– A forest fire that started over a week ago on Mount Galama, located between Bokoji and Shirka districts in the Arsi zone of the Oromia region, remains uncontrolled, with residents saying no government response has been made so far. One resident living near the forest told Addis Standard that the cause …
AU’s Recognition Dilemma: Why Somaliland deserves its place among African states—with a case stronger than Western Sahara’s
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(Photo: Social Media) By Adam Daud Ahmed Addis Abeba – The African Union (AU) has consistently stood for self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of colonial borders. Yet it is inconsistent in extending these principles to Somaliland. Although the dispute regarding Western Sahara rages on unchecked, Somaliland’s more valid legal and historic claim to be recognized is unjustifiably …
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(Photo: Social Media) By Adam Daud Ahmed Addis Abeba – The African Union (AU) has consistently stood for self-determination, decolonization, and the inviolability of colonial borders. Yet it is inconsistent in extending these principles to Somaliland. Although the dispute regarding Western Sahara rages on unchecked, Somaliland’s more valid legal and historic claim to be recognized is unjustifiably …
Addis Abeba’s revenue soars eightfold over seven years without any tax rate increases, says Mayor Adanech
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Adanech Abiebie, mayor of Addis Abeba (Photo: Addis Abeba Communications) Addis Abeba – Mayor Adanech Abiebie announced that Addis Abeba’s revenue has increased eightfold over the past seven years, a growth she attributes to efforts made “without any tax rate increases.” Addressing members of the Addis Abeba City Council during its second regular session of the …
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Adanech Abiebie, mayor of Addis Abeba (Photo: Addis Abeba Communications) Addis Abeba – Mayor Adanech Abiebie announced that Addis Abeba’s revenue has increased eightfold over the past seven years, a growth she attributes to efforts made “without any tax rate increases.” Addressing members of the Addis Abeba City Council during its second regular session of the …
Seeds of War: Conflict looms over Tigray as regional military forces side with political factions
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A picture taken during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on 18 February, 2025, at Mekelle Stadium (Photo: Dimtsi Weyane /Facebook) By Benedict Michael Addis Abeba – The Tigray region is facing one of its most perilous moments since the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, as deep divisions …
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A picture taken during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on 18 February, 2025, at Mekelle Stadium (Photo: Dimtsi Weyane /Facebook) By Benedict Michael Addis Abeba – The Tigray region is facing one of its most perilous moments since the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, as deep divisions …
Tigray Interim Admin accuses some leaders of Tigray military forces of “dismantling” local gov’t structures, warns of “severe crisis”
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Getachew Reda, the President of the Tigray Interim Administration (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba– The Tigray Interim Administration has accused certain leaders within the Tigray military forces of “inappropriately” working to dismantle local government structures, warning that such actions could lead to a “severe crisis.”The accusation follows an incident in Seharti district, where “security forces” …
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Getachew Reda, the President of the Tigray Interim Administration (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba– The Tigray Interim Administration has accused certain leaders within the Tigray military forces of “inappropriately” working to dismantle local government structures, warning that such actions could lead to a “severe crisis.”The accusation follows an incident in Seharti district, where “security forces” …
Oromia regional government appoints three former OLA commanders after peace deal
https://addisstandard.com/oromia-regional-government-appoints-three-former-ola-commanders-after-peace-deal/
Oromia Regional State President Shimelis Abdissa and former OLA commander Sagni Nagasa during the signing of a peace deal on December 1, 2024 Addis Abeba– The Oromia regional government has appointed former commanders of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) who signed a peace agreement with the government on December 1, 2024. The appointees include three …
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Oromia Regional State President Shimelis Abdissa and former OLA commander Sagni Nagasa during the signing of a peace deal on December 1, 2024 Addis Abeba– The Oromia regional government has appointed former commanders of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) who signed a peace agreement with the government on December 1, 2024. The appointees include three …
Cholera outbreak in Gambella region claims 14 lives; over 200 cases reported
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(Photo: Social media) Addis Abeba– The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Ethiopia’s Gambella region has risen to 14, with over 200 cases reported, according to regional health officials. The outbreak, first identified in four districts of Nuer Zone, has now spread to additional areas. Gatbel Girmal, head of the Nuer Zone Health Bureau, …
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(Photo: Social media) Addis Abeba– The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Ethiopia’s Gambella region has risen to 14, with over 200 cases reported, according to regional health officials. The outbreak, first identified in four districts of Nuer Zone, has now spread to additional areas. Gatbel Girmal, head of the Nuer Zone Health Bureau, …
Macron in Djibouti and Ethiopia: Is there Anything New in France’s Approach to the Horn of Africa?
https://addisstandard.com/macron-in-djibouti-and-ethiopia-is-there-anything-new-in-frances-approach-to-the-horn-of-africa/
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) indicates to France's President Emmanuel Macron as they arrive to visit the newly renovated Ethiopias Historic National Palace also known as the Jubilee Palace in Addis Ababa, former residence of Emperor Haile Selassie I, overthrown in 1974 in Addis Ababa on December 21, 2024, as part of a two-day visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)
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Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) indicates to France's President Emmanuel Macron as they arrive to visit the newly renovated Ethiopias Historic National Palace also known as the Jubilee Palace in Addis Ababa, former residence of Emperor Haile Selassie I, overthrown in 1974 in Addis Ababa on December 21, 2024, as part of a two-day visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)
Tigray’s Ayder Hospital suspends services as staff strike enters third day over unpaid salaries, transport shortages
https://addisstandard.com/tigrays-ayder-hospital-suspends-services-as-staff-strike-enters-third-day-over-unpaid-salaries-transport-shortages/
Opening its doors in 2008, Ayder Referral Hospital is one of the largest healthcare facilities in the Tigray region (Photo: Ayder Hospital/Facebook) Addis Abeba– Health workers at Ayder Referral Hospital in Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, have been on strike since February 20, 2025, citing unpaid salaries, disrupted benefits, lack of overtime payments, …
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Opening its doors in 2008, Ayder Referral Hospital is one of the largest healthcare facilities in the Tigray region (Photo: Ayder Hospital/Facebook) Addis Abeba– Health workers at Ayder Referral Hospital in Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, have been on strike since February 20, 2025, citing unpaid salaries, disrupted benefits, lack of overtime payments, …
Luxury in Poverty: Psychology behind lavish spending in poor countries like Ethiopia
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A picture of Addis Abeba, the capital of Ethiopia (Photo: ENA) By Demessie Girma Addis Abeba – Recently, a friend sent me a YouTube clip from one of the entertainment TV channels in Ethiopia. On its Sunday show, it featured a woman proudly presenting a traditional dress with a twist—it was embroidered with pure gold. The shimmering …
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A picture of Addis Abeba, the capital of Ethiopia (Photo: ENA) By Demessie Girma Addis Abeba – Recently, a friend sent me a YouTube clip from one of the entertainment TV channels in Ethiopia. On its Sunday show, it featured a woman proudly presenting a traditional dress with a twist—it was embroidered with pure gold. The shimmering …
Growing methane emissions in Awash Fentale raise concern over ‘possible’ volcanic eruption
https://addisstandard.com/growing-methane-emissions-in-awash-fentale-raise-concern-over-possible-volcanic-eruption/
A notable escalation of methane gas emissions has been recorded in the Awash Fentale area since 20 January, 2025, suggesting significant subterranean activity (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Following the increasing release of methane gas in Awash Fentale over the past month, Tenaalem Ayenew, a geosciences professor at Addis Ababa University, has warned that this …
https://addisstandard.com/growing-methane-emissions-in-awash-fentale-raise-concern-over-possible-volcanic-eruption/
A notable escalation of methane gas emissions has been recorded in the Awash Fentale area since 20 January, 2025, suggesting significant subterranean activity (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Following the increasing release of methane gas in Awash Fentale over the past month, Tenaalem Ayenew, a geosciences professor at Addis Ababa University, has warned that this …
Ethiopia, Somalia agree on ENDF deployment within AUSSOM
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(Photo: Somalia National News Agency) Addis Abeba– Ethiopia and Somalia have “agreed on the force disposition of ENDF” within the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), according to a joint communiqué issued following a visit by an Ethiopian delegation led by Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of Ethiopia’s National Defense Force, on …
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(Photo: Somalia National News Agency) Addis Abeba– Ethiopia and Somalia have “agreed on the force disposition of ENDF” within the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), according to a joint communiqué issued following a visit by an Ethiopian delegation led by Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of Ethiopia’s National Defense Force, on …
OLF, OFC announce plan to facilitate “transitional gov’t” in Oromia to address political, security crises
https://addisstandard.com/olf-ofc-announce-plan-to-facilitate-transitional-govt-in-oromia-to-address-political-security-crises/
(Photo: Social Media/ Lammii Gammachuu) Addis Abeba– The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), along with civil society organizations, have announced an agreement to work toward establishing a ‘Transitional National Unity Government of Oromia’ to address the region’s worsening political and security crises. Following a four-day conference held from February 19–22, …
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(Photo: Social Media/ Lammii Gammachuu) Addis Abeba– The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) and the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), along with civil society organizations, have announced an agreement to work toward establishing a ‘Transitional National Unity Government of Oromia’ to address the region’s worsening political and security crises. Following a four-day conference held from February 19–22, …
At least 13 killed, thousands displaced in violent attacks on Dasenech district along Ethiopia-Kenya border
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(Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba– At least 13 people have been killed and two others seriously injured in ongoing violence in Siyes and Sirmeret kebeles of Dasenech district, South Omo zone, along the Ethiopia-Kenya border, in attacks carried out by militants from Kenya’s Turkana County, residents and officials told Addis Standard. A resident of …
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(Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba– At least 13 people have been killed and two others seriously injured in ongoing violence in Siyes and Sirmeret kebeles of Dasenech district, South Omo zone, along the Ethiopia-Kenya border, in attacks carried out by militants from Kenya’s Turkana County, residents and officials told Addis Standard. A resident of …
What Lies Ahead for Ethiopia-Eritrea Relations: Advancing cooperation or returning to deadlock?
https://addisstandard.com/what-lies-ahead-for-ethiopia-eritrea-relations-advancing-cooperation-or-returning-to-deadlock/
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (right) was welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed upon his arrival at Addis Abeba during his official visit to Ethiopia in July 2018 (Photo: Anadolu Agency) By Miessa Elema Robe Addis Abeba – Ethiopia and Eritrea have a complex history, defined by both periods of intense conflict and more recent efforts …
https://addisstandard.com/what-lies-ahead-for-ethiopia-eritrea-relations-advancing-cooperation-or-returning-to-deadlock/
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (right) was welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed upon his arrival at Addis Abeba during his official visit to Ethiopia in July 2018 (Photo: Anadolu Agency) By Miessa Elema Robe Addis Abeba – Ethiopia and Eritrea have a complex history, defined by both periods of intense conflict and more recent efforts …
Water minister says Nile Basin ministers visit GERD despite Egypt’s objections, “false propaganda”
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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba– Habtamu Itefa (PhD), Minister of Water and Energy, stated that water ministers from Nile Basin countries visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) despite Egypt’s attempts to dissuade them, adding that the visit contributed to “undermining those who stand against Ethiopia.” Habtamu told state media that …
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Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba– Habtamu Itefa (PhD), Minister of Water and Energy, stated that water ministers from Nile Basin countries visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) despite Egypt’s attempts to dissuade them, adding that the visit contributed to “undermining those who stand against Ethiopia.” Habtamu told state media that …
Digging Out of Disaster: Hidden cost of illegal mining in Tigray, pathways to sustainable solutions
https://addisstandard.com/digging-out-of-disaster-hidden-cost-of-illegal-mining-in-tigray-pathways-to-sustainable-solutions/
Pictures showcasing mining practices in the Asgede district, situated in the Northwestern Zone of the Tigray region (Photo: Addis Standard Source) By Batseba Seifu Addis Abeba – Tigray has long been recognized for its abundant geological wealth, particularly its rich deposits of gold. Historically, this resource has been a crucial part of local economies and cultural heritage. …
https://addisstandard.com/digging-out-of-disaster-hidden-cost-of-illegal-mining-in-tigray-pathways-to-sustainable-solutions/
Pictures showcasing mining practices in the Asgede district, situated in the Northwestern Zone of the Tigray region (Photo: Addis Standard Source) By Batseba Seifu Addis Abeba – Tigray has long been recognized for its abundant geological wealth, particularly its rich deposits of gold. Historically, this resource has been a crucial part of local economies and cultural heritage. …
Salsay Woyane Tigray to join Tigray Interim Council after reforms grant decision-making powers
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(Photo: Tigray Television) Addis Abeba– Salsay Woyane Tigray, an opposition party in the Tigray region, has reversed its earlier decision and announced plans to participate in the Tigray Regional Interim Council, following recent changes that granted the council decision-making authority, replacing its previous advisory role. In a statement issued on February 24, the party said …
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(Photo: Tigray Television) Addis Abeba– Salsay Woyane Tigray, an opposition party in the Tigray region, has reversed its earlier decision and announced plans to participate in the Tigray Regional Interim Council, following recent changes that granted the council decision-making authority, replacing its previous advisory role. In a statement issued on February 24, the party said …
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Tigray at Crossroads: Factionalism, governance paralysis, and looming risk of civil war
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Debretsion Gebremichael (right), chairman of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), and Getachew Reda, president of the Tigray Interim Administration, attended an African Union meeting on 16 February, 2025, to evaluate the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement (Photo: AFP) By Benedict Michael Addis Abeba – Tigray, a region that has endured years of war and devastation, …
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Debretsion Gebremichael (right), chairman of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), and Getachew Reda, president of the Tigray Interim Administration, attended an African Union meeting on 16 February, 2025, to evaluate the implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement (Photo: AFP) By Benedict Michael Addis Abeba – Tigray, a region that has endured years of war and devastation, …
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Six civil society groups in Tigray demand action as Muslim students face 100 days of exclusion over hijab ban
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(Photo: DW) Addis Abeba– Six civil society organizations operating in the Tigray region have called for urgent action to resolve the case of 159 Muslim students in Axum town who have been barred from classes for nearly 100 days due to wearing the hijab. The groups emphasized that the decision by the Tigray Regional Education …
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(Photo: DW) Addis Abeba– Six civil society organizations operating in the Tigray region have called for urgent action to resolve the case of 159 Muslim students in Axum town who have been barred from classes for nearly 100 days due to wearing the hijab. The groups emphasized that the decision by the Tigray Regional Education …