Werebabo district administrator, two others killed in armed attack in Amhara region
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(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba– Fentaw Kebede, administrator of Werebabo District in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, was killed along with two others in an attack by armed individuals yesterday, March 11, 2025, the district administration announced. A statement released on the administration’s official Facebook page yesterday evening said Fentaw, Chief Inspector Adis Zemen Fiseha, head …
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(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba– Fentaw Kebede, administrator of Werebabo District in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, was killed along with two others in an attack by armed individuals yesterday, March 11, 2025, the district administration announced. A statement released on the administration’s official Facebook page yesterday evening said Fentaw, Chief Inspector Adis Zemen Fiseha, head …
Tigray Interim Admin urges federal gov’t for “necessary assistance,” warns of “looming danger”
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Addis Abeba– The Tigray Regional Interim Administration has urged the federal government to “understand” the worsening crisis and “provide necessary support,” warning that a faction within the Tigray military forces is working to “dismantle” the Pretoria Agreement and destabilize the region. In a statement issued on March 12, 2025, the administration said that “starting from …
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Addis Abeba– The Tigray Regional Interim Administration has urged the federal government to “understand” the worsening crisis and “provide necessary support,” warning that a faction within the Tigray military forces is working to “dismantle” the Pretoria Agreement and destabilize the region. In a statement issued on March 12, 2025, the administration said that “starting from …
Death of Truth, Age of Misinformation: How subjective realities split society, path to objectivity
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(Image: MaxPixels) By Geabral Ashenafi Addis Abeba – With the world bombarded with information, the concept of truth has become more disintegrative. As opposed to earlier when religious, philosophical, and historical doctrine helped shape the idea of truth, today the truth is personalized and subjective. Nowadays, individuals mainly construct their own truths depending on personal agendas, …
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(Image: MaxPixels) By Geabral Ashenafi Addis Abeba – With the world bombarded with information, the concept of truth has become more disintegrative. As opposed to earlier when religious, philosophical, and historical doctrine helped shape the idea of truth, today the truth is personalized and subjective. Nowadays, individuals mainly construct their own truths depending on personal agendas, …
Hajj registration reopens in Ethiopia after brief suspension; deadline extended to end of March
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(Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba –The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has announced the resumption of Hajj registration, which was suspended two weeks ago. The council confirmed that the Hajj registration service, initiated on 23 January, 2025, ended on 29 February, 2025, as “mandated by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.” However, the registration period …
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(Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba –The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has announced the resumption of Hajj registration, which was suspended two weeks ago. The council confirmed that the Hajj registration service, initiated on 23 January, 2025, ended on 29 February, 2025, as “mandated by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.” However, the registration period …
Ethiopia’s Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland risks diplomatic fallout, undermines regional stability
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Partial view of Berbera Port (Photo: DP World) Addis Abeba – This article serves as a rebuttal to the opinion piece written by Adam Daud Ahmed titled “Ethiopia’s Maritime Gamble: Seize Opportunity with Somaliland’s Offer or Yield to Somalia’s Pressure?” which was published recently in Addis Standard. While the original article presents Ethiopia’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
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Partial view of Berbera Port (Photo: DP World) Addis Abeba – This article serves as a rebuttal to the opinion piece written by Adam Daud Ahmed titled “Ethiopia’s Maritime Gamble: Seize Opportunity with Somaliland’s Offer or Yield to Somalia’s Pressure?” which was published recently in Addis Standard. While the original article presents Ethiopia’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
TPLF rejects calls for “third-party intervention” after Tigray Interim Admin requests “necessary assistance” from federal gov’t
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TPLF Chairman, Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD) (Photo: TPLF/Facebook) Addis Abeba– Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected what it described as “direct and indirect calls for third-party intervention” in the region, following the Tigray Interim Administration’s request for the federal government to provide “necessary assistance.” The party warned that such actions could pose a “serious threat” …
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TPLF Chairman, Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD) (Photo: TPLF/Facebook) Addis Abeba– Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected what it described as “direct and indirect calls for third-party intervention” in the region, following the Tigray Interim Administration’s request for the federal government to provide “necessary assistance.” The party warned that such actions could pose a “serious threat” …
Tigray Interim President accuses Eritrea of seeking to “benefit from turmoil,” warns of TPLF faction “endangering the region”
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Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration Addis Abeba– Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, has accused Eritrea of being among those “who think they can benefit from turmoil that will be created in Tigray,” while also warning that “certain TPLF groups who have lost legal acceptance” are working to destabilize the …
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Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration Addis Abeba– Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, has accused Eritrea of being among those “who think they can benefit from turmoil that will be created in Tigray,” while also warning that “certain TPLF groups who have lost legal acceptance” are working to destabilize the …
TPLF faction seizes control of Mekelle FM 104.4, mayor’s office amid rising tensions in Tigray
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(Photo: GREAT AFRICA/Facebook) Addis Abeba– A faction within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has taken control of Mekelle FM 104.4 and the city’s mayor’s office, sources told Addis Standard, as tensions rise between the interim administration and TPLF-aligned military commanders. Residents of several cities, including Mekelle, Adigrat, and Adigudem, expressed their concerns to Addis …
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(Photo: GREAT AFRICA/Facebook) Addis Abeba– A faction within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has taken control of Mekelle FM 104.4 and the city’s mayor’s office, sources told Addis Standard, as tensions rise between the interim administration and TPLF-aligned military commanders. Residents of several cities, including Mekelle, Adigrat, and Adigudem, expressed their concerns to Addis …
Aid agencies sound alarm over surge in malnutrition across Ethiopia; children, mothers hit hard as rates reach ‘critical’ levels
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(Photo: UNICEF Ethiopia) Addis Abeba– Humanitarian agencies are raising alarm over an escalating malnutrition crisis in Ethiopia, which is severely impacting children and lactating women. A report released this week by the Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) reveals that acute malnutrition rates in several regions have “surpassed the critical threshold of 15%,” signaling an urgent and dire …
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(Photo: UNICEF Ethiopia) Addis Abeba– Humanitarian agencies are raising alarm over an escalating malnutrition crisis in Ethiopia, which is severely impacting children and lactating women. A report released this week by the Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) reveals that acute malnutrition rates in several regions have “surpassed the critical threshold of 15%,” signaling an urgent and dire …
Violent clashes in Amhara’s East, West Gojjam zones leave eight civilians dead
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Urban areas in the West Gojjam Zone, including Finote Selam, the administrative seat, have been impacted by the ongoing conflict between government forces and the Fano militia (Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba – Residents reported that at least eight people were killed in clashes in the Debre Medhanit area, East Gojjam Zone, and in Quarit district, West Gojjam …
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Urban areas in the West Gojjam Zone, including Finote Selam, the administrative seat, have been impacted by the ongoing conflict between government forces and the Fano militia (Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba – Residents reported that at least eight people were killed in clashes in the Debre Medhanit area, East Gojjam Zone, and in Quarit district, West Gojjam …
Rwanda latest country to sign defense cooperation agreement with Ethiopia
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Field Marshal Berhanu Jula (right) and Lieutenant General Mubarak Muganga. Photo: ENDF Addis Abeba – Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of General Staffs of Ethiopia National Defense Forces (ENDF), and Lieutenant General Mubarak Muganga, Army Chief of Staff of Rwanda have signed a defense cooperation on Thursday to collaborate in various military sectors. The two …
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Field Marshal Berhanu Jula (right) and Lieutenant General Mubarak Muganga. Photo: ENDF Addis Abeba – Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of General Staffs of Ethiopia National Defense Forces (ENDF), and Lieutenant General Mubarak Muganga, Army Chief of Staff of Rwanda have signed a defense cooperation on Thursday to collaborate in various military sectors. The two …
ONLF condemns Somali region officials’ meeting with Poly-GCL as ‘resource plunder’, warns the later of ‘repercussions’
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Somali Regional State’s Energy and Mining Bureau in a meeting with Poly-GCL representatives. Photo: Somali region Energy and Mining Bureau Addis Abeba – The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has issued a statement strongly condemning the Somali Regional State’s Energy and Mining Office for holding a meeting with the Chinese company Poly-GCL, calling it an …
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Somali Regional State’s Energy and Mining Bureau in a meeting with Poly-GCL representatives. Photo: Somali region Energy and Mining Bureau Addis Abeba – The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has issued a statement strongly condemning the Somali Regional State’s Energy and Mining Office for holding a meeting with the Chinese company Poly-GCL, calling it an …
Boro Democratic Party announces arrest of two more leaders in Benishangul-Gumuz amid rising tensions over regional constitution amendments
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Muluken Asfaw (left) and Shibabaw Hailu, who are members of the Boro Democratic Party’s Central Committee (Photo: BDP) Addis Abeba – Boro Democratic Party (BDP) said regional security forces arrested two more of its leaders in Benishangul-Gumuz, following the detention of a party representative who opposed recent constitutional amendments. A senior party member, speaking on condition …
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Muluken Asfaw (left) and Shibabaw Hailu, who are members of the Boro Democratic Party’s Central Committee (Photo: BDP) Addis Abeba – Boro Democratic Party (BDP) said regional security forces arrested two more of its leaders in Benishangul-Gumuz, following the detention of a party representative who opposed recent constitutional amendments. A senior party member, speaking on condition …
Ethiopia, Russia agree to jointly explore naval cooperation
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The Russian delegation was led by Navy Deputy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vorobyev. Photo: ENDF Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian and Russian navies discussed potential cooperation, focusing on training and capacity building. This was discussed during a Russian delegation visit to Ethiopian naval facilities in Bishoftu, 45 km south of the capital Addis Abeba. The delegation …
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The Russian delegation was led by Navy Deputy Commander Admiral Vladimir Vorobyev. Photo: ENDF Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian and Russian navies discussed potential cooperation, focusing on training and capacity building. This was discussed during a Russian delegation visit to Ethiopian naval facilities in Bishoftu, 45 km south of the capital Addis Abeba. The delegation …
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede dismisses concern over renewed conflict in Tigray, calls for a “political solution” amid TPLF rift
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Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, Vice President of the Tigray Interim Administration Addis Abeba– Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, Vice President of the Tigray Interim Administration, has dismissed concerns over a potential conflict in Tigray, stating that “there is no reason for conflict” either with “the Federal Government or any other body.” He added that security concerns …
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Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, Vice President of the Tigray Interim Administration Addis Abeba– Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, Vice President of the Tigray Interim Administration, has dismissed concerns over a potential conflict in Tigray, stating that “there is no reason for conflict” either with “the Federal Government or any other body.” He added that security concerns …
Ethiopia’s Growth Myth: Beneath surface lies bureaucracy, corruption, and inequality
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Addis Abeba, the capital city of Ethiopia (Photo: EPA) By Geabral Ashenafi Addis Abeba – The government consistently claims Ethiopia is experiencing rapid economic growth. However, beneath this façade lies a dysfunctional economy and governance system, riddled with bureaucratic inefficiency, corruption, and poor decision-making. While the government continues to push optimistic narratives, the reality is that businesses …
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Addis Abeba, the capital city of Ethiopia (Photo: EPA) By Geabral Ashenafi Addis Abeba – The government consistently claims Ethiopia is experiencing rapid economic growth. However, beneath this façade lies a dysfunctional economy and governance system, riddled with bureaucratic inefficiency, corruption, and poor decision-making. While the government continues to push optimistic narratives, the reality is that businesses …
From Truce to Threat: New path to insurgency looms over Somali region amid unmet peace deal promises with ONLF
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In October 2018, the government of Ethiopia and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) signed the Asmara Peace Deal, a historic occasion marking the end of over 30 years of armed conflict in the Somali Regional State (Photo: Conciliation Resources) By Muktar Ismail Issack Addis Abeba – The specter of armed conflict looms ominously over Ethiopia’s Somali …
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In October 2018, the government of Ethiopia and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) signed the Asmara Peace Deal, a historic occasion marking the end of over 30 years of armed conflict in the Somali Regional State (Photo: Conciliation Resources) By Muktar Ismail Issack Addis Abeba – The specter of armed conflict looms ominously over Ethiopia’s Somali …
Benishangul-Gumuz regional gov’t denies “political motives” in constitutional amendment, calls opposition claims “misplaced”
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On 15 March, the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council held an emergency session and lifted the parliamentary immunity of council member Yohannes Tesema. (Photo: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council) Addis Abeba– Mohamed Hamid, Head of the Justice Bureau of Benishangul-Gumuz Region, has dismissed claims that the recent constitutional amendment in the region was politically motivated, stating that it was …
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On 15 March, the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council held an emergency session and lifted the parliamentary immunity of council member Yohannes Tesema. (Photo: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council) Addis Abeba– Mohamed Hamid, Head of the Justice Bureau of Benishangul-Gumuz Region, has dismissed claims that the recent constitutional amendment in the region was politically motivated, stating that it was …
Bajaj drivers in Afar struggle as fuel shortages force them to rely on black market, paying 300 birr per liter
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Bajaj drivers in Adama City previously reported a similar concern to Addis Standard, citing a severe fuel shortage linked to the expansion of black-market fuel sales. (Photo: The Reporter) Addis Abeba– Bajaj drivers in the Afar region say they have been unable to buy gasoline from official stations for nearly a year, forcing them to …
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Bajaj drivers in Adama City previously reported a similar concern to Addis Standard, citing a severe fuel shortage linked to the expansion of black-market fuel sales. (Photo: The Reporter) Addis Abeba– Bajaj drivers in the Afar region say they have been unable to buy gasoline from official stations for nearly a year, forcing them to …
EHRC reports four injured as “TPLF representatives” attempt to seize gov’t offices in Adi Gudom town, Tigray
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(Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba– At least four people sustained physical injuries on March 11 in Adi Gudom town, Tigray region, during “unrest” that followed attempts by “those identifying as representatives of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)” to “take control of government institutions,” the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said. In a statement on …
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(Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba– At least four people sustained physical injuries on March 11 in Adi Gudom town, Tigray region, during “unrest” that followed attempts by “those identifying as representatives of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)” to “take control of government institutions,” the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said. In a statement on …