Ethiopia launches mass cholera vaccination in Gambella amid rising death toll, influx of displaced people from South Sudan
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Dr. Mekdes Daba, Minister of Health, administering a vaccine during the official launch of the campaign in Gambella on 29 March, 2025 (Photo: Ministry of Health) Addis Abeba – As cholera cases continue to rise in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, claiming more lives, the government has launched a weeklong vaccination campaign targeting one million people. Health …
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Dr. Mekdes Daba, Minister of Health, administering a vaccine during the official launch of the campaign in Gambella on 29 March, 2025 (Photo: Ministry of Health) Addis Abeba – As cholera cases continue to rise in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, claiming more lives, the government has launched a weeklong vaccination campaign targeting one million people. Health …
Progress with Perspective: Embracing criticism, recognizing change in Ethiopia’s Somali region
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Jigjiga, the capital of city of Somali Regional State (Photo: ENA) By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable achievements since 2018, …
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Jigjiga, the capital of city of Somali Regional State (Photo: ENA) By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable achievements since 2018, …
Parliament amends law enabling one-year extension for Tigray interim admin
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(Photo: HoPR/Facebook) Addis Abeba– The House of People’s Representatives on Tuesday amended a proclamation allowing interim administrations to be extended twice, each for up to one year. This change enables the Tigray Interim Administration, whose mandate recently expired, to be extended for an additional year. The amendment revises Proclamation No. 359/2003, the System for the …
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(Photo: HoPR/Facebook) Addis Abeba– The House of People’s Representatives on Tuesday amended a proclamation allowing interim administrations to be extended twice, each for up to one year. This change enables the Tigray Interim Administration, whose mandate recently expired, to be extended for an additional year. The amendment revises Proclamation No. 359/2003, the System for the …
Report finds 43 journalists arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in Ethiopia in 2024 amid rising threats to press freedom
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(Photo: Innocence Project) Addis Abeba– At least 43 journalists in Ethiopia were arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in 2024, according to the Journalists’ Safety Assessment Report by International Media Support (IMS), which states that the safety of journalists has been “increasingly threatened,” with journalists facing intimidation, detention, and harassment from both state and non-state actors. The …
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(Photo: Innocence Project) Addis Abeba– At least 43 journalists in Ethiopia were arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in 2024, according to the Journalists’ Safety Assessment Report by International Media Support (IMS), which states that the safety of journalists has been “increasingly threatened,” with journalists facing intimidation, detention, and harassment from both state and non-state actors. The …
Locked Out, Not Backing Down: Ethiopia’s strategic maritime interests amid Red Sea power struggle
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(Photo: Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise) By Yohanan Yokamo Addis Abeba – Throughout history, the Red Sea has drawn varying levels of attention due to the strategic interests of different actors and the region’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Since the turn of the century—particularly following the Arab Spring—both regional and international focus on this vital waterway has …
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(Photo: Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise) By Yohanan Yokamo Addis Abeba – Throughout history, the Red Sea has drawn varying levels of attention due to the strategic interests of different actors and the region’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Since the turn of the century—particularly following the Arab Spring—both regional and international focus on this vital waterway has …
Ethiopian Media Authority suspends EBS TV program over “false information”, “misleading the public”
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Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has suspended “New Chapter”, a program aired by EBS Television, following the March 24, 2025, episode, which the authority deemed to contain “false information” that “misled the public” and “created suspicion.” The broadcast featured an account by Birtukan Temesgen, who claimed to have been “abducted and raped” in …
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Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has suspended “New Chapter”, a program aired by EBS Television, following the March 24, 2025, episode, which the authority deemed to contain “false information” that “misled the public” and “created suspicion.” The broadcast featured an account by Birtukan Temesgen, who claimed to have been “abducted and raped” in …
More than 20 killed, three abducted in Oromia’s Horo Guduru Wollega zone; officials blame Fano militants
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Abe Dongoro district, located in Horo Guduru Wallaga zone of Oromia region Addis Abeba– More than 20 people were killed in an attack in Oromia region’s Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Abe Dongoro district, in a kebele called Tullu Moti, according to officials and residents. The attack, which took place on March 28, was followed by …
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Abe Dongoro district, located in Horo Guduru Wallaga zone of Oromia region Addis Abeba– More than 20 people were killed in an attack in Oromia region’s Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Abe Dongoro district, in a kebele called Tullu Moti, according to officials and residents. The attack, which took place on March 28, was followed by …
Over 40 civilians, including children, allegedly killed by “gov’t security forces” in Amhara’s North Gojjam zone
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Brakat town (Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba– More than 40 civilians were killed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Brakat town and the surrounding areas of Senka, Arsema, and Fita in Mecha district, North Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region. Residents told Addis Standard that the attacks were allegedly carried out by “government security forces” during …
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Brakat town (Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba– More than 40 civilians were killed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Brakat town and the surrounding areas of Senka, Arsema, and Fita in Mecha district, North Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region. Residents told Addis Standard that the attacks were allegedly carried out by “government security forces” during …
From Training Grounds to Battlefields: Is Amhara conflict shifting amid mass deployment of anti-riot militias, regular police?
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Partial view of the anti-riot and regular police trainees in the Amhara regional state (Photo: AMC) By Yishak Endris @Yishak_Endris Addis Abeba – Since the federal government declared a state of emergency in Amhara in August 2023, the conflict has largely been fought between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and the non-state militia group, Fano. However, the …
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Partial view of the anti-riot and regular police trainees in the Amhara regional state (Photo: AMC) By Yishak Endris @Yishak_Endris Addis Abeba – Since the federal government declared a state of emergency in Amhara in August 2023, the conflict has largely been fought between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and the non-state militia group, Fano. However, the …
Amnesty welcomes Kenya court ruling allowing $2.4B lawsuit against Meta for fueling violence, killings amid war in Tigray
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Meareg Amare (on the right) was tragically killed after being targeted by a hate speech campaign on social media (Photo: Abrham Meareg) Addis Abeba– Amnesty International has welcomed a ruling by the High Court of Kenya that determined it has jurisdiction to hear a case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over allegations that …
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Meareg Amare (on the right) was tragically killed after being targeted by a hate speech campaign on social media (Photo: Abrham Meareg) Addis Abeba– Amnesty International has welcomed a ruling by the High Court of Kenya that determined it has jurisdiction to hear a case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over allegations that …
Reassessing Al-Shabaab’s Influence: How exaggerated threats hinder Somalia’s progress
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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arriving at a frontline military base in Middle Shabelle last month, accompanied by elite Somali National Army troops, to oversee and expedite the offensive against Al-Shabaab (Photo: Hiraan Online) Addis Abeba –This article is a rebuttal to the recent op-ed published in Addis Standard, titled “Beyond Denial: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab’s growing influence in Somalia …
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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arriving at a frontline military base in Middle Shabelle last month, accompanied by elite Somali National Army troops, to oversee and expedite the offensive against Al-Shabaab (Photo: Hiraan Online) Addis Abeba –This article is a rebuttal to the recent op-ed published in Addis Standard, titled “Beyond Denial: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab’s growing influence in Somalia …
Old Fault Lines, New Allies: Opportunities, enduring challenges of Ethiopia-Somalia rapprochement
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On 27 February, 2025, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited Mogadishu, where he held talks with the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba –The December 2024 Ankara Declaration and subsequent diplomatic interactions signify a potentially pivotal juncture for the Horn of Africa. This budding rapprochement, however, is not without its complexities. While …
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On 27 February, 2025, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited Mogadishu, where he held talks with the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba –The December 2024 Ankara Declaration and subsequent diplomatic interactions signify a potentially pivotal juncture for the Horn of Africa. This budding rapprochement, however, is not without its complexities. While …
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GSTS urges inclusive reconstitution of Tigray Interim Admin; opposes single-party majority after mandate extension
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The Pretoria Peace Agreement, signed on 02 November 2022, served as the basis for the establishment of the Tigray Interim Administration. Addis Abeba– The Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) said no single party should “have a simple majority to veto decisions” in the Tigray Interim Administration (TIA), and called for its reconstitution …
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The Pretoria Peace Agreement, signed on 02 November 2022, served as the basis for the establishment of the Tigray Interim Administration. Addis Abeba– The Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) said no single party should “have a simple majority to veto decisions” in the Tigray Interim Administration (TIA), and called for its reconstitution …
ENDF reports killing OLA figure involved in Dar es Salaam peace talks
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(Photo: ENDF) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced that it has “killed” a man identified as Shode, described as “a close associate” of Kumsa Diriba, also known as Jaal Marroo, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), who the ENDF claimed participated in the Dar es Salaam peace talks as part …
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(Photo: ENDF) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced that it has “killed” a man identified as Shode, described as “a close associate” of Kumsa Diriba, also known as Jaal Marroo, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), who the ENDF claimed participated in the Dar es Salaam peace talks as part …
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Health officials in Amhara push for imposition of ‘temporary restriction’ amid spread of cholera outbreak
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(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Amhara Regional Public Health Institute is calling for the imposition of a temporary restriction by the government in response to the spread of a cholera outbreak in the region. “In the Amhara region, the cholera outbreak that began in July 2023 lasted for five months but was successfully controlled …
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(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Amhara Regional Public Health Institute is calling for the imposition of a temporary restriction by the government in response to the spread of a cholera outbreak in the region. “In the Amhara region, the cholera outbreak that began in July 2023 lasted for five months but was successfully controlled …
Ethiopian health workers launch campaign for fair pay, insurance; threaten strike over unmet demands
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(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Health professionals across Ethiopia have launched a coordinated social media campaign demanding fair compensation, health insurance coverage, and better benefits. The organizers say they are preparing to submit a letter to authorities listing ten key demands, accompanied by a deadline – and warned that a strike could follow if their …
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(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Health professionals across Ethiopia have launched a coordinated social media campaign demanding fair compensation, health insurance coverage, and better benefits. The organizers say they are preparing to submit a letter to authorities listing ten key demands, accompanied by a deadline – and warned that a strike could follow if their …
Lt. Gen. Tadesse named Tigray’s interim president
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Addis Abeba – Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has been named the new interim president of the Tigray region, replacing Getachew Reda. Lt. Gen. Tadesse was the deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security. “Today marks the peaceful and formal implementation of a leadership transition program—an important …
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Addis Abeba – Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has been named the new interim president of the Tigray region, replacing Getachew Reda. Lt. Gen. Tadesse was the deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security. “Today marks the peaceful and formal implementation of a leadership transition program—an important …
Tigray Judges Association warns of rising pressure in rape, murder cases; cites threat to judicial independence
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Addis Abeba– The Tigray Judges Association has expressed concern over what it described as growing “internal and external” pressure on judges handling rape and murder cases in the region, warning that such interference is threatening judicial independence and the safety of judges. In a statement issued on 05 April, the Association stated that “rape against …
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Addis Abeba– The Tigray Judges Association has expressed concern over what it described as growing “internal and external” pressure on judges handling rape and murder cases in the region, warning that such interference is threatening judicial independence and the safety of judges. In a statement issued on 05 April, the Association stated that “rape against …
Media Authority rejects journalist professional credential IDs, recognition initiative by Media Council
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Officials of the Ethiopian Media Council defended the proposed guideline during a workshop held on 18 March this year. Photo: Screengrab Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority has rejected efforts and distanced itself from recent moves by the Ethiopian Media Council (EMC) to issue professional registration, recognition, unified professional identity cards, and certificate …
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Officials of the Ethiopian Media Council defended the proposed guideline during a workshop held on 18 March this year. Photo: Screengrab Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority has rejected efforts and distanced itself from recent moves by the Ethiopian Media Council (EMC) to issue professional registration, recognition, unified professional identity cards, and certificate …
‘Hard… but if done well, an opportunity’: Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede
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Addis Abeba – The newly named President of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, has described his new role as both a formidable challenge and a potential turning point. “The responsibility given to me is a hard test,” he said. “But if done well, it is an opportunity.” In his speech at …
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Addis Abeba – The newly named President of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, has described his new role as both a formidable challenge and a potential turning point. “The responsibility given to me is a hard test,” he said. “But if done well, it is an opportunity.” In his speech at …