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News: Talks between federal and Somali region authorities underway after weekend violence leaves trail of causalities, destruction
Recap and additional updates from Addis Standard staffs Addis Abeba, July 06/2018 – Talks that started on Sunday b/n federal & Somali regional state authorities are underway and may lead to an “amicable settlement”, a government source told Addis Standard. The talks involve both regional & federal administrative, military, security …
Breaking: Federal defense forces surround Somali regional state president Abdi Mohomud Omar; situation remains tense
Abdi Mohomud Omar, a.k.a Abdi Illey Addis Abeba, July 04/2018 – Addis Standard confirmed that members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) have surrounded Abdi Mohomud Omar, a.k.a Abdi Illey, president of the Ethiopian Somali regional state, at his “presidential palace,” since the last two hours. The defense …
Analysis: How conservation agriculture is helping Ethiopian farmers become more than subsistence farmers
CA-based practices are improving soil health and yields for Ethiopian smallholders Sophie Reeve Addis Abeba/Hawassa, August 03/2018 – Major factors limiting food production for smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa include the depletion of soil fertility, soil erosion and periodic droughts due to climate change. In Ethiopia, crop productivity is further …
