Ethiopia
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News: PM Abiy vows gov steps to dissolve, reintegrate special forces “will be implemented” even at a cost; cautions “law enforcement” measures against attempts to impede
PM Abiy Ahmed attending the inauguration of army cadets accompanied by Army chief of staff, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula (left).…
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In-depth: Flooding, Cholera ravage drought victims in Somali region, damaged roads disconnect vulnerable IDPs
Vehicles stranded in a flood and mud around Dawa zone (Picture: Residents) By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane & Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21…
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News: No decision to “disarm” and “dismantle“ regional special forces; reorganizing steps “matter of constitution”: Army General
General Abebaw. Photo: Sceenshot/AS Addis Abeba – General Abebaw Tadesse, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces…
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News: Amhara state gov calls on regional special forces to “return” to respective camps, remain calm
Members of the Amhara region Special Forces. Photos: Social Media/AMC Addis Abeba– The Amhara regional state government has called on…
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News: Nekemte mayor, other gov’t officials arrested following murder of ruling party official
The late Desalegn Bokonja, head of Nekemte city’s Prosperity Party (Left) seen with the city’s mayor Tolera Regassa (Right) days…
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News: Ethiopian security detain more than 90 foreign nationals, local associates suspected of “illegal exploitation” of gold, other minerals
An excavator allegedly used by the detained suspects for mining operations. Photo: Federal Police Addis Abeba -Security and Intelligence Joint…
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Analysis: Ethiopia begins “practical activities” to dissolve, reenlist controversial regional special forces, cautions actors not to imped move
Special forces of Oromia (top left), Amhara (right) and Somali (bottom left) regional states. Photos: Social Media/State media Addis Abeba-…
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Op-Ed: Broken promises: Why Somalis reject Prosperity Party
By Faisal Roble @faisalroble19 Addis Abeba – Winning the premiership in April 2018, Dr. Abiy Ahmed promised Somalis a meaningful change.…
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News: Sole opposition party to join Tigray IA determined to peaceful struggle despite reservations as region unveils interim cabinet
Baitona Abai Tigray leaders – Tsegazeab Kahsu (PhD) and Kidane Amen. Addis Abeba – Baitona Abai Tigray, one of the…
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Feature: Studio Other Spaces designs Meles Zenawi memorial park to reflect “complex feelings, reflections around Meles Zenawi’s legacy”
Meles Zenawi Memorial Park, Stone Path (Photo: Michael Tsegaye) Addis Abeba – Commissioned by the Meles Zenawi Foundation (MZF), international…
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