Social Affairs
- May 14, 2024
Between two peace treaties: Tigray’s Irob community confronts plight, looming displacement
The Irob people, consisting of around 60,000 individuals, with an estimated 35,000 living in semi-arid mountainous areas, face challenges to…
Read More » - May 9, 2024
Gov’t pledges to address safety concerns at refugee sites following incident in Amhara region
Sudanese refugees residing in Kumer have reported encountering pervasive insecurity within the camp situated in Ethiopia’s Amhara region (Photo: Getty…
Read More » - May 9, 2024
Research exposes normalization of gender-based online violence against women in Ethiopia
(Photo: GenderIT.org) Addis Abeba – A study released by the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has documented the widespread technology-facilitated gender-based violence…
Read More » - April 29, 2024
CETU appeals for peace, economic relief amidst conflict and rising costs of living
In a press conference convened today, leaders of the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions urged the government to resolve ongoing…
Read More » - April 29, 2024
Ethiopia seeks 11 billion birr for emergency humanitarian mission through June 2024
As per the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission, an amount totaling 11 billion birr is deemed necessary to furnish aid…
Read More » - April 27, 2024
Following cholera outbreak in Bati district, Amhara health authorities take action to contain the spread of the disease
(Photo: Amhara Public Health Institute) Addis Abeba – Amid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special…
Read More » - April 25, 2024
A Dollar a Dose, a Life Saved: The search for safer pharmaceuticals amid widespread substandard medications
Recent research has revealed that 21.8% of the drugs tested in Ethiopia showed deficiencies in at least one of the…
Read More » - April 19, 2024
Ethiopia’s online boom shadowed by rise in hate speech, new report labels threat as ‘high and dangerous’
In light of the swift surge in social media adoption within Ethiopia, a recent report issued by the Ethiopian Media…
Read More » - April 16, 2024
Is burn care system in Ethiopia adequate to treat severe Acid burns?
Before and after of Ayantu Mustefa, who endured a horrific attack when her husband of eight years splashed acid on…
Read More » - April 16, 2024
US launches $60m highland resilience activity to help 120,000 vulnerable households in Ethiopia
Addis Abeba – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the ‘Feed the Future Ethiopia Highlands Resilience Activity’,…
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