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    October 2, 2023

    Ethiopia’s surprising admission into the BRICS elite circle: Exploring the role of geopolitics, economics

    Last month, Ethiopia became one of the select few countries worldwide to be invited to…
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    September 30, 2023

    News: Tigray Interim Admin, TPLF vow to investigate corruption, bring comprehensive reform and ensure…

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    September 30, 2023

    News: Dozens die of malaria in conflict-ridden west Wollega zone, Oromia as hunger takes…

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    September 29, 2023

    News: Blinken once again tells PM Abiy need for peaceful resolution to end Oromia,…

    Blinken and Abiy during the US-Africa Summit in Washington D.C. Photo: Blinken/X Addis Abeba –…
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    September 29, 2023

    News: Tigray interim admin requests immediate start of political dialogue with federal gov’t

    Amanuel Assefa. Photo: Tigray TV/Archive 2020 Addis Abeba – The Interim Administration of Tigray Regional…
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    September 26, 2023

    Analysis: ONLF’s caution on “dangers of unmet needs”, lack of open dialogue as peace…

    Abdirahiman Mahdi, ONLF Chairman. Photo Credit: ONLF/Archive Addis Abeba – Reflecting on the progresses made…
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    September 26, 2023

    News analysis: Despite State of Emergency and leadership changes Amhara region grapples with persistent conflict,…

    Despite the Amhara region being under a state of emergency, there have been recent outbreaks…
    Politics
    September 26, 2023

    News: TPLF Central Committee calls for UN experts’ mandate extension, full implementation of Pretoria…

    TPLF Chairman Debrestion G/Michael. Photo Credit: DW TV Addis Abeba – After a week-long deliberations,…
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    September 21, 2023

    In-depth: Navigating through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations, future outcomes

    The end of August 2023 saw Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan come to an impasse after…
    Economic Analysis
    September 20, 2023

    Commentary: The cascading economic effects in Ethiopia of the prolonged Russia-Ukraine crisis

    By Henok Fasil Telila (PhD)  Addis Abeba – The enmity between Russia and Ukraine has…
    Social Affairs
    September 20, 2023

    News: Rights body reports death of three people from infectious disease at detention facility

    Homeless people in the streets of Addis Abeba lined to receive help. Picture: foodnotbombs Addis…
    Politics
    September 20, 2023

    News: Ethiopian army says Al-Shabaab attempted attack “completely thwarted”

    Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) said its forces have “completely thwarted”…
    Op/Ed
    September 19, 2023

    Op-ed: The quest for regional nation-statehood in Ethiopia’s defunct SNNP Region: The gap between…

    The former SNNP region (Illustration: Addis Standard) By Milkessa Gemechu, @milkessam Addis Abeba – Ethiopia…
    Law & Justice
    September 18, 2023

    #NewsAlert: UN experts warn nearly a year after ceasefire, atrocities, including war crimes and…

    Addis Abeba – Nearly one year since the signing of an agreement to cease hostilities…
    Social Affairs
    September 18, 2023

    Feature: Abused and deceived: The distressing reality of domestic workers in Ethiopia

    Studies indicate that an overwhelming majority (85%) of child domestic workers in Ethiopia are subjected…
    Law & Justice
    September 16, 2023

    News: Armed men assault on civilians in Western Oromia leaves several dead, injured

    Gidda Ayana Hospital, where injured victims are being treated Addis Abeba – A devastating assault…
    Law & Justice
    September 15, 2023

    News: Rights body reveals extrajudicial killings by gov. forces in Amhara region; “widespread,arbitrary arrests”…

    Picture: EHRC Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) latest report on rights abuses…
    Politics
    September 15, 2023

    News: Crisis-hit Amhara state capital gets new mayor, administrative leadership

    Newly appointed Mayor of Bahir Dar city, Goshu Endalamahu (right) taking oath of office. Picture:…
    Talk Business
    September 14, 2023

    News: National Bank of Ethiopia greenlights offshore accounts for strategic foreign direct investments

    The headquarters of the National Bank of Ethiopia (Photo: Capital Finance International) Addis Abeba – The…
    Law & Justice
    September 13, 2023

    News: One of four youths arrested by gov’t forces in Anfillo, Western Oromia found…

    The four youth arrested in Anfillo, Kellem Wollega on 22 August (Photo: Social Media) Addis…
    Social Affairs
    September 11, 2023

    News: Patriarch denounces use of destructive weapons, calls for peace and national unity in…

    His Holiness Abune Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) (Photo:EOTC TV) Addis Abeba…
    Social Affairs
    September 11, 2023

    #ASDailyScoop: PM Abiy says “fourth and final” filling of GERD complete; Egypt calls it “illegal”

    The GERD, which has been under construction since 2011, will be the largest dam in…
    Politics
    September 9, 2023

    News: Normalcy returns to Godere district, Gambella region after deadly attack claims six lives

    Meti town, major urban center in the Godere district, Majang zone, Gambella region (Photo: Godere…
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    September 8, 2023

    NewsAlert: Biden renews national emergency executive order imposing sanctions on certain persons in Ethiopia

    Addis Abeba – U.S. President Joe Biden renewed for the second time the national emergency…

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      October 3, 2023

      News: Unidentified armed group kills eight, injures many in brutal attack in East Gurage Zone

      The town of Butajira functions as the administrative center for the East Gurage Zone (Photo: Butajira Communication Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – At…
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      October 3, 2023

      News: Tigray Interim Admin declares three-day mourning period to honor veterans lost in war; official announcements of combatants’ deaths to be made

      General Tadesse Werede, Deputy President of the Tigray Interim Administration (Photo: Tigray Television) By Mihret G Kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – The…
      Politics
      October 2, 2023

      News: Sidama Federalist Party calls for investigations, accountability in younger region

      Addis Abeba – The Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) issued a strongly worded six-point position statement yesterday, drawing attention to the ongoing political…
      Social Affairs
      October 2, 2023

      News: At least 18 people die of drought-related hunger in two districts in Wag Hemra zone, Amhara region

      Photo: Wag Hemra Communication Addis Abeba: Amidst the ongoing conflict between the federal and regional governments and the Fano armed…
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      October 2, 2023

      News: Ezema asserts chairman’s arrest is not connected to his party leadership role

      Chane Kebede, chairman of Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice or Ezema (Photo: Ezema/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice…
      In-Depth Analysis
      October 2, 2023

      Ethiopia’s surprising admission into the BRICS elite circle: Exploring the role of geopolitics, economics

      Last month, Ethiopia became one of the select few countries worldwide to be invited to join the BRICS bloc (Photo:…
      Politics
      September 30, 2023

      News: Tigray Interim Admin, TPLF vow to investigate corruption, bring comprehensive reform and ensure release of detained Tigrayans

      Getachew Reda, left, and Debretsion Gebremichael, during the presser yesterday. Photo: Screenshot collage/AddisStandard Addis Abeba – In a joint statement…
      Social Affairs
      September 30, 2023

      News: Dozens die of malaria in conflict-ridden west Wollega zone, Oromia as hunger takes toll on civilians

      Left: A mother with her severely malnourished child. Right: Local people taking pateints to health centers in donkey-driven cartwheel. Pictures:…
      Politics
      September 29, 2023

      News: Blinken once again tells PM Abiy need for peaceful resolution to end Oromia, Amhara crises

      Blinken and Abiy during the US-Africa Summit in Washington D.C. Photo: Blinken/X Addis Abeba – U.S. Secretary of State Antony…
      Social Affairs
      September 29, 2023

      News: Delays in school attendance, salary payments cause concern in newly established East Borana Zone

      Since the Oromia regional government announced the establishment of a new zonal administration in February 2023, there have been widespread…
      Politics
      September 29, 2023

      News: Tigray interim admin requests immediate start of political dialogue with federal gov’t

      Amanuel Assefa. Photo: Tigray TV/Archive 2020 Addis Abeba – The Interim Administration of Tigray Regional State has requested an immediate…
      News
      September 26, 2023

      News: Severe tree locust infestation wreaks havoc, exacerbating food insecurity in Tigray region

      Tree locusts have the ability to consume tons of vegetation and crops in a single day (Photo: thenationalnews.com/) Addis Abeba – A…
      Politics
      September 26, 2023

      Analysis: ONLF’s caution on “dangers of unmet needs”, lack of open dialogue as peace agreement with Ethiopia enters 5th year

      Abdirahiman Mahdi, ONLF Chairman. Photo Credit: ONLF/Archive Addis Abeba – Reflecting on the progresses made and the challenges that remain…
      Politics
      September 26, 2023

      News analysis: Despite State of Emergency and leadership changes Amhara region grapples with persistent conflict, violence

      Despite the Amhara region being under a state of emergency, there have been recent outbreaks of clashes between federal forces…
      Politics
      September 26, 2023

      News: TPLF Central Committee calls for UN experts’ mandate extension, full implementation of Pretoria agreement; admits “internal weaknesses”

      TPLF Chairman Debrestion G/Michael. Photo Credit: DW TV Addis Abeba – After a week-long deliberations, the Central Committee (CC) of…
      DailyScoop
      September 22, 2023

      #ASDailyScoop: Annual Tana Forum to be held in Bahir Dar city postponed amid escalating conflict

      The seventh Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa was held in the city of Bahir Dar in April 2018.…
      Politics
      September 21, 2023

      News: Several killed, many injured in fresh clashes in Babile near Oromia, Somali regions border

      Houses that were damaged during the violence in 2017 in Babile district (Photo: UNOCHA/Ethiopia) Addis Abeba – Clashes between militias…
      Politics
      September 21, 2023

      In-depth: Navigating through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations, future outcomes

      The end of August 2023 saw Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan come to an impasse after two days of trilateral talks.…
      Politics
      September 21, 2023

      #ASDailyScoop: Ethiopia hosting 1st annual regional conference on Red Sea security dynamics

      Participants of the First annual regional conference on Red Sea security dynamics. Photo: IFA Addis Abeba – The 1st annual…
      Social Affairs
      September 21, 2023

      News: At least 30 died of hunger in Gambella refugee camps amid “increasingly concerning” food shortage – EHRC

      Gambella region is home to close to 400,000 refugees as of end of August 2023 (Photo: EHRC) Addis Abeba – At…
      Economic Analysis
      September 20, 2023

      Commentary: The cascading economic effects in Ethiopia of the prolonged Russia-Ukraine crisis

      By Henok Fasil Telila (PhD)  Addis Abeba – The enmity between Russia and Ukraine has existed since the Crimea problem.…
      Social Affairs
      September 20, 2023

      News: Rights body reports death of three people from infectious disease at detention facility

      Homeless people in the streets of Addis Abeba lined to receive help. Picture: foodnotbombs Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Human Rights…
      Politics
      September 20, 2023

      News: Ethiopian army says Al-Shabaab attempted attack “completely thwarted”

      Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) said its forces have “completely thwarted” a group of Al-Shabaab fighters…
      Social Affairs
      September 19, 2023

      News: Floods displace thousands in Gambella, regional gov’t calls for relief

      Floodwaters impacted nine districts across the region, including the capital Gambella city (Photo: Gambella Communication Bureau/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Heavy…
      Op/Ed
      September 19, 2023

      Op-ed: The quest for regional nation-statehood in Ethiopia’s defunct SNNP Region: The gap between constitutional principles and praxis

      The former SNNP region (Illustration: Addis Standard) By Milkessa Gemechu, @milkessam Addis Abeba – Ethiopia announced last month the establishment…
      Art & Culture
      September 18, 2023

      #ASDailyScoop: UNESCO grants world heritage status to Bale Mountains National Park, Gedeo Cultural Landscape

      Bale Maountains National Park (Left) Gedeo Cultural Landscape (Right) (Photo: Visit Oromia, Ethiopia Land of Origins/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The…
      Social Affairs
      September 18, 2023

      News: European Investment Bank gives WHO €1 million to assist primary healthcare system in Ethiopia

      Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of WHO, and President of the European Investment Bank Werner Hoyer. Photo: WHO/Archive Addis Abeba…
      Law & Justice
      September 18, 2023

      #NewsAlert: UN experts warn nearly a year after ceasefire, atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity continue in Ethiopia

      Addis Abeba – Nearly one year since the signing of an agreement to cease hostilities in Ethiopia, atrocities, war crimes and…
      Social Affairs
      September 18, 2023

      Feature: Abused and deceived: The distressing reality of domestic workers in Ethiopia

      Studies indicate that an overwhelming majority (85%) of child domestic workers in Ethiopia are subjected to conditions tantamount to the…
      Law & Justice
      September 16, 2023

      News: Armed men assault on civilians in Western Oromia leaves several dead, injured

      Gidda Ayana Hospital, where injured victims are being treated Addis Abeba – A devastating assault targeting unarmed civilians by assailants…
      Law & Justice
      September 16, 2023

      News: Oromia gov. says reports of detention facilities “false information”

      Addis Abeba – The government of Oromia regional state has in a short statement denied reports of detention facilities in…
      Law & Justice
      September 15, 2023

      News: Rights body reveals extrajudicial killings by gov. forces in Amhara region; “widespread,arbitrary arrests” in Oromia, Amhara and Addis Abeba

      Picture: EHRC Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) latest report on rights abuses againist civilians, especially in the…
      Politics
      September 15, 2023

      News: Crisis-hit Amhara state capital gets new mayor, administrative leadership

      Newly appointed Mayor of Bahir Dar city, Goshu Endalamahu (right) taking oath of office. Picture: Screenshot Addis Abeba – In…
      Talk Business
      September 14, 2023

      News: National Bank of Ethiopia greenlights offshore accounts for strategic foreign direct investments

      The headquarters of the National Bank of Ethiopia (Photo: Capital Finance International) Addis Abeba – The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE)…
      Social Affairs
      September 14, 2023

      News: Career fellowship supports Ethiopian women to enhance agri-food policies

      2009 AWARD Fellow, prof Fetien Abera on the left, with barley farmers in Ethiopia: Photo credit AWARD Addis Abeba – African…
      Business
      September 14, 2023

      News: African Development Bank Group approves $104 million in funding for a power transmission project in eastern Ethiopia 

      Photo: FBC Addis Abeba – The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has granted approval for a $104…
      Law & Justice
      September 13, 2023

      News: One of four youths arrested by gov’t forces in Anfillo, Western Oromia found dead

      The four youth arrested in Anfillo, Kellem Wollega on 22 August (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – One of the…
      Politics
      September 13, 2023

      News: Global network of human rights organizations urge Ethiopia to end internet shutdown in Amhara region

      Addis Abeba – A global network of over 300 human rights organizations from 105 countries is urgently calling on the government of…
      Social Affairs
      September 11, 2023

      News: Patriarch denounces use of destructive weapons, calls for peace and national unity in new year address

      His Holiness Abune Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) (Photo:EOTC TV) Addis Abeba – His Holiness Abune Mathias…
      Social Affairs
      September 11, 2023

      #ASDailyScoop: PM Abiy says “fourth and final” filling of GERD complete; Egypt calls it “illegal”

      The GERD, which has been under construction since 2011, will be the largest dam in Africa when completed (Photo: dw.com/)…
      Politics
      September 9, 2023

      News: Normalcy returns to Godere district, Gambella region after deadly attack claims six lives

      Meti town, major urban center in the Godere district, Majang zone, Gambella region (Photo: Godere Communication Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba –…
      Social Affairs
      September 8, 2023

      Commentary: Unearthing Somali region’s food security: The buried treasure in Shabelle basin

      Fruits production in Somali region (Photo: Ali Regah) By Ali Regah @aregah Addis Abeba – Africa’s dependence on foreign food…
      Politics
      September 8, 2023

      NewsAlert: Biden renews national emergency executive order imposing sanctions on certain persons in Ethiopia

      Addis Abeba – U.S. President Joe Biden renewed for the second time the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14046…
      Politics
      September 7, 2023

      News: Interim leader imparts grave political, security crisis in Tigray amid mounting tension over disallowed protest rally

      Getachew Reda, Interim president of the Tigray regional state (Photo: Tigrai Television) Addis Abeba – Interim president of the Tigray…
      Politics
      September 7, 2023

      In-depth: Ethiopia’s quest for alternative ports: Negotiations or force on the table?

      By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – A few months ago, rumors began swirling about Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s efforts to secure…
      Politics
      September 7, 2023

      News: CPJ expresses deep concern over arrest of three more journalists in Ethiopia

      Abay Zewdu, chief editor of Amhara Media Center (AMC) (Screenshot:Negari TV/Youtube) Addis Abeba – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)…
      News
      September 6, 2023

      News: Members, leaders of opposition groups arrested in Mekelle ahead of planned protest rally

      Kidane Amene (left) and Tesfamichael Nigus, top leaders of the National Congress of Great Tigray or Baytona (Photo: National Congress…
      Art and culture
      September 5, 2023

      Opinion: The Oromo Dance with Gospel: Sacred Rhythms?

      Oromo dance from a gospel music titled ‘Ta’e Reefu’ (Picture:Wakjira Tube/Screeshot) By Bedassa Tadesse (PhD) Addis Abeba – Over recent…
      Business
      September 5, 2023

      Business: Opera launches its first data campaign in Ethiopia, offers up to 1.5GB free data per month to Safaricom users

      Addis Abeba – Opera – a leading global web innovator – is launching its free data campaign in Ethiopia. Partnering…
      Social Affairs
      September 5, 2023

      News: Oxfam reveals over $30 billion loss to East African nations due to climate change impacts

      The Somali region of Ethiopia has been severely affected by three consecutive years of devastating drought (Photo: unsdg.un.org/) Addis Abeba – A…
      Politics
      September 5, 2023

      News: Eritrean forces commit “war crimes, possible crimes against humanity” in Tigray months after peace truce – Amnesty International

      Eritrean forces in Shire town, January 2023 (Photo: Haphtom Berhe) Addis Abeba – Soldiers from Eritrea continued to commit war…
      Analysis
      September 4, 2023

      Analysis: Eritrean forces continue abductions and sexual violence in Tigray’s Irob Woreda, despite Pretoria peace deal

      Dawhan town, which serves as the administrative center of Irob Woreda, has experienced significant adversity due to the Tigray war…
      News
      September 2, 2023

      News: Human rights groups express concern over AU’s premature termination of Tigray Commission’s mandate

      Refugees, who had escaped the conflict in the Tigray region, arrived near the banks of the Tekeze river at the…
      News
      September 2, 2023

      News: Cholera outbreak spreads into camps sheltering refugees mainly from Sudan

      Kumer refugee camp in the Amhara region has reached its maximum capacity, currently accommodating 9,891 refugees and asylum seekers (Photo:…
      Social Affairs
      September 1, 2023

      Editorial: Saudi Arabia’s killing and inhumane mistreatment of Ethiopian migrants with impunity must end. Victims cannot afford the indifference of the Ethiopian government and the world at large!

      Migrants trying to cross to the Saudi Border, (Illustration: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The recent report by Human Rights…
      Business
      September 1, 2023

      #ASDailyScoop: Visa backs upcoming Enkopa tech and entrepreneurship summit

      Enkopa Summit 2022 (Photo:Enkopa Summit.com) Addis Abeba – Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has signed on as Platinum…
      Politics
      September 1, 2023

      News: Displacement, horrific violence continue in western Tigray as Amhara forces maintain control

      Numerous internally displaced people are housed at the Endabaguna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Center in Shire, Tigray (Photo: IOM/Kaye Viray)…
      Law & Justice
      August 31, 2023

      News: Concerns mount over well-being of detained MP, Councilmen

      MP Christian Tadele, Concilmen Yohannes Buayalew and Kassa Teshager (PhD) (Photo:Social Media) Addis Abeba – Relatives and legal representatives of Christian Tadele,…
      Politics
      August 31, 2023

      Analysis: Gov’t decision resuscitates feud over city ownership, incites six-month long unrest in Southern Oromia

      “Nagelle” aka “Nagelle Borana” (Photo: Gaaddisa Gumii Bokkoo/Facebook) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – The Guji zone in Southern…
      News
      August 31, 2023

      News: Farmers in Amhara region face setback as fertilizer distribution disruptions compound amidst reignited conflict

      A farmer engaged in row planting in Enarj Enawga woreda of the East Gojjam Zone of the Amhara region (Photo:…
      Social Affairs
      August 31, 2023

      News: Police detain seven bishops spearheading “Oromia Orthodox Synod” in Bishoftu

      Among the bishops detained by the police (Photo: Deacon Daniel Chala/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The police in Bishoftu city have…
      Politics
      August 30, 2023

      News: Fighting recommences in several cities of Amhara region after days of normalcy

      Archive photo of Debre Markos city, East Gojjam zone (Photo: Debre Markos City Communication/Facebook) Addis Abeba – After a period…
      Law & Justice
      August 30, 2023

      News: Police investigating tragic killing of 9-year-old girl in Jigjiga, Somali region

      Jigjiga, the capital city of Somali regional state (Photo: Abdirahman Isak/May 2020) Addis Abeba – Police in Somali region’s capital Jigjiga…
      Social Affairs
      August 30, 2023

      News: Ethiopia moves closer to securing $300 million WB loan for rural connectivity project

      In Ethiopia, approximately 57% of the rural people who are economically disadvantaged reside more than three kilometers away from an…
      Talk Business
      August 30, 2023

      News: Dashen Bank secures $40 million loan to drive agricultural exports

      The agricultural sector in Ethiopia employs 80% of the population while generating 90% of the country’s foreign currency through exports…
      Law & Justice
      August 29, 2023

      News Alert: At least 183 killed in clashes in Amhara since July; 250 Tigrayans detained in new wave in Western Tigray: UN

      Addis Abeba – UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner said “at least 183 people have been killed in…
      Politics
      August 29, 2023

      #ASDailyScoop: Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan conclude GERD negotiations with no significant progress

      Ethiopia’s mega dam GERD, June 2023 (Photo: Seleshi Bekele/X) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan have wrapped up two days of…
      Law & Justice
      August 29, 2023

      News: Women’s Association of Tigray demands thorough investigation into recent brutal killing in Mekelle

      The late Zewdu Haftu (Photo: obtained from her family) Addis Abeba – Women’s Association of Tigray is calling for a thorough investigation…
      Politics
      August 29, 2023

      News: Fallout over administrative restructuring claims lives near Arba Minch, Southern Ethiopia region

      Arba Minch City (Photo: Arba Minch City Communication Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – At least 17 people were killed and many…
      Politics
      August 28, 2023

      #ASDailyScoop: Prominent politician Bekele Gerba resigns from Oromo Federalist Congress, seeks asylum in US

      Bekele Gerba during an exclusive interview with Addis Standard shortly after his release from prison in 2015 Addis Abeba – Bekele…
      Business
      August 28, 2023

      In-depth: Skyrocketing food prices plague low-income families, uncertain future creates a fret

      The prices of crucial food items available in the various markets of Addis Abeba have skyrocketed with a kilogram of…
      Politics
      August 25, 2023

      Breaking: Amhara state council appoints Arega Kebede after regional president resigns

      Arega Kebede, incoming president of the Amhara regional state (Photo: UNICEF Ethiopia) Addis Abeba – The Council of Amhara regional…
      Law & Justice
      August 25, 2023

      News: Nightclub grenade attack in Mekelle city kills four, injures 20

      Addis Abeba – Four people were killed and 20 others were injured in a grenade attack at an entertainment center…
      Interview
      August 25, 2023

      The Interview: “AAU will not transform into institution exclusive to the affluent” – Dr. Matiwos Ensermu VP, AAU

      Addis Abeba – In a landmark decision by the Council of Ministers, Addis Abeba University has been conferred the honor…
      Interview
      August 24, 2023

      Exclusive: “A successful conclusion of negotiations on the GERD is within reach” – UAE State Minister

      Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, UAE (Photo: UAE Embassy/Ethiopia) Addis Abeba – In the backdrop of the…
      Social Affairs
      August 24, 2023

      News: Research underway to restore ancient historical sites after two years of war

      Aksum Obelisk, known as Stelae Three, which is believed to have been erected in the fourth century, has remained in…
      Politics
      August 24, 2023

      News Update: Ethiopia joins BRICS as bloc welcomes six new members

      Addis Abeba – Leaders of the BRICS nations have come to a consensus regarding the expansion guidelines for admission to the influential…
      Business
      August 23, 2023

      #ASDailyScoop: Kenya gears up to construct $13.8 billion railway connecting to Ethiopia

      Addis Abeba – Kenya is gearing up to launch a monumental $13.8 billion high-speed electric railway project, aiming to connect…
      Politics
      August 23, 2023

      News: Opposition groups urge end to forceful measures, call for “meaningful dialogue” to resolve nationwide instability

      Established in June 2020, the Caucus of Opposition Parties currently consists 11 opposition groups (Collage: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba –…
      Politics
      August 23, 2023

      In-depth Analysis: United States turns focus to Africa in shifting global landscape

      During the US-Africa Summit held in December 2022, the United States pledged to invest a staggering $55 billion in Africa…

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