Month: June 2019
- Africa
Commentary: Pulling Sudan Back from the Brink
Ishac Diwan Addis Abeba, June 07/2019 – Sudan is on the threshold of disaster. On June 3, paramilitary forces opened fire on peaceful pro-democracy protesters in Khartoum, killing over 100 and wounding hundreds more. Now, hope for a smooth transition to civilian rule is giving way to fear that the country will go the way of Yemen, Syria, or Libya.…
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News: Judges rule five suspects accused of bombing at pro Abiy Ahmed rally should defend terrorism charges
The bombing on Saturday June 23/2018 at the pro Abiy Ahmed rally in Addis Abeba claimed the lives of two and injured more than 160 people. Mahlet Fasil Addis Abeba, June 07/2019 – Judges at the Federal High Court Lideta branch Fourth Criminal Bench have today ruled that five suspects arrested in connection with the bombing on June 23/2018 at…
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News: French Development Agency provides 100 m euros to support economic reforms in Ethiopia
Caption: President Emmanuel Macron held his first state visit to Ethiopia on March 12. He was welcomed by PM Abiy Ahmed in Lalibela Addis Abeba, June 06/2019 – A signing ceremony of a loan and a grant agreements will take place today at Ministry of Finance between Ahmed Shide, Ethiopian Minister of Finance, Mr Ignace Monkam-Daverat, the French Agency for…
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