Month: December 2019
- Africa
Interview: “I have always said that there is really no ideological difference between Oromo political parties” Jawar Mohammed
Jawar Mohammed announced yesterday that the party he will be joining in the run up to the next election will…
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Commentary: Beyond the euphoria: promises and limitations of Ethiopian Satellite
Daniel Kassahun, PhD, For Addis Standard Addis Abeba, December 30/2019 – On December 20, 2019, an Ethiopian microsatellite was launched…
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News: Somali regional state asks “equitable representation” at federal parliament
In the letter, the vice president stated that based on the 1994 population and housing census of Ethiopia, which put…
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In-depth analysis: The Tigray dilemma
“Three conundrums form what together might be called the ‘Tigray Dilemma and more aptly Tigray Quandary’.” Mehari Taddele Maru (@DrMehari)…
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News: Lemma Megerssa agrees to narrow differences, work together with new party
critical details such as whether or not Lemma agreed to accept both Medemer and the formation of Prosperity Party or…
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News: Attacks on multiple mosques, Muslim-owned business center in Amhara region draws criticism
Partial view of a burned mosque in Mota as was posted by Ahmedin Jebel. Bileh Jelan Addis Abeba, December 21/2019…
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News: Security forces detain Wolayta National Mov’t secretary general
Left: Andualem Tadesse Boltena holding the NEBE issued registration certificate of WNM. Right: recent rally held in Sodo city Addis…
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News: New collaboration to mobilize US$60 m for refugee, Ethiopian children’s education
The partnership aims to mobilize at least US$60 million in funding to support Ethiopia to realize its ambition to ensure that all children receive a quality education…
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