Month: November 2021
- Global Health Crisis
News: US special envoy returns to Ethiopia
AU Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat with Special Envoy Jeffrey Feltman Addis Abeba, November 09/2021 – Special Envoy Jeffrey Feltman is currently in Ethiopia to underscore the United States’ grave concern with the escalation of the conflict and the risk of inter-communal violence, and to encourage all parties to engage in a dialogue on a cessation of hostilities. From November 4…
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Exclusive: AU Horn of Africa envoy says leaders in Addis, Mekelle individually agree crisis “require political solution through dialogue”
AU PSC in session. Picture: 2019 Archive/ISS Africa Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, November 08/2021 – In a speech, seen by Addis Standard, and delivered to the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) emergency session held today in Addis Abeba, AU High-Representative for the Horn of Africa and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said “leaders here in [Addis…
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News: Bahir Dar city Security Council Command Post calls on local Fano members to register under gov’t security structure, residents to register firearms within five days
Bahir Dar, the Capital City of Amhara regional state. Pictures: Bahir Dar City Communication By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, November 08/2021 – In a statement released this morning the Security Council Command Post of Bahir Dar, the capital city of Amhara regional state, has called on the informal local armed members commonly known as “Fano” to come and get…
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News: Arrests in connection with SoE appear to be “identity-based” rights commission says
Since the declaration of the state of emergency people were arrested from their workplace, residential homes and on the street and were being held at various police stations in Addis Abeba. By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, November 7/ 2021- The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) expressed concerns over the situation of people being arrested in connection with the state…
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News: AU Peace & Security Council convenes emergency session on Ethiopia today
AU PSC in session. Picture: 2019 Archive/ISS Africa Addis Abeba, November 08/2021 – The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) convenes an emergency session today. The session, prompted by recent changes in the context of the conflict, is set under a theme ‘update on the situation in Northern Ethiopia’. Tmrw (08 November), the #PSC will convene an emergency…
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News Alert: SoE Operation Command announces nationwide suspension of ID issuance as of today, firearm registration in a week
A scene from a busy street in Addis Abeba By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, November 05/2021 -State of Emergency Operation Command said that it has confirmed that residence ID cards are being illegally issued in Amhara and Oromia regional states as well as in Addis Abeba city administrations. Therefore, as of today, issuance of residence ID cards is suspended indefinitely in every…
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Exclusive: Ministry of Mines gives KEFI 3 months ultimatum to revamp activities
Tulu Kapi gold mine Photo: The Reporter By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, November 5/ 2021- The Ministry of Mines gave KEFI Minerals’ a final opportunity to perform the obligations that are expected by the ministry. In a letter reviewed by Addis Standard, the ministry gave until January 31, 2022 to the Tulu Kapi Gold Mine (TKGM) to procure the necessary…
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News: Ethiopian defense forces calls on former armed forces to register, stand by national army to defend country
The ENDF calls on its former members to stand by the national army By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, November 05/2021 – The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has called on former members of the Ethiopian armed forces to register stand by the national army and contribute with their knowledge and experiences in order to thwart the ongoing assault to…
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News: Southern State tells citizens to register private firearms within 5 days; Addis Abeba extends deadline
Senait Solomon, SNNPRS communication bureau chief. Picture: SNNPRS Communication bureau By Mahlet Fasil Addis Abeba, November 05/2021 – The Southern Nations Nationalities and People’s regional state has announced that citizens who posses firearms should start to register their firearms starting today in the next five consecutive days. Senior leadership of SNNPRS met yesterday to deliberate on current security situation and…
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News: Gov’t warns those spreading “misinformation, fear”; says Facebook’s removal of PM Abiy’s post shows “its true colors”
Addis Abeba, November 04/2021 – In a statement released titled: “This is not a Country that Crumbles under Foreign Propaganda.” We are fighting an existential war!”, the Federal Government Communication Service said “the government wants to warn …parties, that are busy with activities that are aimed at destroying the nation, to cease and desist from their destructive behavior.” The statement…
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