Month: December 2021
- Global Health Crisis
News Alert: Council of Ministers approves draft proclamation to form National Dialogue Commission
PM Abiy at the Council of Ministers meeting this morning. Picture: PMO Addis Abeba, December 10/2021 – The Council of…
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Ethiopia: Tigray Forces Summarily Execute Civilians
A grave site in Chenna, Dabat woreda of the North Gondar Zone in the Amhara regionPhoto: Amhara Media Corporation Addis…
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Analysis: CPJ says ‘Ethiopia biggest setback for media freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa’; Two journalists shot dead, a dozen remain behind bars in 2021
By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, December 09/2021 – In its 2021 report on the global status of press freedom,…
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News: Activist, co-founder of online media Ubuntu, Eyasped Tesfaye arrested at his family house
Eyasped Tesfaye, co-founder of Ubuntu YouTube Channel By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, December 08/2021- Activist and co-founder of youtube…
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News: Gov’t forces retake Dessie, Kombolcha cities; electric power repairing power transmission lines in Shewa Robit & other towns
Ethiopian Electric Power workers repairing power transmission lines. Photo: EEP Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, December 07/2021 – Federal allied…
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News Analysis: NBE amends foreign exchange management directive; reveals foreign currency allocation, priorities
National Bank of Ethiopia Photo: FBC By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Abeba, December 07/2021 – Earlier last week, the National…
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News: Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, UK, & US call for “large numbers” detention of Tigrayans in Ethiopia to “cease immediately”
Addis Abeba City Addis Abeba, December 06/2021 – A joint statement signed by the governments of Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands,…
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News: Fed. Supreme Court rules in favor of Jawar Mohammed et. al; dismisses prosecutors appeal
Bekele Gerba, Jawar Mohammed, Dejene Tafa, Hamza Adane (From left to right) By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, December 04/2021…
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