Year: 2021
- Africa
Breaking: Ethiopia expels seven UN staff, including UNICEF country rep, for “meddling” in internal affairs
Ms. Adele Khodr, UNICEF Representative in Ethiopia, is among the seven UN staff members expelled by the government. Photo: UNICEF Addis Abeba, September 30/2021 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, said it has issued in letters today declaring a “persona non grata” for seven individuals who the Ministry said are working for various UN affiliated organizations working in…
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News: Voters in Somali State cast ballots for incumbent candidates after withdrawal of three opposition parties
Somali State Deputy President Mustefa Omer casting ballot in an election only his party is taking part. Picture: Somali Regional State Information Addis Abeba, September 30/2021 – Voters in Somali regional state are casting their ballots today as part of the general elections in the regional state which was delayed from original schedule on June 21. The National Electoral Board…
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Feature: Conscription, forced contributions to army & aid obstruction aggravate starvation in Borana, Oromia; local admins blame “enemy propaganda”
The elderly members of the community in Borana zone, Wachile woreda, often rely on the support from the youth. Picture: Archive/Addis standard By Dereje Gonfa Addis Abeba, September 29/2021 – Eye witness reports from received by Addis Standard from residents in Borana zone, Southern Oromia, reveal that civilians are suffering from severe food shortages resulting in deaths have occurred as…
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News: Citing personal reasons, Filsan Abdullahi resigns as minister of women, children and youth affairs
Filsan Abdullahi Ahmed, the Youngest Minister in Ethiopia’s History appointed at age 28 By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, September 28/2021 – Yesterday and days before the formation of the new government, Filsan Abdullahi Ahmed resigned from her post as Minister of Women, Children and Youth Affairs citing personal reasons behind her decision. Filsan, who is a speech and language…
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Breaking: Oromia re-elects Shimeles Abdisa as regional president, elects Sa’ada Abdulrahman new speaker, deputy speaker of Caffee
Shimless Abdisa was relected as Oromia’s President. Photo: Screenshot By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, September 26/2021 – Today, the Oromia regional council (Caffee in Afaan Oromoo) held the 5th and final session of the 5th regional council where a new proclamation finalizing final agendas from the previous regional council. During the session, a new proclamation was approved by the…
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Travel: Illubabor, a land of unimaginable beauty that is unknown, underdeveloped
Illubabor Zone is one of the 22 Zones of Oromia and remains with undiscovered natural beauty and unrecognized historical and cultural heritage. Photo: Brothers Pictures By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, September 25/2021 – The Oromia regional state is a renowned tourist attraction known for its natural resources. The region is known for the biggest national parks in the country…
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News: Rights Commission expresses concern for civilians after killing of 29 people in east Wollega, Oromia state in two separate attacks
Picture: Hans Birger Nilsen, as provided by EHRC. Addis Abeba, September 24/2021 – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has expressed concerns over the security situation of civilians in Kiramu Woreda, in East Welega Zone of Oromia regional state after the killing of 18 people in Boka Kebele on September 17 and 18 in three related attacks. Similarly, 11 people…
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News: Days before the formation of a new regional government, Oromia says it is ready to pardon members of ‘Shanee’
The former commander of the Southern command of the Oromo Liberation Army, Golicha Denge a recent interview with OBN. Photo: OBN By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, September 23/2021 – Yesterday, Oromia regional government said that it is ready to pardon members of “Shanee” (a term used by government officials to refer to the Oromo Liberation Army) ahead of the…
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News: Bahir Dar imposes new measures restricting movements, penalizing businesses, banning unofficial military training in the city
Bahir Dar City Administration. Photo: Bahir Dar Communication Bureau By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, September 23/2021 – Yesterday Bahir Dar city administration announced new restrictive measures, banning carrying of weapons in the city, penalizing businesses who violate new directive and banning military training outside official channels. These measures were announced after a meeting of the city’s security council where…
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