Month: June 2022
- Analysis
Analysis: Intensified arrests in Arsi zones, Oromia region under pretext of connections with OLA; civil servants, OFC members among jailed
By Dereje Gonfa @DerejeGonfa Addis Abeba – A wave of arrests swept over Arsi and West Arsi zones of the Oromia region, residents said. Families of detainees who spoke to Addis Standard complained of intensified arrests of civilians under the pretext of having connections with the Oromo Liberation Army(OLA). Several residents of the localities said that their loved ones are arrested,…
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#NewsAlert: EU Council sees not enough progress in Ethiopia to normalize relations
Josep Borrell. Picture: Screengrab Addis Abeba – After a meeting today by the Council of the European Union, the EU has decided that although there is “some progress” in Ethiopia, it is “not enough for the full normalization” relationships between the EU and Ethiopia. Speaking after the meeting, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and…
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#ASDailyScoop: China-Africa Peace Conference kicks off in Addis
Addis Abeba- The China-Horn of Africa First Peace, Governance and Development Conference, the first of its kind, has commenced in Addis Abeba, today. The conference will last for two days, mainly focusing on the themes of peace, development, and good governance. The event is being conducted with the underpinnings of China’s interests in working with the Horn of Africa (HoA)…
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News: More than 200 civilians killed in West Wollega violence; Oromia state, armed group trade blame
Addis Abeba – More than 200 civilians are reported killed in the war torn West Wollega zone of Oromia regional state in what the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said was related to clashes between government security forces and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), referred to by the government as “OLF/Shene.” The rights body blamed the killings on the armed group.…
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Innovation: Microsoft, Ministry of Education collaborate to help digitize education sector
Addis Abeba – Microsoft has collaborated with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education to implement a Higher Educational Management Information System supporting the successful digital transformation of the education sector. The Ministry of Education has a mission to ensure effective, quality, and equitable education and training systems through building the capacity of the education sector at all levels. Facing an urgent need…
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News: Security forces shoot civilians in Gambella city two days after regional gov’t vows to ‘totally eradicate’ remaining members of Oromo, Gambella armed groups
By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba – A disturbing footage of government security forces shooting repeatedly at an unarmed man whose hands are tied behind his back made rounds on several social media platforms today. The recording is reportedly in the capital of Gambella regional state where the joint forces of the Gambella Liberation Front/Army and the Oromo Liberation Army…
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