Month: July 2022
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Ethiopia
News: OFC, OLF continue engagement with international community; meet U.S. special envoy in Addis
Picture: OFC By Fraol Bersissa @FiraolBer Addis Abeba: The chairmen of two Oromo opposition parties, namely the Oromo Federalist Congress…
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Ethiopia
News: City Admin, WeBuild ink $11 million contract for repair, improvement works on Legadadhi and Dire dams
Addis Abeba – The Addis Abeba City Administration has signed an agreement with the Italian company WeBuild, formerly Salini Impregilo,…
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Somali elections
News Analysis: Officials contradict each other on crisis in Oromia as civilians bear brunt of rising insecurity
On 27 July Hailu Adugna told local press that due to actions being taken, the OLA armed groups in Oromia…
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Africa
News: Al-Shabaab militants in Somali region “destroyed” to point of no threat: regional president
Mustafe Omer seen with security forces next to a sign board for Jigjiga Customs branch office checkpoint in Ferfer. Picture:…
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Ethiopia
News Analysis: Ethiopia Athletics Federation President pleads for reopening of blockade, wants more athletes from Tigray
Legendary athlete Deraru Tulu speaking on the need to remove Tigray blockade. Picture: screenshot By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Abeba…
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Ethiopia
News: Ethiopia says military action against Al-Shabaab continued “accompanied by victory”, hundreds killed, weapons seized
ENDF reinforcement units in Somali region. Picture: ENDF Addis Abeba: The federal government communication service released a brief statement yesterday…
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Africa
Op-ed: Victory by Tigray-born athletes at World Athletics should put more spotlight on Tigray siege
From left: Gudaf Tsegay, Gotytom Gebreselase and Letesenbet Giday. Pictures: compiled from Getty Images/World Athletics By Seife Gebremeskel @seifgebre Addis…
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Ethiopia
Updated: Govt ready for talks with Tigray “anytime, anywhere”; ambassadors, special envoys allowed trip to Mekelle
Ambassador Redwan Hussien. Picture: MoFA By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba – The Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser, Ambassador Redwan…
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Ethiopia
News: Four OLF High-ranking Officers Remain Behind Bars contradicting Court Order
By Alemitu Homa @alemituhoma Addis Abeba: The four Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) officers, Mikael Boran, Dawit Abdeta, Lemi Begna, and…
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