Month: September 2022
- Africa
News Alert: EU alarmed over “totally blocked” humanitarian access in Tigray, “greatly impeded” in affected areas in Amhara, Afar
Shelter for displaced Tigrayan civilians in Mekelle. Picture: EU/2021 Archive Addis Abeba – The European Union (EU) said it was “alarmed at the deterioration of the humanitarian operating environment” in Tigray, Amhara and Afar regional states since the resumption of militarized hostilities in 24August. The EU also said the fighting has reportedly left “tens of thousands” of people newly displaced…
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News Alert: Ethiopia, Somalia call on UNSC to lift Somalia arms embargo
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Picture credit: PMO Addis Abeba – In a joint communique issued at the end of a two-day official visit by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Ethiopia and Somalia called upon the UN Security Council (UNSC) “to consider the request of the Federal Governments of Somalia for the lifting of the arms…
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News: At least 50 civilians killed in extra-judicial execution by security forces, armed groups in Gambella: new report
Screenshot taken from a scene of one of the extra-judicial execution of a civilian by Gambella region security forces By Mihret G/Kirstos & Assefa Molla Addis Ababa – Following the June 14th clash in the capital of Ethiopia’s Gambella region between the region’s security forces and coalition of armed groups Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and Gambella Liberation Front (GLF), civilian…
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Commentary: Ethiopia’s conflict: Politics of nationalism and federalism without a federation
Caption: The 13th Ethiopian Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Day celebrations held in Addis Abeba on 08 December 2018. Credit: Anadolu Agency/Screengrab By Milkessa Gemechu @milkessam Addis Abeba – In a statement made on Sunday September 11, 2022, the African Union Commission welcomed the announcement by the Regional Government of Tigray of its commitment for a peaceful resolution of the civil…
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News: Amid communication blackout Rights Commission says more than 100 civilians killed in recent violence in western Oromia
By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported that more than 100 civilians were killed as a result of repeated identity-based violence perpetrated by irregular Amhara armed militia, members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), commonly named as “OLF/Shene” by authorities, as well as armed individuals in western Oromia, in Horo Guduru Zone over…
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#ASDailyScoop: Bole Airport Customs announce seizing more than 97 kg cocaine from incoming passenger
Part of the 97.48 kilograms of cocaine seized at the Bole International Airport. Picture: State Media Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Customs officials at Bole International Airport announced that they have seized 97.48 kilograms of cocaine from a passenger who arrived at Bole Airport from Nairobi, Kenya. The suspect was detained by the Customs police while attempting to smuggle in the…
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News: Ethio telecom unveils three-year development strategy
Ethio telecom CEO Frehiwot Temiru. Picture: State media By Getahun Legesse Addis Abeba- The state owned telecom giant, Ethio telecom, has unveiled a three-development strategy called “Lead” covering the period from June 2022 – June 2025 today. The strategy will advance new business streams and solutions beyond connectivity, according to the CEO of the company Frehiwot Tamiru. Speaking at the…
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News: Fed. Finance Intelligence Service warns agencies, local actors to refrain from illegal money transfer activities
Police in Ethiopia often announce the seizure of local currency illegally being transferred. Picture credit: Humera Police Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Finance Intelligence Service (FIS) has warned agencies and local actors it accused of involving in illegal money transfer activities to refrain from their activities. In a statement it issued via state media, FIS, a federal institution established to…
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#ASDailyScoop: City Admin says organized robbery at private residence by group posing as fed. security forces foiled
Photo: Addis Abeba City Press Secretary Office Addis Abeba – The Addis Abeba City Administration said an organized robbery attempt by a group of individuals who posed as federal security forces and targeted a private residence in the city was foiled after coordinated efforts by neighbors, community police and security forces in the areas. Calling the attempted robbery an “evil…
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News: Security forces briefly detain famous Oromo scholar Gemechu Megersa, released with demand to report back
By Getahun Legesse Addis Abeba – Security forces in Addis Abeba briefly detained and released a famous Oromo anthropologist and researcher, Gemechu Megersa (PhD), on 23 September before releasing him with a notice to report back to the police when needed, his son Solan Megerssa confirmed to Addis Standard. Gemechu was detained from his residence at around 6:30 a.m local…
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