Month: November 2022
- Africa
News: UN hosts Internet Governance Forum in Ethiopia amid criticism over longest running shutdown in Tigray, frequent interruptions in other parts
Photo: Daniel Getachew/UN ECA Addis Abeba – The UN is hosting in Ethiopia the 17th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), under the overarching theme of Resilient Internet for a Shared Sustainable and Common Future, which started in Addis Abeba on 28 November and lasts until 02 December 2022. Representatives of different countries including US Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital…
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The Interview: “I wrote it with the purpose of unfolding the history of Oromo legends” Author Zufan Urga
Zufan Urga A book titled “Dannaanee hanga Finfinne” meaning “From Denane to Finfinne’ outlining Brigadier General Tadesse Biru’s biography was published and launched last October on the 100th year birthday commemoration ceremony of the general, one of the most celebrated Oromo heroes. The author of the book, Zufan Urga, was born and raised in Addis Abeba. Zufan is an entrepreneur…
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News: Commission rules out participation of armed groups in planned inclusive national dialogue
ENDC professor Mesfen Araya during the presser on Tuesday Addis Ababa – The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) said that armed groups could join the national dialogue if and only if they are willing to put down their guns. Chief Commissioner of the ENDC professor Mesfen Araya, told journalists on Tuesday that the dialogue will be conducted in the coming…
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News: Oromia region calls on youth who join armed group to return, rules out peace talks to end war in region
Members the OLA fighters. Picture: OLA Website Addis Abeba- The Oromia Regional State government called on Oromo youth who joined to fight alongside the rebel group in the region, Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), known by the government as “OLF/Shene”, to “return back to peace.” The regional state also ruled out the possibilities of having peace negotiations to end the three-year…
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News: China provides Ethiopian Federal Police with patrol, bullet-proof vehicles and communication upgrading system worth above US$600, 000
Commissioner General Demelash G/Michae and Ambassador Zhao Zhiyuan during the handover ceremony. Picture: Federal Police Addis Abeba – The Chinese government has provided the Ethiopian Federal Police with five Corolla Cross patrol vehicles, a bullet-proof vehicle, a Communication Upgrading System worth more than US$600, 000. The donation also included digital forensic laboratory equipment and cash. Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia Zhao…
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News: Tigrayan official accuses Eritrean forces of “summarily executing” civilians, calls on federal government for protection
A resident in the Irob district whose house is reportedly shelled by Eritrean forces shows the wreckage left in the wake of the shelling to the local Tigray TV. Photo: Screenshot Addis Ababa – Getachew Reda, Spokesperson for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and member Tigrayan peace talks delegation, said Eritrean forces have continued killing civilians including children and…
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News: Police in pursuit of five Addis Abeba City officials suspected of land grab, grand corruption
Addis Abeba: Addis Abeba police says five senior officials of land management office of Lemi Kura sub-city are on the run and being sought by law as part of government’s anti-corruption crackdown. According to police, head of land management office Habiba Umer, her deputy Tesfaye Girma, land management officers Bekalu Tsadek and Chemdessa Fulea, as well as Leul Terfe, who…
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