Month: December 2022
- Africa
News Analysis: Tigray leader reveals challenge from regional council over CoHA, questions basic services restoration in federal controlled areas alone
Speaker of Parliament Tgesse Chafo and Chairman of the TPLF and Rigray region leader, Debretsion Gebremichael in Mekelle on 26 December. Picture: Tigray TV Addis Abeba – Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), the leader of the Tigray regional state, told the high-level federal delegation who visited the region on Monday that despite approving the contents of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement…
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News: Ethiopia suspends more than $20mn allegedly accumulated in illegal foreign currency
Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Financial Intelligence Service (FIS) said it has suspended more than US$20 million which it said was allegedly accumulated in illegally collected foreign currency . In a statement released on 26 December, the Service said it has confirmed through monitoring that various individuals have been engaged in illegal activities violating the Diaspora account directive meant to allow…
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The Interview: “I want to bring to the world Borana’s cultural music in a modern way”-Kuul Surre, coming with a new taste of Borana music
Addisalem Tibebe, a.k.a Kuul Surre. Photo: Kuul Surre/Social Media Addis Abeba – Addisalem Tibebe, a.k.a Kuul Surre, was born and grew up in the Borena zone of Oromia region, in an area called Arero, where his parents also grew up. He attended his elementary and secondary school located in his birth village. Right after high school, he was placed into…
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News: Ethiopian CEO says regular flights to Tigray capital to resume tomorrow
Mekelle Alula Aba Nega Airport. Photo: nationalparks.com Addis Abeba – Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, told local media this morning that the Airlines will resume regular flights to Mekelle, the capital of Tigray region, as of Wednesday v28 December. The CEO first announced that the Airlines was making preparations to resume its regular flights on 23 November, but flights…
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News update: Parliament Speaker leads first high-level federal officials delegation to Mekelle, meet regional leader
Addis Abeba – A high level delegation of federal government officials led by Tagesse Chafo, Speaker of the House People’s representatives (HoPR) is headed to the capital of Tigray regional state, Mekelle, this morning, state media reported. The delegation is the first high level delegation from the federal government since Tigrayan forces captured Mekelle and most parts of Tigray on…
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News: Authority warns religious media outlets broadcasting inciting messages
Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has announced that it will take legal action against religious media outlets that transmit irresponsible messages poisoning the peace and harmony of citizens using the media outlet allowed to them to use for religious purposes. In a statement issued yesterday, the authority emphasized that as it is clearly stated in the constitution…
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Editorial: Unequivocal support overdue for lawmakers’ request to end devastating war in Oromia
The armed conflict in Oromia deserves no less attention and resolve From the editors Addis Abeba – The security situation in the Oromia regional state seeks all the attention from local and international actors that are closely observing recent unfolding in Ethiopia; over the course of the last four years, the safety and security of civilians has deteriorated from bad…
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Business: US EXIM bank approves $281m loan to Ethiopian Airlines despite opposition from congress members
Ethiopian Airline fleet at Bole International Airport. Photo: ©Aviation online/Screenshot Addis Abeba – The US Export-Import Bank said its board of directors have unanimously approved on Thursday a $281 million loan to Ethiopian Airlines Group to buy Boeing passenger and cargo airplanes. The bank said in a statement that, “these monies will finance the export of several Boeing 737 MAX…
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