Year: 2022
- Africa
News: France grants five million euro for preservation, restoration of Lalibela
The rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela. Photo: Screenshot Addis Abeba, – The Ministry of Finance of Ethiopia and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed yesterday a €5 million (260 000 000 Birr) grant agreement to conduct the preparatory phase of a program of Preservation and restoration of the churches of Lalibela, and of development of the city around its heritage…
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#NewsAlert: Postponed AU peace talk to take place on 24 Oct. in South Africa: Ethiopia
Ambassador Redwan Hussien. Picture: MoFA Addis Abeba – Ambassador Redwan Hussien, National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, said that the African Union Commission “has informed us that the Peace talks is set for 24 Oct, 2022 to be held in South Africa.” AUC has informed us that the Peace Talks is set for 24 Oct,2022 to be held…
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#ASDailyScoop: ICRC Ethiopia distributes essential household items to displaced people in Horo Guduru Wollega
ICRC Ethiopia team distributing essential household items to displaced people in Shambu. Picture: ICRC Ethiopia Addis Abeba – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Ethiopia said that last week its team has distributed essential household items to 3,310 households (16,550 Individuals) who are sheltered in Horo Guduru Wollega, Shambu town. The assistance is distributed to displaced persons from…
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News: Benishangul Gumuz regional govt, rebel group sign peace agreement
The peace agreement was signed by the President of Benishangul Gumuz Regional state, Ashadli Hassan, center, and the Chairman of the GPDM, Giragn Gudetta, right. Picture: Region’s communication bureau Addis Abeba – The Benishangul Gumuz regional government communication bureau said the regional government and and the Gumuz People’s Democratic Movement (GPDM), a rebel group militarily active in the region, signed…
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News: Prosecutor charges three law enforcement officers, accomplices accused of rape, grave corruption and abuse of power
Addis Abeba – The Prosecutor filed charges against three police officers and their accomplices, including the head of criminal investigation department at the Airport Police Station, who are accused of abusing their authority and committing grave crimes of corruption and rape against a woman victim, the Ministry of Justice said. The charges are filed against the first defendant, Deputy Inspector…
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News: Government security forces kill member of Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, abduct five others in East Shewa Zone of Oromia
The late Boru Roba. Picture:Social Media/corroborated by eye witnesses By Getahun Legesse @Birmaduu2 Addis Ababa – Government security forces have killed Boru Roba, a respected member of the Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, and abducted his brother and sister along with two other individuals in Fentalle, East Shewa Zone of Oromia regional state. According to multiple sources in the area who spoke…
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News Analysis: As fears grow for civilians in Shire, AU, Tigray region echo need for immediate, unconditional ceasefire; gov. to continue “defensive measures”
Members of the minority Kunama community in Tigray region who were displaced recently after coming under heavy attacks were featured on the local DW TV. Picture: Screenshot. The federal government says it will continue to take defensive measures against what it said was “repeated attack of the TPLF and its active collusion with hostile foreign powers” Addis Ababa: Among growing…
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