Year: 2022
- Ethiopia
News: 72 national and regional Civil Societies operating in Tigray request lifting of blockade on basic services
In March this year, the ICRC said that through free phone call service, its team in Mekelle heled “around 1,500…
Read More » - Banishangul Gumuz Regional state
Profile: Biruk Girma dedicates his life to paving way for young startup entrepreneurs
Biruk Girma, CEO of Sumuni By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba – When it comes to grassroots incubation of startups from…
Read More » - Africa
News: Wolaita zone prosecutor indicts prominent scholar Asefa Wodajo with ‘spreading hate speech, disinformation’
Asefa Wodajo By Biruk Alemu @ Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba: The public prosecutor of Sodo city, the capital of Wolaita zone…
Read More » - Ethiopia
News: US court dismisses two years litigation to shut down OMN
Addis Abeba – On August 6, 2022, the Eighth Circuit ended a lawsuit against non-profit media organization Oromia Media Network…
Read More » - Ethiopia
News Alert: Ethiopian Airlines removes crew who allegedly fell asleep on air, pending further investigation
Picture: Alex Macherias Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Airlines said it has “removed from operation pending further investigation,” its crew who…
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News Analysis: University teachers threaten action if ‘administrative abuse’ continues
Professor Birhanu Nega, Education Minister; Picture: Ministry of Education By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba: University teachers have stressed that…
Read More » - Afar regional state
News: Somali region says thousands displaced in clashes bordering Afar state; victims in dire need of aid
By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba – The Somali regional states government said thousands of civilians who are displaced after…
Read More » - Africa
Analysis: On Tigrayans’ plight at Jarre camp: urgent attention, end to misleading media reports needed
A screenshot showing the Jarre camp taken from a recent report on Channel 4 Asmelash Yohannes Teklu (PhD) Addis Abeba…
Read More » - Corruption
News Alert: SNNPR command post bans public gatherings
Ristu Yirda attending the council meeting Photo: Gurage Zone Government Communications By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba: The military command…
Read More » - Breaking
#Breaking: Six zones and five special woredas to hold a referendum
Members of the House; Image: House of Federation Addis Abeba: The House of Federation (HoF) accepts the request of Wolaita,…
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