Month: February 2023
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Africa
News: OLA says Oromia region call for reconciliation “welcome news”, issues “key aspects” to be clarified
OLA is led by Kumsa Diriba o.k.a Jaal Marroo. Picture: Screenshot/AS Addis Abeba – In a statement it released in…
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News: More than 60,000 mainly women, children arrive in Ethiopia after fleeing recent clashes in Laascaanood, Somalia: UN
Somali refugees who fled recent clashes in Lasscanood, Somaliland area, shelter in the open at the Qoriley site in the…
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News: Three Tigrayan opposition political parties invalidate committee to lead establishment of interim admin in Tigray
Representatives of the three opposition parties in Tigray giving presser. Photo: Screenshot/VOA clip Addis Abeba – Three major opposition political…
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News: Officials in SNNP region warn prolonged drought in Konso zone at alarming level
Shelter for communities displaced by the impact of ongoing drought in Konso. Photo: Konso Communication Office Addis Abeba – Regional…
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Breaking: Oromia Region President calls for reconciliation with OLA
Shimelis Abdissa. Photo: OBN Addis Abeba – Addressing the 6th regular meeting of Caffee Oromia, the regional council, President Shimellis…
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News: Security forces kill six, injure more than 15 people in Wolkite following protest against chronic lack of water
Protesters against chronic lack of water in Wolkite city. Photo: Social media By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba: Residents of…
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News: Tigray region officials announce establishment of interim regional administration soon
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede and Muluwork Kidanemariam giving presser on the establishment of IRA in Tigray. Photo: Screenshot ©Addis-Standard/collage Addis…
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News Analysis: Ethiopian Orthodox Church leaders resolve schism through dialogue, restore Church unity “based on church’s canon”
Abune Sawiros kisses the hands of His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the EOTC. Photo: EBC Addis Abeba –…
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News: At least 50 killed on IDPs shelter in East Wollega, attack blamed on Oromo rebels; eight more killed by federal forces accused of links with rebels: Rights Commission
IDPs in Ano town. Picture: EHRC Addis Abeba – A new report by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said…
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News: Security forces detain two journalists amidst crackdown following ongoing Orthodox Church schism, ensuing unrest
From left: Tewodros Asfaw and Diacon Yosef Ketema. Photos: Social media. Collage: Addis Standard Addis Abeba – Following the ongoing…
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