Year: 2023
- Politics
News: UK, Ethiopia launch peace program to mitigate instability along Ethiopia-Kenya-Somalia borders
UK, Ethiopia flags (Picture: Embassy of Ethiopia, London) Addis Abeba – The British Embassy in Addis Abeba together with Ethiopian Foreign Affairs and Peace ministries as well as the Somali regional government have launched a peace and security program dubbed ‘Deris Wanaag’ aimed to bolster resilience against violent extremism in the Ethiopia-Kenya-Somalia borderland regions. According to a press release sent…
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News: Fincha Sugar Factory faces prolonged delay in resuming operations, impacting employees and economy
Although Fincha Sugar Factory underwent expansion, which increased its annual capacity to 270,000 tons, the recently added production line has been continually encountering obstacles (Photo: Sugar Industry Group) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – The Fincha Sugar Factory, known as one of the largest and most historic sugar factories in the country, is yet to resume production after ceasing operations five months…
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News: Leading Sidama opposition party accuses regional government of forceful entry into its office, property looting
The Sidama Federalist Party head Office in Hawassa (Photo: SFP/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) has accused the Sidama regional government of forcefully entering its headquarters in Hawassa City on 07 October, 2023, looting property, and detaining one member. However, officials from the region’s peace and security bureau maintain that their actions were taken to enforce law and order…
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News: Opposition group in Tigray opposes referendum over occupied areas, urge full implementation of peace deal
Addis Abeba – The Assimba Democratic Party (ADP) has expressed its opposition to the federal government’s plan to conduct a referendum over areas in western and southern Tigray that have been occupied by the Amhara forces since 2020. In a statement released yesterday, commemorating the first anniversary of the Pretoria Peace Agreement, the party emphasizing the need for the complete and comprehensive…
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Update: US, IGAD, Kenya & Norway key peace talk facilitators; OLA southern command chief arrives in Dar es Salaam
General Getachew Gudina, Head of Military Intelligence, ENDF (Left), Kumsa Diriba, a.k.a. Jaal Marroo, OLA Commander (Middle), Gemechu Regassa a.k.a Gemechu Aboye, Commander, OLA’s Southern Command (Right) (Photo: ENA, Arraata Biyyoolessa Oromiyaa, BBC) Addis Abeba – Diplomatic sources close to the matter told Addis Standard that the ongoing talks between the Ethiopian federal government and representatives of the Oromo Liberation…
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News: Tigray interim admin sacks four more high-ranking officials
From left to right: Alem Gebrewahid, Amanuel Assefa, Liya Kassa, and Teklay Gebremedhin (Photo:Social Media) Addis Abeba – In a letter sent from the president’s office, the Tigray Interim Administration has removed four high-ranking officials from their positions. This decision came 10 days after the interim administration removed an additional six top zonal officials from their positions. The latest termination letter…
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News: Second round peace talk to end conflict in Oromia kicks off in Dar es Salaam; OLA Commander on board
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) is led by its Commander, Kumsa Diriba a.k.a Jaal Marroo. (Picture: Arraata Biyyoolessaa Oromiyaa) Addis Abeba – With Commander of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) Kumsa Diriba, popularly known as Jaal Marroo, on board, the second round talks between the Ethiopian federal government and OLA kicked off in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Tuesday, two…
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News: Ministry of Trade implements stringent registration process for Khat exporters
Khat’s export revenue dropped dramatically from around $400 million a decade ago to $248 million last year Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Trade has announced that khat exporters will now be required to undergo a rigorous registration process, which includes meeting newly issued pre-license requirements to participate in the business. The objective of this move is to streamline operations and enhance…
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