Year: 2023
- Analysis
Ethiopia’s press freedom crisis: Arrests, exile of Journalists intensify amid political turmoil
Press freedom has always been a source of concern in Ethiopia (Photo: Innocence Project) By Million Beyene @MillionBeyene Addis Abeba – For decades, Ethiopia has been closely scrutinized by international organizations advocating for journalists’ rights. The country’s long-standing struggle with freedom of the press has been a cause for concern, particularly during periods of political turmoil like the one unfolding over the past four…
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Innovation: 12 outstanding projects emerge as finalists of this year’s Solve IT
Addis Abeba – This year’s Solve IT 2023 kicked off across six cities in Ethiopia, boasting an impressive 2,000 plus number of registrations. As the competition progressed, 12 outstanding projects emerged as the finalists in the city hub competition and these 12 projects underwent preparations for the ultimate stage of Solve IT, known as the bootcamp. Having addressing local community…
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News: Tigray interim leader removes top zonal officials for neglect of responsibilities, wastage of public resources
Getachew Reda, the head of the Tigray Interim Administration (Photo: Tigray Television) Addis Abeba – The Tigray interim administration has made a decision to remove six top zonal officials from their positions due to their neglect of responsibilities entrusted to them by the people and government. This has led to a waste of public resources, according to Getachew Reda, the head of…
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News: Rights commission engages Tigray interim gov’t over misleading report on IDPs status
EHRC head office building (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has responded to concerns raised by the Tigray Regional Interim Administration regarding the scope and findings of its recent report on the situations of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia. On Thursday, the Tigray Regional Interim Administration’s Presidential Office criticized aspects of the…
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News: US official reveals Ethiopia’s request for AGOA eligibility ‘still pending’, decision unlikely at upcoming forum
During his visit to Ethiopia in March 2023, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the extension of AGOA privileges with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen (Photo: Reuters) Addis Abeba – A US State Department official has disclosed that the decision to reinstate Ethiopia’s eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is “still pending”. Constance Hamilton,…
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News: UN rights experts call for continued monitoring of human rights violations in Ethiopia
On Wednesday, 25 October, 2023, the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia presented its final report to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (Photo: United Nations) Addis Abeba – The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has called for the continuation of international monitoring of the human rights situation in the country. This comes after…
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Analysis: Rising abductions for ransom threaten human security in conflict hit areas, Oromia region
The Oromia region has been extensively training militias to tackle deteriorating security in the region (Photo: Oromia Militia Office/Facebook) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – For the past five years, Ethiopia’s Oromia region has been plagued by conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and government security forces. While tensions initially simmered, clashes have intensified dramatically over the past two…
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News: Ethiopia ranks 129 out of 142 in rule of law index as rule of law declines globally
Ethiopia ranked 30th out of 34 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Photo: Ethiopian Federal Police/Facebook) Addis Abeba – As the rule of law continued to decline globally for six consecutive years, Ethiopia has ranked 129th out of 142 countries according to the World Justice Project’s (WJP)annual Rule of Law Index published today. The index, which measures human rights, access to justice,…
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News: Third round GERD talks conclude in Cairo without outcome; Addis to hold next round
An Ethiopian delegation led by Ambassador Seleshi Bekele (middle) participated in the third round of discussions regarding the regulations and protocols for the initial filling and yearly operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: MoFA/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The third round of talks regarding the rules and guidelines for the initial filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)…
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