Year: 2023
- Op/Ed
Op-ed: Revisiting Ethiopian quest for reclamation of maritime sovereignty on the Red Sea coast: A blueprint for Ethiopian-Eritrean international legal encounter
The years between 1940 and 1950 serve as a prime example of Ethiopia’s utilization of international law to reverse the loss of maritime sovereignty on the Red Sea (Photo: Emperor Haile Selassie and Aklilu Habtewold, courtesy of Social Media) By Dejen Yemane Messele, Lecturer and PhD Candidate in Law Rerouting the Red Sea Agenda to an International Legal Question: A…
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News: Four civilians killed in clashes between government forces and OLA in Sulula Fincha district of Oromia region
Conflicts between government forces and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) earlier this week in the Sulula Fincha district of the Horroo Guduruu Wallagga Zone resulted in the deaths of four civilians. By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – Four civilians lost their lives during clashes between government forces and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the Sulula Fincha district of the Horroo Guduruu Wallagga…
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In-depth analysis: Tourism industry, local economy faces major setback with the destruction of Aksum Airport during the Tigray war
The Aksum airport’s illustrious history as the main entry point to the ancient city has come to an end due to the catastrophic Tigray war, which broke out in November 2020 (Photo: Tigray TV) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – The Aksum Airport, officially known as Emperor Yohannes IV Airport, used to be a vibrant and bustling hub for tourists, playing a…
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Updated: Gov’t, OLA second round talks in Tanzania end without agreement, again
Addis Abeba – After two weeks of talks that began with promises of ending the five-year militarized conflict in Oromia region between government forces and forces of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), the talks have formally ended without agreement for the second time. The federal government made the official announcement late tonight that the talks that were taking palace in…
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News: Tigray region’s tourism destinations to reopen after years of closure
The rock churches of Gheralta Mountains are one of the most popular tourist destinations located in the Tigray region (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The tourist destinations in the Tigray region, which had been closed for nearly three years due to security concerns, are set to reopen and welcome tourists starting this week. In an interview with Addis Standard, Atsbha Gebreegziabher,…
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Analysis: Ethiopia’s campaign for sovereign access to port: A start off on the wrong foot?
Shortly after making his stances clear on Ethiopia’s need for access to the sea, PM Abiy Ahmed during his visit to China in October, visited the Yangshan Port in Shanghai (Photo:FBC/X) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s remarks about Ethiopia’s quest for access to the Red Sea has gripped the Horn of Africa region since…
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News: More than a dozen people killed in gov’t drone strikes in Amhara; a school and bus station among targets struck: UN
At least twenty civilians have died as a result of drone attacks carried out by government forces in the Amhara region (Photo: Bahir Dar City Administration) Addis Abeba – According to a recent statement by the United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), drone strikes by Ethiopian government forces in the Amhara region have resulted in the deaths of…
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