Africa
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In-depth Analysis: The fracturing of the Oromo elite and return of Ethiopia’s law and order State
From Left: Defense Minister Lemma Megeressa, former chairman of ODP; opposition politician Jawar Mohammed, in prison; and Prime Minister Abiy…
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News: After a daylong lull tension resurfaces in Wolaita
Fresh protests erupted today in Gununo town in Wolaita zone. Addis Standard staffs Addis Abeba, August 12/2020 – After a…
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Book Review: Oromo Witness: A people’s history of the Bale Oromo movement
Reviewed by Mohammed Ademo (@OPride) Addis Abeba, August 12/2020 – In the Ethiopian popular imagination, emperors and rulers are glorified,…
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Update: Wolaita People’s Democratic Front says 21 people killed as uneasy calm returns
Sodo city. August 10/2020. Addis Standard staff Addis Abeba– In a statement it released today, the opposition Wolaita People’s Democratic…
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Viewpoint: Public Health consequences of violence and inter-generational trauma
One of the August 10 victims of security forces’ crackdown in Welaita zone being attended by a medic. Picture: Sent…
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Analysis: Can Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt Strike a deal on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?
Picture Credit: Office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed By Mahemud Tekuya (@MTekuya) Addis Abeba, August 10/2020 – Ethiopia, Sudan, and…
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News: Security forces injure at least eighteen people in Wolaita zone after arrest of officials triggers protest
Pictures circulating on social media show protesters burning tyres and blocking roads. Disclaimer Addis Standard received the pictures from activists…
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View point: Indeterminate negotiation is fatal
The GERD Dejen Yemane Messele @MesseleDejen Addis Abeba, August 07/2010 – The head-to-head negotiation between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan on…
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News: Police accuses Asrat Media journalists, camera crew of inciting communal violence through broadcast
From top left: Belay Manaye, Mulugeta Anberbir, Misganaw Kefelegn and Yonatan Mulugeta. Graphic design and pictures: Asrat Media Addis Abeba,…
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Analysis: The impact of Covid-19 on the Somali Region: the case of forced migrants
Qoloji IDP camp, one of the few formal IDP camps in the Somali region. June 2019 By Abdirahman Ahmed @AbdiraxmanSocy…
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