Africa
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News: Jawar Mohammed tells fed. court he is being held at a basement in unmarked building; judges grant police 14 more days
Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba. Image: Jawar Mohammed Facebook Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, July 16/2020 – Tuuli Baayyis, the…
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News: Tigray state council approves appointment of regional electoral commission officials
Muluwork Kidanemariam Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, July 16/2020 – In an emergency meeting it held today, the Council of…
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In-depth Analysis: Spate of targeted attacks, excessive use of force by security in Oromia leave death trails, destruction
After the devastation, residents of Shshemene are trying to put their lives back on track, as vendors returned to their…
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News: PM Abiy says planned attempt to ignite civil war, communal violence in Ethiopia thwarted; thanked law enforcement agencies, the public
PM Abiy’s address was partially aired after the 1:00 PM local time news bulletin this afternoon. His office said the…
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News Alert: African Development Fund approves $165 m grant for Ethiopia’s national COVID-19 emergency response
Ethiopia’s Minister of Health Dr. Lia Tadesse. Image: ENA Addis Abeba, July 03/2020 – The Board of Directors of the…
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News: Federal police accused Jawar Mohammed and others of attempts to repeat June 22 high level assassinations
Deputy Commissioner Zelalem Mengiste vowed that “negotiations” are no longer to be pursued from now as will “mediation.” Mahlet Fasil…
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News: Addis Abeba Police says ten people killed in the city & there were plans to instigate communal violence
Addis Abeba Police Commission Commissioner Getu Argaw’s statement was broadcast via all state owned TV stations including EBC Etenesh Abera…
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News: Funeral ceremony for slain Oromo artist happening in Ambo amid tight security
Image: Screen grab Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil July 02/2020 – The funeral ceremony for slain Oromo singer/song writer Haacaaluu Hundeessaa is…
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News Alert: 81 people killed as protests against Oromo artist assassination continue; the late artist’s uncle among those killed in Ambo today
The late artist Haacaaluu Hundeessaa performing his 2015 hit song “Maalan Jira” Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil July 01/2020- Ararsa Merdassa, Oromia…
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News Alert: At least 50 people killed as protests over assassinated Oromo artist continue; police confirm arrest of Jawar Mohammed, Bekele Gerba & 33 others
It is now confirmed that protesters in Harar city have toppled down the statue of Ras Mekonnen yesterday July 01/2020…
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