Africa
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Updated News: Somali region unilaterally withdraws from 2014 agreement transfering three kebeles to Afar region, beefs up security
Photo: SRNews Hayalnesh Gezahegn Addis Abeba, May 04/2019 – In an extraordinary meeting it held on May 03 in Jigjiga…
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Op:Ed: Misleading numbers: Improving the reporting of Ethiopia’s tourism Sector
Dr. Hirut Kassaw, Minister of Culture and Tourism. Photo: Ministry of Culture David Desta, for Addis Standard Addis Abeba, May…
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News: Eleven civilians killed in Siti zone of Somali region by what witnesses said were Afar regional state special forces
Addis Abeba, May 03/2019 – At least eleven civilians, many of whom pastoralists, were killed by members of the Afar…
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News: “Several dozens” killed in Jawi Woreda, Amhara regional state; Deputy PM Demeke describes it a tragic retaliation
This is visual interactive map done based on description of location of the attack given to Addis Standard by communication…
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Op:Ed: Support to independent media and media reform crucial for democratic development in Ethiopia
Torbjörn Pettersson, For Addis Standard Addis Abeba, MAy 03, 2019 – Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we turn our…
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Opinion: Ethiopia: Fragile new-found press freedom must be buttressed in law and practice
Fisseha Tekle, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Addis Abeba, May 02/2019– Ahead of this year’s World Press Freedom Day, the Ethiopian authorities must…
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News: 18 people killed in clashes in Benishangul Gumuz regional state
Colonel Alebel said the clashes erupted over the Ethiopian Easter weekend following private altercations between a truck driver and a…
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Breaking: Former President Dr. Negasso Gidada passed away
Addis Abeba, April 27/2019 – Former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and a seasoned politician Dr. Negasso…
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News: New study reveals the massive ecological and economic impacts of woody weed invasion in Ethiopia
Invasive mesquite (Prosopis juliflora) near the Awash River, Afar Region, Ethiopia (Image courtesy of T. Wakie) . Addis Abeba, April…
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News: China’s reprieve on interest-free loan only
Addis Abeba, April 25/2019 – It has come to the attention of Addis Standard that China’s pledge to write off…
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