Africa
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News: More than a dozen civilians killed following latest clashes between Afar, Somali regions militias near border areas
By Addis Standard Staff Addis Ababa – At least 18 civilians were killed, several others were injured in fresh clashes…
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News: More airstrikes kill dozens in Mendi, West Wollega; mounting civilian causalities draw outcry
Top scoring high-school student Fenet Alemayehu Tafesse, left, and her brother Eyob Alemayehu Tafesse are believed to have been among…
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News: Ethiopia disputes reports on continued blockade of humanitarian supply to Tigray, claims aid flowing “like no other times”
Recently displaced civilians in the Tigray region. Photo: Screenshot Addis Abeba – Following a statement by the U.S. State Department…
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News: Supreme Court upholds ruling to release journalist Gobeze Sisay on bail
By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba – The Federal Supreme Court has upheld a ruling by the federal high court…
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News: Mekelle sees food item prices slow down following Ethiopia cessation of hostilities agreement
Mekelle city. Photo: Kindeya Gebrehiwot/July 2020 Addis Ababa: Following the permanent cessation of hostilities agreement signed between the Ethiopian government…
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News: Authority preparing media guideline to report on Ethiopia cessation of hostilities agreement
Mohammed Idris. Photo: EMA Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has announced that guidelines are being prepared indicating…
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News: Civilians killed following intense fighting between rebel group, government forces in Nekemte, western Oromia region
Nekemte, the capital city of East Wollega zone of the Oromia regional state is located at approximately 317 km from…
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Analysis: Tigrayan families disconnected for over a year cautiously optimistic about peace agreement
ICRC connecting Tigrayan families separated with their loved ones due to communication blackout. Photo: ICRC By Mihret G/Kiristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis…
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