Africa
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News: Ethiopia accuses expelled UN staff of helping TPLF, asks UN to “expeditiously replace” them
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonenn and U.N. Secretary-General during the last UN General…
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Special Edition: Transition to Democracy in Deeply Divided Ethiopia: Mission Impossible?
Please click here to download the PDF version of this special edition. By Guest Contributor Introduction Transition from authoritarianism to…
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News: UNSC to discuss crisis in Tigray today under AOB
Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, October 01/2021 – The UN Security Council members will convene today under “Any Other Business”…
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News: Amidst deepening security crisis in Benishangul-Gumuz state, Rights Commission calls for “immediate action” to ensure civilians’ safety
Lt. Gen. Asrat Denero, Commander-in-Chief of the FDRE Ground Forces and Coordinator of the Metekel Zone Integrated Command Post in…
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News: US, EU, Germany & UK condemn UN staff expulsion, ask Ethiopia to reverse decision; US threatens to use Executive Order
Expelled UN Staff By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, October 01/2021 – After Ethiopia declared seven individuals working for various UN…
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News: UN chief “shocked” by staff expulsion from Ethiopia
Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR at a Press Conference after 66th session of Excom. 9 October 2015.…
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Breaking: Ethiopia expels seven UN staff, including UNICEF country rep, for “meddling” in internal affairs
Ms. Adele Khodr, UNICEF Representative in Ethiopia, is among the seven UN staff members expelled by the government. Photo: UNICEF…
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News: Voters in Somali State cast ballots for incumbent candidates after withdrawal of three opposition parties
Somali State Deputy President Mustefa Omer casting ballot in an election only his party is taking part. Picture: Somali Regional…
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Feature: Conscription, forced contributions to army & aid obstruction aggravate starvation in Borana, Oromia; local admins blame “enemy propaganda”
The elderly members of the community in Borana zone, Wachile woreda, often rely on the support from the youth. Picture:…
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News: Citing personal reasons, Filsan Abdullahi resigns as minister of women, children and youth affairs
Filsan Abdullahi Ahmed, the Youngest Minister in Ethiopia’s History appointed at age 28 By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, September…
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