Africa
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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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Breaking: Oromia re-elects Shimeles Abdisa as regional president, elects Sa’ada Abdulrahman new speaker, deputy speaker of Caffee
Shimless Abdisa was relected as Oromia’s President. Photo: Screenshot By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, September 26/2021 – Today, the…
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Travel: Illubabor, a land of unimaginable beauty that is unknown, underdeveloped
Illubabor Zone is one of the 22 Zones of Oromia and remains with undiscovered natural beauty and unrecognized historical and…
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News: Rights Commission expresses concern for civilians after killing of 29 people in east Wollega, Oromia state in two separate attacks
Picture: Hans Birger Nilsen, as provided by EHRC. Addis Abeba, September 24/2021 – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has…
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News: Days before the formation of a new regional government, Oromia says it is ready to pardon members of ‘Shanee’
The former commander of the Southern command of the Oromo Liberation Army, Golicha Denge a recent interview with OBN. Photo:…
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News: Bahir Dar imposes new measures restricting movements, penalizing businesses, banning unofficial military training in the city
Bahir Dar City Administration. Photo: Bahir Dar Communication Bureau By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, September 23/2021 – Yesterday Bahir…
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