Africa
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Analysis: Amid renewed violence and conflicting accounts army places Oromo Special, South Wollo & North Shewa zones of Amhara region under command post
Scenes of destruction from Ataye. Picture: Enyew Bihonegn By Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan & Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, April 19,…
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News: Eritrea admits presence and involvement of its forces in Tigray war, pledges to withdraw
PM Abiy and Presidet Isaias Afwerki on March 26 after a visit by PM Abiy to Asmara. Picture: Yemane G.…
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News Alert: EU Council to discuss “next steps of policy” to support peace, reflect on upcoming elections in Ethiopia
EU Foreign Affairs Ministers during a discussion on EU Global Strategy. Picture: EU/Archive 2019 Addis Abeba, April 16/2021– The European…
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News: Despite health caution from doctors, opposition politician Lidetu Ayalew denied travel again; his passport confiscated
Lidetu Ayalew. Picture: ARTS TV By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, April 16, 2021 – Founder and leader of the…
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Breaking: Report received by the UN “just this morning” reveals 150 people died of hunger in Tigray; Eritrean forces, Amhara region authorities restricting humanitarian access
Tigrayan refugees fleeing the military violence in their region. Phor Credit-UNHCR-Hazim-Elhag Addis Abeba, April 15/2021 – Mark Lowcock, UN Under-Secretary-General…
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News: Fana Hagos, former President of Tigray Supreme Court appointed as President of Mekelle University
Dr. Fana Hagos Berhane, newly appointed President of Mekelle University By Medihane Ekubamichael @MEDIHANE Addis Abeba, April 15, 2021- Fana…
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News Alert: Tigray humanitarian crisis back at the UNSC for discussion under Any other Business
UNSC in session. Picture: UNSC/Archive Addis Standard staffs Addis Abeba, April 14/2021 – In the wake of the dire humanitarian…
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News Alert: Three killed, 19 injured in Tigray as Eritrean troops open fire on civilians: Amnesty
Picture captured by Reuters journalists shows “Eritrean soldiers in Shire, and main road Between Mekelle & Shire.” Dawit Endeshaw Addis…
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News: Fed. Supreme Court adjourns prosecutor’s appeal in Jawar, Bekele et at case without hearing
Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, April 14, 2021 – A court session scheduled for…
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News: Dashen Bank launches E-Commerce platform in cooperation with Visa
Addis Ababa, April 14, 2021 – Dashen Bank announced on April 13, 2021 that it will launch Amole E-Commerce Gateway…
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