Education
- December 23, 2022
News: Education Cannot Wait announces US$5m grant in response to drought in Ethiopia, bringing total funding to $60m
Driven by climate change, the largest drought in four decades has impacted the learning trajectory of millions. New investment delivered…
Read More » - December 13, 2022
Analysis: Unrest, violence in Addis schools ignite blames of “illegally enforcing” Oromia flag, anthem; leads to security crackdown
Picture posted by city police showing school property destruction due to clashes last week. Photo: Addis Abeba Police By Getahun…
Read More » - December 8, 2022
News: Conflict, drought in Ethiopia forces 3.6 million children out of school, half a million in last six months alone: new report
out-of-school children in Ethiopia “spiked from 3.1 million to 3.6 million in just the last six months”: ECW. Addis Abeba…
Read More » - November 29, 2022
News: Inquiry reveals counterfeit academic credentials in Dawro Zone
Dawro Zone administrator Desta Demissie. Photo: Dawro Zone communication office Addis Ababa – The newly established Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Regional…
Read More » - November 28, 2022
News: University teachers threaten indefinite strike over pending demands
By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Addis Ababa – Teachers and their technical assistants working in all Ethiopian universities have written a…
Read More » - November 22, 2022
News: EU donates €33 m to UNICEF, WFP to restore education services, school feeding program in conflict affected areas in Ethiopia
In 10 conflict affected regions, just over 8,500 schools have either been partially damaged or destroyed. In Northern Ethiopia alone,…
Read More » - November 1, 2022
Feature: Teachers, parents reel from lack of basic facilities in Addis Abeba’s Afaan Oromo only schools
General Wako Gutu Afaan Oromo only Primary School in Addis Abeba. By Getahun Legesse @Birmaduu2 Addis Abeba – Once hailed…
Read More » - October 20, 2022
Analysis: Parents struggle with rising cost of education as wars, natural disasters force 13 m out of schools in Ethiopia
Featured Image caption: “Despite all the damage, some schools are reopening and UNICEF and partners are getting children back to…
Read More » - October 13, 2022
News: One student killed in Debre Tabor university violence, more than 12,000 examinees walk out on national exam
Professor Berhanu Nega, Ethiopia’s Minister of Education. By Biruk Alemu @Birukalemu21 Addis Abeba: Yesterday, the Ministry of Education announced that…
Read More » - October 10, 2022
News: Bridge collapse kills one, injures several students in Hawassa University
Students entering Hawassa University to take the 12th grade school leaving exam are welcomed. Photo: Hawassa University Addis Ababa: A…
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