Ethiopia in transition
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In-depth Analysis: Schism threatens oldest Oromo political party, once again. Can latest electoral board decision right the wrong?
By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Abeba, December 29/2020 – Founded in 1973, Adda Bilisummaa Oromoo (ABO) – the Oromo Liberation Front…
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News: Local official in Amhara region accused Sudan of invading large swaths of land, stealing & destroying more than $25 m worth property
On December 23 Sudanese official New Agency SUNA aired a clip showing heavily armed Sudanese military unities being mobilized to…
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News: Afar, Somali regions trade serious accusations after renewed violence leaves scores dead
Conflicts between Afar and Somali regional states are recurring but unlike in the past this time both regions threw serious…
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News: Defendants in Eskinder Nega file enter not guilty plea, Court schedules witness hearing for April
By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, December 26/2020 – Five defendants in the file under Eskinder Nega, Founder of the…
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News: 66 killed in recurring conflict in Konso; IDPs, victims require urgent attention: Rights Comission
Addis Standard has been reporting about the conflict in Konso. Addis Abeba, December 25/2020- The series of conflicts that recurred…
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News Analysis: Following purge of political parties for “failing to meet requirements” and amid complains of opposition crackdown Electoral Board to unveil election draft timetable
Birtuka Mideksa, Chairwoman of NEBE. Picture credit: NEBE By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Abeba, December 24/2020 – The National Electoral Board of…
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News: Federal Court receives amended charge on Eskinder Nega et.al; police detain supporters from court premises
By Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, December 22, 2020 – Following the ruling from the past hearing to amend the…
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News: IOM, partners provide relief to people affected by the crisis in northern Ethiopia
Addis Abeba, December 18/2020 – Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and conflict-affected communities are in dire need of humanitarian and recovery…
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News: As killings of civilians continue in Metekel, authorities in Benishagul Gumuz, Amhara regional states step up blames
Getahun Abdisa, vice president of Benishangul Gumuz regional state. Pictures: regional communication bureau By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, December…
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Analysis: Less than three years after declaring “new era”, Ethiopia is back in the list of countries jailing journalists. We traced 33 cases
Mahlet Fasil @MahletFasil Addis Abeba, December 16/2020 – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s stellar speech about freedom of press on world freedom…
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