Ethiopia
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News: OPA says people in Borana zone dying of hunger, treatable conditions as health impact of prolonged drought gets severe
More than 800,000 people need food assistance while over 3.3 million livestock have perished (Picture: Borana Zone Communication) Addis Abeba…
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News: UN says withdrawal of Eritrean army from Tigray remains “very slow”, human rights violations in Eritrea extremely dire
Nada Al-Nashif, UN’s Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights speaking during #HR52 (Picture: UNHCHR) Addis Abeba – The United Nations…
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Analysis: Residents severely hit by recurring drought in Dawa Zone, Somali Region seek immediate attention as reports of people dying of hunger emerge
Various images showing impacts of drought in Dawa Zone, Somali region (Picture: Residents) By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Abeba –…
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News Analysis: Despite growing grievances Sheger city officials continue demolishing “illegal houses”, deny accusations of ethnic prejudice
Houses demolished in Arba Arat area of the Legetafo-Legedadi district in Sheger city Addis Abeba – Officials in the newly…
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News: Amidst rejection from opposition groups, Tigray concludes establishment of IRA, awaiting negotiated deal with federal gov’t
Tigray leader Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), Tigray Combatants Chief Commander General Tadesse Werede among others leading the IRA establishing conference (Picture:…
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News: Security forces arrest several senior gov’t officials, youth, activists in Gurage zone following intensified crackdown on dissent
Taje Demeke, former chairwoman of the Gurage Zone Council and others arrested in the recent crackdown (Pictures: Social Media) By…
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News: Journalists at TPLF owned Dimtsi Woyane media in Tigray resign en masse protesting lack of editorial freedom, bad leadership
Logo of Dimtsi Woyane Television and Radio (DW) (Picture: DW) By Mihret G Kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba: Several journalists at the…
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News: Residents say at least three killed in Guji zone following protests over decision to incorporate Negelle town into newly formed East Borana zone
Protests are ongoing in several districts of the Guji zone since Tuesday (Photos: Social Media) By Natnael Fite @NatieFit Addis…
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News: Ethiopian Rights Commission says one killed during 127th Adwa victory celebrations, EOTC accuses police of forcefully disrupting spiritual services
People injured during the 127th Adwa victory celebrations (Picture: EOTC, Addis Abeba Diocese) By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Abeba –…
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Business: Mastercard Foundation, Gebeya announce $48 m partnership to equip Ethiopia’s next generation entrepreneurs
Addis Abeba — Mastercard Foundation and Gebeya Inc. have announced Mesirat (“to work”), a five-year program that will equip 100 entrepreneurs…
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