Politics
Politics
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Tigray launches DDR program for 75,000 ex-combatants, Mekelle to receive 320 in first week
(Photo:ENA) Addis Abeba-The disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) program for 75,000 former combatants in Tigray officially began today, November 21,…
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Oromia residents report widespread forced conscription, allege detentions, ‘extortion’ by gov’t forces
(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba– Residents from various parts of the Oromia region have reported a significant increase in forced conscription…
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US congratulates Somaliland president-elect, praised peaceful transfer of power
President-elect Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” of the oppostion Waddani Party. Photo: Social Media Addis Abeba – The United States has…
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Senior US officials, Ethiopian Defense Minister discuss conflicts in Amhara and Oromia, DDR efforts in Tigray
(Photo: U.S. Embassy in Addis Abeba) Addis Abeba – Senior U.S. officials met on Monday with Ethiopia’s Minister of Defense,…
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Somaliland denounces Mogadishu official’s comments on elections and sovereignty
Dr Isse Keyd, Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation. Photo: Somaliland MoFA Addis Abeba – The Government Somaliland…
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Defense ministry denies claims of helicopter crash in Bahir Dar, labels reports as ‘misleading’
Belay Zeleke International Airport, Bahir Dar, Amhara Region Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense has dismissed…
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Ethiopia congratulates Somaliland for conducting peaceful, democratic elections
Addis Abeba – Ethiopia, through an offcial letter released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, congratulated the people of Somaliland…
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Ethiopia vows continued fight against al-Shabaab ‘in any way possible’ despite Somalia’s push to exclude it from upcoming AU mission
Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, spokesperson for the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo: MoFA) Addis Abeba– Ethiopia announced that its efforts to…
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International partners commend Somaliland Electoral Commission, urge candidates to accept results
(Photo: Associated Press) Addis Abeba – International partners observing Somaliland’s presidential election commended the National Electoral Commission (NEC) “for conducting…
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Violent clashes grip Robit town as conflict escalates in Amhara region
(Photo: Ambassel District Communications) Addis Abeba – A battle occurred last Saturday in Robit and surrounding areas within the Ambassel district of…
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