Politics
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Tigray interim admin says timeline to solve southern, western Tigray impasse agreed with federal gov, army
Lt. General Tadesse Werede. Photo: Dimtsi Woyane Addis Abeba – The Tigray Interim Administration Vice President, Lt. General Tadesse Werede…
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Ethiopia ‘dismayed’ by EU’s restriction of visa provisions to Ethiopians
Ethiopia and EU flags. Collage by Addis Standard Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government said it was “dismayed by the…
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EU suspends multiple entry visas to Ethiopian nationals, tightens other rules citing gov’t ‘low level of cooperation’
Addis Abeba – The Council of the European Union decided today “to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law…
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The Turkish-Somali Agreement: A calculated adventure or a step into the unknown?
An expanded agreement provides Ankara with almost complete land, sea, and air military influence over Somalia. (AFP/EPC) Key Takeaways The…
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AU chief appeals for ‘respect and full implementation’ of Pretoria agreement
Addis Abeba – AU Chairperson said he is “following with deep concern the escalating tensions between local communities” and “appeals…
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Former State Minister of Peace charged with crimes of ‘supporting anti-peace forces’ ‘unauthorized possession of weapons’
Addis Abeba – Federal prosecutors at the Ministry of Justice’s Directorate of Organized and Cross-Border Affairs filed three criminal charges…
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Rehabilitation Commission to launch Tigray DDR program ‘in June’
Members of Tigrayan forces. Photo: Social Media Addis Abeba – The Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia disclosed that the National…
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Security Council vows to resolve ‘extremist political views, organized crime and robbery emerging in some areas’ in Ethiopia
Addis Abeba – The National Security Council (NSC) comprised of members of the army and intelligence said the government is…
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National Dialogue Commission invites armed groups to negotiations, assures ‘security guarantees’
Professor Mesfin Araya, Commissioner of National Dialogue Commission (Photo: FBC) Addis Abeba – The National Dialogue Commission of Ethiopia has extended an…
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Diplomatic missions in Addis Abeba call for de-escalation amid unrest in Raya Alamata district, Tigray region
According to the UN, approximately 29,000 individuals have been forced to evacuate from the Raya Alamata district to Kobo town…
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