Politics
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Is Western Oromia returning to normalcy?
During a public assembly held in May at Wollega Stadium, Nekemte, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored the critical significance of…
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Oromo political struggle over last half a century: Inquiry on achievements, challenges and the imperative for pragmatic imaginations
Participants of the annual Irreechaa thanksgiving festival carry the two flags that symbolize the Oromo people’s struggle for political and…
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Amid souring relations Somalia accuses Ethiopian troops of unlawful crossings, urges respect for UN Charter
Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations (Photo: UN) Addis Abeba – During the United Nations…
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Ethiopian naval base in Somaliland, a strategic necessity for regional security
Ethiopian Navy graduated personnel trained in navigation, engineering, electricity, communication and armament, June 2023 (Photo:FBC) By Hamidi Jama Introduction The…
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Fresh conflict erupts in border areas of Afar and Somali regions; rights group expresses concern about civilian harm, suffering
In its latest statement, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) reported receiving numerous complaints and accounts of casualties, damage to…
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Disarmament amidst militarized conflicts, a faltering commitment, and absence of political settlement will not bring lasting peace to Ethiopia. A call for a rethink!
At least 270,000 ex-fighters await DDR in Tigray alone (Illustration: Matias Samuel/Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration…
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Peace agreement with the remaining GPDM, BPLM rebel groups successfully concluded: Benishangul-Gumuz regional gov’t
(Photo: Benishangul-Gumuz Prosperity Party) Addis Abeba – The Benishangul-Gumuz regional government has formally declared the “successful conclusion” of peace agreements with the…
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Ethiopia, Somalia leaders engage in phone call with Qatar’s Emir on ‘shared regional and international interests’
During an official visit to the State of Qatar in March 2023, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed engaged in discussions with…
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Protests over alleged killing in Alamata turn violent, residents demand ‘TPLF fighters to withdraw’
(Photo: Alamata Communications/Facebook) Addis Abeba – In the wake of protest rallies over the weekend by the residents of Alamata city, in…
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What to Expect from the Ethiopian “National Dialogue”?
Participants representing various community sectors discussing national dialogue agendas at Ghion hotel, Addis Abeba (Photo: NDC/Facebook) By Milkessa Gemechu @milkessam Addis…
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