Social Affairs
- September 5, 2023
News: Oxfam reveals over $30 billion loss to East African nations due to climate change impacts
The Somali region of Ethiopia has been severely affected by three consecutive years of devastating drought (Photo: unsdg.un.org/) Addis Abeba – A…
Read More » - September 2, 2023
News: Human rights groups express concern over AU’s premature termination of Tigray Commission’s mandate
Refugees, who had escaped the conflict in the Tigray region, arrived near the banks of the Tekeze river at the…
Read More » - September 2, 2023
News: Cholera outbreak spreads into camps sheltering refugees mainly from Sudan
Kumer refugee camp in the Amhara region has reached its maximum capacity, currently accommodating 9,891 refugees and asylum seekers (Photo:…
Read More » - September 1, 2023
Editorial: Saudi Arabia’s killing and inhumane mistreatment of Ethiopian migrants with impunity must end. Victims cannot afford the indifference of the Ethiopian government and the world at large!
Migrants trying to cross to the Saudi Border, (Illustration: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The recent report by Human Rights…
Read More » - August 31, 2023
News: Police detain seven bishops spearheading “Oromia Orthodox Synod” in Bishoftu
Among the bishops detained by the police (Photo: Deacon Daniel Chala/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The police in Bishoftu city have…
Read More » - August 30, 2023
News: Police investigating tragic killing of 9-year-old girl in Jigjiga, Somali region
Jigjiga, the capital city of Somali regional state (Photo: Abdirahman Isak/May 2020) Addis Abeba – Police in Somali region’s capital Jigjiga…
Read More » - August 30, 2023
News: Ethiopia moves closer to securing $300 million WB loan for rural connectivity project
In Ethiopia, approximately 57% of the rural people who are economically disadvantaged reside more than three kilometers away from an…
Read More » - August 29, 2023
News: Women’s Association of Tigray demands thorough investigation into recent brutal killing in Mekelle
The late Zewdu Haftu (Photo: obtained from her family) Addis Abeba – Women’s Association of Tigray is calling for a thorough investigation…
Read More » - August 25, 2023
The Interview: “AAU will not transform into institution exclusive to the affluent” – Dr. Matiwos Ensermu VP, AAU
Addis Abeba – In a landmark decision by the Council of Ministers, Addis Abeba University has been conferred the honor…
Read More » - August 24, 2023
News: Research underway to restore ancient historical sites after two years of war
Aksum Obelisk, known as Stelae Three, which is believed to have been erected in the fourth century, has remained in…
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