Social Affairs
- December 16, 2022
News: U.S. opens $1.45 million hospital surgery pavilion in Wolaita Zone, SNNPR
The new USAID-funded surgery ward at Soddo Christian Hospital in Wolaiita Zone. Photo: U.S. Embassy Addis Abeba – The United…
Read More » - December 16, 2022
News: “It’s like we are not human”: New Amnesty report reveals Ethiopian migrants forcibly returned after detention in abhorrent conditions in Saudi Arabia
Ethiopian immigrants languishing in Saudi Arabia detention facility. Picture Photo: Nebiyu Sirak social media account/January 2022 Addis Abeba – A…
Read More » - December 16, 2022
News: Security situation “fast deteriorating” particularly in western Oromia as thousands displaced, essential services not functional: UN
Thousands of civilians are displaced from several districts in eastern Wollega Zone, in Oromia regional state, including the entire residents…
Read More » - December 14, 2022
News: U.S. launches $8.7 m investment for biodiversity, community resilience in South Omo Zone, SNNPR Region
Community members of South Omo Zone celebrate the launch of USAID’s Biodiversity and Community Resilience in the Omo Valley (BIOM)…
Read More » - December 13, 2022
Analysis: Unrest, violence in Addis schools ignite blames of “illegally enforcing” Oromia flag, anthem; leads to security crackdown
Picture posted by city police showing school property destruction due to clashes last week. Photo: Addis Abeba Police By Getahun…
Read More » - December 12, 2022
Analysis: Will Ethiopia’s latest crackdown on corruption reverse the “red carpet” into “red line”?
By Getahun Legesse @Birmaduu2 Addis Abeba – Corruption has become a daily inescapable challenge in Ethiopia to an extent that…
Read More » - December 8, 2022
News: Orthodox Church denounces killings of Tigrayan prisoners near Arba Minch, civilians in East Wollega
His Holiness Abune Matias, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church. Picture: EOTC Addis Abeba – His Holiness Abune Mathias,…
Read More » - December 8, 2022
News: Conflict, drought in Ethiopia forces 3.6 million children out of school, half a million in last six months alone: new report
out-of-school children in Ethiopia “spiked from 3.1 million to 3.6 million in just the last six months”: ECW. Addis Abeba…
Read More » - December 7, 2022
News: Physicians call on international, national health actors to give attention to war affected areas in Oromia, as UN warn hostilities “continue to uproot civilians”
Addis Ababa – Oromia Physicians’ Association (OPA ), a non-governmental professional association, called on governmental and non-governmental bodies, international and…
Read More » - December 1, 2022
News: African Development Fund approves $13.95 m grant for Borana resilient water development for improved livelihoods program
Residents fetching water from a dirty pond in Gooroo Doolaa Worda in Guji zone. Picture: Gooroo Doolaa Communication Bureau Addis…
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