Social Affairs
- June 25, 2024
Tigray’s women rally against ongoing atrocities, demand end to gender violence
(Photo: Addis Standard Source) Addis Abeba – A large demonstration was held today in Mekelle by women demanding an end to violence…
Read More » - June 22, 2024
Measles outbreak claims 15 lives in Amhara’s Wagihimra Zone amid severe drought
(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – At least 15 people have died in the Wagihimra Zone of Ethiopia’s Amhara region due to…
Read More » - June 20, 2024
Three Ethiopian truck drivers and one repairman die from heat in Djibouti; truck drivers’ association blames owners
(Photo: Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti) Addis Abeba – At least three Ethiopian truck drivers and one repairman have died in the past…
Read More » - June 19, 2024
Four dead, eight hospitalized after eating anthrax-infected beef in Tigray’s Hintalo district
In addition to Hintalo district in the South West Tigray, regional authorities stress that anthrax cases have been reported frequently…
Read More » - June 18, 2024
Columbia University President appoints Daniel Abebe as first black Dean of Columbia Law School
Professor Daniel Abebe Addis Abeba – Minouche Shafik, President of Columbia University in the City of New York, announced on…
Read More » - June 15, 2024
Study reveals rampant gender-based violence, extrajudicial killings, mass arrests in two Guji zones
Merga Fikaduu (right), a human rights researcher and panelist for the study, and Nardos Chuta, Senior Specialist in Gender, Policy,…
Read More » - June 8, 2024
Ethiopian authorities to relocate Sudanese refugees who fled shelters due to escalating security concerns, inadequate services
Refugees from Sudan who crossed into Ethiopia took shelter in Metema on 05 May, 2023. (Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian…
Read More » - June 6, 2024
Holy Synod criticizes National Dialogue Commission for exclusion, calls for Church’s ‘formal’ participation
The bi-annual Holy Synod Plenary Session, which commenced on 29 May, 2024, concluded today (Photo: EOTC TV) Addis Abeba – The Holy…
Read More » - June 5, 2024
UN humanitarian response during Tigray war “amount to a system failure” – report
WFP registering families in urgent need of food assistance in Dessie, Amhara region, November 2021 (Photo: WFP/X) Addis Abeba –…
Read More » - May 29, 2024
Following camp exodus, UNHCR highlights plight of Sudanese refugees stranded on Ethiopian roadside
(Photo: UNHCR) Addis Abeba – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern regarding the situation of around 1,000…
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