Social Affairs
- March 4, 2022
News: UN refugee agency appeals for US$205 m to assist 1.6 million people affected by war in Ethiopia
Tigray: Displaced by the war, women are cooking on makeshift stoves outside. As the only donation most people have received…
Read More » - March 4, 2022
#EthiopiaDrought: Disaster Risk Management Commission says drought forces hundreds of schools closure in Oromia, Somali states; millions of people, livestock in need
To expand its response across the Somali, Oromia and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples regions, WFP urgently needs US $219…
Read More » - March 3, 2022
News: War in Tigray takes a toll on children
A child receiving medical treatment for injuries posted by DW news portal. Addis Abeba – Medical professionals who spoke with…
Read More » - March 3, 2022
#ASDailyScoop: Ethio-Sudan border via Gallabat-Metema reopens for movement of people, goods
Ethio-Sudan Gallabat-Metema border crossing. Picture: Screengrab/AS Addis Abeba – The Ethio-Sudan cross border trade and movement of people via the…
Read More » - March 1, 2022
In-depth analysis: Diarrhea ravages drought-stricken Guji, Borana zones in Oromia; officials say medicines, water purifying chemicals short
Residents fetching water from a dirty pond in Gooroo Doolaa Worda in Guji zone. Picture: Gooroo Doolaa Communication Bureau By…
Read More » - March 1, 2022
News: Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission dissolves
Members of Ethiopia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Picture: PMO Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission has dissolved…
Read More » - March 1, 2022
Opinion: Drought in Somali state is matter of humanity, should not be politicized
Without sufficient food or water for weeks, this cow of Abdulahi’s is unable to stand and walk to the shade…
Read More » - March 1, 2022
News: Orbit Innovation Hub, Mastercard Foundation’s First cohort of 15 Tech-Driven Start-Ups creates 89 jobs
Three of the start-ups discuss on how they developed their ideas and share their journey so far during the the…
Read More » - February 28, 2022
News: Afar People’s Party calls for urgent humanitarian supply, withdrawal of Tigrayan forces; declines to take part in national dialogue
Afar People’s Party Logo. Addis Abeba – The opposition Afar People’s Party (APP) called on the “International Community to address…
Read More » - February 25, 2022
#EthiopiaDrought: PM Abiy says drought-induced hunger costing lives of children, elderly; asks Ethiopians to help affected communities
Hana, a 49-year-old grandmother in Somali region, looks over at the cattle who haven’t survived the 2021/2022 drought. She lost…
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