Social Affairs
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December 3, 2018
Opinion: The clamor for own state in Ethiopia: Ill-timed
The zonal council of Bench Majo zone were the latest to unanimously approve the demand for regional state status Zemelak…
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November 28, 2018
Op:ed: More could be better: Ethiopia’s federalism and new states
Left: the Welayita people traditional dance; right: Sidama girls celebrating Chembelala, the Sidama people’s new year festival Belachew Mekuria (PhD),…
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November 23, 2018
News: Norway grants US$11.3M to support joint program on rights-based adolescent, youth projects in Ethiopia
A group of girls walking to school in Kofele city, west Arsi zone of Oromia regional state Addis Abeba, November…
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November 22, 2018
News: European Investment Bank provides €30 million loan for women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia
Earlier today, EIB delegation led by Werner Hoyer met with PM Abiy Ahmed Addis Abeba, November 22/2018 – At its…
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November 19, 2018
Commentary: Sidama-Wolayta conflict: a pristine myth turning into reality? Hoola Halaleho
“To this end, it is worth mentioning a peace and reconciliation conference which was held in Hawassa city yesterday between…
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October 31, 2018
News: Ethiopia kicks off “Jegnit” National Campaign. Aims to establish women-led network for peace
Ethiopian women holding the highest offices have gathered together at the launching ceremony of Jegnit Yared Tsegaye Addis Abeba, October…
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October 30, 2018
News: Ethiopia overseas employment in new push to send professionals, graduates to gulf states
Dr. Ergoye Tesfaye, Ethiopia’s newly appointed minister of Labor & Social Affairs Yared Tsegaye Addis Abeba, Oct. 30/2018 – The…
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October 15, 2018
Agriculture: Great expectations from Ethiopia’s Wheat Initiative. But what happens when results don’t meet expectations?
Ethiopia’s wheat production has consistently lagged other African nations. The Wheat Initiative raises hopes, but what happens when results don’t…
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September 4, 2018
Opinion: Abiy Ahmed’s candor and why it matters. An observation of a rural student
Mohammed Girma, For Addis Standard Addis Abeba, September 04/2018 – In the last few days, Abiy Ahmed, the Ethiopian Prime…
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August 21, 2018
The Interview: You cannot have a democratic country without holding free and fair elections: Jawar Mohammed
Addis Standard’s Ephream Sileshi sat down with Jawar Mohammed, Executive Director of Oromo Media Network (OMN) Excerpts: Addis Standard:…
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