Social Affairs
- December 6, 2023
In-depth: Ethiopia’s digitally empowered labor migration initiative to the Gulf region sparks controversy, hope
The number of individuals participating in the government’s migrant-worker program and traveling abroad, primarily to the Middle East, has surged,…
Read More » - December 1, 2023
News: Rights groups criticize draft directive limiting maternity leave for female students
During a press conference held on 30 November, 2023, representatives from 10 rights and advocacy organizations denounced a new Ministry…
Read More » - December 1, 2023
Feature: Grief knocks on every door in rural west Oromia as malaria continues to claim lives
Health workers sprayed anti-malaria chemicals in Begi district, West Wollega zone in September 2023 (Photo: Begi Communication Office/Facebook) By Abdi…
Read More » - November 30, 2023
News: At least 23 die of cholera in Somali region as outbreak continues posing deadly threat to thousands
Flooded streets in Somali region, Ethiopia. ©Save the Children Addis Abeba – A new cholera outbreak in Ethiopia’s Somali region…
Read More » - November 30, 2023
News: UN, Ethiopia appeal for urgent action to assist 1.5 million people devastated by floods
At least 33 people have been killed by the severe flooding in the Somali region according to OCHA (Photo: Somali…
Read More » - November 29, 2023
Shattered dreams: Conflict, drought threaten education of millions in Amhara region
Despite the ongoing conflict and enduring drought in the Amhara region, over half of the schools have succeeded in opening…
Read More » - November 29, 2023
News: Drought wrecks havoc in Tigray’s Abergelle Yechila and Atsbi districts, claims 190 lives
At least 132,000 hectares of farmland in Tigray, covering the south, southeast, and eastern zones, have been impacted by drought…
Read More » - November 22, 2023
News: Clashes disrupt vital medical supplies in Amhara region, leaving hospitals in distress
Debre Markos General Hospital and other health institutions operating in the Amhara region are experiencing deficiencies in medication for chronic…
Read More » - November 21, 2023
Drought induced hunger claims dozens of lives, left millions at risk in Tigray and Amhara regions
In Tanqua Abergele district, a staggering 17,000 hectares of crops were decimated by the drought out of the total 19,000…
Read More » - November 18, 2023
News: Six dead, thousands at risk of starvation in drought-hit Sahala district of Amhara region
Six people have tragically succumbed to starvation in the Sahala district, while 4,600 livestock have perished due to a lack…
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