Social Affairs
- November 17, 2021
News: OCHA says humanitarian needs in Afar, Amhara regions rising amid ‘large- scale displacement’
IDPs in North Gondar ZonePhoto: North Gondar Communication Bureau By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, November 17,2021- The United Nations…
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Analysis: Residents say drought in Borana worsening; Regional gov’t says utilization of zone’s underground water could be lasting solution
Thousands of livestock perished due to drought in the southern part of Oromia By Dereje Gonfa @DerejeGonfa Addis Abeba, November…
Read More » - November 15, 2021
News: UN allocates $40 m from emergency funds to humanitarian response in Ethiopia
In the drought-affected Somali and Oromia regions, the additional funding will support early response and anticipatory action Addis Abeba, November…
Read More » - November 10, 2021
News: Aid blockage, destruction of health facilities hinder response to sexual violence in Tigray: HRW
The HRW released an 89 pages report: “I Always Remember That Day”: Access to Service for Gender-Based Violence survivors in…
Read More » - October 12, 2021
News Analysis: Weeks after rights commission expressed concerns over the security situation of civilians in East wollega, Communal Violence breaks out in Kiramu Woreda
Communal violence broke out in East Wollega last Sunday By Dereje Gonfa Addis Abeba, October 12/2021- Addis Standard received reports…
Read More » - October 12, 2021
News Analysis: Borana Zone of Oromia region reports over 4000 cattle deaths due to shortage of rain
Over 4,000 head of cattle have died so far and more than 9,000 are at risk of dying. By Getahun…
Read More » - October 1, 2021
News: Death from Covid-19 continues to rise after third wave hit; Physicians urge public to get vaccinated
Dr. Tsigereda Kifle EPHI Director General. Photo: ENA By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, October 01/2021 – Since the breakout…
Read More » - September 24, 2021
News: One dead, 58 in moderate to mild conditions while 22 in severe conditions as a result of a Cholera outbreak in Bale Zone
By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba, September 24/2021 – Gemechu Shumi, Oromia Public Health Institute Emergency Management Directorate Director, confirmed…
Read More » - September 16, 2021
News: Ethiopia, Kenya sign Moyale – Moyale One Stop Border Post operational procedure manual
The government of Ethiopia and Kenya has yesterday signed the Moyale – Moyale One Stop Border Post (OSBP) operational procedure…
Read More » - September 6, 2021
News: EPHI says, “no change” in school schedule after Ministry announces rerun to normal shifts as of next school year
Dej. Wondirad Primary School in Addis Abeba. Picture Addis Standard By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, September 06/2021 – According…
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