Social Affairs
- November 3, 2023
Editorial: Fixation on exam results is leaving a trail of disarray in Ethiopia’s education. Look beyond!
Addis Abeba – For a second year in a row, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education delivered the shocking news to every…
Read More » - November 1, 2023
In-depth: IDPs in Western Oromia suffer from lack of aid, forced returns amid volatile security
Shambu Bus station IDP camp in Horro Guduru Wollega was closed weeks ago after IDPs were totally expelled (Photo: Addis…
Read More » - October 31, 2023
News: Drought, conflict lead to high school dropout rates in Amhara region
Over 1,688 students, who were enrolled in previous years in the drought-stricken Sehala district of the Amhara region, have dropped…
Read More » - October 30, 2023
Analysis: Why over one million IDPs in Tigray still linger in camps a year after peace deal
Emahoy Tsega, IDPs feeding center in Abiy-Adi, Tigray (Photo: Addis Standard) By Mihret G/kristos @MercyG_kirstos Addis Abeba – According to the…
Read More » - October 24, 2023
News: Banking services remain absent in war-torn Irob, Tigray region despite peace deal
Since the outbreak of war in Tigray three years ago, banking services have remained unavailable in Irob Woreda, which includes…
Read More » - October 24, 2023
News: Students raise concern over prolonged university closure in Amhara Region
Wisdom tower of Bahir Dar University (Photo: Amhara Universities Forum) Addis Abeba – Students enrolled at universities in the restive…
Read More » - October 23, 2023
#ASDailyScoop: Local charities call for urgent malaria relief response in Western Oromia
A health worker creating awareness about prevention of Malaria in Begii district, West Wollega, September 2023 (Photo: Begii District Communication…
Read More » - October 20, 2023
News: Unknown number of Chinese nationals abducted by gunmen in North Shoa Zone, Oromia region
Yesterday, members of an armed group abducted Chinese nationals who were employed by East Cement, a factory that was established…
Read More » - October 20, 2023
News: Red-billed quelea invasive birds endanger crops in Amhara region
The presence of red-billed quelea swarms in the North Shewa, South Wollo, North Wollo, and Oromo Special Zone areas poses…
Read More » - October 19, 2023
In-depth: Is Ethiopia’s education system under a serious threat?
The recent announcement of the Grade 12 national exam results, which revealed that only 3.2% of the students achieved the…
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