Social Affairs
- September 29, 2023
News: Delays in school attendance, salary payments cause concern in newly established East Borana Zone
Since the Oromia regional government announced the establishment of a new zonal administration in February 2023, there have been widespread…
Read More » - September 26, 2023
News: Severe tree locust infestation wreaks havoc, exacerbating food insecurity in Tigray region
Tree locusts have the ability to consume tons of vegetation and crops in a single day (Photo: thenationalnews.com/) Addis Abeba – A…
Read More » - September 21, 2023
News: At least 30 died of hunger in Gambella refugee camps amid “increasingly concerning” food shortage – EHRC
Gambella region is home to close to 400,000 refugees as of end of August 2023 (Photo: EHRC) Addis Abeba – At…
Read More » - September 20, 2023
News: Rights body reports death of three people from infectious disease at detention facility
Homeless people in the streets of Addis Abeba lined to receive help. Picture: foodnotbombs Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Human Rights…
Read More » - September 19, 2023
News: Floods displace thousands in Gambella, regional gov’t calls for relief
Floodwaters impacted nine districts across the region, including the capital Gambella city (Photo: Gambella Communication Bureau/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Heavy…
Read More » - September 18, 2023
News: European Investment Bank gives WHO €1 million to assist primary healthcare system in Ethiopia
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of WHO, and President of the European Investment Bank Werner Hoyer. Photo: WHO/Archive Addis Abeba…
Read More » - September 18, 2023
Feature: Abused and deceived: The distressing reality of domestic workers in Ethiopia
Studies indicate that an overwhelming majority (85%) of child domestic workers in Ethiopia are subjected to conditions tantamount to the…
Read More » - September 14, 2023
News: Career fellowship supports Ethiopian women to enhance agri-food policies
2009 AWARD Fellow, prof Fetien Abera on the left, with barley farmers in Ethiopia: Photo credit AWARD Addis Abeba – African…
Read More » - September 11, 2023
News: Patriarch denounces use of destructive weapons, calls for peace and national unity in new year address
His Holiness Abune Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) (Photo:EOTC TV) Addis Abeba – His Holiness Abune Mathias…
Read More » - September 8, 2023
Commentary: Unearthing Somali region’s food security: The buried treasure in Shabelle basin
Fruits production in Somali region (Photo: Ali Regah) By Ali Regah @aregah Addis Abeba – Africa’s dependence on foreign food…
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