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Tigray interim admin accuses TPLF faction of ‘coup d’état,’ asserts power-sharing is ‘non-negotiable’
Getachew Reda, the President of the Tigray Interim Administration (Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba– The Tigray Interim Administration has issued…
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Strained to the Limit: Rising transport costs, inflation leave Addis Abeba’s low-income earners on edge
In response to the recent increase in fuel prices, the minimum fare for short-distance taxi journeys has been raised from…
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Court to hear Tigray teachers’ lawsuit against regional, federal authorities over 17 months unpaid salaries
(Photo: GREAT AFRICA/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Tigray Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for 21 November, 2024, in a…
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Residents of Oromia region report growing financial burden from mandatory contributions for militia, school meal programs
(Photo: Oromia Militia Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Residents across Ethiopia’s Oromia region, including farmers and government employees, report increasing financial…
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Tradition at Crossroads: Preserving Oromo cultural traditions amidst diverse religious beliefs
Irreechaa Celebrations (Photo: Soko/Visit Oromia) By Abreham Lefe & Ababiyaa Ahmed Ajmel Addis Abeba – Adam Harun, a veteran Oromo…
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Gov’t pulls plug on Franco Valuta imports; sets two-week deadline to finalize ongoing transactions
(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government has officially banned the importation of goods using Franco Valuta, effective immediately. A…
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Ministry lifts cement price, distribution controls; shifts to digital payments
(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Kasahun Gofe, Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, announced that the Ministry’s previous arrangement for cement…
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NBE mandates adoption of standardized QR codes for digital payments
(Photo: Ethio telecom) Addis Abeba – The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a directive mandating all payment service…
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Drone strike, intense clashes in West Gojjam’s Durbete town claim civilian lives; residents report militants among dead
(Photo: Durbete Town Communications/Facebook) Addis Abeba – In a deadly escalation of violence, a drone strike accompanied by intense clashes on 05…
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Rights group urges Ethiopian authorities to end ‘arbitrary’ mass detentions in Amhara region amid crackdown
(Photo: Amnesty International) Addis Abeba – Amnesty International has called on Ethiopian authorities to end the widespread detention of civilians…
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