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Gov’t employees in South West Ethiopia region face hardship after three months without pay
Maji Tumu, a town located in Maji district (Photo: Jayne Mclean) Addis Abeba– Government employees in Maji district, West Omo…
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News: Protests break out at Irreecha Hora Finfinne festival in Ethiopia’s capital
Ireecha Hora Finfinne celebration Source: EBC By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, October 02/2021 – Protests calling for the release…
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The Interview: Researching the “Gadaa System and the Role of Women” in ensuring the protection of women’s rights
Oromoo Women with their Sinqee during Irreecha Celebrations The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democratic (CARD) published a study…
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Analysis: Business not as usual: Five problems for pastoralists caused by Ethiopia’s new currency rules
Negelle Malicha of Lafto Kebele, Borana Zone, Oromia regional state, is paying insurance premium for her livestock. Picture: Masresha Taye…
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Feature Analysis: A National Paradox: Ethiopia Struggles with Shortage of Physicians while Physicians Struggle to find Employment
Hawasa University Medical School Graduates (Picture: Hawassa University) By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba, October 19/2020 – In Ethiopia, the…
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Feature Analysis: Ethiopians brace for #COVID19 economic hardships, security crack down & political uncertainty
The full extent of the lasting impact of the pandemic on Ethiopian society is hard to determine, leaving the lives…
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Commentary: Ethiopia’s acceptance of GMOs turns decades of pan-African environmental leadership on its head
A small local vegetable market Teshome Hunduma Addis Abeba, April 23/2020 – In 2015, the government of Ethiopia opened up…
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Analysis: Kallamino Special High School: where talent meets excellence
Kallamino Special High school students at the school’s library (left), and the school’s computer lab. Etenesh Abera Mekelle/Addis Abeba, March…
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Economic Commentary: The Poor and Libra’s Cynical Sales Pitch
Asress Adimi Gikay (PhD), For Addis Standard The Poor and Mark Zuckerberg Addis Abeba, November 07/2019 – Libra, which is…
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Profile: Saniya Foundation: Unearthing potentials through girls’ education in Ethiopia
Najat Hamza, For Addis Standard Addis Abeba, July 16/2019 – Girls Education is Key to transform society in a tangible…
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