News: Displaced people from West #Oromia sheltering in #Wag_Hemra zone report dire conditions
Displaced people from #East_Wollega Zone, Oromia region, who have sought refuge near Sekota town in the Wag Hemra Nationality Administration of #Amhara region, said they are facing severe hardships, including food shortages.
One displaced man, who requested anonymity for security reasons, told Addis Standard that he fled Alem Seye Kebele, Gudu Soyo Woreda, East Wollega Zone, after inter-communal violence erupted on 20 October 2021. “I owned about three hectares of farmland and ten cattle. I left everything behind. After taking our property, they burned our house. It happened on a Friday — we fled to the mountains and watched our home burn from afar,” he said.
Currently living in a makeshift settlement in a place called “Mai Gulit,” near #Sekota, he described his situation as moving “from hardship to misery.” “We haven’t received adequate assistance......
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Displaced people from #East_Wollega Zone, Oromia region, who have sought refuge near Sekota town in the Wag Hemra Nationality Administration of #Amhara region, said they are facing severe hardships, including food shortages.
One displaced man, who requested anonymity for security reasons, told Addis Standard that he fled Alem Seye Kebele, Gudu Soyo Woreda, East Wollega Zone, after inter-communal violence erupted on 20 October 2021. “I owned about three hectares of farmland and ten cattle. I left everything behind. After taking our property, they burned our house. It happened on a Friday — we fled to the mountains and watched our home burn from afar,” he said.
Currently living in a makeshift settlement in a place called “Mai Gulit,” near #Sekota, he described his situation as moving “from hardship to misery.” “We haven’t received adequate assistance......
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Recent escalation in fighting leaves scores killed, wounded in #Amhara region’s North Wollo Zone: ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) said it has recorded a large number of casualties following renewed clashes between government forces and the Amhara Fano armed group in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, particularly in the #North_Wollo zone.
The ICRC said the humanitarian situation deteriorated sharply at the end of September after “a sudden escalation of hostilities” in the area, resulting in “large numbers of casualties, captured fighters and other severe humanitarian consequences.”
“Many people have been killed or wounded in North Wollo in recent days,” said Martin Thalmann, ICRC’s team leader in #Lalibela, after returning from the hard-hit areas of Kulmesk and Muja. “Staff at local health centers cared for wounded combatants and civilians with limited resources. Sixteen critically injured detainees needed urgent evacuation for surgical treatment
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) said it has recorded a large number of casualties following renewed clashes between government forces and the Amhara Fano armed group in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, particularly in the #North_Wollo zone.
The ICRC said the humanitarian situation deteriorated sharply at the end of September after “a sudden escalation of hostilities” in the area, resulting in “large numbers of casualties, captured fighters and other severe humanitarian consequences.”
“Many people have been killed or wounded in North Wollo in recent days,” said Martin Thalmann, ICRC’s team leader in #Lalibela, after returning from the hard-hit areas of Kulmesk and Muja. “Staff at local health centers cared for wounded combatants and civilians with limited resources. Sixteen critically injured detainees needed urgent evacuation for surgical treatment
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#Sudan, #Eritrea agree on security cooperation, new economic projects
Sudan and Eritrea have agreed to significantly boost cooperation in security, intelligence, and the economy following a two-day visit to Asmara by Sudan’s prime minister, the premier announced on Friday 10 October 2025.
Speaking to reporters in #Port_Sudan upon his return, Prime Minister Kamil Idris hailed the visit as “historic” and fruitful, detailing a series of agreements reached with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.
The agreements include activating a joint political committee and establishing a new economic body to oversee bilateral projects. “We extended our thanks and appreciation to the state of Eritrea… for the great support they have provided to Sudan in these exceptional circumstances,” Idris said.
Idris also revealed plans for new joint economic ventures, including large-scale marine fisheries in the Red Sea, gold and oil refineries, and other investments in the minerals sector.
https://sudantribune.com/article/305890
Sudan and Eritrea have agreed to significantly boost cooperation in security, intelligence, and the economy following a two-day visit to Asmara by Sudan’s prime minister, the premier announced on Friday 10 October 2025.
Speaking to reporters in #Port_Sudan upon his return, Prime Minister Kamil Idris hailed the visit as “historic” and fruitful, detailing a series of agreements reached with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.
The agreements include activating a joint political committee and establishing a new economic body to oversee bilateral projects. “We extended our thanks and appreciation to the state of Eritrea… for the great support they have provided to Sudan in these exceptional circumstances,” Idris said.
Idris also revealed plans for new joint economic ventures, including large-scale marine fisheries in the Red Sea, gold and oil refineries, and other investments in the minerals sector.
https://sudantribune.com/article/305890
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Over 288,000 people reportedly displaced following renewed conflict along the #Oromia–#Somali region border: #UNOCHA
Over 288,000 people have been displaced since July 2025 following renewed inter-communal violence between Oromo and Somali communities along the Oromia–Somali regional border, disrupting a period of relative calm that had held since 2018, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The Somali & Oromia zonal authorities reported the figure to humanitarian assessment teams, noting that the conflict stems from long-standing tensions, unresolved territorial disputes dating back to a 2004 referendum, and recurring competition over scarce resources. Conflicts have previously caused mass displacements, with over 1 million people uprooted by mid-2018—many of whom remain in protracted displacement.
Tensions and violence flared again in mid-July 2025, resulting in widespread displacement, fatalities, and damage to infrastructure,
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Over 288,000 people have been displaced since July 2025 following renewed inter-communal violence between Oromo and Somali communities along the Oromia–Somali regional border, disrupting a period of relative calm that had held since 2018, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The Somali & Oromia zonal authorities reported the figure to humanitarian assessment teams, noting that the conflict stems from long-standing tensions, unresolved territorial disputes dating back to a 2004 referendum, and recurring competition over scarce resources. Conflicts have previously caused mass displacements, with over 1 million people uprooted by mid-2018—many of whom remain in protracted displacement.
Tensions and violence flared again in mid-July 2025, resulting in widespread displacement, fatalities, and damage to infrastructure,
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Ongoing #Houthi support of #Somali terror groups threatens regional stability
Growing ties between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Somali terror groups threaten to fuel greater insecurity in Somalia and further disrupt shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
Aries D. Russell of Aries Intelligence said there is “credible evidence” that Iranian and Houthi-linked networks are using Somali ports and smuggling routes to move arms into East Africa and there are indications they also offer consultation and training.
“What we’re seeing is more of an influence and logistical presence, rather than a direct Houthi ground deployment into Africa,” Russell told ADF.
Analysts warn that expanded supply routes of both Iranian and Chinese ammunition and weaponry could increase the reach of terror groups who could attack targets in #Djibouti, #Ethiopia and #Kenya.
https://adf-magazine.com/2025/10/ongoing-houthi-support-of-somali-terror-groups-threatens-regional-stability/
Growing ties between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Somali terror groups threaten to fuel greater insecurity in Somalia and further disrupt shipping in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.
Aries D. Russell of Aries Intelligence said there is “credible evidence” that Iranian and Houthi-linked networks are using Somali ports and smuggling routes to move arms into East Africa and there are indications they also offer consultation and training.
“What we’re seeing is more of an influence and logistical presence, rather than a direct Houthi ground deployment into Africa,” Russell told ADF.
Analysts warn that expanded supply routes of both Iranian and Chinese ammunition and weaponry could increase the reach of terror groups who could attack targets in #Djibouti, #Ethiopia and #Kenya.
https://adf-magazine.com/2025/10/ongoing-houthi-support-of-somali-terror-groups-threatens-regional-stability/
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#Ethiopia grants duty-free import for natural gas vehicles to promote cleaner energy use
The Ministry of Finance has announced tax exemptions on all types of dry and liquid cargo vehicles, as well as public transport vehicles powered entirely by natural gas, as part of efforts to encourage the use of the country’s natural gas resources.
In a circular sent to various government institutions, including the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry stated that vehicles operating entirely on natural gas are permitted to be imported into the country duty-free from customs tax.
The circular added that, based on a decision by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, strict control must be exercised to prevent the importation of cargo and public transport vehicles operating on petrol and diesel—except for those approved for import before the date of the directive and arriving within six months
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The Ministry of Finance has announced tax exemptions on all types of dry and liquid cargo vehicles, as well as public transport vehicles powered entirely by natural gas, as part of efforts to encourage the use of the country’s natural gas resources.
In a circular sent to various government institutions, including the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry stated that vehicles operating entirely on natural gas are permitted to be imported into the country duty-free from customs tax.
The circular added that, based on a decision by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, strict control must be exercised to prevent the importation of cargo and public transport vehicles operating on petrol and diesel—except for those approved for import before the date of the directive and arriving within six months
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#𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞
Ethiopia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, has been elected First Vice Chairperson of the Bureau of the Executive Committee of the UNHCR following the closing session of its 76th meeting in Geneva on 10 October 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
Ambassador Tsegab was nominated by the #African Group and seconded by #Norway, reflecting broad regional and international support. The Bureau Chairmanship will be assumed by Ambassador Oike Atsuyuki of Japan.
Last year, Ambassador Tsegab served as Second Vice Chairperson. Following Executive Committee tradition, the Chairmanship rotates from Second Vice Chair to First Vice Chair before assuming the full Chair role, ensuring continuity and ......
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Ethiopia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, has been elected First Vice Chairperson of the Bureau of the Executive Committee of the UNHCR following the closing session of its 76th meeting in Geneva on 10 October 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
Ambassador Tsegab was nominated by the #African Group and seconded by #Norway, reflecting broad regional and international support. The Bureau Chairmanship will be assumed by Ambassador Oike Atsuyuki of Japan.
Last year, Ambassador Tsegab served as Second Vice Chairperson. Following Executive Committee tradition, the Chairmanship rotates from Second Vice Chair to First Vice Chair before assuming the full Chair role, ensuring continuity and ......
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#Ethiopian Birr ranked among the weakest African currencies
The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) has been ranked among the weakest currencies in Africa in 2025, reflecting persistent economic pressures linked to inflation, political instability, and foreign exchange shortages.
In comparison with global currencies this year, the Ethiopian Birr is one of the four weakest African currencies—performing better only than the #Sierra_Leonean Leone (SLE), #Guinean Franc (GNF), and #Sudanese Pound (SDG), according to a report published by the financial analysis platform XS.com on 7 October 2025.
The report places the Birr 18th among the 21 weakest African currencies by nominal value against the U.S. dollar. One U.S. dollar is equivalent to approximately 145 Birr, or 0.0068 U.S. dollars per Birr, as of early October.
XS.com attributes the Birr’s weakness to structural challenges, including inflationary....
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The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) has been ranked among the weakest currencies in Africa in 2025, reflecting persistent economic pressures linked to inflation, political instability, and foreign exchange shortages.
In comparison with global currencies this year, the Ethiopian Birr is one of the four weakest African currencies—performing better only than the #Sierra_Leonean Leone (SLE), #Guinean Franc (GNF), and #Sudanese Pound (SDG), according to a report published by the financial analysis platform XS.com on 7 October 2025.
The report places the Birr 18th among the 21 weakest African currencies by nominal value against the U.S. dollar. One U.S. dollar is equivalent to approximately 145 Birr, or 0.0068 U.S. dollars per Birr, as of early October.
XS.com attributes the Birr’s weakness to structural challenges, including inflationary....
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Widespread road closures, abductions & curfews severely restrict freedom of movement across regions in #Ethiopia: EHRC warns
#EHRC has warned that freedom of movement is rapidly deteriorating across several regions of Ethiopia, including #Amhara, #BenishangulGumuz, #Gambella, and #Oromia. In a report covering April to September this year,EHRC documented widespread incidents of abductions, killings, looting, and road closures that have made travel unsafe and disrupted economic and social life.
“The right to freedom of movement is being jeopardized in the areas where monitoring and investigation were conducted,” the EHRC stated, pointing to curfews, checkpoints, road closures, and attacks on travelers. EHRC said these measures have “resulted in violations of the rights to life, bodily integrity, and property security” and have severely affected “the social and economic activities of the community by disrupting daily routines and limiting access to social services.”
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#EHRC has warned that freedom of movement is rapidly deteriorating across several regions of Ethiopia, including #Amhara, #BenishangulGumuz, #Gambella, and #Oromia. In a report covering April to September this year,EHRC documented widespread incidents of abductions, killings, looting, and road closures that have made travel unsafe and disrupted economic and social life.
“The right to freedom of movement is being jeopardized in the areas where monitoring and investigation were conducted,” the EHRC stated, pointing to curfews, checkpoints, road closures, and attacks on travelers. EHRC said these measures have “resulted in violations of the rights to life, bodily integrity, and property security” and have severely affected “the social and economic activities of the community by disrupting daily routines and limiting access to social services.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52859
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Managing Scarcity, Dreaming Abundance — a reflective short by Eyob Yohannes, exploring Ethiopia’s daily realities and the endurance of imagination.
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Managing Scarcity, Dreaming Abundance — a reflective short by Eyob Yohannes, exploring Ethiopia’s daily realities and the endurance of imagination.
Produced by Addis Standard Media
Watch the full video on YouTube:
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A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck northern #Ethiopia this evening, shaking parts of #Tigray and #Mekelle, reports USGS & GFZ
Repeated earthquakes struck parts of northern Ethiopia, particularly in the Tigray region, on the evening of Saturday, 11 October 2025, at around 7:18 p.m. local time, according to multiple geological monitoring agencies.
The U.S. Geological Survey (#USGS) reported that a tremor with its epicenter in #Afar, about 45 kilometers from Mekelle, measured 5.6 on the Richter scale. Another quake, about 58 kilometers from the city, measured 5.3. The shocks were reportedly felt across various parts of Tigray, including Mekelle.
Reuters, citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences (#GFZ), said the earthquake that struck Ethiopia registered a magnitude of 5.7 at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
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Repeated earthquakes struck parts of northern Ethiopia, particularly in the Tigray region, on the evening of Saturday, 11 October 2025, at around 7:18 p.m. local time, according to multiple geological monitoring agencies.
The U.S. Geological Survey (#USGS) reported that a tremor with its epicenter in #Afar, about 45 kilometers from Mekelle, measured 5.6 on the Richter scale. Another quake, about 58 kilometers from the city, measured 5.3. The shocks were reportedly felt across various parts of Tigray, including Mekelle.
Reuters, citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences (#GFZ), said the earthquake that struck Ethiopia registered a magnitude of 5.7 at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
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#Ethiopia–#Somalia: PM Abiy meets Somali President amid tensions over #Jubaland administration
Addis Abeba – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met today with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for discussions on “bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest,” according to a brief statement posted by PM Abiy.
Villa Somalia, in its statement, said the two leaders met at the National Palace in Addis Abeba for a tête-à-tête meeting, during which they discussed “strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing developmental cooperation based on good neighborliness, mutual respect, and shared prosperity, while upholding the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of both nations.”
The meeting comes amid reports that Mogadishu is moving to establish a parallel Jubaland administration in the Gedo region, a plan Ethiopia and Kenya have reportedly opposed.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1977382618883571929
Addis Abeba – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met today with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for discussions on “bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest,” according to a brief statement posted by PM Abiy.
Villa Somalia, in its statement, said the two leaders met at the National Palace in Addis Abeba for a tête-à-tête meeting, during which they discussed “strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing developmental cooperation based on good neighborliness, mutual respect, and shared prosperity, while upholding the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of both nations.”
The meeting comes amid reports that Mogadishu is moving to establish a parallel Jubaland administration in the Gedo region, a plan Ethiopia and Kenya have reportedly opposed.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1977382618883571929
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#Ethiopia: Managing Scarcity, Dreaming Abundance” an OP/ED podcast adaptation by #Addis_Standard.
Inflation, food insecurity, conflict, and unemployment define daily life for millions of Ethiopians.
🎙️ Written by Eyob Yohannes, a writer and data analyst based in Ethiopia, this reflective essay explores the tension between survival and aspiration — between what is, and what could be.
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Inflation, food insecurity, conflict, and unemployment define daily life for millions of Ethiopians.
🎙️ Written by Eyob Yohannes, a writer and data analyst based in Ethiopia, this reflective essay explores the tension between survival and aspiration — between what is, and what could be.
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“Managing Scarcity, Dreaming Abundance” — an Addis Standard OP/ED adaptation.
Inflation, food insecurity, conflict, and unemployment define daily life for millions of Ethiopians. Yet, amid scarcity, imagination continues to search for possibility.
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Inflation, food insecurity, conflict, and unemployment define daily life for millions of Ethiopians. Yet, amid scarcity, imagination continues to search for possibility.
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17 #children reportedly killed in attack on #Sudan displacement camp
The UN children’s agency, UNICEF, has received reports that the attack occurred in a facility hosting families displaced by the ongoing conflict in the region. A further 21 children were reportedly injured.
According to media reporting, up to 60 people were killed on Saturday’s assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been fighting Sudanese army since April 2023. The conflict has created a humanitarian catastrophe, with tens of millions living in conditions of acute hunger.
“This devastating attack on children and families who were already displaced and seeking safety is an outrage,” said Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director. “Killing and injuring children are grave violations of their rights, and attacks on civilians in places meant to offer safety and refuge are unconscionable.”
El Fasher has been under siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more than 500 days, with severe restrictions on movement, access to food, water, and medical care. Civilians, including large numbers of children, have faced repeated bombardment and deteriorating living conditions.
Several areas in North Darfur have been experiencing famine for months, and the food security and child nutrition situation in the state has reached catastrophic levels. Families are surviving on minimal rations, and severe acute malnutrition among children is rising sharply. Health facilities report that preventable child deaths linked to hunger and disease are increasing. The disruption of supply routes, looting of aid convoys, and denial of humanitarian access have made sustained relief efforts almost impossible.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/10/1166083
The UN children’s agency, UNICEF, has received reports that the attack occurred in a facility hosting families displaced by the ongoing conflict in the region. A further 21 children were reportedly injured.
According to media reporting, up to 60 people were killed on Saturday’s assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been fighting Sudanese army since April 2023. The conflict has created a humanitarian catastrophe, with tens of millions living in conditions of acute hunger.
“This devastating attack on children and families who were already displaced and seeking safety is an outrage,” said Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director. “Killing and injuring children are grave violations of their rights, and attacks on civilians in places meant to offer safety and refuge are unconscionable.”
El Fasher has been under siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for more than 500 days, with severe restrictions on movement, access to food, water, and medical care. Civilians, including large numbers of children, have faced repeated bombardment and deteriorating living conditions.
Several areas in North Darfur have been experiencing famine for months, and the food security and child nutrition situation in the state has reached catastrophic levels. Families are surviving on minimal rations, and severe acute malnutrition among children is rising sharply. Health facilities report that preventable child deaths linked to hunger and disease are increasing. The disruption of supply routes, looting of aid convoys, and denial of humanitarian access have made sustained relief efforts almost impossible.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/10/1166083
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17 children reportedly killed in attack on Sudan displacement camp
At least 17 children, including an infant just seven days old, have reportedly been killed in an attack on the Dar al-Arqam Displacement Centre in El Fasher, North Darfur, early on Saturday morning.
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Abandoned dogs in #Ethiopia’s capital get little care. A woman wants to change that
Among the whimpering of rescued dogs, a soft whistle cuts through. It’s Feven Melese, a young woman hoping to support thousands of abandoned dogs on the streets of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
The 29-year-old music degree graduate has put up a rare shelter on the outskirts of the city, where she provides food and a place to stay for 40 dogs, while feeding about 700 others every week on the streets.
Melese said she has found new homes for more than 300 dogs in the past two years. Together with fellow young animal rights activists, they are on a mission to change the widespread perception in Ethiopia that dogs are protectors working for humans, not pets to be cared for.
As skyscrapers rise in Addis Ababa, the estimated 200,000 unclaimed dogs roaming the streets have fewer places to hide.
https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-stray-dogs-urbanization-addis-ababa-f0cd259e9c52062d8ca6036531132be2
Among the whimpering of rescued dogs, a soft whistle cuts through. It’s Feven Melese, a young woman hoping to support thousands of abandoned dogs on the streets of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
The 29-year-old music degree graduate has put up a rare shelter on the outskirts of the city, where she provides food and a place to stay for 40 dogs, while feeding about 700 others every week on the streets.
Melese said she has found new homes for more than 300 dogs in the past two years. Together with fellow young animal rights activists, they are on a mission to change the widespread perception in Ethiopia that dogs are protectors working for humans, not pets to be cared for.
As skyscrapers rise in Addis Ababa, the estimated 200,000 unclaimed dogs roaming the streets have fewer places to hide.
https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-stray-dogs-urbanization-addis-ababa-f0cd259e9c52062d8ca6036531132be2
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