#video_News: At least 48 civilians killed in weekend attacks in #Ethiopia’s #Oromia region, once again
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Read #Addis_Standard’s editorial, “Break this chain of attacks”, from June 2026.
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The most compelling evidence comes from the Patriarch of the Ethiopian #Orthodox Tewahedo Church himself. In responding to the attacks, Abba Mathias did not speak of a one-off incident. He appealed to authorities to “break this chain of attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
A chain. Not an episode.
For years, this publication has reported on recurring killings, displacement, church burnings, property destruction, and targeted attacks in East Arsi. Religious leaders have warned about it. Community members have warned about it. Survivors have warned about it. Yet the violence continues.
The obvious question is: why?
The answer lies in the complete absence of accountability.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57692
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The most compelling evidence comes from the Patriarch of the Ethiopian #Orthodox Tewahedo Church himself. In responding to the attacks, Abba Mathias did not speak of a one-off incident. He appealed to authorities to “break this chain of attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
A chain. Not an episode.
For years, this publication has reported on recurring killings, displacement, church burnings, property destruction, and targeted attacks in East Arsi. Religious leaders have warned about it. Community members have warned about it. Survivors have warned about it. Yet the violence continues.
The obvious question is: why?
The answer lies in the complete absence of accountability.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57692
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#Daily_Brief: #Pakistan, #Ethiopia discuss closer banking ties to boost trade and investment
Addis Abeba — Pakistan and Ethiopia have discussed strengthening banking and financial connectivity to promote bilateral trade and investment, Pakistan’s Finance Division said Monday. The discussion took place during a meeting between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Oumer Hussein Oba, Ethiopia’s ambassador to Pakistan.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60613/
Addis Abeba — Pakistan and Ethiopia have discussed strengthening banking and financial connectivity to promote bilateral trade and investment, Pakistan’s Finance Division said Monday. The discussion took place during a meeting between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Oumer Hussein Oba, Ethiopia’s ambassador to Pakistan.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60613/
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#Daily_Brief: #Egypt parliament authorises military support to #Saudi_Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Addis Abeba — Egypt’s parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to take measures to support Saudi Arabia against attacks by #Yemen’s #Houthi rebels, following a request from the president, according to AFP.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60630/
Addis Abeba — Egypt’s parliament has authorised President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to take measures to support Saudi Arabia against attacks by #Yemen’s #Houthi rebels, following a request from the president, according to AFP.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60630/
#Daily_Brief: #Eritrea’s President heads to #Moscow for #Russia-#Africa summit
The visit comes days after #Moscow reiterated its willingness to facilitate dialogue between #Addis_Abeba and #Asmara, whose relations have deteriorated amid growing regional tensions.
Russia has offered to host talks between the two countries, including on the sidelines of the summit, if both sides agree to engage.
https://addisstandard.com/short-news/
The visit comes days after #Moscow reiterated its willingness to facilitate dialogue between #Addis_Abeba and #Asmara, whose relations have deteriorated amid growing regional tensions.
Russia has offered to host talks between the two countries, including on the sidelines of the summit, if both sides agree to engage.
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#Daily_Brief: #Sudan reports power outages across #Khartoum following drone attacks, with reports linking launches to #Ethiopia
Addis Abeba — Drone attacks have disrupted electricity supplies across Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, with reports linking the launches to Ethiopia, as strikes on power infrastructure continue amid the country’s ongoing war.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60641/
Addis Abeba — Drone attacks have disrupted electricity supplies across Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, with reports linking the launches to Ethiopia, as strikes on power infrastructure continue amid the country’s ongoing war.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60641/
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#Daily_Brief: #Ethiopian passport ranks 90th globally, allowing visa-free access to 17 destinations
Addis Abeba — Ethiopian passport holders can travel to only 17 destinations without a visa, with Ethiopia ranked 90th globally in the 2026 Global Passport Power Index, according to a report by #Kenya’s Capital FM. The ranking places Ethiopia alongside countries including #Somalia, #Yemen, #Syria and #Afghanistan, according to figures cited by Capital FM from Passport Rank.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60644/
Addis Abeba — Ethiopian passport holders can travel to only 17 destinations without a visa, with Ethiopia ranked 90th globally in the 2026 Global Passport Power Index, according to a report by #Kenya’s Capital FM. The ranking places Ethiopia alongside countries including #Somalia, #Yemen, #Syria and #Afghanistan, according to figures cited by Capital FM from Passport Rank.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60644/
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#Commentary: Liberation Without Domination: #Ethiopia’s opposition alliance and the right to decide
The formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival (#EPFAS) raises fundamental questions about representation, public consent, and accountability, writes Hambisa Belina.
He argues that “a promised future vote cannot authorize every power leader to exercise beforehand.”
Hambisa emphasizes that achieving “liberation without a new dominator” requires leaders to remain accountable to the people they claim to represent.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60627
The formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival (#EPFAS) raises fundamental questions about representation, public consent, and accountability, writes Hambisa Belina.
He argues that “a promised future vote cannot authorize every power leader to exercise beforehand.”
Hambisa emphasizes that achieving “liberation without a new dominator” requires leaders to remain accountable to the people they claim to represent.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60627
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News: Drought, food shortages and child malnutrition deepen humanitarian needs in #Afar, #Amhara and #Tigray
Drought, rising food prices, shortages of essential medicines and disruptions to health services are compounding humanitarian needs across northern #Ethiopia’s Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions, with displaced children particularly vulnerable to acute malnutrition, according to a humanitarian assessment document seen by #Addis_Standard.
Displacement across Tigray, Afar and Amhara has largely remained within the same districts or zones, according to the assessment. However, the scale of new movements remains uncertain.
One of the clearest indicators of the crisis is the nutritional situation among displaced children in Tigray. A cholera outbreak in Wag Hamra zone in Amhara remains a concern, with humanitarian sources reporting limited availability of treatment supplies, including fluids. Mental health needs in conflict-affected parts of Afar also remain high
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60615
Drought, rising food prices, shortages of essential medicines and disruptions to health services are compounding humanitarian needs across northern #Ethiopia’s Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions, with displaced children particularly vulnerable to acute malnutrition, according to a humanitarian assessment document seen by #Addis_Standard.
Displacement across Tigray, Afar and Amhara has largely remained within the same districts or zones, according to the assessment. However, the scale of new movements remains uncertain.
One of the clearest indicators of the crisis is the nutritional situation among displaced children in Tigray. A cholera outbreak in Wag Hamra zone in Amhara remains a concern, with humanitarian sources reporting limited availability of treatment supplies, including fluids. Mental health needs in conflict-affected parts of Afar also remain high
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60615
News: #Russia, #Ethiopia advance nuclear power talks, discuss expanded flights and visa facilitation
Addis Abeba — Russia and Ethiopia are coordinating a draft agreement on a #nuclear power plant project while discussing expanded air connections and further visa facilitation for tourists and businesspeople, Russian Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin said.
In an interview with TASS ahead of the #Russia-#Africa summit, Terekhin said #Rosatom and the Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission were coordinating a draft intergovernmental agreement that would establish the principles of cooperation on the proposed nuclear power plant.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60652
Addis Abeba — Russia and Ethiopia are coordinating a draft agreement on a #nuclear power plant project while discussing expanded air connections and further visa facilitation for tourists and businesspeople, Russian Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin said.
In an interview with TASS ahead of the #Russia-#Africa summit, Terekhin said #Rosatom and the Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission were coordinating a draft intergovernmental agreement that would establish the principles of cooperation on the proposed nuclear power plant.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60652
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News: #UN reports 36,000 #Ethiopian arrivals fleeing #Moyale conflict, #Kenya rights commission urges aid
The Agency said many of those arriving were women and children, with some staying with relatives and host communities while others sought shelter in temporary locations.
Meanwhile, the Kenyan Human Rights Commission said more than 15,000 people were being accommodated in eight temporary shelters, including St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Harhosha Secondary School, Manyatta Burji, and Sessi and Lanzi Mosque Hospital, among other sites. More than 20,000 others were reportedly staying with relatives and friends, placing additional pressure on host communities and already limited resources.
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The Agency said many of those arriving were women and children, with some staying with relatives and host communities while others sought shelter in temporary locations.
Meanwhile, the Kenyan Human Rights Commission said more than 15,000 people were being accommodated in eight temporary shelters, including St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Harhosha Secondary School, Manyatta Burji, and Sessi and Lanzi Mosque Hospital, among other sites. More than 20,000 others were reportedly staying with relatives and friends, placing additional pressure on host communities and already limited resources.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60660
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#Ethiopia: Drone strikes kill couple fleeing clinic, father with four children, in #Tigray’s Medebay Terer
Addis Abeba – Two drone strikes in #Medebay_Terer, Tahtay Koraro woreda in northwestern Tigray, killed seven civilians, including an eight-year-old girl, and injured six others on October 9 and October 21, residents told #Addis_Standard.
The first strike occurred around midday on October 9 at Medebay Terer clinic, killing two people and injuring four others, according to residents.
The victims were a husband and wife who had accompanied their daughter, who was in labor, to the clinic, residents said.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60663
Addis Abeba – Two drone strikes in #Medebay_Terer, Tahtay Koraro woreda in northwestern Tigray, killed seven civilians, including an eight-year-old girl, and injured six others on October 9 and October 21, residents told #Addis_Standard.
The first strike occurred around midday on October 9 at Medebay Terer clinic, killing two people and injuring four others, according to residents.
The victims were a husband and wife who had accompanied their daughter, who was in labor, to the clinic, residents said.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60663
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#Video_News: Drought, food shortages and child malnutrition deepen humanitarian needs in Afar, Amhara and Tigray
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#Daily_Brief: #US, dozens of countries warn of rising famine risk in #Sudan, urge aid access
Addis Abeba — The United States and dozens of countries, including major #European powers, have warned of worsening food insecurity in Sudan and called for increased humanitarian assistance as the risk of famine grows amid the ongoing conflict.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60633/
Addis Abeba — The United States and dozens of countries, including major #European powers, have warned of worsening food insecurity in Sudan and called for increased humanitarian assistance as the risk of famine grows amid the ongoing conflict.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60633/
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#Daily_Brief: #Netanyahu woos #Ethiopian origin #Jewish voters by invoking close ties with PM Abiy
Addis Abeba - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to appeal to Ethiopian origin Jewish voters ahead of Israel’s election on Tuesday, 27 October, highlighting his close relationship with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and pledging to continue bringing members of the Beta Israel community to Israel.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60650/
Addis Abeba - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to appeal to Ethiopian origin Jewish voters ahead of Israel’s election on Tuesday, 27 October, highlighting his close relationship with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and pledging to continue bringing members of the Beta Israel community to Israel.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60650/
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#Daily_Brief: #US House Foreign Affairs Committee condemns attacks on #Orthodox Christians in #Ethiopia’s #Oromia
@HouseForeignGOP described the attacks as “completely unacceptable” and urged all parties to protect Christians and people of all faiths from violence and ensure those “responsible are punished”.
The Holy Synod said on 27 Octobr that 14 people were killed in Angada Kebele, in Gora Silingo, Merti Woreda, on 20 October, while another 46 were killed in Tereta, Chole and Birbo in Shirka Woreda of Oromia on 24 October, describing the killings as “extremely tragic cruelty and suffering inflicted on our citizens.”
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@HouseForeignGOP described the attacks as “completely unacceptable” and urged all parties to protect Christians and people of all faiths from violence and ensure those “responsible are punished”.
The Holy Synod said on 27 Octobr that 14 people were killed in Angada Kebele, in Gora Silingo, Merti Woreda, on 20 October, while another 46 were killed in Tereta, Chole and Birbo in Shirka Woreda of Oromia on 24 October, describing the killings as “extremely tragic cruelty and suffering inflicted on our citizens.”
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#Daily_Brief: #Africa’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 10,000 cases, with nearly 4,900 deaths
Addis Abeba — Africa’s latest #Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 4,900 deaths reported, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC), as the virus spreads across parts of the continent, according to AFP.
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Addis Abeba — Africa’s latest #Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 4,900 deaths reported, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC), as the virus spreads across parts of the continent, according to AFP.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60677/
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News: #Russia repeats offer to host #Ethiopia-#Eritrea dialogue, PM Abiy arrives in #Moscow for Africa summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on October 28 that Moscow was prepared to contribute to restoring relations between the neighboring countries, which were once part of a single state but have since experienced renewed tensions.
“If they show interest; whether now, tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, Russia will strive to host and facilitate the meeting,” Lavrov was quoted as saying by Russian state media.
Neither government has independently confirmed its willingness to accept Russia’s offer, and no bilateral meeting between Abiy and Isaias or Russia-mediated talks have been officially confirmed in the statements cited.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60681
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on October 28 that Moscow was prepared to contribute to restoring relations between the neighboring countries, which were once part of a single state but have since experienced renewed tensions.
“If they show interest; whether now, tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, Russia will strive to host and facilitate the meeting,” Lavrov was quoted as saying by Russian state media.
Neither government has independently confirmed its willingness to accept Russia’s offer, and no bilateral meeting between Abiy and Isaias or Russia-mediated talks have been officially confirmed in the statements cited.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=60681
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#Daily_Brief: #Sudan rights group says army drone strike kills more than 100 in #Darfur market
Addis Abeba — More than 100 people were killed and 113 injured in a drone strike on a busy market in #Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, according to Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese rights group, as attacks on civilian areas intensify amid the country’s ongoing war.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60679/
Addis Abeba — More than 100 people were killed and 113 injured in a drone strike on a busy market in #Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, according to Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese rights group, as attacks on civilian areas intensify amid the country’s ongoing war.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60679/