Four Ethiopians killed, three wounded in renewed violence along Ethiopia-Kenya border in Dasenech district
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Four Ethiopians killed, three wounded in renewed violence along Ethiopia-Kenya border in Dasenech district
Addis Abeba– Four Ethiopians were killed and three others wounded in an armed confrontation in Kukruk Kebele, Dasenech District, South Omo Zone, along the Ethiopia-Kenya border, in what residents and local officials described as an attack by “armed militants…
War-torn Amhara region training tens of thousands anti-riot militias, regular police amid ongoing crisis
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War-torn Amhara region training tens of thousands anti-riot militias, regular police amid ongoing crisis
Partial view of the anti-riot and regular police trainees in the Amhara regional state. Photo: AMC
Op-ed: Countering Alarmist Narratives: Debunking Al-Shabaab's perceived ‘power grab’ in Somalia
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Op-ed: Countering Alarmist Narratives: Debunking Al-Shabaab's perceived ‘power grab’ in Somalia
Addis Abeba – In response to Adam Daud Ahmed’s recent op-ed, “From Insurgency to Power Grab: Al-Shabaab’s deadly advance on Mogadishu signals Somalia’s descent into disaster,” published by Addis Standard, I believe a critical review of its key arguments is…
TPLF rejects PM Abiy’s call to nominate Tigray interim president, calls it “unilateral decision” violating Pretoria agreement
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TPLF rejects PM Abiy’s call to nominate Tigray interim president, calls it “unilateral decision” violating Pretoria agreement
Addis Abeba– The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s call for Tigray’s people to “nominate” candidates for the interim presidency, calling it a “unilateral decision” that “violates the Pretoria Agreement.”
Citadel in Crisis: Ethiopia’s fractured calculus, search for stability under imperfect leadership
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Citadel in Crisis: Ethiopia’s fractured calculus, search for stability under imperfect leadership
Addis Abeba – As I stepped beyond the bustling core of Jigjiga into its sprawling outskirts, the horizon unfolded like a canvas of possibility and peril—mirroring the vast ambiguities besieging Ethiopia. Clutched in my hand was Professor Abdi Ismail Samatar’s…
UN reports worsening malnutrition in parts of Amhara region as renewed fighting disrupts aid
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UN reports worsening malnutrition in parts of Amhara region as renewed fighting disrupts aid
Addis Abeba– The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says the humanitarian situation across the broader Amhara Region remains dire, as “growing numbers of people need urgent food assistance” despite recent improvements in aid access…
Mask of Deception: Unraveling saga of Somali region, ONLF, and Ethiopia’s political conundrum
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Mask of Deception: Unraveling saga of Somali region, ONLF, and Ethiopia’s political conundrum
Addis Abeba – In the grand theater of Ethiopian politics, where narratives shift like desert sands and allegiances are as fluid as the Shebelle River during the rainy season, a paradox unfolds—one that eerily mirrors the cinematic masterpiece Face/Off. The…
Beyond Denial: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab’s growing influence in Somalia is dangerous
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Beyond Denial: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab’s growing influence in Somalia is dangerous
Addis Abeba – In a recently published op-ed in Addis Standard titled “Countering Alarmist Narratives: Debunking Al-Shabaab’s Perceived ‘Power Grab’ in Somalia,” Professor Abdinasir Ali Osman responded to my earlier article, “From Insurgency to Power Grab:…
Over 4.5 M students still out of school despite extended registration in war-torn Amhara region
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Over 4.5 M students still out of school despite extended registration in war-torn Amhara region
Addis Abeba– Despite a previous announcement extending student registration until March 9 due to “security challenges” and low enrollment, the Amhara Regional Education Bureau has stated that more than 4.5 million students remain out of school, with over…
Ethiopia Fed. Police, Dubai Police hold high-level talks on criminal extradition, joint investigations
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Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael held discussions with a team led by Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Mohammed, Chief of Dubai Police Forensic Investigator from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A team from the UAE that included members of forensic investigative members of the Dubai Police team, were at the Ethiopian …
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Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael held discussions with a team led by Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Mohammed, Chief of Dubai Police Forensic Investigator from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A team from the UAE that included members of forensic investigative members of the Dubai Police team, were at the Ethiopian …
Ethiopia launches mass cholera vaccination in Gambella amid rising death toll, influx of displaced people from South Sudan
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Ethiopia launches mass cholera vaccination in Gambella amid rising death toll, influx of displaced people from South Sudan
Addis Abeba – As cholera cases continue to rise in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, claiming more lives, the government has launched a weeklong vaccination campaign targeting one million people. Health officials say the campaign, which began over the weekend,…
Progress with Perspective: Embracing criticism, recognizing change in Ethiopia's Somali region - Addis Standard
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Progress with Perspective: Embracing criticism, recognizing change in Ethiopia's Somali region - Addis Standard
Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable…
Report finds 43 journalists arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in Ethiopia in 2024 amid rising threats to press freedom
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Report finds 43 journalists arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in Ethiopia in 2024 amid rising threats to press freedom
Addis Abeba– At least 43 journalists in Ethiopia were arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in 2024, according to the Journalists’ Safety Assessment Report by International Media Support (IMS), which states that the safety of journalists has been “increasingly…
Locked Out, Not Backing Down: Ethiopia’s strategic maritime interests amid Red Sea power struggle
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Locked Out, Not Backing Down: Ethiopia’s strategic maritime interests amid Red Sea power struggle
Addis Abeba – Throughout history, the Red Sea has drawn varying levels of attention due to the strategic interests of different actors and the region’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Since the turn of the century—particularly following the Arab Spring—both…
Ethiopian Media Authority suspends EBS TV program over "false information", "misleading the public"
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Ethiopian Media Authority suspends EBS TV program over "false information", "misleading the public"
Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has suspended “New Chapter”, a program aired by EBS Television, following the March 24, 2025, episode, which the authority deemed to contain “false information” that “misled the public” and “created suspicion.”