Beyond Denial: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab’s growing influence in Somalia is dangerous
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
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
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
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
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopia-fed-police-dubai-police-hold-high-level-talks-on-criminal-extradition-joint-investigations/
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 …
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopia-fed-police-dubai-police-hold-high-level-talks-on-criminal-extradition-joint-investigations/
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
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
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
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
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
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
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
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
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"
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
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.”
More than 20 killed, three abducted in Oromia’s Horo Guduru Wollega zone; officials blame Fano militants
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
More than 20 killed, three abducted in Oromia’s Horo Guduru Wollega zone; officials blame Fano militants
Addis Abeba– More than 20 people were killed in an attack in Oromia region’s Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Abe Dongoro district, in a kebele called Tullu Moti, according to officials and residents. The attack, which took place on March 28, was followed by the…
Over 40 civilians, including children, allegedly killed by "gov't security forces" in Amhara’s North Gojjam zone
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
Over 40 civilians, including children, allegedly killed by "gov't security forces" in Amhara’s North Gojjam zone
Addis Abeba– More than 40 civilians were killed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Brakat town and the surrounding areas of Senka, Arsema, and Fita in Mecha district, North Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region. Residents told Addis Standard that the attacks were allegedly…
From Training Grounds to Battlefields: Is Amhara conflict shifting amid mass deployment of anti-riot militias, regular police?
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
From Training Grounds to Battlefields: Is Amhara conflict shifting amid mass deployment of anti-riot militias, regular police?
Addis Abeba – Since the federal government declared a state of emergency in Amhara in August 2023, the conflict has largely been fought between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and the non-state militia group, Fano. However, the dynamics of the…
Amnesty welcomes Kenya court ruling allowing $2.4B lawsuit against Meta for fueling violence, killings amid war in Tigray
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
Amnesty welcomes Kenya court ruling allowing $2.4B lawsuit against Meta for fueling violence, killings amid war in Tigray
Addis Abeba– Amnesty International has welcomed a ruling by the High Court of Kenya that determined it has jurisdiction to hear a case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over allegations that the platform contributed to “ethnic violence and killings”…
Reassessing Al-Shabaab's Influence: How exaggerated threats hinder Somalia’s progress - Addis Standard
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
Reassessing Al-Shabaab's Influence: How exaggerated threats hinder Somalia’s progress - Addis Standard
Addis Abeba –This article is a rebuttal to the recent op-ed published in Addis Standard, titled “Beyond Denial: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab’s growing influence in Somalia is dangerous,” by Adam Daud Ahmed. His piece was a response to my earlier article, “Countering…
Old Fault Lines, New Allies: Opportunities, enduring challenges of Ethiopia-Somalia rapprochement
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
Old Fault Lines, New Allies: Opportunities, enduring challenges of Ethiopia-Somalia rapprochement
Addis Abeba –The December 2024 Ankara Declaration and subsequent diplomatic interactions signify a potentially pivotal juncture for the Horn of Africa. This budding rapprochement, however, is not without its complexities. While offering prospects for enhanced…
GSTS urges inclusive reconstitution of Tigray Interim Admin; opposes single-party majority after mandate extension
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
GSTS urges inclusive reconstitution of Tigray Interim Admin; opposes single-party majority after mandate extension
Addis Abeba– The Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) said no single party should “have a simple majority to veto decisions” in the Tigray Interim Administration (TIA), and called for its reconstitution through an “inclusive and equitable”…
Health officials in Amhara push for imposition of 'temporary restriction' amid spread of cholera outbreak
from addisstandard.com
from addisstandard.com
Telegraph
Health officials in Amhara push for imposition of 'temporary restriction' amid spread of cholera outbreak
Addis Abeba – The Amhara Regional Public Health Institute is calling for the imposition of a temporary restriction by the government in response to the spread of a cholera outbreak in the region.
Media Authority rejects journalist professional credential IDs, recognition initiative by Media Council
https://addisstandard.com/media-authority-rejects-journalist-professional-credential-ids-recognition-initiative-by-media-council/
Officials of the Ethiopian Media Council defended the proposed guideline during a workshop held on 18 March this year. Photo: Screengrab Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority has rejected efforts and distanced itself from recent moves by the Ethiopian Media Council (EMC) to issue professional registration, recognition, unified professional identity cards, and certificate …
https://addisstandard.com/media-authority-rejects-journalist-professional-credential-ids-recognition-initiative-by-media-council/
Officials of the Ethiopian Media Council defended the proposed guideline during a workshop held on 18 March this year. Photo: Screengrab Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority has rejected efforts and distanced itself from recent moves by the Ethiopian Media Council (EMC) to issue professional registration, recognition, unified professional identity cards, and certificate …