Politics
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Commission ‘forced to quit’ Meki investigation into Bate’s assassination after gathering witness testimonies implicating security forces
The late Bate Urgessa. Photo: Screenshot/AddisStandard Addis Abeba – A letter by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) addressed to…
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Tigray interim admin refutes RSF allegations of ‘TPLF forces’ involvement in Sudan conflict, criticizes move as ‘aimed at garnering support by internationalizing the war’
Since the onset of the civil war in Sudan on 15 April, 2023, involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led…
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More than a dozen diplomatic missions in Ethiopia call for release of journalists ‘unjustly detained for doing their jobs’
Addis Abeba – On World Press Freedom Day being observed today, a group of Western diplomatic missions including EU member…
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Court allows prosecutors to press charges against suspects in fraudulent attempt to withdraw over $6M from AU bank account
Clergyman Belay Mekonnen, the main suspect, and two others are facing criminal and corruption charges. Photo: Screenshot Addis Abeba –…
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Tigray interim admin says timeline to solve southern, western Tigray impasse agreed with federal gov, army
Lt. General Tadesse Werede. Photo: Dimtsi Woyane Addis Abeba – The Tigray Interim Administration Vice President, Lt. General Tadesse Werede…
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Ethiopia ‘dismayed’ by EU’s restriction of visa provisions to Ethiopians
Ethiopia and EU flags. Collage by Addis Standard Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government said it was “dismayed by the…
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EU suspends multiple entry visas to Ethiopian nationals, tightens other rules citing gov’t ‘low level of cooperation’
Addis Abeba – The Council of the European Union decided today “to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law…
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The Turkish-Somali Agreement: A calculated adventure or a step into the unknown?
An expanded agreement provides Ankara with almost complete land, sea, and air military influence over Somalia. (AFP/EPC) Key Takeaways The…
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AU chief appeals for ‘respect and full implementation’ of Pretoria agreement
Addis Abeba – AU Chairperson said he is “following with deep concern the escalating tensions between local communities” and “appeals…
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Former State Minister of Peace charged with crimes of ‘supporting anti-peace forces’ ‘unauthorized possession of weapons’
Addis Abeba – Federal prosecutors at the Ministry of Justice’s Directorate of Organized and Cross-Border Affairs filed three criminal charges…
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