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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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Ministry of Finance launches budget hearing sessions for the upcoming fiscal year
Throughout the duration of the budget hearing sessions, scheduled until 17 May, 2024, more than 160 federal budgetary institutions are…
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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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Over half of Ethiopia’s fertilizer order for current year arrives at Djibouti port
Recently, a vessel carrying 636,600 quintals of NPS Boron fertilizers docked at the port of Djibouti (Photo: EABC) Addis Abeba – The…
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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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AU admits fraudulent attempt to withdraw over $6M from its account failed, pledges to reinforce banking safeguard
Addis Abeba – The African Union (AU) has admitted that a fraudulent attempt was made to withdraw over $6M from…
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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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Ethiopia leverages digital solution to address chronic shipping container scarcity
Authorities stress the importance of prioritizing key export items like coffee in containerization efforts due to shortages of shipping containers…
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