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(Photo: UNICEF) Addis Abeba – The Amhara Public Health Institute has raised concerns over the rapid spread of malaria, with over 51,650 cases reported in the region within just one week. According to the Institute, 72% of the malaria burden is concentrated in 40 districts across the region.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni greets Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Photo: Soft Power) Addis Abeba – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Sunday, October 20, 2024, as part of his ongoing regional tour aimed at reinforcing ties with countries contributing troops to Somalia’s peacekeeping mission.

(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has announced its decision to suspend participation in the Ethiopian National Dialogue process, citing a lack of “inclusivity” and “transparency.

The Amhara National Regional State Supreme Court. (Photo: Amhara Communications) Addis Abeba – The Amhara Region Judges’ Association has condemned the ongoing detention of judges across the restive Amhara region, reporting that over 35 judges were “unjustly detained and later released” in the past year, with eight judges still in detention.

On 16 October 2024, the European Council of Ministers approved the proposal to postpone the implementation of the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) by one year, providing much-needed relief to over six million farmers and more than ten million individuals involved in the coffee supply chain (Photo: coffeetoursethiopia.com) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian government has welcomed the …

Tigray’s flag flying half mast in remembrance of martyrs of the two year Tigray war (Photo: Tigray Television) By Bisrat Tessema, Mekelle, Tigray Addis Abeba – In January 2021, the United States Armed Forces, through their Joint Chiefs of Staff, issued an unprecedented memo in response to the events in the U.S.

(Photo: National Dialogue Commission) Addis Abeba – The National Dialogue Commission has reported that the ongoing militarized conflict in the Amhara region and unresolved “preliminary issues” in Tigray have posed significant challenges to its operations.

Dr. Dejene Mezgebu, chairman of Tigray Independence Party (Photo: Screenshot/TIA) Addis Abeba – The Tigray Independence Party (TIA) has filed a formal complaint, accusing individuals “linked to the TPLF” of detaining, attacking, and harassing its members, following the abduction and killing of one of its members.

Headquarters of the National Bank of Ethiopia (Photo: Addis Fortune) By Beneal Walker Addis Abeba – Historically, Ethiopia’s birr (ETB) has been relatively robust and stable when compared with other local African currencies. No longer the case, Ethiopia faces a preventable cost of living crisis manufactured by conflict, political austerity, and incompetency at the helm.

Bule Hora, the administrative seat of the West Guji Zone. (Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba – The Oromia region has been plagued by a militarized conflict for the past six years, with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and federal as well as regional security forces locked in a protracted battle.

Two men, one carrying a Kalashnikov-style assault rifle, walking through Kumer Camp, posted online on June 23. (Photo: Sudan Media Channel) Addis Abeba – A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleges that Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia’s Amhara region have experienced multiple incidents of violence, abductions, and forced labor amid the ongoing conflict between government …

On 15 October, 2024, participants in a government-backed housing scheme, who have been waiting for five years to build their own homes, gathered in front of the office of the president of the Tigray interim administration to express their dissatisfaction with the recent policy change (Photo: Addis Standard Source) Addis Abeba – Residents of Mekelle, who have …

A recent Freedom House report ranks Ethiopia lowest for internet freedom among 17 African nations due to severe government restrictions. (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia has received the lowest internet freedom score among 17 African nations assessed in Freedom House’s “Freedom on the Net 2024” report, scoring 27 out of 100 and earning …

Robe town (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Seven individuals have been reported dead, and eight others are missing in Sadika Karsa kebele, Robe Didea district of Arsi zone, following an incident involving government forces on 10 October, 2024, according to local sources.

(Photo: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau has reported that 294,000 customers have registered for a technology-driven distribution system of subsidized essential commodities such as sugar, cooking oil, and wheat flour.

(Photo: Woldia City Communications Office/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Following a brief but intense battle involving heavy weaponry in the vicinity of Woldia on Sunday evening, the city has experienced restricted movement and escalating tensions.

(Photo: DW) Addis Abeba – Three farmers were shot and killed yesterday morning on 14 October, 2024, in the Kore Zone of South Ethiopia, according to the families of the victims. The incident occurred in the village of Sheko, within the Kereda Kebelle of the Gorka district.

The headquarters of the National Bank of Ethiopia (Photo: Capital Finance International) Addis Abeba – The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has introduced a new policy limiting the spread between the buying and selling rates of foreign exchange (FX) transactions to 2%.

EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen (left) and AU’s Albert Muchanga (right) during a signing ceremony for the €1.1 billion Team Europe initiative supporting AfCFTA in Addis Abeba. Addis Abeba – The European Union (EU) has pledged €1.1 billion as part of the Team Europe initiative to support the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and promote …

(Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba – Since the introduction of new macroeconomic reforms in late July 2024, less than one-third of the $282 million in foreign currency allocated by the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) to importers has been utilized.

Blue Nile falls, Ethiopia (Photo: Divingmore) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia has announced that the Nile River Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) officially came into effect on 13 October, 2024, just days ahead of the second Nile summit scheduled to be held in Uganda on October 17.

Presidents Isaias Afwerki (right), Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (middle), and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left) at the Tripartite Summit in Asmara on 10 October, 2024 (Photo: X/ Yemane G. Meskel) By Batseba Kassahun Addis Abeba – The recent meeting between Eritrea, Somalia, and Egypt in Eritrea will be geopolitical concerns for Ethiopia, given the complex history and ongoing disputes …

(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Heavy rains in the Bench Sheko and West Omo zones of the South West Ethiopia Regional State have led to the deaths of six people and injured eight others, according to local authorities.

Shimelis Abdisa, president of the Oromia Region. Addis Abeba – Shimelis Abdisa, President of the Oromia regional state, has indicated the possibility of peace talks with the “Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) Central Zone Command” after reports of an internal split within the armed group.

Members of the Fano, a militia group fighting government forces in the Amhara region (Photo: amhcouk.org) By Mohamud A. Ahmed Addis Abeba – In the labyrinth of Ethiopia’s political landscape, an age-old rhythm of resistance and centralization replays itself.

(Photo:Ministry of Agriculture) Addis Abeba – Despite promising prospects for the 2024 main Meher season crops, planted last June and July in key producing regions, the United Nations (UN) warns of a challenging food security situation in Ethiopia due to a series of adverse shocks.

Presidents Isaias Afwerki (left), Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (middle), and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (right) at the Tripartite Summit in Asmara. (Photo: X/ Yemane G. Meskel) Addis Abeba – Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea have agreed on measures to enhance Somalia’s capacity “to protect its land and sea borders,” according to a joint statement released following a tripartite …

A session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in progress at its Geneva headquarters. (Photo: UN) Addis Abeba – A group of 45 countries has expressed “alarm” over the “high number of human rights violations and abuses” in Ethiopia, urging the government to “engage in peaceful negotiations and dialogue” and make full use of …

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arriving at Asmara International Airport, being welcomed by Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. (Photo: X/ Yemane G. Meskel) Addis Abeba– Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in Asmara today for an official visit, following an invitation from President Isaias Afwerki, according to a statement from Eritrean Information Minister Yemane G.

UN Human Rights Council held a meeting. (Photo: UN) Addis Abeba– Ethiopia has been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the third time, despite recent concerns raised by Human Rights Watch (HRW), which called for the Council’s “urgent attention” to address allegations of “gross human rights violations” in the country.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left) and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (right) seated together during an official meeting. (Photo: X/ Yemane G. Meskel) Addis Abeba – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki held talks yesterday on “bilateral, regional, and international issues,” with a focus on Somalia’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity,” according to …

Smoke rises after the Israeli bombardment of Beirut, amid continuing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces [Emilie Madi/Reuters] Addis Abeba– As violence escalates between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, the situation for Ethiopian nationals living there has become increasingly precarious.