Ethiopia
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:07:10 GMTThousands Rally in Support of Government Forces
[DW] Supporters of Ethiopia's government have taken to the streets of Addis Ababa, with many holding signs criticizing the US decision to remove Ethiopia from a trade pact earlier this week.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 04:36:43 GMTTension As Tigrayan Forces Advance
[DW] A year after the conflict started in northern Ethiopia, fears are growing that TPLF forces could reach Addis Ababa. There has been an uptick in arrests of Tigrayan residents in the capital.
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 11:42:01 GMTTigray War Escalation Fuels Alarm in East Africa
[Nation] Regional leaders worry escalating violence in Ethiopia could make it difficult to end the crisis, signalling a dangerous path for the country.
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 11:40:02 GMTEthiopia On the Brink
[This Day] Ethiopia is heading in a dangerous direction. Everything must be done to maintain the peace
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 11:38:32 GMTNegotiate an End to the Worsening Ethiopia Crisis
[Nation] Ethiopia is on the brink of disaster. With rebel forces threatening to march on the capital, this does not augur well for the huge country of more than 110 million people and the entire Horn of Africa region.
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 11:37:45 GMTEthiopia Is Ripe for 'Philadelphia Moment' to Secure Lasting Peace
[Nation] Ethiopia is at war with itself. The year-old civil war has spawned one of contemporary Africa's worst human rights and humanitarian crises.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:27:28 GMTWhy the U.S. Suspended Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea From Free-Trade Deal
[VOA] In response to human rights violations, the U.S. suspended Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on Tuesday, ending each nation's duty-free access to the American market.
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:13:35 GMTUN Security Council Calls for Cease-Fire in Ethiopia
[DW] The council's 15 member countries released the statement as Tigrayan rebels threatened to capture the capital, Addis Ababa, a year into the fighting. Twitter also has disabled the trends section on Ethiopia.
Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:06:33 GMTNo Peace for Nobel Peace Laureate Abiy As Rebel Groups Continue March On Addis
[East African] The first anniversary of the war in Ethiopia's restive Tigray region has come with a sense of foreboding to the residents of Addis Ababa, as the impact of a state of emergency announced on November 2 starts manifesting and the possibil...
Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:05:32 GMTWho Are the Tigray Fighters, and Why Is Ethiopia At War With Them?
[DW] A year ago, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched a military campaign against Tigray fighters, promising a quick victory. But Tigrayans managed to turn the tide. DW explains who they are and why they're fighting.
Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:17:49 GMTWhat Are the Chances for Peace in Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict?
[DW] As the civil war in Ethiopia is coming to a head, PM Abiy Ahmed's opponents are forging an alliance for a "safe transition." A national dialogue that provides a way out of the crisis appears to be a distant prospect.
Sat, 06 Nov 2021 09:47:41 GMTUN Security Council Calls for End to 'Hate Speech' in Ethiopia
[UN News] The Members of the United Nations Security Council expressed "deep concern" about the expansion and intensification of military clashes in northern Ethiopia.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:12:14 GMTArmy Calls on Former Soldiers to Register, Stand By to Defend Country
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has called on former members of the Ethiopian armed forces to register stand by the national army and contribute with their knowledge and experiences in order to thwart the...
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 11:34:43 GMTJoint Investigation Report Lauded As Record for Ethiopia Invites Foreign Orgs to Conduct Serious Human Right Violations
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The joint investigation report of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission and the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights into alleged violations of human rights is the first of its kind for Ethiopia which invit...
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:32:19 GMTUN Security Council Calls for End to Fighting in Ethiopia
[VOA] The U.N. Security Council has called for an end to escalating fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region as rebel Tigrayan forces announce the formation of an alliance to end the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:56:00 GMTJoint Statement On the Release of the OHCHR-EHRC Joint Investigation
[State Department] We, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, would like to extend our gratitude to the Offi...
Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:57:56 GMTKenya's Fears Over Ethiopia Crisis
[Nation] Kenya is pushing for a speedy resolution of the conflict in Ethiopia to avert a possible influx of refugees and sneaking of illegal arms into the country.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:17:44 GMTTigray, Oromo & Other Groups Form Anti-Govt Alliance
[DW] Nine factions opposed to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have joined forces to seek a political transition. Ethiopia has been mired in violent conflict for over a year.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:51:23 GMTInternational Pressure for a Ceasefire in Ethiopia Grows
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- With Tigray forces advancing towards Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa and the humanitarian crises escalating, UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a Tweet on Wednesday (November 3, 2021) voiced concern "about the evolution...
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:36:34 GMTMinistry Gives KEFI Minerals Three Months to Revamp Activities
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ministry of Mines gave KEFI Minerals' a final opportunity to perform the obligations that are expected by the ministry. In a letter reviewed by Addis Standard, the ministry gave until January 31, 2022 to the Tulu K...
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:24:40 GMTWhite House Attempts to Stop Ethiopia Conflict
[VOA] White House -- The White House is taking a firm stance with its onetime close ally, Ethiopia, threatening sanctions and a suspension of a key economic program over what Washington says are "gross violations of internationally recognized human r...
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:15:01 GMTMediae Takes Season Two of Mpeke Town Into Uganda On Bukedde TV in English and Luganda - Changing Farmers' Lives Through Edutainment
[Balancing Act] London -- Edutainment pioneer Mediae has created several reality formats to address issues experienced by farmers in a number of East African countries. It has twinned audience-winning programmes with digital support services to help ...
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:38:09 GMTState of Emergency Authority Announces Nationwide Suspension of ID Issuance
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- State of Emergency Operation Command said that it has confirmed that residence ID cards are being illegally issued in Amhara and Oromia regional states as well as in Addis Abeba city administrations. Therefore, as of t...
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:33:42 GMTSouthern State Tells Citizens to Register Private Firearms Within 5 Days, Addis Ababa Extends Deadline
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Southern Nations Nationalities and People's regional state has announced that citizens who posses firearms should start to register their firearms starting today in the next five consecutive days.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:16:07 GMTU.S. State Department Urges Americans to Leave Ethiopia
[VOA] The U.S. State Department on Friday urged all Americans to leave Ethiopia "as soon as possible," according to a security alert posted on the website of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:58:48 GMTCountry On Brink of Catastrophe As Tigray Conflict Escalates
[AI London] Several regions have asked civilians to take up arms Alarming rise in social media posts advocating ethnic violence New emergency powers threaten human rights 'The sweeping nature of this state of emergency is a blueprint for escalating ...
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:27:14 GMTWithstanding the U.S. Harsh Economic Measures
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia and the US have a century old diplomatic relation and passed through upside down. In his formative years Emperor Haile Selassie I, established good attachment with the west particularly with the US.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:11:01 GMTGovt Warns Those Spreading 'Fear', Says Facebook's Removal of PM's Post Shows 'True Colours'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In a statement released titled: "This is not a Country that Crumbles under Foreign Propaganda." We are fighting an existential war!", the Federal Government Communication Service said "the government wants to warn ... ...
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:32:11 GMTUN Rights Body Blames All Sides For Human Rights Abuses in Tigray Conflict
[allAfrica] Geneva -- As the conflict between Ethiopia's federal government and the northern Tigray region escalates, the United Nations human rights chief has blamed all parties involved in the fighting for violating international human rights law.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:56:40 GMTU.S. Suspension of Ethiopia From AGOA Disappointing, Regrettable - Investment Commission
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- United States government decision to suspend Ethiopia from Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is very disappointing and regrettable in many ways, said Ethiopian Investment Commission.