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The Tigray Public Diplomacy Forum mediating between three sidelined senior military commanders and Interim Administration Photo:Tigrai TV Addis Abeba – The Tigray Public Diplomacy Forum announced that it has “created a conducive environment” for three senior military commanders, who were previously sanctioned by senior Tigray army leaders, to reach an agreement with the region’s interim …The Tigray Public Diplomacy Forum mediating between three sidelined senior military commanders and Interim Administration Photo:Tigrai TV Addis Abeba – The Tigray Public Diplomacy Forum announced that it has “created a conducive environment” for three senior military commanders, who were previously sanctioned by senior Tigray army leaders, to reach an agreement with the region’s interim …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Melake Mihret Nekatibeb Genet, head of the Peace Council in the North Gojjam Zone photo: AMC Addis Abeba – The Amhara Regional State Peace Council has announced that one of its leaders, Melake Mihret Nekatibeb Genet, head of the Peace Council in the North Gojjam Zone, was killed by armed groups while “carrying out his …Melake Mihret Nekatibeb Genet, head of the Peace Council in the North Gojjam Zone photo: AMC Addis Abeba – The Amhara Regional State Peace Council has announced that one of its leaders, Melake Mihret Nekatibeb Genet, head of the Peace Council in the North Gojjam Zone, was killed by armed groups while “carrying out his …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, (PHOTO / AFP) Addis Abeba – Egypt has launched a new round of diplomatic lobbying across Africa, positioning its outreach as a counterweight to Ethiopia’s policies on the Nile.  Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls on Thursday with his counterparts in Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia, …Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, (PHOTO / AFP) Addis Abeba – Egypt has launched a new round of diplomatic lobbying across Africa, positioning its outreach as a counterweight to Ethiopia’s policies on the Nile.  Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls on Thursday with his counterparts in Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia, …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Destruction of property following armed group attack. Photo: Quara District Government Communication Office Addis Abeba – Armed groups have reportedly carried out a large-scale attack on the town of Gelegu in the Quara district, West Gondar Zone of the Amhara region, causing extensive damage to government institutions and leaving at least 20 people with serious …Destruction of property following armed group attack. Photo: Quara District Government Communication Office Addis Abeba – Armed groups have reportedly carried out a large-scale attack on the town of Gelegu in the Quara district, West Gondar Zone of the Amhara region, causing extensive damage to government institutions and leaving at least 20 people with serious …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi (Photo: WEF) Addis Abeba –This week marks the 13th anniversary of the passing of Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi. He was born in the historic town of Adwa in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa’s most influential statesmen. His life and leadership offer profound lessons …Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi (Photo: WEF) Addis Abeba –This week marks the 13th anniversary of the passing of Ethiopia’s late Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi. He was born in the historic town of Adwa in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa’s most influential statesmen. His life and leadership offer profound lessons …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Illustration: Addis Standard “The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.” – Robert Lynd (1879–1949) Robert Lynd’s century-old warning, drawn from the wreckage of Europe’s wars, remains painfully relevant for Ethiopia today. His caution against illusions of “short decisive wars” …Illustration: Addis Standard “The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.” – Robert Lynd (1879–1949) Robert Lynd’s century-old warning, drawn from the wreckage of Europe’s wars, remains painfully relevant for Ethiopia today. His caution against illusions of “short decisive wars” …0 Comments 0 Shares
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By Kinya Seto, CEO of LIXIL It’s rare to think of a time when Africa’s future has felt more optimistic. The rapid adoption and roll-out of accessible technology, fuelled by the continent’s growing middle class, is creating new opportunities for individuals to prosper. Take AI and automation as an example. It’s estimated that AI could …By Kinya Seto, CEO of LIXIL It’s rare to think of a time when Africa’s future has felt more optimistic. The rapid adoption and roll-out of accessible technology, fuelled by the continent’s growing middle class, is creating new opportunities for individuals to prosper. Take AI and automation as an example. It’s estimated that AI could …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Street in Mekelle By Abel Tsgabu @AbelTsgab Mekelle – Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Tigray region, say they are living in fear amid a surge in kidnappings, ransom demands, robberies and unexplained disappearances, underscoring growing insecurity in the post-war city. The most recent case involves Filmon Gebrehiwot, a cameraman and owner of Filari Production, whose …Street in Mekelle By Abel Tsgabu @AbelTsgab Mekelle – Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Tigray region, say they are living in fear amid a surge in kidnappings, ransom demands, robberies and unexplained disappearances, underscoring growing insecurity in the post-war city. The most recent case involves Filmon Gebrehiwot, a cameraman and owner of Filari Production, whose …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Demeke Atnafu, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Kenya, Photo: Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi has issued an apology and clarification after publishing, and later deleting, a statement on its official page regarding the establishment of a new administrative structure in the Somali Regional State. The post sparked online controversy among …Demeke Atnafu, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Kenya, Photo: Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi has issued an apology and clarification after publishing, and later deleting, a statement on its official page regarding the establishment of a new administrative structure in the Somali Regional State. The post sparked online controversy among …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Mekelle—Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), a regional opposition party, has withdrawn from the Interim Advisory Council of Tigray, accusing the body of failing to uphold its mandate and questioning its legitimacy. In a statement issued on Monday following a two-day leadership meeting, SaWeT said political engagement in Tigray has increasingly relied on coercion, undermining dialogue and …Mekelle—Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), a regional opposition party, has withdrawn from the Interim Advisory Council of Tigray, accusing the body of failing to uphold its mandate and questioning its legitimacy. In a statement issued on Monday following a two-day leadership meeting, SaWeT said political engagement in Tigray has increasingly relied on coercion, undermining dialogue and …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Yohannes Tessema is one of three members of the Boro Democratic Party (BDP) who won seats in the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council in the supplementary and re-run elections held by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) on June 16, 2024. Addis Abeba –  Boro Democratic Party (BDP) condemned the sentencing of Yohannes Tessema, an elected …Yohannes Tessema is one of three members of the Boro Democratic Party (BDP) who won seats in the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council in the supplementary and re-run elections held by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) on June 16, 2024. Addis Abeba –  Boro Democratic Party (BDP) condemned the sentencing of Yohannes Tessema, an elected …0 Comments 0 Shares
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Left Journalist Abdulsemed Mohammed, right Journalist Yonas Amare Photo: Social Media Addis Abeba – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed alarm over the abduction of Reporter newspaper editor Yonas Amare, the arbitrary detention of Somali Regional Television journalist Khadar Mohamed Ismael, and the incommunicado detention of radio host Abdulsemed Mohammed. In a statement released …Left Journalist Abdulsemed Mohammed, right Journalist Yonas Amare Photo: Social Media Addis Abeba – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed alarm over the abduction of Reporter newspaper editor Yonas Amare, the arbitrary detention of Somali Regional Television journalist Khadar Mohamed Ismael, and the incommunicado detention of radio host Abdulsemed Mohammed. In a statement released …0 Comments 0 Shares
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