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The Pretoria Peace Agreement, signed on 02 November 2022, served as the basis for the establishment of the Tigray Interim Administration. Addis Abeba– The Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) said no single party should “have a simple majority to veto decisions” in the Tigray Interim Administration (TIA), and called for its reconstitution …The Pretoria Peace Agreement, signed on 02 November 2022, served as the basis for the establishment of the Tigray Interim Administration. Addis Abeba– The Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) said no single party should “have a simple majority to veto decisions” in the Tigray Interim Administration (TIA), and called for its reconstitution …ADDISSTANDARD.COMGSTS urges inclusive reconstitution of Tigray Interim Admin; opposes single-party majority after mandate extension - Addis StandardGSTS urges inclusive reconstitution of Tigray Interim Admin; opposes single-party majority after mandate extension Addis Standard -0 Comments 0 SharesPlease log in to like, share and comment!
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(Photo: ENDF) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced that it has “killed” a man identified as Shode, described as “a close associate” of Kumsa Diriba, also known as Jaal Marroo, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), who the ENDF claimed participated in the Dar es Salaam peace talks as part …(Photo: ENDF) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced that it has “killed” a man identified as Shode, described as “a close associate” of Kumsa Diriba, also known as Jaal Marroo, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), who the ENDF claimed participated in the Dar es Salaam peace talks as part …ADDISSTANDARD.COMENDF reports killing OLA figure involved in Dar es Salaam peace talks - Addis StandardENDF reports killing OLA figure involved in Dar es Salaam peace talks Addis Standard News -0 Comments 0 Shares
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(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Amhara Regional Public Health Institute is calling for the imposition of a temporary restriction by the government in response to the spread of a cholera outbreak in the region. “In the Amhara region, the cholera outbreak that began in July 2023 lasted for five months but was successfully controlled …(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Amhara Regional Public Health Institute is calling for the imposition of a temporary restriction by the government in response to the spread of a cholera outbreak in the region. “In the Amhara region, the cholera outbreak that began in July 2023 lasted for five months but was successfully controlled …ADDISSTANDARD.COMHealth officials in Amhara push for imposition of 'temporary restriction' amid spread of cholera outbreak - Addis StandardHealth officials in Amhara push for imposition of 'temporary restriction' amid spread of cholera outbreak Addis Standard News -0 Comments 0 Shares
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(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Health professionals across Ethiopia have launched a coordinated social media campaign demanding fair compensation, health insurance coverage, and better benefits. The organizers say they are preparing to submit a letter to authorities listing ten key demands, accompanied by a deadline – and warned that a strike could follow if their …(Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Health professionals across Ethiopia have launched a coordinated social media campaign demanding fair compensation, health insurance coverage, and better benefits. The organizers say they are preparing to submit a letter to authorities listing ten key demands, accompanied by a deadline – and warned that a strike could follow if their …ADDISSTANDARD.COMEthiopian health workers launch campaign for fair pay, insurance; threaten strike over unmet demands - Addis StandardEthiopian health workers launch campaign for fair pay, insurance; threaten strike over unmet demands Addis Standard News -0 Comments 0 Shares
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Addis Abeba – Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has been named the new interim president of the Tigray region, replacing Getachew Reda.  Lt. Gen. Tadesse was the deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security. “Today marks the peaceful and formal implementation of a leadership transition program—an important …Addis Abeba – Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has been named the new interim president of the Tigray region, replacing Getachew Reda.  Lt. Gen. Tadesse was the deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security. “Today marks the peaceful and formal implementation of a leadership transition program—an important …ADDISSTANDARD.COMLt. Gen. Tadesse named Tigray's interim president - Addis StandardLt. Gen. Tadesse named Tigray's interim president Addis Standard News -0 Comments 0 Shares
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Addis Abeba– The Tigray Judges Association has expressed concern over what it described as growing “internal and external” pressure on judges handling rape and murder cases in the region, warning that such interference is threatening judicial independence and the safety of judges. In a statement issued on 05 April, the Association stated that “rape against …Addis Abeba– The Tigray Judges Association has expressed concern over what it described as growing “internal and external” pressure on judges handling rape and murder cases in the region, warning that such interference is threatening judicial independence and the safety of judges. In a statement issued on 05 April, the Association stated that “rape against …ADDISSTANDARD.COMTigray Judges Association warns of rising pressure in rape, murder cases; cites threat to judicial independence - Addis StandardTigray Judges Association warns of rising pressure in rape, murder cases; cites threat to judicial independence Addis Standard -0 Comments 0 Shares
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Officials of the Ethiopian Media Council defended the proposed guideline during a workshop held on 18 March this year. Photo: Screengrab Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority has rejected efforts and distanced itself from recent moves by the Ethiopian Media Council (EMC) to issue professional registration, recognition, unified professional identity cards, and certificate …Officials of the Ethiopian Media Council defended the proposed guideline during a workshop held on 18 March this year. Photo: Screengrab Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority has rejected efforts and distanced itself from recent moves by the Ethiopian Media Council (EMC) to issue professional registration, recognition, unified professional identity cards, and certificate …ADDISSTANDARD.COMMedia Authority rejects journalist professional credential IDs, recognition initiative by Media Council - Addis StandardMedia Authority rejects journalist professional credential IDs, recognition initiative by Media Council Addis Standard News -0 Comments 0 Shares
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Addis Abeba – The newly named President of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, has described his new role as both a formidable challenge and a potential turning point. “The responsibility given to me is a hard test,” he said. “But if done well, it is an opportunity.” In his speech at …Addis Abeba – The newly named President of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, has described his new role as both a formidable challenge and a potential turning point. “The responsibility given to me is a hard test,” he said. “But if done well, it is an opportunity.” In his speech at …ADDISSTANDARD.COM‘Hard… but if done well, an opportunity’: Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede - Addis Standard‘Hard… but if done well, an opportunity’: Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Addis Standard -0 Comments 0 Shares
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Last year, thousands of individuals residing at the Jara IDP center located in the North Wollo Zone of the Amhara region expressed their distress through a peaceful demonstration (Photo: DW) Addis Abeba – A new report reveals the dire state of living conditions in five internally displaced person (IDP) sites across the North and South Wollo …Last year, thousands of individuals residing at the Jara IDP center located in the North Wollo Zone of the Amhara region expressed their distress through a peaceful demonstration (Photo: DW) Addis Abeba – A new report reveals the dire state of living conditions in five internally displaced person (IDP) sites across the North and South Wollo …ADDISSTANDARD.COMDire shelter crisis grips thousands of IDPs in Amhara’s North, South Wollo zones: Report - Addis StandardDire shelter crisis grips thousands of IDPs in Amhara’s North, South Wollo zones: Report Addis Standard News -0 Comments 0 Shares
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A partial view of Berbera port (Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba –Recent reporting by Reuters indicates Somalia’s willingness to grant the United States “exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports.” According to the article, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in a letter dated March 16 and addressed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, outlined this offer.   …A partial view of Berbera port (Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba –Recent reporting by Reuters indicates Somalia’s willingness to grant the United States “exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports.” According to the article, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in a letter dated March 16 and addressed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, outlined this offer.   …ADDISSTANDARD.COMHands Off Berbera: Why international community should oppose Somalia’s air base offer to U.S., support Somaliland’s quest for independence - Addis StandardHands Off Berbera: Why international community should oppose Somalia’s air base offer to U.S., support Somaliland’s quest for independence Addis Standard Op/Ed -0 Comments 0 Shares
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Partial view of the anti-riot and regular police trainees in the Amhara regional state (Photo: AMC) By Yishak Endris @Yishak_Endris Addis Abeba – Since the federal government declared a state of emergency in Amhara in August 2023, the conflict has largely been fought between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and the non-state militia group, Fano. However, the …Partial view of the anti-riot and regular police trainees in the Amhara regional state (Photo: AMC) By Yishak Endris @Yishak_Endris Addis Abeba – Since the federal government declared a state of emergency in Amhara in August 2023, the conflict has largely been fought between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and the non-state militia group, Fano. However, the …ADDISSTANDARD.COMFrom Training Grounds to Battlefields: Is Amhara conflict shifting amid mass deployment of anti-riot militias, regular police? - Addis StandardFrom Training Grounds to Battlefields: Is Amhara conflict shifting amid mass deployment of anti-riot militias, regular police? Addis Standard In-Depth Analysis -0 Comments 0 Shares
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Meareg Amare (on the right) was tragically killed after being targeted by a hate speech campaign on social media (Photo: Abrham Meareg) Addis Abeba– Amnesty International has welcomed a ruling by the High Court of Kenya that determined it has jurisdiction to hear a case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over allegations that …Meareg Amare (on the right) was tragically killed after being targeted by a hate speech campaign on social media (Photo: Abrham Meareg) Addis Abeba– Amnesty International has welcomed a ruling by the High Court of Kenya that determined it has jurisdiction to hear a case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, over allegations that …ADDISSTANDARD.COMAmnesty welcomes Kenya court ruling allowing $2.4B lawsuit against Meta for fueling violence, killings amid war in Tigray - Addis StandardAmnesty welcomes Kenya court ruling allowing $2.4B lawsuit against Meta for fueling violence, killings amid war in Tigray Addis Standard News -0 Comments 0 Shares
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