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 …

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 …

Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has suspended “New Chapter”, a program aired by EBS Television, following the March 24, 2025, episode, which the authority deemed to contain “false information” that “misled the public” and “created suspicion.” The broadcast featured an account by Birtukan Temesgen, who claimed to have been “abducted and raped” in …

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 …

(Photo: Innocence Project) Addis Abeba– At least 43 journalists in Ethiopia were arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in 2024, according to the Journalists’ Safety Assessment Report by International Media Support (IMS), which states that the safety of journalists has been “increasingly threatened,” with journalists facing intimidation, detention, and harassment from both state and non-state actors. The …

Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has suspended “New Chapter”, a program aired by EBS Television, following the March 24, 2025, episode, which the authority deemed to contain “false information” that “misled the public” and “created suspicion.” The broadcast featured an account by Birtukan Temesgen, who claimed to have been “abducted and raped” in …

Jigjiga, the capital of city of Somali Regional State (Photo: ENA) By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable achievements since 2018, …

(Photo: Innocence Project) Addis Abeba– At least 43 journalists in Ethiopia were arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in 2024, according to the Journalists’ Safety Assessment Report by International Media Support (IMS), which states that the safety of journalists has been “increasingly threatened,” with journalists facing intimidation, detention, and harassment from both state and non-state actors. The …

Jigjiga, the capital of city of Somali Regional State (Photo: ENA) By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable achievements since 2018, …

(Photo: HoPR) Addis Abeba – A new bill requiring both government and private sector employees to make monthly salary deductions has been presented to lawmakers. Introduced to the House of Peoples’ Representatives on 18 March, 2025, the draft proclamation seeks to establish the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission as an independent federal government body, with a provision …