Kebado town is the administrative center of the Dara district, which is the homeland of the Hadicho, one of the communities residing in the Sidama Regional State (Photo: Addis Standard Source) Addis Abeba – The Sidama people have traversed a long and arduous path in their pursuit of self-determination—a goal finally realized in 2019 when they …

Abune Tesfaselassie Medhin, Catholic Bishop of Adigrat, Secretary General of the Tigray-wide dialogue By Abel Tsgabu @AbelTsgab Mekelle – The Tigray Interim Regional Administration (IRA) has unveiled a region-wide dialogue initiative, portraying it as a step toward reconciliation and inclusive governance. Yet major opposition parties have rejected the move, questioning its legitimacy, inclusiveness, and intent. Speaking …

Protest-Tigray-Maichew (photo by Tigray TV) Mekelle—Residents of Maichew, Southern Tigray, staged a peaceful demonstration today opposing the recent leadership reshuffle by the Tigray Interim Administration under Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, according to local media reports. The protest comes after Lt. Gen. Tadesse, president of the interim administration, appointed Zenabu Gebremedhin, a central committee member of …

ENDF-operation-armed-forces-near-GERD (photo ENDF) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) said its Western Command’s Renaissance Corps divisions have intensified operations against what it described as “anti-peace forces” operating in and around areas surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Major Aklilu Wolde Giorgis, Deputy Commander of the Renaissance Corps First Division, told defense …

Kebado town is the administrative center of the Dara district, which is the homeland of the Hadicho, one of the communities residing in the Sidama Regional State (Photo: Addis Standard Source) Addis Abeba – The Sidama people have traversed a long and arduous path in their pursuit of self-determination—a goal finally realized in 2019 when they …

Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Photo:MoFA Addis Abeba – Ethiopia has reiterated its position that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) embodies African self-reliance and regional development, as the country prepares to inaugurate the continent’s largest hydropower project. In a current affairs briefing to the media, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, spokesperson …

Bajaj owners demonstrations in Mekelle Abel Tsgabu @AbelTsgab Mekelle – Bajaj owners in Mekelle staged demonstrations this week against a municipal directive banning the three-wheeled vehicles from operating in the city’s downtown area. The restriction, first introduced on the eve of the Ashenda festival, has remained in place beyond the holiday, sparking outrage among drivers who …

Protest-Tigray-Maichew (photo by Tigray TV) Mekelle—Residents of Maichew, Southern Tigray, staged a peaceful demonstration today opposing the recent leadership reshuffle by the Tigray Interim Administration under Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, according to local media reports. The protest comes after Lt. Gen. Tadesse, president of the interim administration, appointed Zenabu Gebremedhin, a central committee member of …

ENDF-operation-armed-forces-near-GERD (photo ENDF) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) said its Western Command’s Renaissance Corps divisions have intensified operations against what it described as “anti-peace forces” operating in and around areas surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Major Aklilu Wolde Giorgis, Deputy Commander of the Renaissance Corps First Division, told defense …

Zenabu Gebremedhin, the new Chief Administrator of South Tigray zone Photo: weyen media Mekelle—Zenabu Gebremedhin has officially assumed office as Chief Administrator of South Tigray zone after being appointed by Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, local media reported. Upon commencing his official duties on Sunday, 26 August 2025, Zenabu pledged …