Nagelle Borana–Moyale road-closure (photo: Social media) Adama – Residents of the East Borana Zone in Oromia say the main road linking Nagelle Borana to Moyale has been closed for more than two months due to renewed border insecurity between the Oromia and Somali regions. Local authorities have offered conflicting accounts regarding the road’s status. Locals …

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Nagelle Borana–Moyale road-closure (photo: Social media) Adama – Residents of the East Borana Zone in Oromia say the main road linking Nagelle Borana to Moyale has been closed for more than two months due to renewed border insecurity between the Oromia and Somali regions. Local authorities have offered conflicting accounts regarding the road’s status. Locals …

 By Henok Mechal and Fetiya Ahmed                                                Ethiopia is at a pivotal moment: a sweet opportunity lies not only in the abundance of bees and flowers, but in how we standardize quality. According to research by Addi and Bareke (2021) in the Gesha-Sayilem forest, monofloral honeys of Schefflera abyssinica, Croton macrostachyus, and Vernonia amygdalina already meet international thresholds for moisture, …

 By Henok Mechal and Fetiya Ahmed                                                Ethiopia is at a pivotal moment: a sweet opportunity lies not only in the abundance of bees and flowers, but in how we standardize quality. According to research by Addi and Bareke (2021) in the Gesha-Sayilem forest, monofloral honeys of Schefflera abyssinica, Croton macrostachyus, and Vernonia amygdalina already meet international thresholds for moisture, …

ENDF says denying Red Sea and Assab Port claim amounts to “banditry” (photo: ENDF) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) said that any attempt to deny Ethiopia’s claim over the Red Sea and the Port of Assab “cannot have a water-tight rationale other than banditry.” In a statement released on its official …

ENDF says denying Red Sea and Assab Port claim amounts to “banditry” (photo: ENDF) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) said that any attempt to deny Ethiopia’s claim over the Red Sea and the Port of Assab “cannot have a water-tight rationale other than banditry.” In a statement released on its official …

Million heads of livestock have died due to prolonged drought, Photo: ©UNICEF Ethiopia/Demissew Bizuwerk. By Dhaddacha Godana @Dedacha_Godana Addis Abeba – The pastoralist communities who purchased livestock insurance to safeguard their herds told Addis Standard that despite making payments, they have not received compensation for losses, saying, “The insurance we bought has not paid us.” Zonal …

Million heads of livestock have died due to prolonged drought, Photo: ©UNICEF Ethiopia/Demissew Bizuwerk. By Dhaddacha Godana @Dedacha_Godana Addis Abeba – The pastoralist communities who purchased livestock insurance to safeguard their herds told Addis Standard that despite making payments, they have not received compensation for losses, saying, “The insurance we bought has not paid us.” Zonal …

Benishangul Gumuz–Oromia road closure deepens hardships, MP says Photo: HPR Addis Abeba – A member of the House of Peoples’ Representatives, Menahl Imiran, has stated that the closure of the road connecting the Benishangul-Gumuz and Oromia regions due to security issues has exposed residents to significant social and economic hardships. During a discussion with residents …