Staffs from the Misale Returnees and Potential Migrants Art Organization are conducting an awareness-raising training session in the Kirkos District of Addis Abeba, focusing on the dangers of illegal migration and human trafficking (Photo: Misale Returnees and Potential Migrants Art Organization) Addis Abeba – In early August 2025, a boat carrying African migrants to Yemen capsized …

(Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba – When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed assumed office in 2018, he pledged to end a decade of repression and expand Ethiopia’s democratic space. One of the clearest signs of that commitment was the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019, which replaced the draconian 2009 Charities and Societies Proclamation. The 2019 Proclamation allowed …

Major General Fiseha Kidanu, Tigray Bureau of Peace and Security head Photo: Tigrai TV Mekelle—The Tigray Bureau of Peace and Security has condemned a grenade attack in Maichew town, Southern Tigray, as a “sabotage attempt” and warned that it reflects deliberate efforts by hostile groups to destabilize the region.  In a statement issued yesterday, the …

Tigray Interim Admin. President Let. Gen. Tadesse Worede . photo DW Tigrigna Addis Abeba – The Tigray Interim Administration has strongly opposed a decision by the Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) to establish a new self-governing diocese for six districts in Southern Tigray that were previously under the Maichew Diocese. President of …

Staffs from the Misale Returnees and Potential Migrants Art Organization are conducting an awareness-raising training session in the Kirkos District of Addis Abeba, focusing on the dangers of illegal migration and human trafficking (Photo: Misale Returnees and Potential Migrants Art Organization) Addis Abeba – In early August 2025, a boat carrying African migrants to Yemen capsized …

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 …

(Photo: ENA) Addis Abeba – When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed assumed office in 2018, he pledged to end a decade of repression and expand Ethiopia’s democratic space. One of the clearest signs of that commitment was the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019, which replaced the draconian 2009 Charities and Societies Proclamation. The 2019 Proclamation allowed …

Major General Fiseha Kidanu, Tigray Bureau of Peace and Security head Photo: Tigrai TV Mekelle—The Tigray Bureau of Peace and Security has condemned a grenade attack in Maichew town, Southern Tigray, as a “sabotage attempt” and warned that it reflects deliberate efforts by hostile groups to destabilize the region.  In a statement issued yesterday, the …

Tigray Interim Admin. President Let. Gen. Tadesse Worede . photo DW Tigrigna Addis Abeba – The Tigray Interim Administration has strongly opposed a decision by the Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) to establish a new self-governing diocese for six districts in Southern Tigray that were previously under the Maichew Diocese. President of …

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 …