Growing Internal Disputes and Rise of Armed Groups: APP Takes a Stand for Peace and Stability In a stern warning, the Amhara Prosperity Party (APP) has declared its determination to address the growing internal disputes within the party and the rise of armed groups in the Amhara region. The party…
Human Rights First accuses Ethiopian Airlines of restricting travel for ethnic Tigrayans Ethiopian Airlines, the state-owned carrier of Ethiopia, is facing a lawsuit filed by Human Rights First, a local civil society organization. The lawsuit accuses the airline of discriminatory practices against ethnic Tigrayans, alleging that it has prevented Tigrayans…
Factory Operations Grind to a Halt: Ongoing Conflict Disrupts Fincha Sugar Factory In the midst of continued hostilities between government forces and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), the Fincha Sugar Factory, located in the Sulula Fincha district of the Horro Guduru Zone in Western Oromia, has been forced to suspend…
Ethiopia’s Commitment to Inclusion In a remarkable display of commitment to inclusivity, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education has disclosed that hundreds of thousands of refugee students from neighboring countries are now enrolled in schools under regional administrations. The government’s initiative aims to create an inclusive learning environment for refugee students, allowing them to access education alongside host communities. (Read Also: Ethiopia and Ukraine Forge Economic Partnership with Joint Trade Commission) This…
Millions at Risk as Drought Crisis Deepens More than 43 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are enduring one of the most severe droughts in recent memory, with five consecutive seasons of poor rainfall exacerbating the situation, according to the United Nations. The region’s already dire conditions have been further compounded by years of conflict, displacement, and skyrocketing food prices. The fighting in Sudan has only added to the…
Eritrean Forces Obstruct UN Mission, Limiting Aid Access A recent disclosure made by aid workers to an American source has shed light on the dire situation unfolding in Tigray, Ethiopia. On 25 May 2023, a mission organized by UNOCHA deputy head of Ethiopia, in collaboration with UNOCHA, UNDSS, WHO, and other INGOs, faced a significant setback as they were denied entry into the village of Gemhalo in the Tahtay Adiyabo…
Tragic events unfolded in Addis Ababa as police clashed with Muslim protesters near the Grand Anuwar Mosque, resulting in the loss of lives, injuries, and widespread unrest. The protests were triggered by the demolition of mosques in the newly formed Shaggar city, previously known as Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne. The Muslim community demanded an end to these demolitions, prompting their participation in peaceful demonstrations. However, the situation escalated when the police intervened, leading to casualties and injuries among civilians,…
Ukrainian Foreign Minister urges African countries to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba appealed to African countries, urging them to abandon their neutral stance and provide diplomatic support to Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. Speaking during a visit to Addis Ababa, Kuleba expressed disappointment over African countries abstaining from voting at the United Nations General Assembly to condemn Russia’s invasion. He emphasized the need for African nations to stand in solidarity with…
Regional Government Responds to Communal Violence The regional government of Gambella state in Western Ethiopia has addressed a recent outbreak of violence, bringing the situation under control and restoring peace in the affected areas. In Itang special woreda and the capital city of Gambella, nine individuals tragically lost their lives, and 17 others sustained various degrees of injuries. Dispute Escalates into Communal Violence The clashes erupted following a dispute between residents of Pingwa and Ler kebeles within Itang Special Woreda.…
A truck was involved in a collision with a train at a level crossing in Silves, Portugal, resulting in minor injuries to the driver. The incident has raised concerns about safety at level crossings and the need for increased caution when crossing railway tracks. The accident occurred when the truck attempted to cross the level crossing while a train was approaching. The collision caused significant damage to the truck and disrupted train services in the area for a brief period.…
The Horn of Africa finds itself ensnared in an unyielding hunger emergency as it navigates through a series of harrowing crises. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a grave warning, highlighting the prolonged drought, devastating floods, skyrocketing food and energy prices, and the reverberating impact of Sudan’s conflict as key contributors to this dire situation. With millions of lives at stake, urgent action is needed to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Rains Bring Devastation When…
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, embarked on a regional tour to garner African support in countering Russia’s ongoing invasion of his country. Addressing the issue during a press conference in Addis Ababa, the capital of the African Union, Kuleba called on certain African nations to abandon their stance of neutrality towards the conflict. Dmytro Kuleba Advocates African Support in the Face of Russian Aggression “We speak with our African friends, trying to explain to them that neutrality is not the…
Global Efforts Needed to Save Lives and Provide Sustaining Assistance United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a powerful call to action on Wednesday, urging nations to escalate their financial support to the Horn of Africa, which is currently experiencing the most severe drought in generations. According to the United Nations, over 43 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya are in desperate need of life-saving assistance and essential sustenance. Urgent Funding Required to Prevent Catastrophe Addressing a conference in New…
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a plan to prevent further diversion of food aid in Ethiopia, following reports of significant amounts of humanitarian supplies being sold in local markets in the conflict-affected Tigray region. (Also Read: World Food Programme Seeks Iran’s Assistance in Transporting Indian Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan) WFP’s zero-tolerance policy The WFP said it has a zero-tolerance policy for any theft or misuse of food aid that prevents it from reaching hungry families who need…
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