Arrival of the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA (African Union) – Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has arrived to Addis Ababa on 17th June […]
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African Union Commission (AUC) to deploy election observers to Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA (ENA) – The African Union Commission (AUC) announced that it has approved the government of Ethiopia’s invitation to deploy election observers for the […]
WCC urges “return to dialogue rather than conflict” in Ethiopia
(WCC) – The executive committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC), meeting by video conference on 9-13 November 2020, lifts up in prayer the […]
Ethiopia: Authorities ban protests as “illegal and unnecessary” ― Amnesty International
The Ethiopian authorities banned peaceful protests to be held in Addis Ababa and in Amhara Region, called by the National Movement of Amhara. The Region’s […]
UN experts call on Ethiopia to allow peaceful protests, welcome partial restoration of Internet
Independent UN human rights experts are urging the Ethiopian Government to allow peaceful protests and welcomed the partial restoration of Internet after more than two […]
Killing of Ethiopian singer sparks protests in capital city
Prominent Oromo singer-songwriter Hachalu Hundessa was shot dead on Monday, 29th June 2020, evening in the Addis Ababa suburb of Gelan Condominiums. ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) […]
Human rights challenges remain despite considerable progress: EHRC Chief Commissioner
Even though Ethiopia has made significant progress in human rights situation, it is still facing complicated challenges, according to the country’s human rights commission chief […]
Ethiopia: Military chief shot amid unrest during coup attempt in Amhara Regional State
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said General Seare Mekonnen was one of several casualties in the attack amid the coup attempt in Amhara Region. ADDIS ABABA […]
USTOA meets with the president of Ethiopia and industry leaders
The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) meets with the president of Ethiopia and industry leaders to demonstrate commitment to building tourism in the Land […]
According to IMF’s latest data and report, Ethiopia tops African countries in economic growth: CNN
Despite sustained economic growth, in the past few years Ethiopia has experienced increasing unrest in a number of places in the country, especially in Oromia […]