An ongoing armed conflict in the Amhara region of Ethiopia is taking a heavy toll on the schooling activities. Around 60% of the school going children are unable to continue educational activities. It was revealed by Arega Kebede, Amhara regional president. Since mid 2023, Amhara region has been embroiled in a deadly armed conflict between…
Sululta woreda administrator has been shot dead. The incident happened on Wednesday. Sululta woreda is situated in north Shewa zone of the Oromia region. According to local sources, the attack on woreda chief was carried out by the fighters of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). Abebe Worku, the woreda chief, was assassinated in Moye Gajo…
26 people lost their lives in an unfortunate traffic accident in western Ethiopia on Tuesday. The accident happened in Ifa Biya kebele sitauted in Gudeya Bila Woreda, East Welega Zone, Oromia Region. 42 people were injured too. According to woreda officials, the incident occurred when a public transport vehicle traveling from Shambu town to Addis…
Ethiopian Airline has reportedly denied boarding to Lidetu Ayalew, an opposition politician. Lidetu has been in exile for over 2 years. Last month he announced to return to Ethiopia. According to a statement issued by Lidetu Ayalew, he bought an Ethiopian Airline ticket to return to Ethiopia from the US. But at Atlanta airport, Ethiopian…
Rival TPLF groups are engaging in “difficult” talks to hammer out their differences. TPLF, Tigray’s largest and ruling party, has been faced with the worst internal divisions since its formation around five decades ago. The talks, which began on Saturday, are being mediated by Orthodox, Muslim and Catholic elders. Tigray military and diaspora community members…
Tigrayans are protesting in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital today. Hundreds of Addis Ababa residents are holding a peaceful demonstration against rising tension in Tigray. This week Ethiopian Prime Minister releases a message about Tigray. He said people of Tigray are living in fear of another war. He asked Tigray politicians to solve their issues…
Tigray military council is scheduled to hold a key internal meeting on Monday February 10. Key decision are expected to be made at the meeting. Tigray military commanders have been at loggerheads with Tigray Interim Regional Administration (TIRA) for over two weeks. According to a letter seen by NewsAddis, Tigray Peace and Security office has…
Ethiopia and Kenya have launched a joint security operation against Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). OLA, an armed group, is mainly based in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. The chiefs of Ethiopian and Kenyan Intelligence agencies announced the launch of the security operation. Ethiopian Intelligence Agency Chief Redwan Hussein and Head of Kenyan Intelligence Agency a…
A renowned surgeon has been shot dead in Bahir Dar Amhara. Dr. Andualem Dagne was killed on Saturday. Dr. Andualem Dagen, a highly specialized General Surgeon, lecturer, director of the surgical service department at the Tbebe Gion Specialized Hospital of Bahir Dar University was shot dead on Saturday. He was murdered while returning home from…