Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), an Ethiopian armed group operating in the Oromia region, announced on Wednesday to launch a new offensive against government forces. For years, OLA has been fighting against the Ethiopian security forces. The groups claims to be fighting for the protection of the interests of Oromo people. “As part of our general…
Ethiopia has agreed to divert its fuel imports to the Berbera Port of Somaliland. It was revealed by Berbera city mayor on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Somaliland Independence Day was celebrated in Addis Ababa. Somaliland celebrates its independence day on May 20. But the program in Ethiopia was held on May 28. Diplomats from Somaliland Embassy…
Several countries including the US today congratulated Ethiopia on National Day. But like most other things, national day has also become controversial in Ethiopia. No activities were organized by the Ethiopian government on Ginbot 20 (May 28). US Secretary of State in his message of congratulation said,” On behalf of the United States of America,…
A Sudanese coalition of civilian forces met in Addis Ababa Ethiopia today for a 4-day meeting. The meeting of the Coordination of Civilian Democratic Forces known as “Taqadum” was due to start on Sunday. But several Taqadum leaders could not enter Ethiopia from Sudan due to obstacles on border with Ethiopia and in Port Sudan….
Ethiopian ambassador to the US has resigned reportedly. Engineer Seleshi Bekele was appointed in 2022. Seleshi Bekele worked as advisor to the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). He led talks wit Sudan and Egypt over GERD. Later he was appointed as Ethiopian ambassador to the US. So far no official…
Tigray Interim President, Getachew Reda, today announced the withdrawal of Tigray fighters from 2 villages in southern zone. “The Tigray Interim Administration has decided to pull Tigrayan Forces out of Garjale and BaqloManaqia villages near Alamata to honor its understanding with the federal government & Amhara administration to make it easier for Tigrayan IDPs to…
Ethiopian government is planning to rein in powerful religious institutions. A legislation is under consideration to control the sway which these institutions hold in Ethiopia. A bill has been prepared that stipulates that religious institutions must submit their financial audit reports to the Ministry of Peace. The bill called “Religious Affairs Proclamation” states that the…