Ethiopia: How My Cousin Spent 44 Days with His Kidnappers
"An Early Morning Call" It was Friday April 19, 2024 in Ethiopia. I was in a deep sleep when an early morning phone call from my sister woke me up.…
Full Gospel Church Worshippers Beaten up by Police in Oromia
Full Gospel Church worshippers and priests were beaten up by the local police in Ethiopia. This incident happened on Sunday in Metu town Iluababora zone Oromia region. Believers of the…
Fano Amhara Fighters Buried Amid Tight Security
Two Fano Amhara militia fighters, killed in Addis Ababa the Ethiopian capital in April, were buried this week in Amhara region. The burial ceremonies were held amid tight security and…
Ethiopian Military Officer Killed Fighting an Armed Group
An Ethiopian military officer has been killed fighting an armed group. The military did not issue any statement in this regard. However the woreda office, to which the officer belonged,…
Tensions Between Govt and Ethiopian Religions Representatives
Tensions are being reported between the Ethiopian government and representatives of Ethiopian Religions Representatives. Government has proposed a new law which, if implemented, would make it impossible for Religious Institutions…
Afar Somali Clashes Erupt for the 4th Time This Year
Clashes erupted between Afar and Somali fighters on Saturday. This is the 4th time this year that fighting broke out between the two sides. Afar and Somali region are two…
Ethiopia Launches Controversial National Dialogue
On Saturday, Ethiopian formally launched National Dialogue. In December 2021, National Dialogue Commission was formed by the Ethiopian Parliament. Several major political and armed players rejected the commission. Representatives of…
Ethiopia cannot be our Ally, says Somalia
"Ethiopia cannot and will not be our ally," says Hussain Sheikh. Hussain Sheikh is the National security advisor of Somalia. He spoke about Ethiopia Somalia relations a few hours ago.…
Woreda Administrator Shot Dead in North Shewa Amhara
A woreda administrator has been shot dead in the Amhara region. The incident happened in the North Shewa zone of the region. Albis Adefrash, the General Administrator of Efratana Gedim…
Eritrean President Departs for South Korea
Eritrean President today departed for Seoul South Korea. He is accompanied by the the Foreign Minister Osman Saleh. South Korea is hosting 2-day South Korea-Africa summit from the 4th of…