CPJ urges Niger to stop persecuting journalist Baba Alpha
Nigerien authorities should reverse the expulsion of journalist Baba Alpha and ensure his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Ethiopia’s new prime minister sworn in this morning: What change can he bring?
By Adualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) sworn in this morning. “We need to clean ourselves from revenge, hate and racism,” Prime Minister Abiy said, indicating that the…
Ethiopia’s ruling party appoints new chairman
The ruling party coalition in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front, (EPRDF), has elected it’s new chairman who who will replace Hailemariam Desalegn who submitted letter of resignation several weeks ago.
Understanding evolution of Ethiopia’s current political turmoil
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – It was a surprise for many external observers when Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia announced his plan to resign a few weeks ago though many Ethiopians didn’t…
Russia, AU agree to advance cooperation in multiple frontiers
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, who met African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki in Addis Ababa this morning, agree to expand cooperation in to multiple frontiers.
Secretary Tillerson advices Africa to be cautious about Chinese investments
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who is in Addis Ababa for official visit, today advices African countries to be cautious about their sovereignty while dealing…
Civilians’ death, strike follows Ethiopia’s state of emergency endorsement
Following the endorsement of the controversial state of emergency by the parliament on Friday, some towns of Oromia Region including, those surrounding the capital Addis Ababa, have begun strike on Monday while some towns witnessed…
Secretary Tillerson, Russia and UAE foreign ministers set to visit Ethiopia
United Sates Secretary Rex Tillerson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and United Arab Emirates Foreign minister and International Cooperation, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed are set to visit Ethiopia this week.
Ethiopian parliament approves controversial state of emergency decree
As Ethiopia celebrates the 122nd anniversary of its victory over Italian invasion at the Battle of Adwa, its parliament approves the six month state of emergency the Ministers of Council passed two…
US, UK oppose Ethiopia’s declaration of state of emergency
The United States government opposes Ethiopian government’s declaration of state of emergency following the anti-government demonstrations.
Who becomes Ethiopia’s next prime minister
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – The surprise resignation of Hailemariam Desalegn as prime minister of Ethiopia has created a vacancy at the top of one of Africa’s fastest growing economies and the…
Ethiopia releases critical journalists, opposition leaders
Following the decision made among the coalition member parties of the ruling party a few weeks ago, Ethiopian government has released critical journalist Eskindir Nega, and some of the major opposition political…
Ethiopia drops charges against 528 political prisoners
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopian government, which has been denying political prisoners in the country, today announced its decision to stop court case of 528 political prisoners, including the Chairman of…
Journalists honored for courageous reporting
Journalists from Cameroon, Mexico, Thailand, and Yemen were honored Wednesday night at the Committee to Protect Journalists’ 27th annual International Press Freedom Awards for courageous work amid risks such as imprisonment, threats,…