The ruling party coalition in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front, (EPRDF), has elected it’s new chairman who who…
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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…
Read MoreRussia, 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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreUS, 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.
Read MoreWho 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…
Read MoreEthiopia 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…
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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…
Read MoreJournalists honored for courageous reporting
Journalists from Cameroon, Mexico, Thailand, and Yemen were honored Wednesday night at the Committee to Protect Journalists’ 27th annual International…
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