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Families of detained Eritrean refugees allege ransom demands of up to half a million Birr, prolonged detention in Amhara
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Addis Abeba– Families of five Eritrean refugees detained for over two months in North Gondar Zone of the Amhara region allege they are being pressured to pay ransoms of up to 500,000 Ethiopian Birr for their release. The families said the detainees had been residing in Alemwach Refugee Camp in Dabat town before their arrests. …


Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council reports “no resolution” on hijab ban affecting Muslim students in Axum
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopian-islamic-affairs-supreme-council-reports-no-resolution-on-hijab-ban-affecting-muslim-students-in-axum/

(Photo: Social media) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has stated that “no resolution has been reached” regarding the case of Muslim students in Axum, Tigray Regional State, who were barred from attending classes for wearing hijabs. In a statement released on 1 January 2025, the council said, “Muslim students have been prevented …


Over 30 homes collapse in Afar as earthquakes intensify in Awash Fentale; thousands flee to neighboring areas seeking refuge
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As recent earthquakes continue to intensify in the Awash Fentale area, residents are fleeing their homes and seeking refuge in neighboring regions (Photo: Addis Standard Source) Addis Abeba – Residents of Awash Fentale in the Afar region have reported that over 30 houses have collapsed due to frequent earthquakes, forcing many to flee their homes and …


Ethiopian Red Cross condemns ‘horrific’ attacks on two ambulances in Amhara and Oromia, reports severe driver injuries
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopian-red-cross-condemns-horrific-attacks-on-two-ambulances-in-amhara-and-oromia-reports-severe-driver-injuries/

(Photo: Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)) Addis Abeba– The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) reported a “horrific” attack on two ambulances last week in the Sibu Sire district, East Wollega Zone, Oromia Region, and the Tach Armachiho district, North Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, leaving both drivers with severe injuries. In its statement issued on 01 …


Electoral board says TPLF shows ‘no indication’ of planning mandatory assembly as deadline nears
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Addis Abeba– The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has stated that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has “shown no indication” of preparing for its mandatory general assembly, despite multiple communications and an impending deadline of February 10, 2025. In a letter dated 31 December, 2024, NEBE reminded the TPLF that it had been …


Decoding the Ankara Declaration: Implications for diplomatic, security affairs past and future
https://addisstandard.com/decoding-the-ankara-declaration-implications-for-diplomatic-security-affairs-past-and-future/

The Ankara Declaration was signed in Ankara during a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on 14 December, 2024 (Photo: EPA) By Tilahun Adamu Zewudie Addis Abeba – Over the past six years, the diplomatic relationship between Ethiopia and Somalia has undergone substantial ups and …


Banks get more lending room as central bank loosens annual credit limit
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(Photo: Michele Spatari/Bl) Addis Abeba –The central bank has eased the annual credit growth restrictions on commercial banks, enabling financial institutions to extend more loans to their clients. In a statement released on 31 December, 2024, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) disclosed that the annual credit growth ceiling was raised from 14% to 18%. The …


Civil servants in Amhara’s Quarit district face three-month salary delay, cite “collapse of local administration”
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(Photo: Quarit district communication) Addis Abeba– Civil servants in Quarit district, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara region, reported not receiving salaries for three months, citing a “collapse of local administration” as the cause, which they say has left them in dire conditions. One civil servant, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the district is now “under …


Gov’t targets contraband fuel trade as cities face dire shortages, price hikes
https://addisstandard.com/govt-targets-contraband-fuel-trade-as-cities-face-dire-shortages-price-hikes/

Vehicles lining up to refuel at a gas station in Addis Abeba (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – Amid recent reports of an expanding contraband fuel trade in Ethiopia, Kassahun Gofe (PhD), Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, has announced legal and administrative measures against individuals and entities engaged in illicit activities within the fuel trade system. …


Access restrictions by ‘local militia’ deepen humanitarian crisis for 77,000 in Bugna and Lasta districts: Report
https://addisstandard.com/access-restrictions-by-local-militia-deepen-humanitarian-crisis-for-77000-in-bugna-and-lasta-districts-report/

(Photo: UNICEF) Addis Abeba– Access restrictions imposed by “local militia” in Bugna and Lasta districts, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, have exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis affecting 77,000 people, including 10,000 displaced, according to a report by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO). The report noted that “telecommunications and banking systems …


Time for Action: Recognizing Somaliland as an integral ally in countering China’s growing influence in East Africa
https://addisstandard.com/time-for-action-recognizing-somaliland-as-an-integral-ally-in-countering-chinas-growing-influence-in-east-africa/

Residents of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, celebrated in the streets following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland in January 2024 (Photo: Social Media) By Adam Daud Ahmed Addis Abeba – The Horn of Africa is one of the most critical regions in global geopolitics, interlinking the most significant maritime routes, …


Mandatory militia training disrupts transportation, livelihoods in Sendafa town, Oromia region
https://addisstandard.com/mandatory-militia-training-disrupts-transportation-livelihoods-in-sendafa-town-oromia-region/

Sendafa town. (Photo: Sendafa Bake Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association (SBCCSA)) Addis Abeba – A mandatory militia training program in Sendafa town, Oromia Regional State, has temporarily restricted three-wheeled Bajaj and horse-drawn carriage operations during morning hours, disrupting daily transportation and livelihoods. According to residents who spoke with Addis Standard, the training, which began …


Tragic truck accident kills 71 in Sidama region, over 50 relatives among victims en route to wedding
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(Photo: BBC) Addis Abeba– Authorities in the Sidama Regional State reported that over 50 of the 71 people who died in a tragic car accident on Sunday, 29 December, were relatives from the same family traveling to attend a wedding ceremony. The accident occurred on Sunday around 5:00 PM in the Bona Zuria district, Eastern …


Fuel scarcity in Adama city sparks black market boom, price hikes
https://addisstandard.com/fuel-scarcity-in-adama-city-sparks-black-market-boom-price-hikes/

(Photo: The Reporter) Addis Abeba – Drivers in Adama City, situated in the Oromia region, are experiencing a severe and escalating fuel shortage. They attribute this scarcity to the widespread proliferation of black market fuel sales within the city. One heavy truck driver residing in Adama informed Addis Standard that fuel availability at gas stations is severely …


Deprived of economic opportunities, thousands of Tigray’s youth migrate abroad only to face exploitation, torture by traffickers
https://addisstandard.com/deprived-of-economic-opportunities-thousands-of-tigrays-youth-migrate-abroad-only-to-face-exploitation-torture-by-traffickers/

Serdo, located in Ethiopia’s Afar region, serves as a key hub for migrant smuggling and human trafficking operations extending from Djibouti to Yemen and Saudi Arabia (Photo: Social Media) By Molla Mitiku @MollaAyenew Addis Abeba – Born and raised in a small town in Tigray’s Central Zone, Alexander Kidu, 29, and Mareg Abreha, 28, embody the struggles of hundreds …


Awash Fentale hit by series of earthquakes, including a 5.0-magnitude tremor felt in Addis Abeba
https://addisstandard.com/awash-fentale-hit-by-series-of-earthquakes-including-a-5-0-magnitude-tremor-felt-in-addis-abeba/

A series of earthquakes on 29 December, 2024, near Fentale Mountain in the Metehara area caused the land in the region to crack (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Awash area yesterday evening, ranking among the most significant seismic activities recorded in recent weeks. The earthquake, which occurred on 29 December, …


Initiatives for cooperation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden must be regionally-led
https://addisstandard.com/initiatives-for-cooperation-in-the-red-sea-and-gulf-of-aden-must-be-regionally-led/

The map of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden (Image generated with AI, Addis Standard) By Nuur Mohamud Sheekh @NuursViews Addis Abeba – The Red Sea and Gulf of Aden stand at a pivotal moment in their history. Without a deliberate commitment to regional cooperation, the area risks descending into deeper instability, undermining …


Ethiopia, Somaliland agree to end hostilities in Dacawaley after deadly land dispute claims dozens in Somali region
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopia-somaliland-agree-to-end-hostilities-in-dacawaley-after-deadly-land-dispute-claims-dozens-in-somali-region/

(Photo: Somaliand Ministery of Interior) Addis Abeba– Somaliland and Ethiopian officials have reached an agreement to end hostilities in Dacawalay kebele, Harshin district, Somali Regional State, and to resolve the conflict through “peaceful and sustainable means.” The agreement, announced by Somaliland’s Ministry of Interior, comes after deadly clashes over a land dispute that claimed dozens …


Muslim students in Axum town protest hijab ban, citing violations of religious and educational rights
https://addisstandard.com/muslim-students-in-axum-town-protest-hijab-ban-citing-violations-of-religious-and-educational-rights/

(Photo: Social media) Addis Abeba– Muslim students in Axum town, located in the Central Zone of the Tigray region, are protesting a hijab ban that they say has barred them from attending school and violated their constitutional rights to education and religious freedom. A student, speaking anonymously, told Addis Standard that schools began denying entry …


Commission cautions against silencing rights organizations under dubious claims
https://addisstandard.com/commission-cautions-against-silencing-rights-organizations-under-dubious-claims/

Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has expressed concern about recent restrictions on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) in Ethiopia, which has seen the suspension of five CSOs in a span of two weeks. EHRC said it has been looking into reports that in recent …

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