In October 2023, eerie tension enveloped the historic town of Lalibela. Young people who were suspected of supporting the Fano militia group were arrested in large numbers and transported to Kombolcha town, situated 319 km away from Lalibela. The rebel…
The malaria cases in the Amhara region have seen a dramatic increase due to the current security situation. The Amhara Public Health Institute attributes this surge to multiple factors including a shortage of healthcare workers, disruptions in vector control efforts,…
The Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army Shene (OLA-Shene) blamed each other for the failure of negotiations in the Tanzanian main city, Dar es Salaam. The federal government attributed the failure of the negotiations to “the obstructive approach and…
Heavy fighting continues in various areas of West and East Gojjam zones, North Shewa, and Central Gondar zones in the Amhara region between federal troops and local militias, reports say. he The Fano militia group has claimed control over several…
Joey Lawrence, better known by his professional name, Joey L, is a Canadian-born self-taught photographer and director based in Addis Ababa. He is known for both his fine art personal projects and high-profile commissions. Lawrence, among others, has captured portraits…
Eritrea has formally responded to the speech given by the Ethiopian Prime Minister regarding Ethiopia’s aspiration to gain access to the sea. In a brief statement released by the Ministry of Information on Monday, the Eritrean government expressed its lack…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that securing access to the Red Sea is vital for Ethiopia’s survival, warranting thorough and careful discussion. The topic of Red Sea access has come under scrutiny following the Prime Minister’s briefing to members…
The Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital of the Bahir Dar University has been compelled to halt its operations due to the ongoing conflict in the region, BBC Amharic reported. The BBC, citing both hospital staff and the university president, reported that…
A month has passed since Yehualashet Zerihun was arrested without formal charges. The journalist has subsequently been transferred to a military facility, where both journalists and political dissidents are enduring harsh conditions. Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) denounces this arbitrary arrest…
Six workers from the Aluto-Langano Geothermal Project were abducted by an armed group near the geothermal site in the Oromia region, located 216 km southeast of Addis Ababa, according to local media reports. The workers were kidnapped at gunpoint a…