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Ethiopia blocks social media sites due to exam leak

Servers of several social media networks have been restricted in Ethiopia following the alleged leak of 12th-grade national exam papers, marking a third exam-related internet disruption in the last half of the decadeEvident restrictions to Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and some WhatsApp and Telegram messaging servers have been reported on Monday, November 8th. According to cybersecurity

November 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Amnesty International reports on TPLF attack on Nifas Mewcha in Amhara region

The TPLF took control of Nifas Mewcha, in Amhara’s Gaint District, for nine days between 12 and 21 August 2021, as part of an ongoing offensive into parts of the Amhara and Afar regions. Regional government officials told Amnesty International that more than 70 women reported to authorities that they were raped in Nifas Mewcha

November 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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CNN speaks to Ethiopian PM’s Press Secretary

There have been a certain of points raised by CNN regarding misinformation reported by international medias, international humanitarian aid and the future of the conflict Billene seyoum PM’s Press Secretary of dressed the notion of international medias having been reporting news that framed to misinform the current conflict happening in Ethiopia, in manner that is

November 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Special Envoy to Horn of Africa Feltman talks on conflict in Ethiopia

We urge the government of Ethiopia, the TPLF, and the other belligerents to give peace a chance; to choose a different path and engage in dialogue without preconditions.

November 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Russia denotes on preserving peace in the conflict happening in Ethiopia

Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, Anna Evstigneeva, at UNSC briefing on peace and security in Africa, said that her country is committed to reserving unity and territorial integrity of Ethiopia. “We have listened carefully to the statements on the latest developments of the situation in Northern Ethiopia delivered by Olusegun Obasanjo, the

November 9, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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African Union held an emergency meeting on the current conflict in Ethiopia

The AU Security Council had been briefed by the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) on the current situation in Ethiopia. The Union held an emergency closed-door online meeting. Ambassador Bankole Adiwoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Affairs of the Union, Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Egypt’s Permanent Representative

November 9, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission statement on the State of Emergency

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it was concerned about the situation of people being detained in connection with the state of emergency in various cities. The commission said that since the declaration of the state of emergency in Addis Ababa on October 30, 2014, people have been arrested at their workplaces, homes, and

November 8, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines Kenya signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopian Airlines Kenya and the Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry-KNCCI forging a partnership to work together, supporting the air travel needs of the Chamber was signed at an event held on 3rd November 2021 at the KNCCI headquarters in Nairobi. Mrs. Tigist and KNCCI President Mr. Richard Ngatia

November 8, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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The Ministry of Health launches New Website

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the health management information directorate has launched an interactive, multilingual, and dynamic website that caters to ensure the availability of and accessibility to various health information.  Announced on October 31, 2021, the agreement has come about as part of the new health transformation initiative to level up the

October 31, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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The Ministry of Finance set forward amendments of procurement and property regulation

According to the amendments approved by the Ministry of Finance, the limited budget for service and property purchase has been raised to 450 mill birr. In the modified regulation the limitation of construction work acquisition, the previous budget restricted to 84 mill birr has surged to 600 mill birr. For Limited auction, procurement of construction

October 11, 2021 • By Addis Insight