Ethiopian War

Drone Strike Kills Over 100 Civilians in East Gojjam: Enarj Enawga Community Devastated by Tragedy

A devastating drone strike in the rural town of Enarj Enawga Woreda, located in the East Gojjam zone of Ethiopia’s Amhara region, has claimed the lives of over 100 individuals, according to local residents and eyewitnesses who spoke with the BBC. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 9, 2017 (Ethiopian calendar), has sparked national

April 23, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Addressing the Root Cause: Why Ethiopia Must Abandon Ethnic Federalism for National Unity

Bedilu Mulualem This is a follow-up of my rejoinder: Critique of Messay Kebede’s “Elites’ Power Grab Contra People’s Empowerment” Based on lived experience and root cause analysis, Ethiopia’s ethnic federalism, instituted under the 1995 constitution, has exacerbated divisions, triggered conflicts, and undermined the practice of democracy and the protection of individual rights. By promoting a

January 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Hanna Arayaselassie Appointed Minister of Justice as Husband Gedion Timotheos Takes Over Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Announces Key Cabinet Appointments The Prime Minister’s Office has announced significant changes in Ethiopia’s cabinet, appointing Dr. Gedion Timotheos as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hanna Arayaselassie as the Minister of Justice, and Selamawit Kassa as the Minister of Tourism. Dr. Gedion Timotheos: Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Gedion Timotheos

October 18, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Ethiopian Air Force Strengthens Arsenal: Su-30 Acquisition in the Face of Somalia Tensions

In a rare public announcement following a recent military confrontation with neighboring Somalia over a port dispute, the Ethiopian army disclosed its acquisition of a state-of-the-art Su-30 fighter jet and a strategic combat drone. The official handover ceremony took place today, with the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, and

January 16, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

American Council on Ethiopia Testimony Reveals Oversight in Addressing Amhara Conflict

The recent testimony by US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hamer, before the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, presented an extensive overview of the US’s policy towards Ethiopia. However, a critical aspect emerged from this session: the apparent lack of substantial attention given to the ongoing conflict between the Amhara

December 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Tragedy in East Gojjam: Deadly Drone Strike Claims Over 30 Lives Amidst Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

A devastating drone attack struck the Waber area in East Gojjam, in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, resulting in the tragic loss of over thirty lives, including several civilians. Residents confirmed that the drone, which was reportedly engaged in combat air patrol, launched the fatal attack on Monday, as disclosed to EVN Ethiopia. Amidst fierce resistance by

November 29, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Diplomatic Deadlock: Ethiopian Government and OLA Fail to Reach Consensus

In a significant development, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s efforts to broker peace with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) concluded without an agreement in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This marks the second instance where talks aimed at resolving the five-year conflict in the Oromia region have ended without a resolution. The discussions, which lasted

November 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

School and Civilians Targeted: UN Condemns Deadly Drone Strikes in Ethiopia’s Amhara

The United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recently reported that drone strikes by Ethiopian forces in the Amhara region have killed at least 20 civilians. The targeted areas included a school and a bus station, heightening concerns over human rights violations during the ongoing conflict. These strikes occurred amidst rising tensions

November 18, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Ethiopia’s Sea Access: A Smokescreen for Atrocities and a Perilous Path for Amhara

PM Abiy Ahmed’s recent assertion regarding Ethiopia’s determination to secure sea access by any means necessary has sparked apprehension, particularly among the Amhara people. This statement, with its implicit threat towards Eritrea, casts a shadow of potential conflict. Amhara’s involvement in this sea access pursuit is fraught with peril. Military action against Eritrea would not

October 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Parliament to Meet in Emergency Session to Approve Amhara State of Emergency

The Ethiopian Parliament will meet in an emergency session on Monday, August 14, 2023, to approve a state of emergency declared in the Amhara region last week. The state of emergency was declared by the Council of Ministers on August 8, 2023, citing instability and armed violence in the region. The decree was made effective

August 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight