Ethiopian War

Addis Ababa Police have announced that they have released several individuals linked to TPLF

Addis Ababa Police have announced that they have released a number of individuals who have been arrested in connection with various terrorist activities and are being investigated. The individuals were carefully identified and released on bail, as they would not pose a threat to the city. Individuals suspected of having direct or indirect links to

January 6, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Ambassador Feltman to return to Addis for further peace dialogue

US Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman will arrive in Ethiopia on Thursday. According to Voice of America, State Department spokeswoman Ned Price said Feltman was coming to Ethiopia to hold peace talks with senior government officials. During his stay in Ethiopia, Ambassador Feltman will hold talks with senior officials, but it

January 5, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Secretary Blinken vows United States support for the mediation efforts of President Kenyatta

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today to discuss regional security issues of mutual interest, including the situations in Ethiopia and Somalia.  In Ethiopia, they agreed on the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities, unhindered humanitarian access, an end to

December 29, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Dr Elias Gebru on IDPs crises: “It was a harsh reality to observe.”

Dr. Elias Gebru is emerging as a key figure among the volunteer doctors who took the initiative to organize the first medical volunteers for IDP centers last month after the liberation of states seized by the TPLF. Since the war began on November 3, 2020, counting up to over 2 million people have been internally

December 28, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Parliament to approve national dialogue commission launch

On Saturday December 25, 2021, the House of People’s Representative started a public hearing on the overall proclamation and national dialogue to launch the much anticipated all inclusive dialogue. On its second regular meeting held on December 10, the Council of Ministers discussed the draft proclamation establishing the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission and passed a

December 27, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Van Hollen, Bass Urge Biden Administration to Reconsider Ethiopia’s Suspension from Critical AGOA Trade Program

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) urged President Biden to reconsider his Administration’s November 2, 2021 decision to terminate Ethiopia’s designation as a beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) at the end of this year. As the lawmakers note in their letter, this

December 23, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Defense Forces and the Amhara Regional Security Forces took control of Sekota

Defense Forces and the Amhara Security Forces liberated most of Wag Hmra area and took control of Sekota, the capital of the zone. The government’s communication service told Fana Broadcasting Corporation that the Defense Forces and Amhara security forces are advancing towards Abergele, clearing the rest of the area. Defense Forces and the Amhara Regional

December 22, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

It has not yet been confirmed whether the TPLF will participate in the National Consultive Forum- PM Office

The Ethiopian Defense Forces (EDF) and the joint forces of the Afar and Amhara regions have repulsed the TPLF invasion after heavy fighting, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Prime Minister’s Office Press Secretary International Relations and Media Sector Bilene Seyoum stated that Ethiopians have made great sacrifices to bring about the current situation. The government

December 21, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

If TPLF hands over its arms, and some of its criminal entities within, there are many possibilities-Redwan Hussein

According to its state minister, Ethiopia will ensure inclusivity of all agendas at stake, including controversial constitutional elements to be discussed in a planned national dialogue to put forth a lasting solution to the internal conflict. On the sidelines of the Turkey-Africa Partnership summit, Redwan Hussien told Anadolu Agency that Ethiopia is moving forward to

December 20, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

In a letter to the United Nations, Debretsion Gebremichael (Dr.) stated that he had ordered his troops to return to the Tigray region.

In a letter to the United Nations, Debretsion Gebremichael (Dr.) stated that he had ordered his troops to return to the Tigray region. TPLF forces had been infiltrating Amhara and Afar regions beyond the Tigray region since June last year. In November, the government recaptured large swathes of territory, coordinating the army, regional special forces,

December 20, 2021 • By Addis Insight