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Ethiopia’s GERD Reaches 100% Completion in Civil Works

Ethiopia’s GERD Reaches 100% Completion in Civil Works Ethiopia has announced the completion of the civil works phase of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a significant milestone in the country’s flagship hydroelectric project. The dam, located on the Blue Nile River in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, is poised to become one of Africa’s largest sources

July 27, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Gofa Zone Landslides: Up to 500 Feared Dead in Southern Ethiopia Catastrophe

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the number of people killed in the series of landslides in the Gofa zone of southern Ethiopia may reach up to 500. Based on information received from local authorities, OCHA has indicated that the death toll from the disaster could rise to

July 25, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Devastating Landslides in Southern Ethiopia Claim 157 Lives Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts

The Gofa Zone Department of Government Communications announced that the death toll from the landslide in the Gofa Zone of Southern Ethiopia has reached 157. The landslide occurred on Monday, July 15, 2016, at 10:00 AM. According to Gofa Zone Manager II Ayele, over 157 bodies, including women and children, were found among the victims

July 23, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Trump and Biden’s African Legacies: What the Next President Must Do Differently

Introduction The relationship between the United States and Africa is critical in shaping global geopolitical dynamics. The policies of President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden towards Africa have presented contrasting approaches. This article explores what the upcoming US president’s policy towards Africa should look like by comparing the Trump and Biden administrations, considering Africa’s

July 18, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Parents Slam Government for False Claims on Release of Over 100 Kidnapped Students in Oromia Region

Addis Ababa, June 25, 2016 — Families of university students kidnapped in the Oromia region have reported that their children have been missing for over ten days. More than 100 Debarak University students were abducted while traveling from the Amhara region to Addis Ababa, with kidnappers demanding ransoms ranging between 500,000 and 1 million Birr

July 13, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Premier Abiy Ahmed Meets Sudan’s Army Chief in Port Sudan

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Tuesday, marking the first time a foreign leader has visited Burhan in Port Sudan since the conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted nearly 15 months ago. Abiy’s Role in Sudan’s Peace Efforts Abiy Ahmed,

July 9, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Over 100 University Students Kidnapped by Militants in Oromia Region

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a distressing incident, over a hundred university students traveling from the Amhara region to the capital, Addis Ababa, were reportedly kidnapped by militants in the Oromia region. This information was sourced from BBC Amharic by Addis Insight. Eyewitnesses and families of the hostages told the BBC that the passengers, most

July 5, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Daniel Bekele Departs EHRC: Reflecting on a Legacy of Human Rights Advocacy

Daniel Bekele, a prominent figure in the realm of human rights advocacy, has concluded his tenure as the Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Appointed in July 2019, Bekele has been instrumental in steering the commission through a transformative period marked by significant political and social upheavals in Ethiopia. A Tenure of

July 5, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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African Union Summit Drama: Ethiopia Denies Somali President’s Accusations

The Ethiopian government has refuted claims by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud that Ethiopian security personnel attempted to obstruct his access to the African Union (AU) summit venue. The dispute emerged as President Mohamud arrived in Addis Ababa to partake in the summit, alleging Ethiopia’s actions as a sign of disrespect towards the event. Despite

February 17, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie Faces Ethiopia-Somalia Relations as First Assignment

In the dynamic landscape of Ethiopia’s diplomatic affairs, the appointment of Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs heralds a crucial juncture. With a career deeply embedded in the realms of international diplomacy, Ambassador Taye’s ascent to this pivotal role is not merely a function of his extensive experience but also

February 8, 2024 • By Addis Insight