Ethiopian War

Charges against TPLF Civil and Military Leaders Dropped

The charges against the TPLF civil and military leaders who were accused of crimes were dropped. The Ministry of Justice announced that the charges against the TPLF civil and military leaders who were accused of crimes have been dropped. According to the peace agreement signed between the federal government and the People’s Democratic Republic of

March 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Council approved the Ethiopian Digital Identity Proclamation by majority vote

The Council approved the Ethiopian Digital Identity Proclamation by majority vote The House of People’s Representatives approved the proposal regarding the Ethiopian Digital Identity Proclamation by a majority vote, with one abstention. The Chairman of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice, Ms. Esgenet Mengestu, who presented the resolution, said that it is important to

March 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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A bill was prepared to reduce the 30 percent excise tax on new vehicles

A bill was prepared to reduce the 30 percent excise tax on new vehicles with 1300 cc (horsepower) to 5 percent. The excise tax on alcohol and tobacco products is aimed at lowering, and even individuals whose social lives have been disrupted due to alcohol and tobacco were present in the council and strongly criticized

March 29, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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MP Christian Tadelle Challenges Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Resign Amid Escalating Violence in Ethiopia

In today’s address to Parliament, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed faced tough questions from opposition MPs about the rising violence and insecurity in the country. The MPs expressed concerns about excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies, the absence of law and order, and the blockages imposed on travelers from the Amhara Regional State

March 28, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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From Drone Target to Interim President: Getachew Reda’s Unlikely Rise in Abiy’s Ethiopia

Title: Getachew Reda Appointed as Interim President of Tigray Region In a significant development, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed Getachew Reda as the head of the Tigray Interim Administration. This decision comes in light of the House of Federation’s (HoF) ruling to establish an interim administration for the Tigray regional state, as per

March 23, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Enduring Legacy of Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher: A Champion for the Environment and Future Generations

The world mourns the loss of Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher, one of the most influential environmentalists of his time. Tewolde dedicated his life to promoting sustainable development and protecting the environment, particularly in Africa where he was a vocal advocate for conservation efforts. His contributions to environmental conservation and sustainable development were numerous and far-reaching,

March 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Life and Legacy of Abune Yohannes: A Father, Teacher, and Servant of the Church

His Holiness Abune Yohannes was born on April 29, 1936, in Tigray, Ethiopia. His father’s name was Alaka, and his mother’s name was Zenebech Wolde Maryam. He began his education by learning from his uncle, Qes Gebre Hayat, and Mar Yam. He then went to a teacher named Geta Tekle Giorgis, who completed reading and

March 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Desperate Situation in Borena Zone: Drought Claims Lives of 3.3 Millions of Cattle

The devastating drought that has been plaguing the Borena zone of the Oromia region for the past few years has caused immense damage to the people and animals in the area. The lack of rainfall in the region has left over 800,000 people facing severe problems, while over 3.3 million animals have died due to

February 23, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Borana pastoralist struggling to survive under the recurrent drought in Ethiopia

by Sintayehu Alemayehu and Sintayehu Workeneh (PhD) Ethiopia is a home of about 15 million pastoralists and is ranked 5th in the world. Oromia region is one of the regions in Ethiopia with a large number of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. Most of the communities in zone are pastoralist and agro-pastoralist, and therefore, are reliant

February 22, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Hope for Students: Ministry Reveals Remedial Program after University Cutoff

The Ministry of Education has announced a remedial program that offers hope to students who missed the cutoff point to join universities. Last week, the Ministry disclosed that natural science students who scored below 263 for men and 227 for women, and social science students with scores below 220 for men and 190 for women,

February 22, 2023 • By Addis Insight