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More than 30 Civilians Killed in Drone Attack in Finote Selam

A drone attack in Finote Selam, Ethiopia, killed more than 30 civilians on Sunday afternoon. The attack took place around 1:00 pm local time, targeting civilians who were gathered around Damot Hotel at a gas station. DW Amharic spoke to witnesses from the area who said that the drone struck a group of people who

August 13, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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23 suspects arrested in Amhara region under emergency declaration

The General Department announced on Friday that 23 suspects have been arrested and are being investigated in accordance with Emergency Proclamation No. 6/2015. The announcement was made by Minister of Government Communication Service Leges Tulu (Dr.) during a statement on the current situation in the Amhara region. Dr. Tulu said that the arrests were made

August 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Battle for Amhara: Fano vs. Abiy Ahmed’s Forces

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023  By- Biniam Ambachew   Medical Student in San Francisco, CA & passionate Amhara Advocate  As of August 4th, 2023, Abiy Ahmed’s cabinet has declared a six months long state of emergency in the Amhara region. Internet and telecommunication services are shut down. In a  matter of days of the state of emergency,

August 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Addis Ababa University Becomes First Autonomous University in Ethiopia

The Council of Ministers has decided to grant Addis Ababa University autonomous status, making it the first university in Ethiopia to have this level of independence. The decision was made in the belief that academic freedom will be better ensured and that the university will be able to carry out teaching and research activities more

August 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Council of Ministers declares state of emergency in Amhara region

The Council of Ministers has declared a state of emergency in the Amhara region, following a request from the regional government. The decision was made after the Council of Ministers reviewed the security situation in the region, which has been deteriorating in recent months. The Council of Ministers said that the “armed illegal activity” that

August 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Flights to Lalibela and Gondar Canceled Due to Security Concerns

Flights to Lalibela and Gondar have been canceled due to security concerns following clashes between government security forces and Fano militants in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. The clashes began on Tuesday, August 2023, and have continued sporadically since then. On Thursday, August 2023, Lalibela airport staff informed Addis Insight that the air flight to

August 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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70.6% of Addis Ababa 8th Graders Pass Exam

The Addis Ababa City Administration Education Office announced today that the results of the 2015 8th grade city-wide exam have been announced. The passing score for regular students is 50%, while students with physical disabilities need to score 45% to pass. A total of 73,385 students took the exam this year, and 70.6% of them

July 28, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Universities Reorganized to Focus on Specific Areas of Study

Ethiopian Public Universities to Be Reorganized The Ethiopian Ministry of Education has announced that public universities across the country will be reorganized into three categories based on their mission and focus. The first category will be research universities, which will focus on conducting cutting-edge research in a variety of fields. The second category will be

July 28, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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New Director General Appointed to Ethiopian Immigration Service Amid Passport Shortage

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Removes Three Senior Leaders Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has removed three senior leaders of the Immigration and Citizenship Service, including the deputy director, Fraol Tafa, and Tamru Gembato. The resignations come amid complaints from citizens who have been struggling to get new passports or renew their existing ones. Selamawit Dawit has

July 24, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Gambella Regional Government Impose Curfew After Violence

The Gambella Regional Government has announced the imposition of an indefinite curfew in the region, effective July 20, 2023. The curfew prohibits movement from 7:00 PM to 06:00 AM, with the exception of security forces on duty. The curfew was imposed following reports of violence and loss of life in the region. The regional government

July 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight