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Ethiopian Government revokes PDC license

Civil Society Organization Peace and Development Center revokes registration license. The letter, signed by the Authority’s Director-General Jima Dilbe, states that the organization’s license was revoked bypassing a state of emergency. The reason for the cancellation was stated in the letter as follows: “In accordance with Article 4, Sub-Article 9 of the State of Emergency

November 26, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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KEFI minerals set to launch its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia.

KEFI Gold & Copper PLC said Friday that it is now preparing for the launch of its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia. The AIM-listed miner said the site remains quiet despite the security situation elsewhere in the country, as the closest conflicts are several hundred kilometers away. The development of the Tuku Kapi gold

November 26, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Warfront led by PM Abiy took over Kasagita

Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has appeared on television today after announcing that he will lead the army. In a brief statement to the media, the Prime Minister stated that Kasagita had been captured, an area that was seized by the TPLF. He announced that the army he was leading was making great strides,

November 26, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopians protest US pressure staged at the US Embassy

Earlier today, the Ethiopian government has said that the US Embassy in Addis Ababa and other organizations have continued to spread false information. In the past, they had spread rumors that Addis Ababa was under siege, but now they continue to lie that terrorist attacks are taking place. The Ethiopian government has warned the embassy

November 25, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia: As the war continues humanitarian aid is critical

yesterday, almost 40 trucks with humanitarian supplies, including food, left the Afar capital of Semera for Tigray – the first convoy to do so since 18 October.   Meanwhile, trucks containing fuel and medical supplies are still waiting for clearance in Semera.  Around 500 trucks of humanitarian supplies are required per week.  In November 2020, heavy

November 25, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Commander Taye Habtegiorgis captured after suspected links to TPLF

Debre Berhan City Police Office Commander Taye Habtegiorgis is reported to have been arrested. Commander Taye was arrested for “security concerns” and for releasing individuals suspected of links to the TPLF. The head of the city’s Peace and Security Office, Daniel Eshete, told media:  “We are receiving reports from the public that there are other

November 25, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Addis Ababa is Calm- Russia Embassy

The situation in Addis Ababa remains calm.The introduction of a state of emergency has not brought any significant changes to the everyday rhythm of life of the Ethiopian capital. The exclusion,perhaps, represents increased security of important facilities (government,buildings,airports,etc) and patrolling the city streets. However,we still recommend Russian citizens to refrain from travelling to the country

November 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Government Stated Major Operation Killed Senior TPLF Military Officials

The government announced that it had destroyed senior TPLF military leaders in an operation carried out in the past two days. The government communications said in a statement tonight that some of those killed were wanted by the federal government for treason. The names of the generals and colonels who were allegedly destroyed are not

November 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia orders Irish diplomat to leave

The Ethiopian government has informed Ireland’s Embassy in Addis Ababa that four of the six Irish diplomats serving at the Embassy must leave the country within one week. The Ethiopian authorities indicated that the decision to scale-down the size of our Embassy was due to the positions Ireland has articulated internationally, including at the UN

November 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia: As the US relation sours Europe takes a different approach

After the trade sanction, the US and Ethiopia’s relations went on a rocky patch following the current conflict in Ethiopia. presumably escalating the tension between the two countries. The U.S. State Department on Friday urged all Americans to leave Ethiopia “as soon as possible,” according to a security alert posted on the website of the

November 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight