Kinfe Dagnew and Tekeleberhan Woldearegay Got Arrested

Several news outlets are confirming the arrest of former METEC CEO Kinfe Dagnew and Tekleberhan Woldearegay (Maj. Gen), former head of the Information Network Security Agency (INSA).  The arrest comes day after the attorney general press briefing and in his statement he has assured there will be more arrest. Both Kinfe Dagnew and Tekleberhan Woldearegay

We, Will, Get You Whatever You Are- Attorney General Berhanu Tsegaye

Ethiopia’s Attorney General Berhanu Tsegaye sends shockwaves to a nation that was eagerly waiting to hear details about the recent arrests of people involved in state-level corruption and human right abuses. The briefing focused on the METEC, Intelligence, and Justice Department. The press briefing was conducted in a room that was fully packed with local and

Athlete Haile Gebreselassie Resigned From Athletics Federation

Athlete Haile Gebreselassie who has been serving as Ethiopia’s Athletic Federation since Nov 2016 resigned from his post today. In his tweet Communication and Sports Consultant Elshadai Negash relates Haile resignation related to athletes protest in Sululta.  

Federal Police Live Briefing On Recent Arrests

The OLF Dilemma

By- Aklilu ( ethioandenet@bell.net)  Ethiopia is at the verge of a huge leap forward and the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) can play an important role in this transformative process “In 2007 when I met my friend, he had a dream…  He was selling custom made clothing out of his basement. I came straight into his life

Ato Berhanu Wondimagegnehu the Famous Zone9 Prosecutor Got Arrested

Ethiopia government continues its arrest on officials who are believed to be involved in state-level corruption and human right abuses. The latest arrest targeted officials from federal police, intelligence, and federal prosecutor. Ato Yared Zerihun– Prior to his appointment as federal police commissioner Ato Yared Zerihun was serving as deputy director for National Intelligence and

Abiy Ahmed: a Man of Dual Personalities

By- Birhanu M Lenjiso (PHD) The reformist Ethiopian PrimeMinister, Abiy Ahmed has a strong military and security personality. He joined the army as a teenager in early 1990s, took formal military training in WestWollega and worked mostly in intelligence and communications department of the National Defense Force until 2010. He was deployed as a member of

Details Coming Out On METEC Arrests

More details are coming out after the arrest of several officials from METEC and security post. According to various sources the list of detainees could exceed more than 50. So far, we have been able to confirm the arrest of the following officials along with their post. General Tigabu Fetle- Finance Department Manager General Tena

Bahir Dar Medical School Graduates to Volunteer In Eritrea and Somalia

This year Bahir Dar Medical School graduates were lucky to have not only their Prime Minister but also Eritrean and Somalia President attending their graduation ceremony. During his commencement speech for the graduates, Prime Minister Abiy called for the medical students to volunteer in Eritrea and Somali this year. Following PM Abiy call, health minister

Three Ways First Lady Zinash Stole The Show

It is quite arare scene to see African leaders traveling with their spouse. Contrary to thistrend First Lady Zinash Tayachew attended the second tripartite summit in her hometown Gonder along with her husband PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed.  The summit wasattended by Eritrean president Isaias Afeworki and Somalia President MohamedAbdullahi Mohamed. Despite being the only first