Politics Archives - Ethio Negari

29 Nov

Addis Ababa Gears Up for Grand Peace Rally amidst Ongoing Conflict

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The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party (EPRP) has formally requested the Mayor's office to permit a grand peaceful demonstration aimed at addressing the escalating conflict in various parts of Ethiopia. Scheduled for December 10, 2023, under the banner "Stop the war! Peace be upon us, let the defense forces return to their camp immediately!", this demonstration seeks to bring attention to the dire situation the country is facing. The organizers, in their plea to the government, will advocate for an immediate cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of the army from regions where it is currently deployed a return to army bases,…

28 Nov

French Company withdrew from buying Ethio Telecom Shares

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, News, Politics, TechnologyAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, EthioTelecom, Orange, Safaricom, Telecom

Orange, a prominent French telecom company, initially had aspirations to acquire approximately 45 percent of Ethio telecom's shares. However, the company ultimately withdrew from the deal, citing challenges in swiftly implementing their strategic ideas and achieving desired results. The backdrop of this decision is Ethiopia's ongoing evaluation of its telecommunications market, with the intention of introducing a third telecom service provider alongside the existing state-owned Ethiotelecom and Safaricom, which recently entered the market. In addition to exploring new market dynamics, Ethiopia is also in the process of divesting less than half of Ethiotelecom, attracting interest from international giants such as…

23 Nov

Ethiopian authorities cautioned about Red Sea comment

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, News, PoliticsAddisAbaba, Djibouti, Eritrea, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Redsea, Somalia

Ethiopian Scholars have stressed that the statements given by the authorities about the Red Sea case should be cautious. Addis Ababa University organized a discussion forum for scholars on the Ethiopian sea gate matter. Scholars who presented research and held discussions on this scholarly forum cautioned the authorities to be careful with their statements, emphasizing the need for a cautious and diplomatic approach. In this workshop titled "Equitable Port Use for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa", a wide intellectual discussion was held about the options by which Ethiopia can peacefully own the sea gate. The historical…

16 Nov

Ethiopia admits its conflict with African Development Bank

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has started a press conference on current diplomatic issues. The spokesperson of the ministry, Ambassador Meles Alem, made a press briefing on diplomatic and current issues. The spokesperson explained that there was a dispute regarding the payment of a loan that Ethiopia owes to the African Development Bank. The dispute is between the Ministry of Finance of Ethiopia and African Development Bank Addis Ababa office. What is the conflict between the two entities? Has the Bank closed the Ethiopian office? A question was raised to Ambassador Meles from journalists. Ambassador Meles said, "The…

15 Nov

General Al Burhan, arrives in Addis Ababa for an official visit

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The president of Sudan's sovereign council and the commander of the country's army, General Abdulfatah Alburhan, has arrived in Addis Ababa for an official visit. General Al Burhan will discuss the current situation in Sudan and other bilateral issues with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The war between the Sudanese army and its rapid force, which has been in its seventh month, has claimed the lives of more than 9,000 people. Efforts to end the war, which has displaced more than 5.6 million people, through diplomatic means, continue. Although the two powers have repeatedly held talks in Riyadh, they have…

08 Nov

Ethiopia’s Army general and Oromo liberation militant leader meets in Zanzibar

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Ethiopian National Defense Army top generals and the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army, Jal Mero, met face-to-face in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The second round of peace talks between the Ethiopian government and the armed group of the Oromo Liberation Army has begun in Tanzania. According to a report published by the BBC citing sources close to the matter, the peace talks have been going on for a few days and are being attended by representatives of armed forces from both sides. The East African Nations Organization (IGAD), the United States, Norway, and Kenya took the role of coordinator and facilitator…

04 Nov

Ethiopian Human Rights Council urges the government to stop kidnapping by militants

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The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRC) has stated that the government didn’t pay attention to the kidnapping made by the militants. EHRC stated that in addition to Ethiopians, foreign nationals are also being kidnapped in the Oromia region. Attacks and obstructions by militants in various areas, especially in the Oromia region, neither the federal government nor the regional state governments have paid enough attention to EHRC in his statement. EHRC announced that the attacks being carried out by armed groups against citizens of the country as well as foreigners in various parts of the country are increasing. "The government's responsibility…

03 Nov

US Urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to refrain from provocation

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The United States Department of State urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to refrain from violent acts. It has been a year since the signing of the peace agreement that ended the two-year bloody war in northern Ethiopia. In the statement issued by the United States regarding the first year of the agreement, it stated that the agreement not only stopped the war but also allowed displaced citizens to return to their homes and restoration of services that had been cut off. The United States welcomes the significant progress made on COHA implementation, including the establishment of the Tigray Interim Regional Administration,…

02 Nov

Is Pretoria Peace Agreement guarantees sustainable peace to Ethiopia?

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsNews, PoliticsAddisAbaba, Amharanews, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Peaceagreement, Tigray

The war broke out in northern Ethiopia following the TPLF's attack on National Defense Army of Northern command in 2019. This war, which lasted for two years, caused about 800,000 Ethiopians to lose their lives and $26 billion in economic losses. The peace agreement that led to this cessation of hostilities was signed a year ago in Pretoria, South Africa. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Meles Alem, gave a statement about the agreement and other current issues. What benefit did the peace agreement brokered by the African Union between the federal government and the forces of…

01 Nov

European Union stands against crimes on Journalism

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Ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on 2 November, and in the year that marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, High Representative Josep Borrell and Vice-President Věra Jourová issued a statement. “In these difficult times, marred by wars, conflict, and terrorist acts, we recall and praise the essential role played by journalists and media workers in fighting for the truth and human rights. Journalists contribute to countering disinformation and hate speech and keeping checks and balances on governments and public institutions. They shed light on war crimes and human rights…