4+ hour, 9+ min ago   (527+ words) The decision reached through Ethiopia’s National Dialogue was clear: Addis Ababa is to remain a self-governing administrative entity whose accountability is to the federal government. Yet, after the conclusion of the national dialogue, the Oromo-led regime has reportedly sought to…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago   (843+ words) The Anywaa and Nuers are sometimes described as traditional enemies. But history is more complicated than that. Testimonies from elders, together with historical accounts, suggest that colonial and state policies contributed to divisions and competition between communities. The broader history…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (347+ words) borkena.com 300 Amhara Political Prisoners Released After Rehabilitation Ethiopian authorities release 300 political prisoners following government-administered rehabilitation training and formal pardon agreements, while 30 detainees remain in custody after refusing to sign (Nairobi, Kenya) — Ethiopian authorities released 300 political prisoners detained in connection…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (334+ words) borkena.com EHRC Report Cites Ruling Party Voter Influence in Ethiopian Election The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission releases its final monitoring report, revealing ruling party voter influence and operational obstacles during the 7th General Election (Nairobi, Kenya) — The Ethiopian Human Rights…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (182+ words) TORONTO, Canada — As an armed rebel coalition takes shape in Ethiopia, reports are emerging that Abiy Ahmed’s government is manufacturing drones for military combat missions and other purposes. Ethiopia has been manufacturing drones at two factories since last year and…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (321+ words) Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education discloses it may withhold student assignments to universities in the Tigray region this year, citing military use of campuses TORONTO, Canada — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education disclosed this week that it may not assign students to universities…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (354+ words) Borkena 41 Nations Issue Joint UN Statement on Ethiopia Human Rights A coalition of 41 nations delivers a joint statement at the UN Human Rights Council, raising alarm over ongoing security risks and human rights violations in Ethiopia Nairobi, Kenya — A coalition…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (581+ words) Washington, D.C. — Ethiopian Americans are urging members of the United States Congress and the Administration to pay urgent attention to the continuing human-rights and civilian-protection crisis in Ethiopia’s Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region. Ethiopian Americans emphasized that the situation should…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (308+ words) borkena.com AU Early Warning Capacity Tested as Northern Ethiopia Tensions Rise Human Rights Watch warns that escalating military mobilization and violent disputes in northern Ethiopia are pushing African Union conflict prevention mechanisms to a severe test (Nairobi, Kenya) — Human…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (134+ words) A reported federal drone strike in the Hintalo district of Ethiopia’s Tigray region leaves three members of the same family dead, including a toddler TORONTO, Canada — The Ethiopian government has continued to carry out drone strikes in the Tigray region....