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Ethiopian Civil Society Under Attack: Human Rights Defenders Targeted with Harassment and Forced Exile
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Ethiopian government’s mounting crackdown on civil society has drawn sharp criticism from human rights defenders…
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Russia Blocks Sudan Ceasefire Resolution at UN, Drawing International Condemnation
United Nations, New York — Russia wielded its veto power on Monday to block a United Nations Security Council resolution…
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Somaliland’s Presidential Elections Close Smoothly Amid High Voter Turnout
Hargeisa, Somaliland – Polls have closed across Somaliland following its presidential elections, with initial reports indicating a smooth and orderly…
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Shocking Mass Killing in Ethiopia’s Oromia: Muslim Imam and 12 Family Members Allegedly Slaughtered by Oromo Liberation Army Amid Rising Sectarian Tensions
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s conflict-ridden Oromia region has witnessed yet another brutal attack targeting a prominent religious family. Sheikh…
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U.S. Horn of Africa Envoy Mike Hammer to Depart Amid Criticism and Rising Tensions in East Africa
Washington, D.C. The U.S. special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer, is set to leave his post to…
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Surge in Deadly Attacks on Civilians in South Ethiopia; Oromo Liberation Army Blamed for Escalating Violence
October 30, 2024 : Violent attacks on civilians have surged in South Ethiopia, with recent incidents reported in both the…
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Erosion of the Rule of Law in Ethiopia: Insights from the World Justice Project Report
October 2024 — The World Justice Project’s 2024 Rule of Law Index reveals a concerning trend, indicating a decline in…
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A coalition 20 Civil Society Organizations Demand International Action to Stop Genocide of Amhara in Ethiopia
A coalition of 20 civil society organizations and associations has issued an open letter to the international community, urgently calling…
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Sudan’s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis: International Donors Urge Unhindered Aid Access Amid Severe Famine Risk
October 2024: The ongoing conflict in Sudan has reached devastating levels, with half the country’s population now in urgent need…
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African Immigrant Communities Eye Economic, Immigration, and Diplomatic Stakes as U.S. Africa Institute Unveils Key Findings from 2024 Election Survey
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, a new survey from the U.S. Africa Institute reveals a profound level of…
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