Ethiopia Approves New Charity Law, Reconciliation Commission Members
Ethiopian Parliament on Thursday approves a new civil society law and members of national Reconciliation Commission as well as Administrative Boundary and Identity Issues Commission. The new charity law is expected to address the challenges of organization engaged in civil society, mainly those involved in advocacy, among others. While the Reconciliation Commission is expected to work towards restoration of peace and stability across the nation. The 41 members of Reconciliati
EX-SOMALI REGION PRESIDENT DISMISSES CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST HIM AS “COORDINATED LIES”
Addis Abeba, February 06/2019 – Former Somali regional state president Abdi Muhamud Omer, a.k.a, Abdi Iley, has today told judges at the federal high court fourth criminal bench in the capital Addis Abeba that the multiple criminal charges brought against him were “deliberately coordinated lies.” Abdi said this at a reading of charges brought by the federal Attorney General against 47 individuals including himself. The charges were originally fielded at the fourth bench on Ja
The Messi vs. Ronaldo debate has been settled—and the Argentine is the winner
Soccer is a universal language, that can inspire discussion between folks from all walks of life and all four corners of the globe. The debate that can inspire an opinion from just about any fan around the globe concerns the relative merits of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Just who is the best player of this generation? In seasons past, when considering which player is the best, I have always sided with Ronaldo. I’ve always contended that his athleticism means he has mo
Ethiopia Captures 200 Taking Military Training
Ethiopian government says 200 individuals are captured while taking illegal military training in Benishangul Gumz region of western part of the country. They were taking military training to destabilize the area, according to the state broadcaster – ETV, which described them as, ‘forces of destruction’. Four Kalashnikov guns and other traditional weapons were captured when the group was surrounded by Benishangul Gumz force. They were captured in coordinated operation involvin
Ethiopia To Take Djibouti Boat Accident Survivors
Following the death of 57 Ethiopians on boat accident in Djibouti a week ago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, says it is working to bring home 347 from Djibouti including 16 survivors of the boat accident. The ministry issued a statement this afternoon expressing its condolence for the death of the 57 Ethiopians. The Ministry indicated that the funeral of all the victims is carried out in a place called, Godolia in Djibouti. The ministry stated that after the acc
Addis Ababa Takes Off 2,000 Street Children
Officially commencing the rehabilitation of street children in Capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, last night the city administration has lifted 2,000 street children volunteered to enter rehabilitation centers. Last night 300 volunteers and popular figures along with the officials of the city administration have participated in taking the children into the rehabilitation centers. The administration will be implimenting the rehabilitation in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Minist
No traffic in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia marks Car Free Day
A skateboarder performs on a street in Addis Ababa on February 3, 2019 during the third Car Free Day. PHOTO | EDUARDO SOTERAS | AFP. Addis Ababa and other cities across Ethiopia are observing the country's third Car Free Day. With none of the usual traffic clogging the capital, Sunday football devotees took to the streets. The monthly event is promoted by local NGOs and the Ethiopian government and is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle and fight air pollution. The measur
