5+ hour, 5+ 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…...

5+ hour, 5+ 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…...

3+ day, 18+ 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, 18+ 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, 21+ 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, 21+ 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, 8+ hour ago   (200+ words) Collaborative research involving the Ministry of Education reveals that nearly 72 percent of public university graduates failed to secure employment within their first year. (Nairobi, Kenya) — Nearly 72 percent of Ethiopian public university graduates failed to secure employment within their first year…...

4+ day, 8+ 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, 17+ hour ago   (298+ words) TORONTO, Canada — On Sunday, the TPLF released a statement expressing its commitment to negotiation and peaceful settlement while rejecting the former Nigerian president as a negotiator. The group stated that Mr. Obasanjo received orders from the federal government and lacks…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (85+ words) borkena.com “TPLF is Irresponsible,” says Pretoria Agreement Chief Negotiator Meanwhile, Defense Force drone strike killed three civilians in Tigray. The victims are members of same family and one of them is a toddler. Take a listen to Borkena Youtube…...