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June 2021

U.S. Hostilities Against Ethiopia Threatens Horn of Africa

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Lawrence Freeman June 03, 2021 On May 23, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced visa restrictions “for any current or former Ethiopian or Eritrean government officials, members of the security  forces or other individuals …responsible for or complicit in undermining the resolution of the crisis in Tigray.” According to the State Department press statement, the […]

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The Biden Administration’s Policy Move -From Ethiopia as an Ally to that of Adversary is Provocative and Dangerous-

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Aklog Birara (Dr) “Kissinger is the only person who ever discovered Africa through Cuba” A critic in 1981 Part II This commentary is intended to show continuity in U.S. policy toward Ethiopia; and to urge the Federal Government of Ethiopia as well as Ethiopians, including the Diaspora to focus more on offering alternatives in support

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Harar And Harari People In A History Glance

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Yusuf Ali Mohammed June 3, 2021 According to Article 47 of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) Constitution, among the nine (now ten) semi-autonomous regional states of Ethiopia, the ‘State of Harari People’ Region is the one. This region is comparatively the smallest, but the second oldest – after Axum, full of historical artefacts and

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The Blue Nile Dam: History, geopolitics, and pan-Africanism

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Prof. Getachew Metaferia The Nile Valley Politics: Historical Perspective and current reality The Nile river, made up of the White Nile originating from Lake Victoria and the Blue Nile originating in Ethiopia, is one of the longest rivers in the world. Lately, despite its potential for regional integration and development, the river has been plagued

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Ethiopian Cotton, Handspinning and Handweaving Tradition Continues

Ethiopian Cotton, Handspinning and Handweaving Tradition Continues

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The story of Ethiopian cotton is part of a greater cotton saga that covers the globe and reaches back into ancient times. A strong and vibrant cotton industry still exists in Ethiopia today on large and small farms, both private and government owned, including artisan coops that create beautiful, luxurious textiles from cotton raised and

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The Genesis of Ethiopian Problems: The Ghion River and Eyerusalem!

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By Belayneh Abate June 1, 2021 As prudent Ethiopians know, the current donkey back riders of the Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) are fighting with the former donkey back riders of the EPRDF.  The people should understand that these two groups of donkey back riders are fighting for power, and not for the Ethiopian

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Residents in Horo Guduru zone say Eritrean troops are persecuting civilians: Regional Government denies allegations; blames TPLF, ‘Shene’

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By: Siyanne Mekonnen @siyaanne Addis Abeba, June 2, 2021- The Oromia Regional Government denied the allegations made by the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), as well as residents of wollega about Eritrean soldiers committing atrocities in the Oromia region. In an interview with BBC Afaan Oromo, the spokesperson of Oromia regional government, Getachew Balcha said “The government of Oromia hasn’t deployed a

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Keria Ibrahim appears at Fed. high court after prosecutors seek to reinstate charges following her refusal to testify against Sebhat Nega et. al

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Mahlet Fasil May 31, 2021 Keria Ibrahim is back under police custody after refusing to testify against the 42 defendants in Abreha Tekeste’s file at the closed hearing on May 25, 2021. The former speaker of the House of Federation and TPLF central committee member was brought to the Federal first instance court, Arada Bench,

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Did WHO’s Director-General Dr. Tedros recommend Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C?

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By LJDemissie May 31, 2021 I absolutely support the Ethiopian government’s law enforcement operation against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) because the government needs to defend its citizens. Besides, the TPLF’s Special Force’s confessed surprise attack against the Ethiopian National Defense Force’s Northern Command triggered the operation. The Northern Command was based in Tigray

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