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Freedom House calls Ethiopia ‘not free’ but says country shows improvement in press freedom, political rightsFreedom House calls Ethiopia ‘not free’ but says country shows improvement in press freedom, political rights

Freedom House calls Ethiopia ‘not free’ but says country shows improvement in press freedom, political rights

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 8, 2019) The annual report on freedom in the world by Freedom House says…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: Several killed in renewed clashes between Qimant and AmharaEthiopia: Several killed in renewed clashes between Qimant and Amhara

Ethiopia: Several killed in renewed clashes between Qimant and Amhara

ESAT News (February 7, 2019) Several people lost their lives and houses turned into ashes in renewed clashes between the…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: Somali region council lift immunities of 12 former officialsEthiopia: Somali region council lift immunities of 12 former officials

Ethiopia: Somali region council lift immunities of 12 former officials

ESAT News (February 7, 2019) The council of the Somali regional government has lifted immunities of 12 former officials over…

6 years ago
Eritrea to send cultural troupes to EthiopiaEritrea to send cultural troupes to Ethiopia

Eritrea to send cultural troupes to Ethiopia

ESAT News (January 6, 2019) Eritrea announced on Tuesday that it will send a cultural troupe to Ethiopia to perform…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: Authorities seize $1.5M, 7 kg gold at border with SomaliaEthiopia: Authorities seize $1.5M, 7 kg gold at border with Somalia

Ethiopia: Authorities seize $1.5M, 7 kg gold at border with Somalia

ESAT News (February 6, 2019) The Ministry of Revenue said it has seized $1,527,014, € 8,280 and £ 31,900 as…

6 years ago
Ethiopia wins legal battle for Teff patentEthiopia wins legal battle for Teff patent

Ethiopia wins legal battle for Teff patent

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 6, 2019) A Dutch company has lost a legal battle against Ethiopia for the…

6 years ago
83 Ethiopian Jews arrive in Israel amid protest against police brutality83 Ethiopian Jews arrive in Israel amid protest against police brutality

83 Ethiopian Jews arrive in Israel amid protest against police brutality

ESAT News (February 5, 2019) Eighty-three descendants of Ethiopian jews, also known as felashamura, have arrived in Israel yesterday as…

6 years ago
African Union to unveil Haile Selassie statue as 32nd summit kicks off in Addis AbabaAfrican Union to unveil Haile Selassie statue as 32nd summit kicks off in Addis Ababa

African Union to unveil Haile Selassie statue as 32nd summit kicks off in Addis Ababa

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 5, 2019) The African Union will unveil the commemorative statue of Emperor Haile Selassie…

6 years ago
Somali regional govt lifts curfew in JigjigaSomali regional govt lifts curfew in Jigjiga

Somali regional govt lifts curfew in Jigjiga

ESAT News (February 4, 2019) A four day curfew has been lifted in Jigjiga, the capital of the Somali regional…

6 years ago
Ethiopia to go ahead with census despite concern over its timingEthiopia to go ahead with census despite concern over its timing

Ethiopia to go ahead with census despite concern over its timing

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 4, 2019) The Ethiopian Statistics Agency said it will go ahead with the population…

6 years ago