Engidu Woldie

Ethiopia: Five officials of OPDO jailed accused of inciting strikesEthiopia: Five officials of OPDO jailed accused of inciting strikes

Ethiopia: Five officials of OPDO jailed accused of inciting strikes

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 7, 2018) Five officials of the Oromo People’s Democratic Organization (OPDO) have reportedly been…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Ruling party to meet Sunday to pick Prime MinisterEthiopia: Ruling party to meet Sunday to pick Prime Minister

Ethiopia: Ruling party to meet Sunday to pick Prime Minister

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 7, 2018) Ethiopia’s ruling coalition will meet on Sunday to elect its chairman, who…

7 years ago
Rex Tillerson to “look at transitions of PM” and “problems in Oromia and the Somali region” in his visit to EthiopiaRex Tillerson to “look at transitions of PM” and “problems in Oromia and the Somali region” in his visit to Ethiopia

Rex Tillerson to “look at transitions of PM” and “problems in Oromia and the Somali region” in his visit to Ethiopia

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 6, 2018) The U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson will arrive in Ethiopia tomorrow…

7 years ago
Ethiopians rally in DC to denounce state of emergency back homeEthiopians rally in DC to denounce state of emergency back home

Ethiopians rally in DC to denounce state of emergency back home

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 5, 2018) Ethiopians living in the DC metropolitan area have come out in huge…

7 years ago
Congressman says emergency decree “failed” at Ethiopia ParliamentCongressman says emergency decree “failed” at Ethiopia Parliament

Congressman says emergency decree “failed” at Ethiopia Parliament

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 5, 2018) Congressman Dana Rohrabacher of the 48 district of California and a critic…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Oromo region defy state of emergency, killings continueEthiopia: Oromo region defy state of emergency, killings continue

Ethiopia: Oromo region defy state of emergency, killings continue

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 5, 2018) Towns in the restive Oromo region of Ethiopia has continued to defy…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: At least six killed in protest that ensues decree of state of emergencyEthiopia: At least six killed in protest that ensues decree of state of emergency

Ethiopia: At least six killed in protest that ensues decree of state of emergency

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 3, 2018) Residents of towns in the Oromo region used rocks and burning tires…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Regime announces Parliament voted in favor of martial law; vote tally appears controversialEthiopia: Regime announces Parliament voted in favor of martial law; vote tally appears controversial

Ethiopia: Regime announces Parliament voted in favor of martial law; vote tally appears controversial

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 2, 2018) Media controlled by the regime in Ethiopia have reported that the Parliament…

7 years ago
U.S. Secretary of State travels to Ethiopia amid political turmoil: State Department announcesU.S. Secretary of State travels to Ethiopia amid political turmoil: State Department announces

U.S. Secretary of State travels to Ethiopia amid political turmoil: State Department announces

U.S. Secretary of State travels to Ethiopia amid political turmoil: State Department announces by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 1,…

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Transparency International says corruption continues to worsen in EthiopiaTransparency International says corruption continues to worsen in Ethiopia

Transparency International says corruption continues to worsen in Ethiopia

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (ESAT News March 1, 2018) Corruption has continued to worsen in Ethiopia and the country…

7 years ago