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The House of Federation’s controversial decision, Israel’s President in Ethiopia, the revocation of a popular news outlet's license, Ethio Telecom’s new service, the government's stance against foreign aviation companies in the Ethiopian market, and much more!

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“Is Ethiopia Heading Back to War in Tigray” by Kalkidan Yibeltal: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygrnjz9wro

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tourism, the National Dialogue Commission term extension, an aviation security draft bill, and much more!

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“Tourism is Booming in 2026 - Just Not Where You Think” by Lindsey Galloway: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260212-where-tourism-is-growing-fastest-in-2026

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The Economist’s concerns over a potential war, a training camp for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, politicians’ moves ahead of the election, the National Bank’s regulatory changes, a fully digital national exam, the AU Summit, and much more!

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Ethiopia inches ever closer to war” The Economist: “Ethiopia inches ever closer to war”

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PM Abiy’s Parliament session, wind power plants and solar power farms, a mandatory National ID program, housing project for teachers, flights to Tigray, and much more!

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“Coercion over Consent: Ethiopia’s Dangerous Mandatory Digital ID Experiment” by Mohamed A: https://addisstandard.com/coercion-over-consent-ethiopias-dangerous-mandatory-digital-id-experiment/?amp=1

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Fighting in the north, Russian fighter jets and drones in Ethiopia, Marburg Virus update, the Ministry of Revenue’s half-year performance, mandatory contributions to the telecom accessibility fund, and much more!

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“Russia Sells Up to Six Yak-130 Aircraft, Orion UAV to Ethiopia - Why It Matters for Russia” by Ivan Kyrychyevski: https://en.defence-ua.com/news/russians_sell_up_to_six_yak130s_and_orion_uavs_to_ethiopia_why_it_matters_for_russia-17296.html

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Ethiopia’s intervention in Sudan, local currency printing plans, EU Marburg Virus funding, a government crackdown on fintech companies, a new directive on distance learning, and much more!

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Why Ethiopia is Betting on Sudan’s RSF” by Elfadil Ibrahim: https://thearabweekly.com/why-ethiopia-betting-sudans-rsf

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The Human Rights Commission’s jail visit, streamer IShowSpeed in Ethiopia, PM Abiy’s Djibouti visit, the Ministry of Labor’s report on businesses, Ethiopia among the top 10 bitcoin mining nations, and much more!

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“Inside Ethiopia’s record-setting IShowSpeed visit - and the team that made it happen”: https://addisinsight.net/2026/01/14/inside-ethiopias-record-setting-ishowspeed-visit-and-the-team-that-made-it-happen/#google_vignette

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A debt restructuring deal, the Melody of Myriads, a UN aid shortage briefing, a Marburg virus update, Carrefour to enter Ethiopia, and much more!

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“Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve Candlelight Ceremony” https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/07/ethiopians-gather-for-orthodox-christmas-eve-candlelight-ceremony

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A civil society organization’s court case against the government, Tsehay Bank’s back-to-back losses, the Ministry of Industry’s loan plans, a soil fertility decline, fees on coffee, Mulatu Astatke’s final world tour, and much more!

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“Godfather of Ethiopian Jazz on his farewell tour” by Marta Pausilli: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy073xp2yj0o

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Gambella region unrest, parties protesting the election schedule, the Economist on Ethiopia’s new airport plan, Ruto in Addis, a billion dollar health care deal with the US and much more!

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“Ethiopia wants to build Africa’s biggest airport” by The Economist: Ethiopia wants to build Africa’s biggest airport (the Economist website, official, paywall)

Ethiopia wants to build Africa’s biggest airport (full article)

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Indian PM’s visit, the Development Bank’s new leadership, single-use plastic bags ban, digital fraud, a plan to boost national university entrance exam scores, and much more

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“From 3 percent to 7 A.M. - Addis Ababa Experiments Three Layer School Day to Fix Troubled Exam Scores” by Mahlet Mehdi: https://thereportermagazines.com/4307/

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A photo essay on the Amhara region, PM Narendra Modi to visit Ethiopia, shootings in Gambella, the US congress member’s resolution to sanction Ethiopian government officials, more loans and grants for Ethiopia, and much more!

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“Inside Ethiopia’s Fano insurgency” - a photo essay by Robin Tutenges: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/dec/01/inside-ethiopia-fano-insurgency-photo-essay

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The National Dialogue Commission on a time crunch, PM Abiy and Secretary Macro Rubio’s phone call, the Ministry of Transport’s plan to phase out vehicles with high emissions, bodycams for tax officers, the Federal High Court’s verdict on Jon Daniel’s case, and much more!

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A Marburg virus update, the Singapore PM’s visit, PM Abiy in South Africa for the G20, new charges against a former state minister, virtual gambling concerns, and much more!

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The Economist’s take on tensions in northern Ethiopia, a forum on lead poisoning, a potential teacher shortage, a new school dress code, the Malaysian PM visit, and much more!

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Ethiopia to host COP32, a new payment method for data miners, a worker in Hawassa, Safaricom optimistic with first quarter performance, uncollateralized loans for government workers, and much more!

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An arms trafficking operation intercepted, Ethiopia’s ranking in the Rule of Law Index, the Ethiopia-EU Investment Forum, the Federal Police’s new sub-unit, expired chemicals in school labs, and much more!

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Allegations of forced membership against the ruling party, over 900 serious cyber-attack attempts, a deal with a British company to produce biofuel, Nib Bank to proceed with lawsuit against former board members, suspended reporters, and much more!

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Ethiopia-Russia nuclear energy cooperation progress, fatal railway accident in eastern Ethiopia, punishment for foreigners overstaying their visas, the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation reforms, anti-junk food bill proposals, and much more!

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A poverty rate increase, new license plates, a deal for glass-producing machinery, calls to exempt prescription glasses from taxes, the latest on Sinotruck import restrictions, and much more!

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Eritrea-TPLF collusion allegations, new regions’ complaints on budget allocations, PM Abiy in Nairobi for the COMESA summit, President Taye in Brussels for an EU forum, rabies in the Amhara region, the education ministry’s remedial program, and much more!

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An Ethiopia-Russia nuclear power deal, trading under the AfCFTA, a cholera outbreak in Tigray, Oromia regional courts back from recess, Wegagen Capital’s report, Ethio Telecom’s warning to customers, and much more!

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The new National Bank Governor, a defense cooperation agreement with Kenya, Ethiopia close to last in the WIPO innovation index, plans to overhaul postal service rules, World Athletics Championships results and much more!

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Ethiopia-Arab League plans, a letter of concern about human rights violations, another Kenyan bank’s bid to join the Ethiopian market, the national university entrance exam results… and tuition fee increases?

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Journalists detained, the domestic debt tally, Ethiopia’s sovereign wealth fund annual report, Safaricom’s expansion, an IOM report, and much more!

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s to open soon, PM Abiy-IAEA boss phone call, a UN water accessibility report review, Bajaj ban in Tigray’s Mekelle, World Cup qualifiers against Egypt and much more!

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Budget reserve to cover a wage increase, Ethiopia-Pakistan air forces cooperation, regional airports for international flights, arrested journalists released, a 2.5 billion USD fertilizer plant deal, and much more!

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The detainees’ participation in a national dialogue, the government’s solar ambitions, the CBE logo debacle, hotel revenues’ in Addis at risk, and back to school in Amhara?

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A request for a deadline extension to remove mines, the National Dialogue Commission’s trips abroad, the sovereign wealth fund’s first-ever foreign investment, a new directive regulating honorary degrees, eight companies looking to get into investment banking, and much more!

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Ethiopian Airlines’ spare-part issues, a Walia Ibex population decline, non-contagious diseases at an all-time high, heavy rains and floods, the Tigray interim administration’s refusal to pay wage backlog, and much more!

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Ethiopia-Belarus relations, the Human Rights Watch plea, the Tigray Supreme Court’s ruling to get teachers paid, the deposit insurance fund investment in treasury bills, the Ministry of Transport’s new mandates for importers, and much more!

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The National Election Board’s general election preparations, the PM Abiy-Tigray representatives discussion, the Millennium Hall rebuild, Ethio Telecom’s annual review, the Alelign Azene murder case, and much more!

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Dangote’s new cement plant, a controversial tax bill passed, Commercial Bank profits more than 200 million USD, four million planned passport issuances, UNICEF’s study, and much more!

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clause withdrawal, lawmakers’ salaries, replanting trees, tariff negotiations with the US, and much more!

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More health professionals detained, PM Abiy’s Parliament session, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam inauguration in September, food aid at Djibouti port going bad, a football controversy, and much more!

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The National Bank’s audit report, no more gas price increases, Abrehot Library’s temporary closure, a fertilizer production plant, the manufacturing of single-use plastic bags outlawed, and much more!

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The former Hawassa mayor’s acquittal, an arbitration panel for real estate disputes, Gondar University’s autonomy plans, Ethiopia-Morocco military cooperation, mpox cases, and much more!

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Treasury bond sales, next year’s budget, a Kenyan bank in talks to operate in Ethiopia, an Armenian delegation in the country, the income tax, and much more!

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Several private colleges closing, the African climate summit’s cost, more electric power sales to Kenya, the IMF’s new loan approval, news on Taye Dendea’s case, and much more!

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Tigray judges to get back to work, clean water accessibility issues, the OLA’s civilian attack, a Calcium carbonate manufacturing facility in Afar, a bill affecting coffee exporters, and much more!

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Getachew Reda no longer the president of Tigray, fighting in Amhara, Eritrea and Egypt discussing Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambitions, a new bench for gender-based violence crimes, gas price increases, and much more!

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Abiy denying Eritrea invasion rumors, the Public Health Institute coping after USAID funding cut, defense cooperation deals with Rwanda and Russia, the Disaster Risk Management Commission, Ethiopian Airlines’ new acquisition, and much more!

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Former State Minister free, alleged forced conscriptions in Oromia, the OLA-government peace deal, Amhara Bank’s profits, an increase in universities’ meal budget, and much more!

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Taye Dendea still detained despite a court order, Fendika’s return, the Total Share Company tax amount upheld, court fees increased, Ethiopian Airlines’ flight to Liberia, and much more!

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Ethiopians in Lebanon and Egypt in danger, a gas shortage, Ethio Telecom’s new business plan, social welfare tax exemptions, a new EU rule to affect Ethiopia’s exports, and much more!

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Abiy heads to Russia, phone call with Ukraine president, Tigray businesses, Gambella University cancels graduation ceremony, the national university entrance exam, universities award various personalities honorary doctorates, the Fendika nightclub, and more!

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The Green Legacy campaign, internet restrictions lifted, the office of a private media outlet vandalized, Ethio Telecom fulfilled its target for the fiscal year, Ethiopia exported 240,000 tons of coffee, government lifts turnover and value-added tax for vehicles working on ride applications, and more!

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PM Abiy’s meeting with President El-Sisi, displaced Amharas, government not to hire in the next fiscal year, EOTC delegation in Tigray, Addis’ budget for next fiscal year, the controversial exit exam, Oromia Bank’s award, and more!

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City mayor in Amhara region murdered, establishment of the twelfth region, the Ministry of Education’s controversial decision, a delegation to Tigray, Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation’s headquarters, and more!

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National Election Board head leaves office, Wolayta zone referendum results, exit exams and graduation ceremonies, Internet restrictions, Safaricom’s new CEO, and much more!

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Former teachers of universities in Tigray called back, China to support Tigray’s rebuild, landlords in Addis illegally increasing rent, WFP plans to resume food donation next month, a separate regulator to be established for insurances, Ethiopian Airlines takes home five awards at Skytrax, Safaricom CEO steps down, and more!

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Five-year rehab program for war-struck areas, Addis donates hundreds of millions to Tigray, all universities in Tigray to open their doors soon, story of aid diversion in Ethiopia causes outrage, Ethiopian Airlines board chairman resigns, and more!

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Law enforcement officers attackedcivilians after Muslim prayers, Islamic Affairs Council sits down with Oromia regional government to resolve issues, leader of youth movement released from prison, US Ambassadors in Tigray, gas prices to stay the same this month, Human Rights Commission reports cases of enforced disappearance, Ministers Council approves the next fiscal year’s budget, and more!

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The UN’s Mine Action Service given green light to operate in Tigray, Amhara region says more funds needed to cope with the effects of the war, civilians killed in protests against government regarding the demolition of mosques, Media Authority lifts ban on religious TV station, Fincha sugar plant attacked again, Ethiopia’s president in Nigeria, and more! 

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Active mines found in Tigray schools, attacks in Gambella region, the government suspends the license of Mahibere Kidusan TV, Ministers of Finance and Education present reports to the House of People's Representatives, Sheger city's demolition campaign continues amidst oppositions, and more! 

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The National Election Board denies TPLF’s application to regain legal status, PM Abiy says Ethiopia is neutral regarding Sudan’s civil war, the House of People’s Representatives approves extradition agreement with the UAE and Turkey, exams schedule outrage Islamic Council, and more! 

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EHRC urges caution in Amhara clashes, Germany’s Chancellor in Addis, Mekelle port and terminal operational again, opposition party OFC encourages talks between rebels and government, Sudan residents escape from civil war to Ethiopia, demolition of mosques, National Bank issues license to Safaricom, and more! 

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Prosperity Party's Amhara office head shot dead, negotiations in Tanzania between the OLA and the government end with positive results, schools in Tigray finally reopen, USAID and WFP halt food supply in Tigray after allegations of aid being sold, preparations for entrance and exit exams continue, the Weeknd launches Ethiopian coffee label, and more!

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Summary: Oromo Liberation Army and the federal government begin peace talks in Tanzania, Gambella Liberation Front lay down arms, Andualem Arage resigns from the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party, Sudanese news outlets falsely claim that Ethiopia invaded Sudan, Ethiopia helps with foreigners’ evacuation from Sudan, the EOTC puts together a group to mend ties with Tigray’s diocese, road transport to Tigray resumes, and more!

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Protests in the Amhara region in relation to the special forces die down, schools in Tigray still closed leaving more than two million children not attending their studies, TPLF's disarmament continues, government plans to send half a million women to Saudi Arabia, Italy and Somalia's leaders in Addis, Ethiopia concerned about clash in Sudan's capital, national football team coach resigns, and more!

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Government decision to disband special forces causes outrage in the Amhara region, bomb explosion kills three in the region’s capital, gas money to be paid only through electronic systems, PM will meet with Italian Prime Minister, universities donate millions to Tigray, Ethiopian Good Friday, Easter, and more!

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Budget released for the Tigray region, the region’s interim president reveals his cabinet members, charges dropped against civil and military officials of the TPLF, the HoPR lifts the immunity of its member Dr. Chala Wata in relation to corruption allegations, House appoints new presidents for Federal High Court, Ministry says gas prices won’t increase this month, Human Rights Commission confirms discrimination allegations in demolition campaign by Sheger city officials, and more!

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More controversies emerge concerning the EOTC, residents of the Gurage zone and members of the HoPR grill PM Abiy, IMF officials in Addis, Ethio Telecom introduces a significant update to its Telebirr, Ethiopian National Football Team loses important qualifying matches against Guinea, and more!

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US willing to put Ethiopia back on the AGOA, US State Department says war crimes were committed by all belligerents during the northern war, Getachew Reda appointed president of Tigray’s interim government, parliament removes TPLF’s terrorist designation, teff price hikes, and more!

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UN says Eritrean troops haven’t withdrawn yet, Oromia regional government prohibits individuals and groups from collecting aid for drought victims, PM Abiy went to South Sudan, US Secretary of State in Ethiopia, no gas price increase this month, the Capital's Mayor's remarks stir outrage, and more!

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Adwa victory day celebrations disturbed by government forces, one dead and more injured related to the disturbances, conference for the establishment of interim government held in Tigray, aid for drought arrives but residents say is not enough, officials of Sheger city continue demolishing residents’ homes, a whole month since social media platforms were blocked, the Karamara victory day, and more!

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The drought in Borena, Ethiopia abstains from voting in the General Assembly regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war, roads to Tigray still closed for passengers, Ministry of Education and Islamic Affairs Council discuss, access to some social media platforms still restricted, the Battle of Adwa, and more!

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Fasting season for Christians in Ethiopia, hundreds of followers of the EOTC illegally detained during schism released, the Oromia regional government signals for a truce with rebel group, Human Rights Commission releases disturbing reports, referendum results delayed by Election Board, the AU Summit, social media platforms blocked and more!

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The controversy in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church resolved peacefully, Human Rights Commission confirms multiple breaches of human rights in connection with the schism, Ministry of Education reveals the remedial program, civilians killed by law enforcement at a protest in Wolkite, Ethiopian Airlines reveals new cargo destinations, and more! 

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Innocent Christians killed by regional police following protests, many more illegally detained, rift between the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and government deepens as the latter fails to uphold law and order, Prime Minister Abiy and TPLF officials meet for the first time since peace agreement was signed, more banks open, cash money reaches Tigray, Abiy heads to Europe, referendum held in Southern region, and more!

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Crisis following the illegal appointment of bishops and patriarchs continues, Eritrean troops allegedly still in Tigray, university entrance exam results released, Ethiopia to reclaim a spot in the top ten fastest growing economies this year, Ministry of Finance plans not to tax companies’ imported vehicles, and more!

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Roads to Tigray will open, Prime Minister Abiy speaks to Secretary of State Blinken, Abiy nominates new Ministers, an unauthorized bishops’ appointment causes outrage, the government is preparing a legal framework for the use of cryptocurrency, the Ethiopian National Team leaves CHAN early, and more!

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COVID-19 vaccination program in Tigray, Supreme Court president and VP resign, the OLA’s prison attack, the Human Rights Council’s feud with the police continues, national university entrance exam results to be released soon, and more!

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The World Health Organization commends flow of aid in Tigray, Rights Council professionals detention by police causes controversy, Ministry of Trade reveals gas price increases, Biden nominates Massinga for US ambassador in Ethiopia, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Addis, alcohol breath tests return and more!

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The peace agreement’s facilitators as well as numerous ambassadors in Tigray, Federal Police enters Tigray to take over federal institutions, Ethiopian Airlines announces more flights to Tigray, Health Professionals Association denounces Ministry’s decision to dismiss health workers, second round of university entrance exams end, Aster’s new album, Ethiopian Christmas, and more!

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Federal government and TPLF officials to meet in Tigray, Ethio Telecom and Ethiopian Airlines restore services in Tigray capital Mekelle, Ministry of Finance relaxes excise tax cuts on cars and TVs, two Brazilians sentenced to ten years in jail by High Court, Ministry of Health to lay off hundreds of workers, US Exim bank approves loan to Ethiopian Airlines, and more!

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Abiy back home after the US-Africa leaders summit, Amnesty report on Ethiopians in Saudi, the new Sheger city, essential service providers continue making progress in Tigray, second round of university entrance exams to be held late December, and more!

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WFP and UNICEF donate much needed supplies, US homeland security department says Ethiopians can stay, African leaders including Abiy in the US, Wolayta Times out of business, university exit exams to be held June next year, beloved actor Tariku Berhanu passed away, and more!

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TPLF troops disengage, rebuild and restoration of essential services underway, former TPLF official Sebhat Nega sues Federal Police, Federal High Court passes death sentence, Ethiopia's very own social media platform, Dashen Bank awarded best Ethiopian bank and more!

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Mediators of the agreement in Tigray, more aid arriving in war-struck areas, UN Secretary General in Ethiopia, the National Dialogue Commission’s dialogue delayed, National Election Board to hold reelection in Bule, Awash Bank to raise capital to cope with competition, an expired product makes it to the shelves, and much more! 

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PM Abiy and Secretary of State Blinken talk peace, aid coming into Tigray, Ethiopian Airlines to start regular flights to Tigray soon, Ministry of Finance modifies import ban, Ethiopians returning from Saudi Arabia, and much more! 

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Military leaders sign agreement to disarm, roads leading to Tigray open for humanitarian aid, universities reopen and prices dip following the peace deal, the 40/60 and 20/80 housing program lottery draw, foreign banks to enter local market, and much more! 

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The international community lauds decision to end conflict, military leaders meet in Nairobi to discuss next steps, PM Abiy heads to Egypt for climate conference, legendary singer Ali Birra passes away, development bank announces program for startups, and much more! 

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The TPLF and the federal government finally sign a truce, a church attacked, power and telecom services restored, the EU Ethiopia Facebook account hacked, Ethio telecom launches 5G, the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week event, and much more! 

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Peace talks begin in South Africa, Malawi finds corpses of twenty-five Ethiopians, Juweria Mohammed Ibrahim killed, Sami Dollar detained, Rophnan's concert, and much more! 

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Western countries release a joint statement about the war in northern Ethiopia, the National Bank bans certain imports, strife rekindles between the Ethiopian and Irish governments, possible peace talks, the Tana Forum in Bahir Dar, and much more! 

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The government and the TPLF accept the AU’s call for peace talks, World Food Programme makes flight to Tigray, the National Election Board to hold regional referendum early next year, university entrance exams begin, Safaricom to launch mobile money services, and much more! 

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US urges Eritrea to leave Tigray, civilians killed in the war, a humanitarian crisis ensues, the Gambella region rejects the EHRC report, the Science Museum inauguration, the National University Entrance Exam, Safaricom launches services, and much more! 

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Minister Demeke's speech at the General Assembly, Meskel celebrated, the EHRC issues two new reports, legendary singer Madingo passed away, Somalia's president in Addis, oil prices in the capital city increase, and much more! 

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Airstrikes kill tens of civilians, evicted Tigrayans return to their homes, the UN’s commission of experts releases first report, Mike Hammer finishes ten-day work trip, tax cuts for EVs, school starts, the Meskel holiday, and much more! 

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TPLF willing to negotiate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs says UN panel of experts has ulterior motives, TPLF accused of stealing aid again, National Dialogue Commission’s chairman urges for peace, the National Bank’s new directive, Safaricom open for business in two more cities, and much more! 

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The war in the north continues, Shewa-Robit’s mayor assassinated, sugar plant attacked by armed rebel group, new policy to allow foreigners to invest in the banking sector, the Ethiopian new year, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Fighting begins again, the international community condemns the TPLF, the Gurage zone-region saga continues, Father Ermias and Derartu Tulu receive honorary doctorate degrees, Esayas Jira re-elected as Football Federation president, Safaricom to start soon,and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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The government and the TPLF begin fighting again, the international community wants negotiations ASAP, UN and WFP accuse the TPLF of stealing oil, House of Federation votes for referendum to create 12th region, new Minister of Revenues, eight sugar companies up for sale, the Ethiopian Football Federation’s election and more!

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The GERD’s third round filling, the Gurage zone-region controversy continues, Ethiopia inaugurates first ever free-trade zone, Eskender Nega quits politics, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Mistrust stalls negotiations between the government and the TPLF, the ICRC’s donations, Gurage wants to be a region on its own, the 12th grade national exam to be held in early October, Abubeker finally signs for Mamelodi Sundowns, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Al-Shabab attacks unsuccessfully again, zones in the Southern region vote to become regions, representatives of the international community talk with the TPLF’s chairman, Athletics Federation president calls for peace, Ethio-Telecom plans for expansion, the Football Federation’s election and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Ethiopia successfully repels Al-Shabab’s attacks, human rights experts arrive in Addis,  the Ethiopia Freedom Party suspended, Sergey Lavrov and Mike Hammer in the capital for work, Saint Gabriel’s holiday, Ethiopia to sell electricity to Kenya, Tsehay Bank open for business, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Ministry of Justice reports on religious conflicts, TPLF puts together negotiating team, Gambella lifts curfew, government officials involved in fraud arrested, Ethiopian athletes shine in World Athletics Championship, Rophnan drops it again and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Survivors of mass killing urge for protection, PM Abiy addresses parliament, curfew in Assosa, journalist Temesgen Desalegn’s bail barred, the 40/60 and 20/80 housing program saga, house owners in Addis can’t increase rent prices, and so much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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The OLA kills hundreds of Amharans again, Ethiopia and Sudan to resolve border dispute peacefully, UN investigators get permission to enter Addis, journalists missing, Saint George wins the Ethiopian Premier League, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

To check out Teddy Afro’s new song Na’et, follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hMVeENjVew (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hMVeENjVew)

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Western wollega zone mass killings, suspects of an atrocious crime on the run, tensions rise between Sudan and Ethiopia, World Bank and the Ministry of Finance sign agreement for more than $700 million, seeds and fertilizers needed for farmers in Tigray, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Hundreds of civilians killed in an attack, thousands of Tigrayans unlawfully detained, journalists released on bail, extra-judicial killings, Amhara Bank is open for business, Ethiopians shine at the Diamond League, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Possible secret negotiations between the government and the TPLF, the highest amount of aid reaches Tigray yet again, mayhem in the Gambella region, former Derg official sentenced to life in prison, the Ethiopian national football team’s unlikely victory against Egypt, the inaugural Hachalu Hundessa Award to be held later this month, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To vote for your favorite artist in the Hachalu Hundessa Awards, follow the link:  https://hachaluhundessaaward.org/ (https://hachaluhundessaaward.org/)

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19 dead in Benishangul clash, TPLF gears up for war, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s filling, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission work trip to Kenya, cryptocurrency not allowed says National Bank, Ethiopians victorious at the African Athletics Championship, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Highest amount of aid reaches Tigray, a brand new dialysis center built in Addis, 19 media personnel and politicians arrested, Coca-Cola inaugurates new plant, Ethio Telecom and Ride partner up, the Leza Awards, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To check out the full list of winners of the Leza Awards, follow the link: https://addisinsight.net/eregnaye-dawit-tsige-win-big-at-leza-award/ (Eregnaye & Dawit Tsige win big at Leza Award - Addis Insight) To watch Tilahun’s music video, click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD0fA2WJdbU (Tilahun Gessesse - Kome Limerkish | ቆሜ ልመርቅሽ - New Ethiopian Music 2021 (Official Video) - YouTube)

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World Food Programme falls short, measures against terrorist groups, showdown at the border with Sudan, General Tefera Mamo found in Bahir Dar, Ethiopian Investment Holding Company to establish stock market, monkeypox: a threat to Ethiopia, the World Cup trophy in Addis and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To check out the list of nominees for the Leza Awards, follow the link:  http://lezashow.com (http://lezashow.com)

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Human Rights Commission worried about rising tensions in the north, World Bank donates $300 million, Somali and Afar regions agree to resolve conflict, government asks citizens to watch out for online scams, House of People Representatives approves military agreement, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. Oops! It looks like we made a mistake.  In 05:12, the reader was supposed to say "The party’s discipline committee". Sorry for the inconvenience!

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UN shocked by religious clashes, Ethiopia to sell electricity to South Sudan, National Movement of Amhara bans members, students from Konso to take national exam again, colleges in Addis closed, DV results revealed, Ethiopia launches 5G internet, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To check out the DV’s results, follow the link: https://dvprogram.state.gov/ESC/Default.aspx (https://dvprogram.state.gov/ESC/Default.aspx) To check out Kassmasse’s single “Maleda”, click on the link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYDfugsPtmM (ማለዳ | Maleda (Official Music Video) - YouTube)

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Religious clashes erupt all over Ethiopia, pandemonium at Ramadan celebrations, 1500 prisoners pardoned, Addis won’t give IDs anymore, minimum wages to be revealed soon, Ethiopia’s economic growth set to decline, 26 factories shut down, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Russia won’t allow Ethiopians to fight for them in the war, third round of donations reach Tigray, university placement revealed, Ethiopia ranks third on inflation list, Balderas Party members in trouble again, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To check your university placement, follow the link: https://result.ethernet.edu.et (https://result.ethernet.edu.et) To file a complaint about the national exam, click on the link: https://complaint.ethernet.edu.et (https://complaint.ethernet.edu.et) To read the full list of countries with the highest inflation rates in Africa, follow the link below: https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/african-countries-with-the-highest-inflation-rates-in-2022/brenryj (African countries with the highest inflation rates in 2022 | Business Insider Africa)

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Ethiopia votes against suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council, World Food Programme’s donations reach Tigray, Ministry of Education resolves national exam controversy, Balderas members were released from prison, inflation continues to rise, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Amnesty and Human Rights Watch release report, hotels suspected of helping the TPLF get back in business, pandemonium in the Omo zone, the World Bank’s grant, Boeing 737 to fly again, US ambassador meets with important figures, the UEFA Champions League trophy in Addis, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To check out Amnesty and Human Rights Watch’s report, follow the link:  https://www.hrw.org/report/2022/04/06/we-will-erase-you-land/crimes-against-humanity-and-ethnic-cleansing-ethiopias (“We Will Erase You from This Land”: Crimes Against Humanity and Ethnic Cleansing in Ethiopia’s Western Tigray Zone | HRW)

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War in Ukraine shakes up Ethiopia’s economy, the UN says no to Ethiopia’s request, aid convoys finally reach Tigray, conflicts implode all over Oromia, exit exams announced, Ethiopians win at the Paris marathon, the Sheger derby, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Ethiopia halts conflict, it finally rains in the Somali and Oromia regions, donations continue to pour in, Djibouti’s president in Addis, Ethiopian Airlines introduces new CEO, political parties continue their assemblies, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Russia and Ukraine embassies in Addis draw controversy, the patriarch criticizes the government again, WHO’s director general says Tigray is in danger, Ministry of Finance unveils a project to rebuild wartorn areas, Ethiopia claims top spot in international athletics tournament, Ethiopian Airlines CEO resigns and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Ethiopians flee from Ukraine to Poland, massive opposition against congressman Malinowski’s bill, Father Merkorios’ funeral, horrific killings in western Ethiopia, the ruling party’s first ever congress, Addis buys buse, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Abiy Ahmed requested both Russia and Ukraine to stop the war and look for peaceful means to resolve the conflict, the war in Ukraine will have an impact in the long run on Ethiopia's economy, former Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, his holiness Father Merkorios, passed away, the drought in the Somali and Oromia region continues to take its toll, 21 suspects are being investigated for stealing cars, Ethiopian Airlines bought a Boeing 777-8, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Ethiopian students in Ukraine pleaded with the government to bring them to safety, the Oromo Liberation Army has taken full control of 5 districts in the Guji zone and is killing government personnel, the US has donated more than 840,000 Pfizer vaccines via COVAX, the World Food Programme said that it is making large donations in the Afar region, UNICEF said that 225,000 malnourished children and 100,000 mothers are in urgent need of help in the Oromia and Somali regions, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To check out Teddy Afro’s music video, follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKrw9LIkAeU (Teddy Afro - Tikur Sew - YouTube) You can contact the Ethiopian embassy in Germany via email: berlin.embassy@mfa.gov.et or by phone: +491767269094

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The GERD started operating, and Sudan and Egypt are not happy; there is conflict in the Afar and Amhara regions, there was an aerial attack in Tigray, aid can’t reach the affected areas; the House of People's Representatives held its third emergency session, the Prime Minister address the drought issue, and explained why he decided to drop charges against alleged war criminals and political activists; 85 years ago thousands of Ethiopians were executed, businessman Samson Teklemichael was abducted in Kenya, and much more!   Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Amnesty International said that TPLF soldiers raped and executed civilians, Ethiopia officially lifted the state of emergency, there was a feud over Meskel Square’s ownership, some officials of the Prosperity Party conspired with corrupt and anti-change forces living abroad and attempted to disrupt the peace of the Somali region, a sugar corporation had to put its operations on hold because of OLA, an Ethiopian migrant was murdered in Italy, and much more. Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. Oops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 05:14 the reader said "fewer" instead of "further". Sorry for the inconvenience!

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The TPLF has started a war against the Afar regional government, the 35th AU leaders summit was held, there’s conflict within the ruling party, the minister of education presented a  6-month-report on the damages the war has caused to the education, the new head office of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia is going to be inaugurated on Sunday, Fans raved on about the performance of referee Bamlak Tessema and much more! Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To watch Teddy Afro’s music video, follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFzHpK7ibfo (Teddy Afro - Mar eske Tuwaf (Fikir Eske Meqabir) - YouTube) Oops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 05:10 the reader forgot to say the word "teachers".  Sorry for the inconvenience!

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TPLF’s chairman said that indirect negotiations with the central government have started but the government denied it, the African Union’s 35th leaders summit will take place in Addis Ababa on the 5th of February, the prime minister met with UAE’s deputy commander of defence and crown-prince of Abu Dhabi, the World Food Programme issued a report on the imminence of hunger in the Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions, the Addis Ababa Transport Bureau made masks mandatory for driver’s and passengers, the International Red Cross Committee has delivered medical supplies to the Tigray region, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Rorshok's weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Ethiopia. President Sahle-work Zewde has signed the proclamation for the establishment of the National Dialogue Commission, Twitter blocked the accounts of hundreds of TPLF supporters, a shortage of medical supplies at the hospitals in the Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions, a fire broke out in Addis, Safaricom will spend about $300 million US dollars in Ethiopia in 2022, the Ethiopian Commercial Bank completed the construction of its headquarters, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Rorshokethiopia Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Rorshok's weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Ethiopia. Tigray’s neighbouring region Afar has alleged that the TPLF is killing civilians in the area, the government sued the director-general of the WHO, the African Union agreed to hold the annual summit of the union in Addis Ababa, the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will start producing electro power soon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the terrorist attack in the UAE, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To see pictures of the Ethiopian Epiphany or Timqet, https://telegra.ph/Tikvah-Ethiopia-01-19 (follow the link).  Oops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 00:26, the reader said "EDNF" instead of "ENDF". Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Rorshok's weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Ethiopia. The government dropped charges and released famous political figures and TPLF’s leaders from prison, in Tigray the Red Cross supplied home appliances and sanitary materials for 900 people, Human Rights Watch published a report accusing the current administration of unlawfully detaining, and forcibly disappearing Tigrayans, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new ENDF Headquarters, the National Bank of Ethiopia lifted restrictions on bank transfers, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. To know more about “The Great Ethiopian Homecoming” https://ethiopianhomecoming.com/ (follow the link). Oops! It looks like we made a couple of mistakes. In 03:40, the reader said "600" instead of "6000", and both in 04:52 and 05:06 he said "EDNF" instead of "ENDF". Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Rorshok's weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Ethiopia. The National Disaster Risk Management Commission said that donations gathered in the name of individuals affected by the war are being embezzled by ‘middle-men’, legendary Oromo singer Ali Birra was admitted  into the Adama General Hospital, Ethio Telecom has announced that cellular data internet is available once again, Ethiopian Airlines has resumed flights to historic Lalibela, The Addis Ababa City Administration Transport Bureau has prohibited passengers on motorcycles, the biggest library in Ethiopia opened last week, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in!  We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion?  Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Rorshok's weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Ethiopia. The ENDF has ordered troops to stand-by and not progress further into the Tigray region, Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed  took off for Turkey to participate in the “Forum of leaders of Turkey and Africa”, evicted residents of northern and southern areas of Wollo that were sheltered in Debre Berhan are returning to their homes, the number of confirmed cases this past week has skyrocketed to more than 28000, Ethiopian National Football team left for Cameroon this past week to participate in the African Cup of Nations, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion? Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. Want to listen to Rophnan’s song? Follow the link below:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBaEHtCwqLg (ሮፍናን - ተስፋ | ROPHNAN - TESFA (Official Lyric Video) - YouTube)   Oops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 05:27, the reader said "final match" when it actually was “first match”. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Rorshok's weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Ethiopia. The government’s forces will follow the TPLF forces that are retreating further north, The TPLF said that it withdrew from Afar and Amhara regions in search of peace and dialogue but Billene Seyoum disagrees, The Wollo  University and the were robbed and damaged, a drought haunts the country, many organizations make donations to Ethiopia, Ethiopian citizens and Ethiopian-borns abroad can go back home, students gift their math teacher a car, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in!  We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion?  Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.  So if you’re an Ethiopian citizen abroad, and you lost your passport, ran out of pages or it just simply expired check out this link: http://www.invea.gov.et (www.invea.gov.et) If you’re not an Ethiopian citizen, but you’re Ethiopian-born, click on the link above to apply for an Ethiopian Origin ID. Oops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 00:37 there is a jump in the recording.  Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Rorshok's weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Ethiopia. Kombolcha and Dessie have got electricity back, the Ethiopian National Defense Force is still on the front foot, innocent civilians have been executed by the TPLF, The Red Cross donates food for more than 6000 victims of the conflict in the Amhara region, the feud between the Ethiopian government and the international community continues, the Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy graduates 364 secondary school students, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in!  We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion?  Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

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Rorshok's first weekly ten-minute update of stuff happening in Ethiopia. The conflict in the northern region of the country, and the prime minister’s direct participation, a call for Ethiopians abroad to come back home, a very short recap of a BBC interview with a top military official of the Ethiopian government, thousands of teachers who lost their job, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in!  We want to know why you are listening, how you found us, and your life story! Thoughts? Recommendations? Important stuff we missed we might have missed, or topics you want us to cover? Things we got wrong, in your humble opinion?  Let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us at podcast@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. Oops! It looks like we made a couple of mistakes. In 01:37 the reader said “Secretary” when it actually was "Security". In 03:17 he said "ensue" instead of "ensure", in 04:21 he said “going” instead of "looking", in 06:27 "Omoria" instead of “Oromia”, and in 06:49 "Argentina" instead of Ethiopia.  Sorry for the inconvenience!