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Facebook’s ‘Dangerous Individuals and Organizations’ list concerns Oromo users in Ethiopia

October 28, 2021October 29, 2021User2

Facebook’s secret blacklist of Dangerous Individuals and Organizations (DIO) was leaked on October 12, 2021. Among the list of 4,000 banned entities which includes hate groups, criminals, and terrorist organizations, is the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) which Facebook categorized as a “violent Non-state actor.” Many Oromo Facebook users claim that Facebook is also censoring and silencing Oromo activists […]

Honorary Doctorate Awarded to Professor Atsushi Tsunekawa!

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021User2

Bahir Dar University has recognized Prof. Atsushi Tsunekawa’s outstanding contribution towards the advancement of science and capacity development in dryland regions, including Ethiopia, by awarding him this year’s Honorary Doctorate, selected unanimously by the University’s Senate out of the 23 nominees. The ceremony took place on September 18, 2021, during the University’s annual graduation ceremony […]

Fashion Summit to Promote African Unity Opens in Addis Ababa

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021User2

The African Fashion Business Summit 2021 aims at promoting African unity within the diversity of culture, clothing, and cousin kicked off today in Addis Ababa. The four-day Africa fashion reception is a platform for African designers to excel, to work together and to see how they can do business together, it was learned. Renowned designers […]

Executive Council of AU Holds 39th Ordinary session in Addis Ababa

October 14, 2021October 15, 2021User2

The 39th ordinary session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, which comprises ministers of the African countries kicked off today. The two day session will be held under the theme: “Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Want,” it was learned. The executive council is expected to consider on 42nd ordinary […]

It’s The Weeknd! Superstar singer becomes World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador

October 8, 2021October 9, 2021User2

Award-winning Canadian singer The Weeknd, who holds the record for the longest-charting single in the US, has joined with World Food Programme (WFP) as a Goodwill Ambassador. “The UN World Food Programme is doing urgent and important work to change and save lives on a daily basis and I feel passionately about addressing world hunger and […]

Nobel Peace Prize Fetes ‘Free, Independent’ Journalism

October 8, 2021October 9, 2021User2

Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Friday for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where media outlets have faced persistent attacks and reporters have been murdered. In making the award, the Norwegian Nobel Committee stressed that an independent press is vital in […]