Haramaya University College of Law in Collaboration with USAID/OTI conducted a training for Media professionals, media influencers, communication officers and justice sector officials under the theme of “Enhancing Legal Awareness to Counter Hate Speech, Disinformation and Reduce Violence” from June 18-19, 2021 at Chiro Town. According to Ato Dawit Gudeta, Coordinator of the training and […]
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Famine knocking at the door of 41 million worldwide, WFP warns
Recent analysis by the UN agency reveals 41 million people in 43 countries “are teetering on the very edge of famine”, up from 27 million two years ago. Help needed now “I am heartbroken at what we’re facing in 2021. We now have four countries where famine-like conditions are present”, WFP chief David Beasley told its Executive Board on […]
Famine fears and fresh fighting: A humanitarian primer as Ethiopia heads to the polls
Ethiopians head to the polls today in federal and regional elections, but voting will not take place in several conflict-affected areas and the outcome could aggravate divisions in the country, where millions are displaced amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. The insecurity – in addition to a range of logistical, legal, and administrative problems – means […]
2020 Annual Report – Ethiopia
This annual report provides an overview of the work of World Vision in Ethiopia from October 2019 to September 2020.2020 was in many ways the most challenging year since World Vision began cross-border operations in Ethiopia 49 years ago. With COVID-19…
Efforts Underway to Reopen Private Colleges in Tigray Region
Addis Ababa Ministry of Science and Higher Education announced that efforts would be exerted to enable private colleges in Tigray region begin classes. The ministry held discussion yesterday with the private colleges on ways of resuming classes in the colleges. Private Higher Education Institutions Director at the ministry, Damene Moreda said the discussion clarified that […]
Tigray Admin Issues Regulation on Checkpoints to Facilitate Humanitarian Works, Ensure Peace
Addis Ababa Tigray Regional State Interim Administration Security Council issued a new regulation on the operation of check points in a bid to enhance peace and security as well as facilitate the works of humanitarian organizations in Tigray region. Press Secretary of the Interim Administration, Aida Haileselasse told journalist today that the regulation aims at […]