Ethiopian Tech Workers Are Trapped in Myanmar’s Scam Centers – The Diplomat 08:48
The country is the primary recruiting hub for trafficked scam workers in Africa. By Sribala Subramanian March 19, 2025 “We are Cameroonian, Nigerian, Kenyan . . . Ethiopian.” Speaking from a dormitory-style building, the scam center worker pleaded for help, saying foreign citizens were “trapped” in a compound in Myanmar, “beaten,” and forced to work without pay. “There […]
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Medical personnel evacuate a casualty in Gaza, 18 March 2025. Photo by Palestine Red Crescent Society Occupied Palestinian Territory Deadly bombardment of Gaza drives displacement, disrupts aid A United Nations Office for Project Services staff member was killed in Gaza when two UN guesthouses in Deir Al Balah were hit in strikes, with five other […]
Ethiopia Reports Strong Progress in Health Security Assessment State Party Self-Assessment Annual Report (SPAR 2024)
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) – Ethiopia State Parties are encouraged to begin their self-assessments mid-year using the web-based SPAR platform to streamline data collection and reporting ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, March 19, 2025 Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to global health security by submitting its annual health security assessment, known as the State Party Self-Assessment Annual […]
Breaking news: Türkiye supplies akinci drones to Somalia sparking US concerns over military alliance – Army Recognition
According to TürkiyeToday, Türkiye is set to deliver a batch of Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia, as part of a military cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening Somalia’s defense capabilities against al-Shabab. This transfer marks a new phase in the strategic partnership between Ankara and Mogadishu, with Türkiye emerging as a key player in the development […]
Tigray Power Struggle Risks Ethiopia-Eritrea War – Foreign Policy 07:35
Africa Brief Lagos-based Nosmot Gbadamosi reports from across Africa on what’s driving policy, economics, and culture in the world’s fastest-growing and youngest continent. Sign up for the latest news, expert analysis, and data insights. Delivered Wednesday.Sign Up Tigray Power Struggle Risks Ethiopia-Eritrea War A rift within the TPLF has renewed the risk of a large […]
Ethiopian Airlines Gets AfDB Backing to Build Africa’s Largest Airport
Nieuwland Photography | Shutterstock 18 March 2025 Daba Finance (Abidjan) TLDR Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to develop a new airport near Addis Ababa. The Bishoftu International Airport project, valued at $7.8 billion, will increase Ethiopia’s passenger capacity from 17 million to over 60 million annually by 2040. This will […]
Salsay Weyane Tigray calls for an investigation into recent killings, rights abuse in Tigray – Borkena
March 18, 2025 “Salsay Weyane Tigray unequivocally condemns these acts of terrorism” Borkena Toronto – An opposition party operating in the Tigray Ethiopia is reacting to the recent incidents in Adi Gudom and Mehoni – among other areas in the region. At least two civilians were killed and several others injured as one of the […]
Shootout in Limpopo leads to seizure of Ford Ranger loaded with undocumented Ethiopians – IOL
Written By Jonisayi Maromo Journalist Police had received intelligence information about the Ford Ranger smuggling undocumented Ethiopians from Beitbridge, heading to Joburg. Published 7h ago Police officers from the provincial anti-smuggling team in Limpopo have made a “major breakthrough” in combating human trafficking activities after intercepting a bakkie loaded with Ethiopian nationals without documentation. Lieutenant Colonel […]
Tigray Interim Administration spent 8 billion birr on Tigray forces in seven months – Borkena
March 18, 2025 Borkena Toronto – Getachew Reda, President of Tigray Interim Administration, had a highly rated , and revealing interview with Reyot Media this week. He discussed several issues related to the ongoing political tension in the region – which many fear could lead to a military conflict. Of about 13 billion birr Federal transfer […]
Ethiopia: More Than 230 Livestock Dead in Gofa Zone As Unknown Epidemic Spreads in South Ethiopia Regionrica
18 March 2025 Addis Standard (Addis Ababa) More than 230 livestock have died in Uba Debretsehay district, Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia Region, due to an epidemic that began on March 14, 2025, pastoralists and animal health professionals told Addis Standard. The outbreak has also affected Zala district and Sawula town within the zone. Enkele Belachew, a pastoralist […]