Al Jazeera By William Davison Protests and online activism in recent months have brought a resurgence of ethnic Oromo nationalism in Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Aslan Hasan, a student belonging to the Oromo ethnic group in Ethiopia, was called either a guilt-ridden terrorist who committed suicide or an innocent victim of brutal state repression, depending on
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Somaliland Press Almost five months after the death of former Oromia President Alemayehu Atomsa, an investigation into possible foul play has revealed extensive details in the inner party relations of EPRDF, credible inside sources have confirmed. Mr Atomsa was increasingly becoming isolated from the Oromo Peoples Democratic Organization (OPDO) executive committee, according to a freelance
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By James Gallagher Health editor, BBC News website Fist bumping Sweaty palms, vice-like grips or the insufferable limp hand may be the least of your hand-shaking worries. Scientists at Aberystwyth University in Wales have shown that a shake transfers more bacteria than other forms of hand-on-hand action. They are calling for the widespread adoption of
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SIS.gov.eg Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hossam Moghazi said that Egypt has approved Ethiopia’s request to postpone tripartite talks on the use of the Nile water. The meeting was scheduled to be held in mid August and Ethiopia asked to postpone it for a week. Moghazi noted that the Ethiopians said that they were busy
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By Smitha Mundasad Health reporter, BBC News Electron micrograph scan of viral DNA Scientists scoured international genetic databases to see how common the virus may be Scientists have discovered a previously unknown virus living in the human gut, according to a study in Nature Communications. Exploring genetic material found in intestinal samples, the international team
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World Bulletin/News Desk Thousands of Muslims showed up in Addis Ababa early Monday for prayer of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. “This is time for hope and progress,” Ahmed Abdurahman, President of the Addis Ababa Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, told the congregation at the Addis Ababa stadium. He
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Sudan Tribune By Tesfa-Alem Tekle (ADDIS ABABA) – The Ethiopian government on Sunday dismissed allegations that it was providing support to opposition forces led by South Sudanese former vice-president Riek Machar. Last week, Gordon Buay, an unofficial South Sudan army (SPLA) spokesperson claimed Addis Ababa was allegedly providing medical treatment to wounded opposition fighters in
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BBC By Hewete Haileselassie “Yeshi” is still trying to come to terms with the trauma of discovering the body of her son being carried through the streets of the Ethiopian city of Ambo. A rickshaw driver in his 20s, he had been caught up in deadly protests between the police and students in the city
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Oregonlive Runners from around the world compete at the IAAF World Junior Championships in Eugene (Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian) By Wendy Owen | wowen@oregonian.com Four members of an Ethiopian track team were reported missing Saturday morning in Eugene where they competed in the IAAF World Junior Championships. “The individuals left campus ahead of the rest of the team,” said
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WorldBulletin A total of $610.6 million has been allocated for the implementation of the Ethiopian part of the project, with the funds coming from the Ethiopian government, international financial institutions and donor organizations. Ethiopia is pinning high hopes that the construction of a network of inter-state highways that connects it with its East Africa neighbors
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