Police reportedly arrested activists in the capital Addis Ababa
borkena September 19,2018 Unconfirmed social media reports say that activist Berhanu Tekleyared, who was previously charged for being a member of Arbegnoch Ginbot 7, is arrested in the capital and his...
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https://www.borkena.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Teddy-Afro-_-Burayu.mp4 borkena September 20,2018 Teddy Afro, Ethiopia’s most celebrated pop star, donated 1 million Ethiopian birr to victims of...
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“ODP restructured in a way to move Ethiopia forward,” Abiy Ahmed
ODP 9th congress introduced fundamental structural changes to the party. Abiy Ahmed and Lemma Megersa remained in the top leadership position. Photo : Fana borkena September 21, 2018 Oromo Democratic...
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Addis Ababa City Administration cancelling 154 land lease for “public use”
borkena September 22,2018 Acting Mayor, Takele UmaPhoto : FBC Addis Ababa City Administration is reportedly cancelling 4.1 million square meters of land leased and/or granted to the private sector,...
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Arbegnoch Ginbar splits from Ginbot 7 soon after returning home
Source : Fana borkena September 23,2018 Arbegnoch Ginbot 7 is reportedly split not long after returning home for a peaceful struggle. A report by pro-government media outlet says that Arbegnoch Ginbar...
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Ethiopia: Mass arbitrary arrests and detentions threaten a new era of human...
Amnesty International Press Release September 24,2018 Responding to a statement by Addis Ababa’s police commissioner Major General Degefe Bede that nearly 3,000 youths were arrested in the capital...
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Gambella : At least six killed as people demand change
Photo : File borkena September 24,2018 At least five people are reportedly killed and well over 20 wounded today in Gamebella, South Western Ethiopia, when police fired live bullets on protesters....
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Ethiopian flag could be changed, says government
borkena September 25,2018 “Ethiopian flag can be changed if an idea that will bring about national consensus in proposed in the house of representative and the constitution is amended [to reflect the...
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Meskel colorfully celebrated across Ethiopia
Meskel Demera (bonfire) is one the Ethiopian Church holidays that attracts thousands of tourists to the country. Meskel celebration in Addis AbabaSource : EBC borkena September 26,2018 Ethiopians have...
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TPLF : “struggle is to create a country rich with science and technology”
TPLF chairman , Debretsion GebremichaelPhoto : Fana borkena September 26,2018 Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) started its 13th organizational congress in Mekele, Tigray regional state capital,...
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Gunmen shot dead four Benshangul region authorities in Wollega
Photo : EBC borkena September 27,2018 Tension is high in Kamash zone of Benshangul regional state following killings of four high ranking authorities of the zone, says a report by Ethiopian...
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SEPDM 10th congress underway in Hawassa
Concert for continuity of change seems in the air as SEPDM 10th congress is underway Photo : EBC borkena September 28,2018 South Ethiopian People’s Democratic Movement (SEPDM) started its 10th...
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IMF foresees 8.5 percent economic growth for Ethiopia this fiscal year
borkena September 27,2018 International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts 8.5 % economic growth for Ethiopia this fiscal year. The multilateral financial institution says economic reforms introduced by...
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Irreechaa – Oromo religious holiday welcomed a new Abba Geda
Irreechaa for “Love and Unity” concluded peacefully as per state media report Ireecha celebration at Hora Arsidi, DebrezeitPhoto : EBC borkena September 30,2018 Irreechaa, an ethnic Oromo religious...
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Amhara Democratic Party is the new name for ANDM
ANDM seem to be taking OPDO path. It renamed itself as Amhara Democratic Party (ADP). ANDM 12th congress in Bahir DarPhoto : AMMA borkena September 30,2018 Updated : September 30,2018 14:16 HRS Toronto...
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PM Abiy Ahmed to visit Germany next month; will meet with Ethiopians in Europe
Prime minister Abiy AhmedSource : Fana borkena September 30,2018 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is travelling to Germany for an official visit at the next month. He will be meeting with German Chancellor...
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TPLF terminated twelve central committee members
TPLF 13th congress poised to elect new chairman and executive committee tomorrow Photo : FBC borkena September 30,2018 Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) terminated twelve central committee...
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Demeke Will Remain in His Party Positions
Demeke MekonenPhoto : FBC Solomon Yimer, staff writer borkena October 01, 2018 After the 12th congress strongly opposed the proposal of his termination, Demeke Mekonne agreed to stay as a central...
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EPRDF member parties finalizing their Congress
Photo : SM borkena October 2,2018 Member parties of the ruling coalition, Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front, have been undertaking party congresses with the intent to reinvigorate the...
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Amhara Democratic Party (ADP) Congress elected Demeke Mekonen as Chairman
ADP 12th congress in Bahir DarPhoto : AMMA borkena October 2,2018 The 12th Congress of Amhara Democratic Party (ADP) elected executive committee members. This is the highest body of the party and will...
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