Category: News

Two OMN journalists freed on bail

After over 45 days in prison, Oromia Media Network (OMN) journalist Guyo Wario was released on bail Tuesday, the Voice of America reported. “I am so happy for being with family now. [The] prison situation was very tough, but the court investigated my case and…
Six independent candidates drop out of Tigray election

Among eleven independent candidates who registred for election in Tigray regional state, six of them have dropped out for various reasons, head of the office of Electoral Commission of the National Regional State of Tigray Prof. Meressa Tsehay, said. One…
Jawar Mohammed reportedly tests negative for coronavirus

Ethiopia’s prominent opposition leader, Jawar Mohammed has tested negative for the coronavirus, the Federal First Instance Court, Arada Branch heard. During the preliminary hearings at the Arada First Instance Court in the capital Addis on Thursday, the court was presented…
Opposition figure appears in court

The founder and former president of the Ethiopian Democratic Party (EDP), Lidetu Ayalew appeared in court on Monday for the second time since being detained on July 24 amid chaos which occurred following the death of Hacahalu Hundessa. Lidetu appeared…