Category: Politics

AU mediators held talks with TPLF leaders

The delegation of the African Union led by Olusegun Obasanjo, the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa is in Mekele for a talk with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) leaders. The delegation, who visited Mekele for the…
Ethiopian Airlines to resume service to Tigray

Ethiopian Airlines is set to resume service to the Tigray region, suspended due to the conflict. CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Mesfin Tassew told local media that the airline has completed all preparations to resume scheduled service after the government and…
Food prices drop in Tigray

Food prices dropped significantly in the Tigray region following the announcement of a peace deal struck between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) last week. The price level of grain and other commodities have started to…
Fighters from the OLA stormed Nekemte

The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), an armed group classified as a terrorist organisation by the Ethiopian government, has stormed the Western town of Nekemte. Heavy gunfire has been heard after the OLA fighters stormed the town of Nekemte, the largest…
Armed group takes control of towns in Oromia

The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), an armed group classified as a terrorist organisation by the Ethiopian government, is said to have taken control of some territory in the West Wollega zone of the Oromia Region and kidnapped some government officials,…
Tigray forces agree to disarm

The Tigray rebel forces have agreed to disarm following the conclusion of a ceasefire agreement in the South African capital of Pretoria.  The 12-point peace agreement between the federal government and the Tigray leaders signed at the end of the…