ADDIS ABABA, An Ethiopian government drone strike allegedly hit Abay St. Arsema Monastery in South Wollo Zone of the Amhara region on Wednesday, killing eight nuns and injuring seven others, according to witnesses and local residents. Witnesses said there were no active clashes or visible armed groups in the area when the strike occurred. They said the attack took place at about 10 a.m. local time on July 22 as the nuns were preparing lunch for the monastery community. Survivors and local residents told The H...
Addis Ababa: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative to Ethiopia, Aissatou M. Ndiaye, has visited refugee camps in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where more than 30,000 refugees from neighboring Sudan and Eritrea are being hosted. During her visit to Gondar, Ndiaye said Ethiopia has made significant efforts to host and protect refugees despite facing its own challenges, adding that greater international support is needed to sustain the response. “The Government of Ethiopia has done what it can, and it is now up to the international community to prov...
Addis Ababa: The Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM) has rejected allegations that it has formed alliances with domestic or foreign actors working against Ethiopia’s current government, describing the claims as baseless. In a statement, AFNM Chairperson Zemene Kassie said any political or military partnerships pursued by the movement would be transparent and in the interest of the Amhara people, rather than the result of “shady or backdoor agreements.” Zemene also said the Fano movement had reached its current position without assistance from any external group. The statement accused the...
Addis Ababa: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to end forced conscription in the Tigray region and repeal a recently adopted law that the rights group says enables compulsory military recruitment and restricts fundamental freedoms. In its latest report, HRW said the proclamation adopted by Tigrayan authorities provides a legal basis for forced recruitment and punitive measures against those who oppose or evade mobilization efforts. The organization argued that the law has contributed to the displacement of residents and heightened fears among ci...
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) has become one of the most urgent yet underreported challenges facing women and girls in Ethiopia. As digital technologies become more deeply woven into everyday life, they are also being weaponized to harass, intimidate, exploit, and silence women. The stories behind this exhibition are drawn from interviews with survivors, experts, and advocates. Their experiences reveal a troubling reality: while countless women are targeted online, very few&nbs...
ADDIS ABABA, An Ethiopian government drone strike allegedly hit Abay St. Arsema Monastery in South Wollo Zone of the Amhara region on Wednesday, killing eight nuns and injuring seven others, according to witnesses and local residents. Witnesses said there were no active clashes or visible armed groups in the area when the strike occurred. They said the attack took place at about 10 a.m. local time on July 22 as the nuns were preparing lunch for the monastery community. Survivors and local residents told The H...
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) has become one of the most urgent yet underreported challenges facing women and girls in Ethiopia. As digital technologies become more deeply woven into everyday life, they are also being weaponized to harass, intimidate, exploit, and silence women. The stories behind this exhibition are drawn from interviews with survivors, experts, and advocates. Their experiences reveal a troubling reality: while countless women are targeted online, very few&nbs...
Addis Ababa: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative to Ethiopia, Aissatou M. Ndiaye, has visited refugee camps in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where more than 30,000 refugees from neighboring Sudan and Eritrea are being hosted. During her visit to Gondar, Ndiaye said Ethiopia has made significant efforts to host and protect refugees despite facing its own challenges, adding that greater international support is needed to sustain the response. “The Government of Ethiopia has done what it can, and it is now up to the international community to prov...
Addis Ababa (Exclusive): Troops from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are increasingly visible in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz region, raising security concerns among local residents who say the presence of the paramilitary group has expanded in recent months. Residents told Horn Frequency that RSF fighters were initially seen only on major roads while being transported through the area. However, they said the fighters are now moving more openly among local communities, particularly in the Kurmuk area of Benishangul-Gumuz. Several residents alleged that RSF fighters have been inv...
Addis Ababa: Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Addis Ababa on Sunday for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation. During his stay, Hassan Sheikh is expected to hold talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other senior civilian and military officials on issues including diplomatic relations, regional peace and security, trade and possibly the implementation of the Ankara Declaration. The visit comes at a politically sensitive time for Somalia, where President Hassan’s administration has faced growing public di...
Addis Ababa: The Amhara Fano National Movement (AFNM) has rejected allegations that it has formed alliances with domestic or foreign actors working against Ethiopia’s current government, describing the claims as baseless. In a statement, AFNM Chairperson Zemene Kassie said any political or military partnerships pursued by the movement would be transparent and in the interest of the Amhara people, rather than the result of “shady or backdoor agreements.” Zemene also said the Fano movement had reached its current position without assistance from any external group. The statement accused the...