Addis Abeba, September 30/2021 – Voters in Somali regional state are casting their ballots today as part of the general elections in the regional state which was delayed from original schedule on June 21. The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) postponed the election in all 14 constituencies in Somali …

By Dereje Gonfa  Addis Abeba, September 29/2021 – Eye witness reports from received by Addis Standard from residents in Borana zone, Southern Oromia, reveal that civilians are suffering from severe food shortages resulting in deaths have occurred as result of starvation particularly in Wachile woreda of the zone. Multiple residents …

By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne  Addis Abeba, September 23/2021 – Yesterday, Oromia regional government said that it is ready to pardon members of “Shanee” (a term used by government officials to refer to the Oromo Liberation Army) ahead of the formation of a new regional government.  The head of the Oromia …