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News: Southern State hands over power to newly constituted South West State
Addis Abeba, November 01/2021 – The Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region Council has today handed over power to the newly constituted South West Ethiopian People’s State. The South West Ethiopian People’s State was approved by the House of Federation during its session on Saturday. Subsequently, the SNNPRS Council first …
News Alert: Ethiopia gets eleventh state with more than 96% approval for South West referendum
By Addis Standard Staff Addis Abeba, October 9/2021– The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) today announced the results of the South West referendum revealing that majority of voters have voted in favor of the formation of the new regional state that comprises Kaffa, Sheka, Bench Sheko, Dawuro and West …
Analysis: Amhara State President says region foils attack by “radical Kimant rebels” and “T.P.L.F.-trained Samri group” through border with Sudan; claim adds new dynamic to the conflict
Addis Standard staff Addis Abeba, September 03/2021 – The Amhara regional state President Agegnehu Teshager told state broadcaster ETV last night that the regional state forces have repelled new attacks through “a third frontier” from areas where the region is bordering with Sudan. The President said that attacks were launched …
