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AfDB Boss ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ about Africa

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South Africa violence spreads after jailing of Jacob Zuma

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Looting in former president’s home province of KwaZulu-Natal spreads to economic hub of Johannesburg

Shops were looted overnight and a section of the M2 highway was closed in Johannesburg on Sunday as violence following the jailing of the former South African president Jacob Zuma spread to the country’s main economic hub.

Breaking: Supreme Court Cassation Bench dismisses Attorney General’s appeal to block private hospital for Bekele Gerba, Jawar Mohammed et al

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By Mahlet Fasil @mahletfasil


Addis Abeba, March 01/2021 – The Federal Supreme Court Cassation Bench has late this afternoon dismissed the appeal by the Federal Attorney General to block the decision by the Federal High Court granting defendants on Jawar Mohammed file access to private medical facility.

News: Board postponed candidate registration schedule for 2nd time; evaluating Afar region complaint over polling station listing under Somali region

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By Siyanne Mekonnen @siyaanne 

Addis Abeba, March 01/2021 – Faced with delays of various types, the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has, for the second time, postponed the candidate registration schedule, originally set to take place between 15 – 28 February 2021.   

Breaking: Immediate withdrawal of Eritrean, Amhara region forces from Tigray, unilateral cessation of hostilities by all & unhindered delivery of assistance: Antony J. Blinken

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Addis Abeba, February 28/2021-  In his first official statement since becoming the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken said “the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces and Amhara regional forces from Tigray” are essential first steps to end “reported atrocities and the overall deteriorating situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.”

News Analysis: Fed. Court grants police more days to remand, investigate senior TPLF officials, allows private treatment for ailing Sibhat Nega

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By Mahlet Fasil @mahletfasil

Addis Abeba, February 26/2021 – Federal First Instance Court, Arada Division, pre-trial appointment hearing bench in its session on today looked in to the cases of the 20 TPLF officials who are under the federal polices custody, who appeared at the court for the fourth time.