Rorshok Ethiopia Update

Government decision to disband special forces causes outrage in the Amhara region, bomb explosion kills three in the region’s capital, gas money to be paid only through electronic systems, PM will meet with Italian Prime Minister, universities donate millions to Tigray, Ethiopian Good Friday, Easter, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing...

Budget released for the Tigray region, the region’s interim president reveals his cabinet members, charges dropped against civil and military officials of the TPLF, the HoPR lifts the immunity of its member Dr. Chala Wata in relation to corruption allegations, House appoints new presidents for Federal High Court, Ministry says gas prices won’t increase this month, Human Rights Commission confirms...

More controversies emerge concerning the EOTC, residents of the Gurage zone and members of the HoPR grill PM Abiy, IMF officials in Addis, Ethio Telecom introduces a significant update to its Telebirr, Ethiopian National Football Team loses important qualifying matches against Guinea, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@r...

US willing to put Ethiopia back on the AGOA, US State Department says war crimes were committed by all belligerents during the northern war, Getachew Reda appointed president of Tigray’s interim government, parliament removes TPLF’s terrorist designation, teff price hikes, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com o...

UN says Eritrean troops haven’t withdrawn yet, Oromia regional government prohibits individuals and groups from collecting aid for drought victims, PM Abiy went to South Sudan, US Secretary of State in Ethiopia, no gas price increase this month, the Capital's Mayor's remarks stir outrage, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiop...

Adwa victory day celebrations disturbed by government forces, one dead and more injured related to the disturbances, conference for the establishment of interim government held in Tigray, aid for drought arrives but residents say is not enough, officials of Sheger city continue demolishing residents’ homes, a whole month since social media platforms were blocked, the Karamara victory day, and more...

The drought in Borena, Ethiopia abstains from voting in the General Assembly regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war, roads to Tigray still closed for passengers, Ministry of Education and Islamic Affairs Council discuss, access to some social media platforms still restricted, the Battle of Adwa, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethi...

Fasting season for Christians in Ethiopia, hundreds of followers of the EOTC illegally detained during schism released, the Oromia regional government signals for a truce with rebel group, Human Rights Commission releases disturbing reports, referendum results delayed by Election Board, the AU Summit, social media platforms blocked and more!   Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think...

The controversy in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church resolved peacefully, Human Rights Commission confirms multiple breaches of human rights in connection with the schism, Ministry of Education reveals the remedial program, civilians killed by law enforcement at a protest in Wolkite, Ethiopian Airlines reveals new cargo destinations, and more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you...

Innocent Christians killed by regional police following protests, many more illegally detained, rift between the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and government deepens as the latter fails to uphold law and order, Prime Minister Abiy and TPLF officials meet for the first time since peace agreement was signed, more banks open, cash money reaches Tigray, Abiy heads to Europe, referendum held in Southern re...

Crisis following the illegal appointment of bishops and patriarchs continues, Eritrean troops allegedly still in Tigray, university entrance exam results released, Ethiopia to reclaim a spot in the top ten fastest growing economies this year, Ministry of Finance plans not to tax companies’ imported vehicles, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by e...

Roads to Tigray will open, Prime Minister Abiy speaks to Secretary of State Blinken, Abiy nominates new Ministers, an unauthorized bishops’ appointment causes outrage, the government is preparing a legal framework for the use of cryptocurrency, the Ethiopian National Team leaves CHAN early, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethi...

COVID-19 vaccination program in Tigray, Supreme Court president and VP resign, the OLA’s prison attack, the Human Rights Council’s feud with the police continues, national university entrance exam results to be released soon, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and t...

The World Health Organization commends flow of aid in Tigray, Rights Council professionals detention by police causes controversy, Ministry of Trade reveals gas price increases, Biden nominates Massinga for US ambassador in Ethiopia, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Addis, alcohol breath tests return and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by ema...

The peace agreement’s facilitators as well as numerous ambassadors in Tigray, Federal Police enters Tigray to take over federal institutions, Ethiopian Airlines announces more flights to Tigray, Health Professionals Association denounces Ministry’s decision to dismiss health workers, second round of university entrance exams end, Aster’s new album, Ethiopian Christmas, and more! Thanks for tuning...

Federal government and TPLF officials to meet in Tigray, Ethio Telecom and Ethiopian Airlines restore services in Tigray capital Mekelle, Ministry of Finance relaxes excise tax cuts on cars and TVs, two Brazilians sentenced to ten years in jail by High Court, Ministry of Health to lay off hundreds of workers, US Exim bank approves loan to Ethiopian Airlines, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us...

Abiy back home after the US-Africa leaders summit, Amnesty report on Ethiopians in Saudi, the new Sheger city, essential service providers continue making progress in Tigray, second round of university entrance exams to be held late December, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Like what you hear? Subscr...

WFP and UNICEF donate much needed supplies, US homeland security department says Ethiopians can stay, African leaders including Abiy in the US, Wolayta Times out of business, university exit exams to be held June next year, beloved actor Tariku Berhanu passed away, and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Lik...

TPLF troops disengage, rebuild and restoration of essential services underway, former TPLF official Sebhat Nega sues Federal Police, Federal High Court passes death sentence, Ethiopia's very own social media platform, Dashen Bank awarded best Ethiopian bank and more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com Like what you hea...

Mediators of the agreement in Tigray, more aid arriving in war-struck areas, UN Secretary General in Ethiopia, the National Dialogue Commission’s dialogue delayed, National Election Board to hold reelection in Bule, Awash Bank to raise capital to cope with competition, an expired product makes it to the shelves, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can...

PM Abiy and Secretary of State Blinken talk peace, aid coming into Tigray, Ethiopian Airlines to start regular flights to Tigray soon, Ministry of Finance modifies import ban, Ethiopians returning from Saudi Arabia, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and...

Military leaders sign agreement to disarm, roads leading to Tigray open for humanitarian aid, universities reopen and prices dip following the peace deal, the 40/60 and 20/80 housing program lottery draw, foreign banks to enter local market, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Like what you he...

The international community lauds decision to end conflict, military leaders meet in Nairobi to discuss next steps, PM Abiy heads to Egypt for climate conference, legendary singer Ali Birra passes away, development bank announces program for startups, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Like w...

The TPLF and the federal government finally sign a truce, a church attacked, power and telecom services restored, the EU Ethiopia Facebook account hacked, Ethio telecom launches 5G, the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week event, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Like what you hear? Subscribe, s...

Peace talks begin in South Africa, Malawi finds corpses of twenty-five Ethiopians, Juweria Mohammed Ibrahim killed, Sami Dollar detained, Rophnan's concert, and much more!  Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at ethiopia@rorshok.com  Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.