Podcast Episodes

Ethiopia Update– The Government Wants Peace Talks & more –29 Sep 2022

Episode 43

 Minister Demeke's speech at the General Assembly, Meskel celebrated, the EHRC issues two new reports, legendary singer Madingo passed away, Somalia's president in Addis, oil prices in the capital ci…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Ethiopia Update– Negotiations to End the War & more –22 Sep 2022

Episode 42

Airstrikes kill tens of civilians, evicted Tigrayans return to their homes, the UN’s commission of experts releases first report, Mike Hammer finishes ten-day work trip, tax cuts for EVs, school star…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ethiopia Update– TPLF Wants Peace Talks & more –15 Sep 2022

Episode 41

TPLF willing to negotiate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs says UN panel of experts has ulterior motives, TPLF accused of stealing aid again, National Dialogue Commission’s chairman urges for peace, the …

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ethiopia Update – War in Trigay Continues & more – 8 Sep 2022

Episode 40

The war in the north continues, Shewa-Robit’s mayor assassinated, sugar plant attacked by armed rebel group, new policy to allow foreigners to invest in the banking sector, the Ethiopian new year, an…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ethiopia Update – War Resumes & more – 1 Sep 2022

Episode 39

Fighting begins again, the international community condemns the TPLF, the Gurage zone-region saga continues, Father Ermias and Derartu Tulu receive honorary doctorate degrees, Esayas Jira re-elected …

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ethiopia Update – Goodbye Ceasefire & more – 25 Aug 2022

Episode 38

The government and the TPLF begin fighting again, the international community wants negotiations ASAP, UN and WFP accuse the TPLF of stealing oil, House of Federation votes for referendum to create 1…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Ethiopia Update – The GERD’s Almost Complete & more – 18 Aug 2022

Episode 37

The GERD’s third round filling, the Gurage zone-region controversy continues, Ethiopia inaugurates first ever free-trade zone, Eskender Nega quits politics, and much more!

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Ethiopia Update – Delicate Negotiations & more – 11 Aug 2022

Episode 36

Mistrust stalls negotiations between the government and the TPLF, the ICRC’s donations, Gurage wants to be a region on its own, the 12th grade national exam to be held in early October, Abubeker fina…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Ethiopia Update – Repelling Terrorist Attacks & more – 4 Aug 2022

Episode 35

Al-Shabab attacks unsuccessfully again, zones in the Southern region vote to become regions, representatives of the international community talk with the TPLF’s chairman, Athletics Federation preside…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Ethiopia Update – Al-Shabab’s Attacks & more – 28 July 2022

Episode 34

Ethiopia successfully repels Al-Shabab’s attacks, human rights experts arrive in Addis,  the Ethiopia Freedom Party suspended, Sergey Lavrov and Mike Hammer in the capital for work, Saint Gabriel’s h…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago