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#Tigray: The war caused over $100 billion in damage, Tigray’s recovery and reconstruction office said.
While World Bank backed efforts have rebuilt public infrastructure, many warn the scale of destruction demands far greater & sustained investment.
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While World Bank backed efforts have rebuilt public infrastructure, many warn the scale of destruction demands far greater & sustained investment.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#Tigray: The war caused over $100 billion in damage, Tigray’s recovery and reconstruction office said.
While World Bank backed efforts have rebuilt public infrastructure, many warn the scale of destruction demands far greater & sustained investment.
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While World Bank backed efforts have rebuilt public infrastructure, many warn the scale of destruction demands far greater & sustained investment.
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#Tigray: More than two million people across Tigray are expected to receive U.S. funded emergency food assistance in the next seven months, but regional authorities warn that fuel shortages are hindering delivery to the people in need.
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July 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#Tigray: More than two million people across Tigray are expected to receive U.S. funded emergency food assistance in the next seven months, but regional authorities warn that fuel shortages are hindering delivery to the people in need.
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#Tigray: Nearly two yrs after her killing, the Mekelle Zone Court sentenced two men to life in prison for the murder of Zewdu Haftu
Zewdu’s case which drew widespread public outrage, was marked by repeated delays and alleged political interference.
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Zewdu’s case which drew widespread public outrage, was marked by repeated delays and alleged political interference.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#Tigray: Nearly two yrs after her killing, the Mekelle Zone Court sentenced two men to life in prison for the murder of Zewdu Haftu
Zewdu’s case which drew widespread public outrage, was marked by repeated delays and alleged political interference.
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Zewdu’s case which drew widespread public outrage, was marked by repeated delays and alleged political interference.
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#Tigray: After months of regrouping and training in Afar, the newly emerging armed group says it has entered Tigray.
The group has declared its intent to overthrow the TPLF, stoking fears that Tigray could be sliding into an intra-civil war.
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The group has declared its intent to overthrow the TPLF, stoking fears that Tigray could be sliding into an intra-civil war.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#Tigray: After months of regrouping and training in Afar, the newly emerging armed group says it has entered Tigray.
The group has declared its intent to overthrow the TPLF, stoking fears that Tigray could be sliding into an intra-civil war.
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The group has declared its intent to overthrow the TPLF, stoking fears that Tigray could be sliding into an intra-civil war.
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#Tigray: Tigray’s Interim administration orders immediate halt to forced contributions in IDP camps
Tigray’s IRA has ordered an immediate halt to the coercive practice of forcing IDPs in Shire IDP camps to pay 200 birr each for the anniversary celebrations of the TPLF.
Tigray’s IRA has ordered an immediate halt to the coercive practice of forcing IDPs in Shire IDP camps to pay 200 birr each for the anniversary celebrations of the TPLF.
February 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#Tigray: Tigray’s Interim administration orders immediate halt to forced contributions in IDP camps
Tigray’s IRA has ordered an immediate halt to the coercive practice of forcing IDPs in Shire IDP camps to pay 200 birr each for the anniversary celebrations of the TPLF.
Tigray’s IRA has ordered an immediate halt to the coercive practice of forcing IDPs in Shire IDP camps to pay 200 birr each for the anniversary celebrations of the TPLF.
#Tigray: Mediation talks between TPLF factions begun
Mediation talks between TPLF factions have begun, according to people close to the issue. The mediation process initiated by religious leaders, scholars and reps from the TDF and other organizations, is being held in Mekelle.
Developing story……
Mediation talks between TPLF factions have begun, according to people close to the issue. The mediation process initiated by religious leaders, scholars and reps from the TDF and other organizations, is being held in Mekelle.
Developing story……
February 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
#Tigray: Mediation talks between TPLF factions begun
Mediation talks between TPLF factions have begun, according to people close to the issue. The mediation process initiated by religious leaders, scholars and reps from the TDF and other organizations, is being held in Mekelle.
Developing story……
Mediation talks between TPLF factions have begun, according to people close to the issue. The mediation process initiated by religious leaders, scholars and reps from the TDF and other organizations, is being held in Mekelle.
Developing story……
#Tigray: Interim Administration orders halt to all mining operations in Tigray
The Tigray Interim Administration has ordered an immediate halt to all mining operations in the region, including gold, copper, and tungsten extraction starting from February 8, 2025.
The Tigray Interim Administration has ordered an immediate halt to all mining operations in the region, including gold, copper, and tungsten extraction starting from February 8, 2025.
February 8, 2025 at 6:55 AM
#Tigray: Interim Administration orders halt to all mining operations in Tigray
The Tigray Interim Administration has ordered an immediate halt to all mining operations in the region, including gold, copper, and tungsten extraction starting from February 8, 2025.
The Tigray Interim Administration has ordered an immediate halt to all mining operations in the region, including gold, copper, and tungsten extraction starting from February 8, 2025.
#Tigray: Haben Yemane’s murderer sentenced to life in jail
Today David Zeru, who was charged with the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Haben Yemane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Today David Zeru, who was charged with the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Haben Yemane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
February 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
#Tigray: Haben Yemane’s murderer sentenced to life in jail
Today David Zeru, who was charged with the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Haben Yemane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Today David Zeru, who was charged with the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Haben Yemane, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
#Tigray: Axum court orders arrest of school directors for defying court orders
The Axum District Court has ordered the arrest of school directors who defied its ruling to suspend a ban on female Muslim students wearing hijabs.
The Axum District Court has ordered the arrest of school directors who defied its ruling to suspend a ban on female Muslim students wearing hijabs.
January 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
#Tigray: Axum court orders arrest of school directors for defying court orders
The Axum District Court has ordered the arrest of school directors who defied its ruling to suspend a ban on female Muslim students wearing hijabs.
The Axum District Court has ordered the arrest of school directors who defied its ruling to suspend a ban on female Muslim students wearing hijabs.
#Tigray: Ethiopia’s national bank receives 62 Billion birr worth of gold from Tigray within the last 5 months
Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
January 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#Tigray: Ethiopia’s national bank receives 62 Billion birr worth of gold from Tigray within the last 5 months
Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
“Tigray remains tragically engulfed in a profound crisis stemming from the TPLF’s internal political decay characterized by rampant corruption and destructive infighting” says Salsay Weyane Tigray.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
“Tigray remains tragically engulfed in a profound crisis stemming from the TPLF’s internal political decay characterized by rampant corruption and destructive infighting” says Salsay Weyane Tigray.
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#Tigray: Muslim residents protest in Mekelle over hijab ban in Axum schools
Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
January 21, 2025 at 6:44 AM
#Tigray: Muslim residents protest in Mekelle over hijab ban in Axum schools
Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
#Tigray: Abune Matias Criticizes Tigray’s leadership over failures to address People’s needs
Abune Matias, the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church criticized TPLF faction leaders of neglecting their people’s needs and exacerbating internal divisions.
Abune Matias, the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church criticized TPLF faction leaders of neglecting their people’s needs and exacerbating internal divisions.
January 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
#Tigray: Abune Matias Criticizes Tigray’s leadership over failures to address People’s needs
Abune Matias, the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church criticized TPLF faction leaders of neglecting their people’s needs and exacerbating internal divisions.
Abune Matias, the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church criticized TPLF faction leaders of neglecting their people’s needs and exacerbating internal divisions.
January 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
#Tigray: “If demands of IDPs are not addressed, we are prepared to take the matter to national justice institutions & the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights,” says Human Rights First in a statement issued following a three days protests by IDPs
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January 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#Tigray: “If demands of IDPs are not addressed, we are prepared to take the matter to national justice institutions & the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights,” says Human Rights First in a statement issued following a three days protests by IDPs
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#Tigray: “Abiy is planning to make Tigray the tip of the spear for his war with Eritrea.” Jawar Mohammed
In a phone interview with Awramba Times, Jawar Mohammed, prominent Oromo opposition leader, accused Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed of preparing to escalate tensions into a war with Eritrea.
In a phone interview with Awramba Times, Jawar Mohammed, prominent Oromo opposition leader, accused Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed of preparing to escalate tensions into a war with Eritrea.
January 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#Tigray: “Abiy is planning to make Tigray the tip of the spear for his war with Eritrea.” Jawar Mohammed
In a phone interview with Awramba Times, Jawar Mohammed, prominent Oromo opposition leader, accused Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed of preparing to escalate tensions into a war with Eritrea.
In a phone interview with Awramba Times, Jawar Mohammed, prominent Oromo opposition leader, accused Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed of preparing to escalate tensions into a war with Eritrea.
#Tigray: A three day protest set to take place in Tigray’s capital
A massive three-day protest is set to take place in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, from Jan 13-15 under the slogan “Yiakel”.
The demonstration, organized by Tsilal Civic society of Western Tigray, will be held at Romanat Square.
A massive three-day protest is set to take place in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, from Jan 13-15 under the slogan “Yiakel”.
The demonstration, organized by Tsilal Civic society of Western Tigray, will be held at Romanat Square.
January 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#Tigray: A three day protest set to take place in Tigray’s capital
A massive three-day protest is set to take place in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, from Jan 13-15 under the slogan “Yiakel”.
The demonstration, organized by Tsilal Civic society of Western Tigray, will be held at Romanat Square.
A massive three-day protest is set to take place in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, from Jan 13-15 under the slogan “Yiakel”.
The demonstration, organized by Tsilal Civic society of Western Tigray, will be held at Romanat Square.
#Tigray: State media journalists abducted while reporting on Gold mining in North Western Tigray
Three journalists from Tigray Television were abducted by gunmen today in the morning while covering gold mining activities in the North-Western Tigray region, the state media reported.
Three journalists from Tigray Television were abducted by gunmen today in the morning while covering gold mining activities in the North-Western Tigray region, the state media reported.
December 29, 2024 at 2:15 PM
#Tigray: State media journalists abducted while reporting on Gold mining in North Western Tigray
Three journalists from Tigray Television were abducted by gunmen today in the morning while covering gold mining activities in the North-Western Tigray region, the state media reported.
Three journalists from Tigray Television were abducted by gunmen today in the morning while covering gold mining activities in the North-Western Tigray region, the state media reported.
#Tigray: Turkish Agency reports Al-Nejashi Mosque restoration halfway completed
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency announced that the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque and Tomb in Ethiopia is now 52% complete.
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency announced that the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque and Tomb in Ethiopia is now 52% complete.
December 24, 2024 at 1:41 PM
#Tigray: Turkish Agency reports Al-Nejashi Mosque restoration halfway completed
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency announced that the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque and Tomb in Ethiopia is now 52% complete.
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency announced that the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque and Tomb in Ethiopia is now 52% complete.
#Tigray: Macron reaffirms France’s support for the full implementation of the Pretoria agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his country’s support for the full implementation of the Pretoria Agreement to ensure lasting peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his country’s support for the full implementation of the Pretoria Agreement to ensure lasting peace.
December 22, 2024 at 2:55 PM
#Tigray: Macron reaffirms France’s support for the full implementation of the Pretoria agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his country’s support for the full implementation of the Pretoria Agreement to ensure lasting peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his country’s support for the full implementation of the Pretoria Agreement to ensure lasting peace.
“Tigrayan civilians are being subjected into forced military service by the Eritrean gov’t” says senior OLF leader
In an interview with The Reporter, Col. Gemechu Ayana, a prominent OLF leader said “The Eritrean government is forcing civilians in the occupied areas to join its army without consent”
In an interview with The Reporter, Col. Gemechu Ayana, a prominent OLF leader said “The Eritrean government is forcing civilians in the occupied areas to join its army without consent”
December 21, 2024 at 1:56 PM
“Tigrayan civilians are being subjected into forced military service by the Eritrean gov’t” says senior OLF leader
In an interview with The Reporter, Col. Gemechu Ayana, a prominent OLF leader said “The Eritrean government is forcing civilians in the occupied areas to join its army without consent”
In an interview with The Reporter, Col. Gemechu Ayana, a prominent OLF leader said “The Eritrean government is forcing civilians in the occupied areas to join its army without consent”
#Tigray: Tigray Interim administration denies request for ENDF deployment in Tigray
A recent claims by Fed gov’t affiliated activists alleges that the interim administration has requested the deployment of ENDF troops to Tigray.
However, Getachew Reda, President of the IRA, has denied the claim.
A recent claims by Fed gov’t affiliated activists alleges that the interim administration has requested the deployment of ENDF troops to Tigray.
However, Getachew Reda, President of the IRA, has denied the claim.
December 17, 2024 at 5:17 PM
#Tigray: Tigray Interim administration denies request for ENDF deployment in Tigray
A recent claims by Fed gov’t affiliated activists alleges that the interim administration has requested the deployment of ENDF troops to Tigray.
However, Getachew Reda, President of the IRA, has denied the claim.
A recent claims by Fed gov’t affiliated activists alleges that the interim administration has requested the deployment of ENDF troops to Tigray.
However, Getachew Reda, President of the IRA, has denied the claim.
#Tigray: Exodus of healthcare workers in Tigray worsens, warns Tigray’s health professional association
The Tigray health professionals association has raised alarm over a growing exodus of healthcare workers from Tigray, citing unpaid salaries and economic hardships as key factors.
The Tigray health professionals association has raised alarm over a growing exodus of healthcare workers from Tigray, citing unpaid salaries and economic hardships as key factors.
December 16, 2024 at 6:52 PM
#Tigray: Exodus of healthcare workers in Tigray worsens, warns Tigray’s health professional association
The Tigray health professionals association has raised alarm over a growing exodus of healthcare workers from Tigray, citing unpaid salaries and economic hardships as key factors.
The Tigray health professionals association has raised alarm over a growing exodus of healthcare workers from Tigray, citing unpaid salaries and economic hardships as key factors.
#Tigray: The interim administration of Tigray blocks court case on unpaid wages
The IRA has instructed the regional high level court and other government institutions to continue suspension of cases filed by gov’t & private employees demanding two years’ worth of unpaid wages.
The IRA has instructed the regional high level court and other government institutions to continue suspension of cases filed by gov’t & private employees demanding two years’ worth of unpaid wages.
December 15, 2024 at 7:37 AM
#Tigray: The interim administration of Tigray blocks court case on unpaid wages
The IRA has instructed the regional high level court and other government institutions to continue suspension of cases filed by gov’t & private employees demanding two years’ worth of unpaid wages.
The IRA has instructed the regional high level court and other government institutions to continue suspension of cases filed by gov’t & private employees demanding two years’ worth of unpaid wages.