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How Ethiopia’s New Internet Crime Bill Could Stop Online Dissent [Okayafrica]
An Ethiopian internet cafe. Creative commons image via UNICEF
When things get a little too hot for the powers that be, a sure fire way to cool them down is a good old-fashioned social media blackout. Just ask Congo-Brazzaville, where back...
Death toll tops 200 in cross-border Ethiopia raid [yahoo]
Karim Lebhour
Addis Ababa (AFP) – More than 200 people were killed and over 100 children abducted by armed men from South Sudan in a cross-border raid into Ethiopia, the country’s leader said.
Ethiopian officials blame Murle...
Freedom & Justice for Mr. Okello Akway Ochalla [Oakland Institute]
Action on Behalf of Indigenous Land Right Leader in Ethiopia
Mr. Okello Akway Ochalla is a Norwegian citizen who was kidnapped in South Sudan and renditioned to Ethiopia in March 2014. Charged as a terrorist—his crime is defending indigenous...
OMN Breaking: The military has officially taken over Oromia
Jawar Mohammed
Today high ranking military, intelligence and federal police officers held emergency security meeting with President of Oromia, Muktar Kedir, at his office located in Addis Ababa. The meeting was chaired by General Asefa...