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  ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 — The long-distance legend Haile Gebreselassie said he is willing to do anything for the campaign against the existential threat including going to the battle front.  During his interview with Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), the legendary athlete turned successful businessman said the threat Ethiopia is facing is part of the plan to subdue Africa and impose neocolonialism. "Ethiopia is a symbol of  freedom for black people", said Haile Gebreselassie. "The coordinated campaign against Ethiopia is intended to steal the proud history of black people", added the veteran athlete. Gebreselassie also said that the action of the Prime Minister is something expected from a leader who loves his country and he called on Ethiopians who love their country to follow suit. The world-famous athlete also called on all Africans to join in on the struggle and stand besides Ethiopia. "We never lost holding the name Ethiopia. Ethiopia is always a w

  ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 22, 2021 — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed released a statement this evening in which he declared his decision to head to the frontline of the war against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) terrorist group. PM Abiy Ahmed said he will be traveling tomorrow, November 23, to lead Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) as they battle the TPLF, a group confirmed to have committed crimes against humanity by the United Nations human rights group. "If you want your names to go down in history, let us meet at the frontline", said PM Abiy Ahmed on the statement he released on social media. "Ethiopia's independence has been preserved with the courage and sacrifice of her children. This is known to both friend and foe alike. Those who dared encroach on her sovereignty have tasted her wrath. Those who wanted to enslave her have retreated with nothing but shame. She knows how to teach those who have betrayed her. And she knows how to punish

To be clear, there’s no credible chance as of now that this fearmongering scenario will unfold, but it’s enough to point out that the US is basically telling its own people that their government’s TPLF terrorist allies might shoot them out of the sky if they don’t evacuate Ethiopia right away to realize how out of control this Hybrid War is getting.   By Andrew Korybko —  American political analyst     The author warned at the start of the month for everyone to “Expect An Intensification Of Information Warfare Against Ethiopia” , which is exactly what ended up happening. After that country’s democratically elected and internationally recognized government refused to capitulate to the US’ demand to treat the terrorist-designated Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) as its political equal, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman spent a full hour implying a list of threats against Ethiopia. This was then followed by the US calling upon its citizens to evacuate

Artifacts returned to Ethiopia [Picture: the Scheherazade Foundation] ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 — Ethiopia retrieved thirteen historical and religious artifacts looted by the British army when they invaded the country in 1868.  Although, the Ethiopian Embassy in London acquired the items on September, the artifacts arrived in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, today after the Embassy in London, Ethiopia’s National Heritage Restitution Committee and the Scheherazade Foundation collaborated in ensuring the ancient treasures return home. Nevertheless, it was on June, 2021, that the Ethiopian Embassy in London was alerted about a sale at Bridport auctioneers. The sale consisted of a set of three inscribed horn beakers, a leather-bound Coptic bible, an imperial shield, a richly detailed gold crown and an Ethiopian cross which were stolen by Major-General William Arbuthnot during the British invasion of Ethiopia. T he Ethiopian Embassy in London ensured the auction was ha

  ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 – Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), Ethiopia’s media regulating body, issued a warning letter to CNN, BBC, Reuters and Associated Press (AP) today to desist from disseminating news that is consistently sowing seeds of “animosity” among Ethiopians and compromising the sovereignty of the country. If not, warned the media authority, the media giants will be stripped off their licenses to operate in Ethiopia. “EMA, in issuing licenses for journalistic operations, expects reports not to endanger Ethiopia’s national interest, territorial integrity or the peaceful coexistence of the people of Ethiopia.", said the warning letter from EMA. Despite repeated communication with the international mainstream media (MSM), EMA said there has not been any significant change registered so far. Therefore, “the responsibility to protect the wellbeing of Ethiopians from dissemination of unsubstantiated information lies with the EMA”, read the letters. Ethiopia’s

Provoking panic among foreigners in Addis is the US’ primary Hybrid War means at the moment towards advancing the end of the TPLF returning to power even if only in part. By Andrew Korybko —  American political analyst     The Ethiopian Ambassador to the US spoke to Russia’s Sputnik about Washington’s call for American citizens to evacuate from that Horn of Africa country. According to His Excellency Fitsum Arega: “Addis Ababa is safe and secure as always. There is no need for alarm. People are living their normal lives. It makes no sense to urge 'evacuations.' What we have seen in other part of the world with people clambering to hold onto planes to make an escape recently is far from occurring in Ethiopia…Commercial plane seats are always available but no one is rushing to leave, but the US government trying to convince by every means possible including paying for their airfare but no takers…The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made a presentation to the diplomatic c

ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 14, 2021 — The High representative of the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission for the Horn of Africa, Olusegun Obasanjo, released a statement today echoing United States' (US) position that "there is no military solution to the conflict" in Ethiopia and that "battlefield victory cannot guarantee political stability in Ethiopia". He also said " dialogue remains the only reliable and sustainable avenue to peace". " War represents a failure of politics", said President Obasanjo, as h e appealed to the leadership of "all sides to halt their military offensives". "This will allow an opportunity for dialogue to continue to progress. Such talks cannot deliver in an environment of escalated military hostilities", said AU's High representative for Horn of Africa. The Olusegun Obasanjo's statement is no different to what the US said on October 30, 2021, that "t here is no milit

  ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 — The Government of Eritrea said "the United States' (US) new, unwarranted, “sanctions” on Eritrea as a continuation of its misguided and hostile policy". While Ethiopia defended its neighbor saying "if the purpose of sanctions is to compel parties to cease their destabilizing actions, the Ethiopian Government strongly believes that the real target for sanctions and further tougher actions by the US Government and the greater international community should be directed towards the TPLF". The US on Friday, November 12, 2021 , designated six targets associated with the Eritrean government and ruling party pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14046, which the US President signed in September.   The US Treasury Department said, in a statement , it blacklisted Eritrea's ruling political party the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), the party's economic adviser and the head of the Eritrean national s

    ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 12, 2021 — The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), a terrorist designated group, has retreated from areas it controlled in Wag Himra zone, Amhara region, after sustaining a heavy blow from Ethiopian forces composed of Amhara Special Forces, Fano patriots and Amhara militia, according to a report from Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA). The Ethiopian forces opened an offensive in Dahana and Ziquala Woredas of Wag Himra Zone, Amhara region, against occupying TPLF forces. The mission of rescuing and liberating Amhara civilians under TPLF terrorist occupation, spearheaded by the coordinated efforts of the Amhara Special Forces, Fano and Amhara militia, extended the offensive into Qoziba, Sosit Amba and Mizrib Woredas of Wag Himra where, according to reports, the TPLF terrorists sustained heavy losses. Although, in Sirel and Tsemira Woredas, the terrorists received support from Agaw rebels, they were unable to hold for long and thus attempted to a retreat looti

ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 12, 2021 — The Director of Ethiopia's Information Network Security Agency (INSA), Dr. Shumete Gizaw, said Ethiopia's commitment to developing its own social media sites is intended to show that it is also an independent country in the field of technology. Dr. Shumete added that the issue of digital sovereignty is becoming a big issue on the world stage. "The countries that are entering the sector late should enter the sector very carefully," he said. " The issue of digital sovereignty has become a matter of national sovereignty," he said. "If we can ensure our institution's cybersecurity, we can also ensure our national security," he added.   "Protecting the nation's sovereignty over the cyberspace is not a task left to one group or institution. It is the responsibility of all parties concerned," he said.   The Director also mentioned that Ethiopia does not intend to shutdown other social media platforms

  ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 — Due to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) invasion, Amhara region has lost more than 4.5 million tonnes (41 million quintals) of crops, said the Amhara Agriculture Bureau, according to a report from Amhara Media Corporation. The bureau also said over 5 million acres (2 million hectares) of crops were destroyed as a result of the TPLF's expansion of the conflict into Amhara. In other words, 13% of Amhara region was devastated. More than 6.3 million people are suffering due to the damage on the harvests. In addition, it was also reported that the cost of destruction on farmlands, agriculture research centers, livestock resource centers, dairy and honey processing centers and other agriculture resource centers caused by the TPLF reached 5.8 billion USD. Dr. Almaz Gizew, Deputy Chief of the Amhara region Agriculture Bureau, met with leaders of Universities in Amhara region to find solutions to the destruction caused by the TPLF more spec

  ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 — On the battle for Kemise, Ethiopian forces composed of militia from the Oromo of Kemise, the Amhara of North Shoa, and the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have gained success after five days of fighting and are now defending their ground, according to the statement from the Ministry of Government Communication Services (GCS). The government also said the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) conducted twenty attacks on the Bati- Aysaita front, in Afar region, in the last nine days. The TPLF carried out mission impossible to capture Mille, in Afar, but it was devastated in an operation by the Afar militia, the ENDF and the Ethiopian Air Force. The TPLF is targeting Mille Woreda, in Afar, to reach to the Ethio-Djibouti road and choke Ethiopia's economic lifeline, affecting millions. "The TPLF terrorist group had opened a new offensive at Bisober on Afar-Tigray boarder", said the statement from the GCS. However, "The

ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 — YouTube has suspended the accounts of more than a dozen media outlets run by pro-Ethiopia activists just days after Senator Chris Coons introduced bipartisan legislation mandating sanctions against those "undermining peace efforts, profiting from, or otherwise fueling crisis in Ethiopia".   The crackdown lands on independent, non-governmental, pro-Ethiopia channels which were informing millions of Ethiopians around the world the events taking place in their homeland including the conflict in Amhara and Afar.   ZeHabesha, a US based, independent account and one of the longest serving channels providing Ethiopian news to the Ethiopian diaspora, was also suspended without notification on November 06, 2021. The so called " Ethiopia Peace and Democracy Promotion Act of 2021 " introduced by Senator Coons on November 04, 2021, could have triggered the social media crackdown on pro-Ethiopia accounts which were sources of informat

ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 — The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) terrorists who have been in control of Sekota town, capital of Wag Himra zone of Amhara region, kidnapped Abune Barnabas, the Archbishop of Wag Himra and Canada Archdioceses, reported Fana Broadcasting Corporation (FBC). While under TPLF occupation , His Holiness Archbishop Abune Barnabas condemned the killings, looting of properties and destruction of infrastructure by the TPLF in Sekota and the surroundings. He was also coordinating humanitarian assistance to people affected by the TPLF invasion.   According to reports from Fana, who cited the Association of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church Priests in North America , the TPLF terrorists are said to have severely tortured the Archbishop.   His Holiness Archbishop Abune Barnabas, whose whereabouts are still unknown, is a highly respected religious figure known for his humanitarian service.

  ADDIS ABABA, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 — The Tigray People's Liberation Front's (TPLF) attempt to capture the Ethio-Djibouti road so as to choke Ethiopia's economy has been curbed for the sixth time by Ethiopian forces composed of Afar Special Forces, Afar militia and Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF). The Afar Media Agency reported that the terrorist group attempted to pass through Ada'ar Woreda of Afar region to capture Ethiopia's vital economic corridor and use it to pressure Ethiopia. However, due to a coordinated resistance from Afar Special Forces, Afar militia and ENDF, the TPLF terrorist group was repelled for the sixth time. Before attempting to pass through the Ada'ar Woreda, TPLF forces attempted a passage through Mile, Ewa, Chifra, Yallo and Berhale of Afar regions but all in vain. The terrorist group, after capturing Kemise, faced heavy resistance by the Wollo Oromo which forced it to forgo its plan to reach Addis Ababa and decided to confront the