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Expanding Access to Finance: Zemen Saving and Credit Opens Seventh Branch in Abi Adi City

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Category: Finance | Community Development | PartnershipsDate: 15 / August / 2025 Zemen Saving and Credit Cooperative proudly inaugurated its seventh branch in Abi Adi City, reinforcing its commitment to expand financial services and empower communities across Tigray. The new branch is a milestone in the cooperative’s ongoing journey to provide accessible, reliable, and community-centered financial solutions. The colorful inauguration ceremony was graced by the Mayor of Abi Adi City, Mr. Teklay Tesfay, who officially opened the branch together with Zemen Saving and Credit’s Board members. Distinguished guests from the…

Tensions Rise in Southern Zone: Maichew Community Confronts Unrest with Demands for Answers and PeaceMaichew, Southern Zone

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Tensions Rise in Southern Zone: Maichew Community Confronts Unrest with Demands for Answers and Peace Maichew, Southern Zone — In response to recent developments in the Southern Zone, residents of Maichew have mobilized in large numbers to demand clarity and accountability regarding a nighttime intrusion that left the town shaken. Community members—including elders, religious figures, youth representatives, women, and business leaders—gathered to initiate a dialogue with authorities in hopes of understanding the motives behind the aggressive entry into their area. Key Questions Raised by the People of Maichew: Path Forward:…

Tigray’s Business Under Siege: How Political Instability and Corruption Are Crushing Economic Recovery

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Mekelle, Tigray – July 2025 More than two years after the guns quieted in Tigray, the promise of economic recovery and private sector growth is slipping through the region’s fingers. A toxic mix of political infighting, propaganda warfare, and unresolved insecurity is choking the region’s fragile business ecosystem, especially for newly established enterprises and investors who hoped to be part of Tigray’s reconstruction. A Region Ripe for Recovery, Now Paralyzed by Power Struggles Post-conflict Tigray was expected to be a hotspot for investment, entrepreneurship, and international development. With a resilient…

Crisis in Silence: The Unresolved Social Struggles of Tigray’s Internally Displaced People

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Mekelle, Tigray – July 2025 More than two years after the guns fell silent in Tigray, the human cost of war still echoes through camps, host communities, and makeshift shelters. While headlines may have moved on, over 1.5 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Tigray remain in a state of social limbo, neglected, traumatized, and struggling to survive in the aftermath of one of the most brutal conflicts in modern African history. The Lingering Shadows of War The war in Tigray (2020–2022) destroyed homes, families, institutions, and livelihoods. In its…

Looming Conflict in Tigray: A Regional Flashpoint in the Horn of Africa

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Historical Background: The Devastating War in Tigray From November 2020 to late 2022, Tigray endured a brutal war that left hundreds of thousands dead, displaced millions, and decimated the region’s infrastructure. Though a peace agreement was signed in November 2022, many of the core issues remain unresolved. Notably, Eritrean forces—who played a central role in the conflict—were not included in the agreement and continue to maintain a military presence in parts of Tigray, sparking widespread tension and fear of renewed violence. Political Instability and Division Within Tigray Following the peace…

Tigray Will Not Initiate War, Says Interim Administration President

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“There is no war to be started from Tigray; it is better to be careful not to have a bullet fired from the other side,” said Lt. General Tadesse Werede, President of the Interim Administration of the Tigray Region, in a recent statement. The President emphasized that the people and leadership of Tigray are committed to peace. “We believe that everything can be resolved peacefully. There will be no harassment or war initiated from Tigray,” he affirmed. Addressing the ongoing tensions in the Southern Zone of the region, President Tadesse…

AI Gets Personal, Quantum Moves Closer, and Apple Eyes the Car Market

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The second half of 2025 is here, and the tech world continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. From everyday AI breakthroughs to whispers of quantum supremacy and new moves from tech giants, here’s what’s shaping the digital landscape right now. 🤖 AI Becomes More Personal and Local Forget cloud-only AI models—on-device AI is trending in a big way. Apple’s latest iOS and macOS updates now bring AI-powered features directly to your iPhone and Mac without needing to send your data to the cloud. That means faster, more private smart…

” Justice delayed is considered unserved ! ” – Observers following the process

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The verdict in the Mis Zewudu Haftu murder case has been postponed by the Mekelle Central Court, extending the lengthy legal process surrounding the tragic incident. This August’s Ashenda festival will mark two years since the brutal murder of Mis Zewudu Haftu, which occurred during the Ashenda season in August 2015. Despite the passage of time, justice remains pending, raising concerns among the public and advocacy groups. The most recent court session, held on June 30, 2017, was set to review the appeals filed by the defendants against the verdict…