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Ep 121ETHIOPIA: Recoup & more – 28th Mar 2024

Moscow attack condolences, Commercial Bank fund recoup, a panel to review digital progress, more alternatives for gas payment, the National Rehab Commission, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.To try out the decision app contact us at [email protected] want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini survey:https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Mar 29, 202410 min

Ep 120ETHIOPIA: Bank Glitch & more – 21st Mar 2024

Commercial Bank glitch, Axum airport repair, tension in Gambella, paying pensions to retirees in Tigray, a USAID grant, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.T-shirtshttps://rorshok.com/buy/We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini survey:https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Mar 22, 20249 min

Ep 119ETHIOPIA: Pretoria Agreement & more – 14th Mar 2024

Pretoria deal strategic review, peace committee for bordering regions, Christian Tadele’s immunity lifted, investment challenges, complaints to Ethiopian Airlines, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini survey:https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Mar 15, 202410 min

Ep 118ETHIOPIA: Blackout & more – 7th Mar 2024

Power outage in northern Ethiopia, the Electoral Board’s funds, a rehabilitation program, Ethiopian Airlines Boeing spree, two big businesses colliding, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.The Daily Knowledgehttps://rorshok.com/ourzines/thedailyknowledgeWe want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini survey:https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 1:09, the reader should have said, "sites," in 5:12, "enhance," in 8:19, "launched," and in 9:24, "editions."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Mar 8, 20249 min

Ep 117ETHIOPIA: Clashes in Amhara & more – 29th Feb 2024

Priests killed, PM Abiy in Kenya, Amhara fighting, Adwa victory, data mining, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Link to updates: https://rorshok.com/updatesWe want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini survey:https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Mar 1, 202410 min

Ep 116ETHIOPIA: Food Shortage & more – 22nd Feb 2024

Asking for more aid to combat the food scarcity, the AU leaders summit, Brazil’s president in Addis, the Somalia president debacle, Ethio Telecom to go public, Ethiopian Airlines-CitiBank financing deal, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Feb 23, 202410 min

Ep 115ETHIOPIA: Oxfam hunger report & more – 15th Feb 2024

Oxfam hunger report, Human Rights Commission concerned, homosexuality condemned by church, new executive appointments, Adwa Memorial Museum, Rophnan new albums and more!Survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Music video: ROPHNAN - SHEGIYE | ሮፍናን - ሸግዬ (youtube.com)Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Feb 16, 202410 min

Ep 114ETHIOPIA: Aby’s Report & more – 8th Feb 2024

The PM’s report, the Tigray-Federal government disagreement, UK aid, state of emergency extension, a bishop denied entry into the country, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Mini surveyhttps://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Feb 9, 20249 min

Ep 113ETHIOPIA: Demeke Resigns & more – 1st Feb 2024

Demeke’s resignation, UN Security Council meeting, FAO awarding Abiy, distribution of humanitarian aid, only EVs allowed, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.For more information about the eclipse vist http://rorshok.com/rorshokoba/Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 3:57, the reader should have said "business," and in 5:32, she should have said "was."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Feb 2, 202410 min

Ep 112ETHIOPIA: IGAD on Agreement & more – 25th Jan 2024

Journalists’ incarcerations, M-Pesa and Ethiopian Airlines, IGAD meeting, low business license renewal rates, reshuffling the cabinet, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Jan 26, 202410 min

Ep 111ETHIOPIA: Somaliland Deal & more – 18th Jan 2024

MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland, Mike Hammer going to Addis, Deputy PM at the World Economic Forum, EU program to help IDPs, last warning to gas retailers, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.To download episodes, click on the link:http://www.rorshok.com/ethiopia Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Jan 19, 202410 min

Ep 110Concerns about Ethiopians’ safety in Somalia & more – 11th Jan 2024

OLF concerned about the safety of Ethiopians in Somalia, civil servants exam, contraband caught, UNDP Ethiopia new rep, vintage restaurant Lombardia demolished, Shimelis Bekele retires from international football and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Jan 12, 20249 min

Ep 109The Somaliland Deal & more – 4th Jan 2024

Ethiopia and Somaliland’s agreement, Somalia not happy, Ethiopia joining BRICS, an airport in Oromia, BGI buying Diageo, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake.In 1:05, the reader should have said "Ethiopia's," in 5:16, she should have said "said," and in 6:57, she should have said "that." In 7:04 , she should have said "or," and in 7:14 she should have said "Abuja." In 8:45, the reader should have said "will have."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Jan 5, 202410 min

Ep 108Drone Attack & more – 28th Dec 2023

Drone strikes in Oromia, AfDB controversy, PM Abiy inaugurating lodge, breathalyzers for driving tests, Bahir Dar Stadium, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Dec 29, 20239 min

Ep 107Chairperson for the National Electoral Board & more – 21st Dec 2023

New chairwoman for electoral board, Taye Dendea not charged but still under custody, GERD negotiations failing once again, numerous loans secured, AfDB to withdraw employees over safety concerns, and more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 8:56, the reader should have said "pull out."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Dec 22, 202310 min

Ep 106Negotiation Failure & more – 14th Dec 2023

Second round of negotiations, State Minister of Peace removed from his post and arrested, first-ever African Air Force Commanders Forum, e-passports, security for sugar factories, and more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Dec 15, 20239 min

Ep 105Implementation of the Pretoria Agreement & more – 7th Dec 2023

TPLF and the Federal Government to adhere to the Pretoria Agreement, drone deliveries for medicines, Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice members leaving the party, huge wind farm project, trying to increase the interest rate, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Our website: https://rorshok.com/Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake. In 4:46, the reader said "if" instead of "its."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Dec 8, 20239 min

Ep 104Talks Collapse & more – 30th Nov 2023

Clashes in the Oromia region, Abiy in Europe, BGI employees’ strike, EthSwitch’s profits, Orange pulling out of race to buy stakes in Ethio Telecom, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.T-shirtshttps://rorshok.com/buy/Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake.In 4:37, the reader said "make" instead of "take."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Dec 1, 202310 min

Ep 103Negotiations Fall Apart & more – 23rd Nov 2023

No more progress in peace negotiations, rehabilitating ex-fighters, a new law for the Ombudsman, the PM’s meetings with important political figures, new destination for Ethiopian Airlines, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Nov 24, 20239 min

Ep 102OLA Negotiates with Federal Government & more – 16th Nov 2023

OLA-government negotiations, USAID aid resumption, Abiy in Saudi, Ethiopian Airlines to buy more aircraft, flights to Bangui, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Nov 17, 202310 min

Ep 101No Aid & more – 9th Nov 2023

Internally displaced people without aid, second round of talks between the OLA and the Federal Government, concern over rock-hewn Churches in Amhara, Chat bringing in money, gas prices, Walyas’ new coach, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also contact us on Twitter or Instagram @rorshokethiopia or on Mastodon @[email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Nov 10, 20239 min

Ep 100Amnesty International Against Meta & more – 2nd Nov 2023

Amnesty's report on Meta, imported fertilizer, Ethiopia hoping to be part of AGOA again, National Bank’s strategic plan to control inflation, EHRC’s report on the Amhara region conflict, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also contact us on Twitter or Instagram @rorshokethiopia or on Mastodon @[email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Amnesty International’s Full Reporthttps://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/afr25/7292/2023/en/Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake.In 7:08, the reader said "leaders" instead of "lenders."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Nov 3, 202310 min

Ep 99More GERD Negotiations & more – 26th Oct 2023

The GERD, banks still closed in Tigray’s district, OLA’s attack, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Madrid, former Hawassa mayor under arrest, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also contact us on Twitter or Instagram @rorshokethiopia or on Mastodon @[email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.T-shirtshttps://rorshok.com/buyWanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Oct 27, 20239 min

Ep 98Sea Outlet & more – 19th Oct 2023

Sea outlet for Ethiopia, acidic land, Tigray’s mourning period, gas prices unchanged, Teddy Afro’s lawsuit, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also contact us on Twitter or Instagram @rorshokethiopia or on Mastodon @[email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Oct 20, 202310 min

Ep 97University Entrance Exam Results Not Good & more – 12th Oct 2023

Underperformance in National University Entrance Exam, WHO report on health facilities in Tigray, journalists still detained, a new ride-hailing app, awards for loyal taxpayers, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also contact us on Twitter or Instagram @rorshokethiopia or on Mastodon @[email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Students can see their results through the website: eaes.et, text their reg. ID to 6284 or search for @eaesbot on Telegram.Contact info:[email protected] website:https://rorshok.com/Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Oct 13, 20239 min

Ep 96Ethiopia’s Embassy in Sudan Attacked & more – 5th Oct 2023

An attack on Ethiopia’s embassy in Sudan, internally displaced individuals victims of crossfire,  EU multi-sector grant, an increase in gas prices, Sodere up for auction, the Ethiopian Premier League, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also contact us on Twitter or Instagram @rorshokethiopia or on Mastodon @[email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake.In 4:49, the reader said "eight" instead of "eighty." In 5:28, the reader should have said "birr" instead of "US dollars." In 5:36, she said "cents" instead of "birr." In 7:33, the reader said "was" instead of "won."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Oct 6, 20239 min

Ep 95Eritrean Troops in Tigray & more –28th Sep 2023

Eritrea still in Tigray, refugees at risk, Air Algerie’s direct flight to Addis, women’s marathon world record, Russian carmaker Lada manufacturing vehicles in the country, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also contact us on Twitter or Instagram @rorshokethiopia or on Mastodon @[email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Our Updates:https://rorshok.com/updatesArtic Update: https://arctic-update.captivate.fm/Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake.In 3:42, the reader forgot to say "northern."Sorry for the inconvenience!

Sep 29, 20239 min

Ep 94Rights Violations in Sheger & more –21st Sep 2023

Rights violations in Sheger city, Ethiopia's currency downgrade, the National Dialogue Commission, UN rights commission’s report, Ethiopia spying on the US? and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Moody’s rating scale:https://www.moodys.com/sites/products/productattachments/ap075378_1_1408_ki.pdfWanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Sep 22, 202310 min

Ep 93Demonstrator Protest, Police Officers Detain Them & more –14th Sep 2023

Tigray’s opposition parties’ demonstration, the GERD fourth round filling, internet still unavailable in the Amhara region, the national university entrance exam, 5G in Addis, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Sep 15, 20239 min

Ep 92Parties in Tigray to Stage Demonstrations & more –7th Sep 2023

Political parties in Tigray to hold demonstrations despite government refusal, browser Opera partnership with Safaricom, Amhara region’s goods shortage, replacing the license plates of the armed forces vehicles, the Ethiopian New Year, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateOops! It looks like we made a mistake.In 3:35, the reader said "certified" instead of "certain." In 5:22, he said "members" instead of "board members", and in 5:29 he said "vice president" instead of "president."Sorry for the inconvenience! Sorry for the inconvenience!

Sep 8, 20238 min

Ep 91Ethiopia Joins BRICS & more –31st Aug 2023

Ethiopia in BRICS group, clashes in the Amhara region, price increases in food and gas, resignation of region president, the World Athletics Championship, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Sep 1, 20239 min

Ep 90Unlawful Detention of Amharans & more –24th Aug 2023

Unlawful detention in the Amhara region, Human Rights Watch report accusing Saudi Arabia of killing hundreds of Ethiopians, the newest region 'Southern Ethiopia', the UAE's president in Addis, the World Athletics Championship, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Aug 25, 202310 min

Ep 89Airstrike in West Gojam & more –17th Aug 2023

Airstrike in Finote Selam, state of emergency, thirty kilos of cocaine at the Bole International Airport in Addis, M-Pesa mobile money service, new monetary policies, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Aug 18, 20239 min

Ep 88Clashes between Fano and the Government & more –10th Aug 2023

Fano vs the federal government in the Amhara region, a call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, member of parliament Christian Tadele arrested, the twelfth region, the national university entrance exam, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Aug 11, 202310 min

Ep 87Injunction on EFFORT Companies Lifted & more –3rd Aug 2023

The lifting of the injunction on EFFORT, new US Ambassador to Ethiopia, the World Bank’s President in Addis, Mekelle University readmiting students, demolitions in Sheger, Israeli captive released, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donatehttps://rorshok.com/

Aug 4, 20239 min

Ep 86Trip to Russia & more –27th July 2023

Abiy heads to Russia, phone call with Ukraine president, Tigray businesses, Gambella University cancels graduation ceremony, the national university entrance exam, universities award various personalities honorary doctorates, the Fendika nightclub, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateFendika’s websitehttps://fendika.org/

Jul 28, 202310 min

Ep 85Planting Millions of Trees & more –20th July 2023

The Green Legacy campaign, internet restrictions lifted, the office of a private media outlet vandalized, Ethio Telecom fulfilled its target for the fiscal year, Ethiopia exported 240,000 tons of coffee, government lifts turnover and value-added tax for vehicles working on ride applications, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateGigi’s songshttps://youtube.com/watch?v=c9JdXwymqR4&feature=share7

Jul 21, 20239 min

Ep 84Conflict Between Amharans and OLA & more –13th July 2023

PM Abiy’s meeting with President El-Sisi, displaced Amharas, government not to hire in the next fiscal year, EOTC delegation in Tigray, Addis’ budget for next fiscal year, the controversial exit exam, Oromia Bank’s award, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateListen to the Ocean Update here: https://rorshok-ocean-update.captivate.fm/Listen to the Multilateral Update here: https://rorshok-multilateral.captivate.fm

Jul 14, 202310 min

Ep 83Murder of Amhara City Mayor & more –6th July 2023

City mayor in Amhara region murdered, establishment of the twelfth region, the Ministry of Education’s controversial decision, a delegation to Tigray, Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation’s headquarters, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donateListen to the Ocean Update here: https://rorshok-ocean-update.captivate.fm/Listen to the Multilateral Update here: https://rorshok-multilateral.captivate.fm

Jul 7, 202310 min

Ep 82Chairman of National Election Board Resigns & more –29th June 2023

National Election Board head leaves office, Wolayta zone referendum results, exit exams and graduation ceremonies, Internet restrictions, Safaricom’s new CEO, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Jun 30, 202310 min

Ep 81Universities Call Back Teachers & more –22nd June 2023

Former teachers of universities in Tigray called back, China to support Tigray’s rebuild, landlords in Addis illegally increasing rent, WFP plans to resume food donation next month, a separate regulator to be established for insurances, Ethiopian Airlines takes home five awards at Skytrax, Safaricom CEO steps down, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Jun 23, 20239 min

Ep 80Clashes After the War & more –15th June 2023

Five-year rehab program for war-struck areas, Addis donates hundreds of millions to Tigray, all universities in Tigray to open their doors soon, story of aid diversion in Ethiopia causes outrage, Ethiopian Airlines board chairman resigns, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CZH9GM3YF42EJ

Jun 16, 202311 min

Ep 79Muslims Communities Face Law Enforcement Officials & more –8th June 2023

Law enforcement officers attacked civilians after Muslim prayers, Islamic Affairs Council sits down with Oromia regional government to resolve issues, leader of youth movement released from prison, US Ambassadors in Tigray, gas prices to stay the same this month, Human Rights Commission reports cases of enforced disappearance, Ministers Council approves the next fiscal year’s budget, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

Jun 9, 20239 min

Ep 78Ethiopia Update- UN’s Mine Action Service Works in Tigray & more –1st June 2023

The UN’s Mine Action Service given green light to operate in Tigray, Amhara region says more funds needed to cope with the effects of the war, civilians killed in protests against government regarding the demolition of mosques, Media Authority lifts ban on religious TV station, Fincha sugar plant attacked again, Ethiopia’s president in Nigeria, and more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.

Jun 2, 20239 min

Ep 77Ethiopia Update- Schools & more –25th May 2023

Active mines found in Tigray schools, attacks in Gambella region, the government suspends the license of Mahibere Kidusan TV, Ministers of Finance and Education present reports to the House of People's Representatives, Sheger city's demolition campaign continues amidst oppositions, and more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Oops! It looks like we made a mistake.In 07:45, the reader should have said "religion" instead of "region".In 09:31 the reader should have said "capital" instead of "country".Sorry for the inconvenience!

May 26, 202310 min

Ep 76Ethiopia Update–TPLF Denied Legal Status & more –18 May 2023

The National Election Board denies TPLF’s application to regain legal status, PM Abiy says Ethiopia is neutral regarding Sudan’s civil war, the House of People’s Representatives approves extradition agreement with the UAE and Turkey, exams schedule outrage Islamic Council, and more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.https://rorshok.com/join-help-support/

May 19, 202310 min

Ep 75Ethiopia Update– Amhara Clashes & more –11th May 2023

EHRC urges caution in Amhara clashes, Germany’s Chancellor in Addis, Mekelle port and terminal operational again, opposition party OFC encourages talks between rebels and government, Sudan residents escape from civil war to Ethiopia, demolition of mosques, National Bank issues license to Safaricom, and more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.https://rorshok.com/

May 12, 202311 min

Ep 74Ethiopia Update–Girma Yeshitla's murder & more –4th May 2023

Prosperity Party's Amhara office head shot dead, negotiations in Tanzania between the OLA and the government end with positive results, schools in Tigray finally reopen, USAID and WFP halt food supply in Tigray after allegations of aid being sold, preparations for entrance and exit exams continue, the Weeknd launches Ethiopian coffee label, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.https://rorshok.substack.com/p/attention-platforms-and-mastodon

May 5, 20239 min

Ep 73Ethiopia Update– Peace Talks & more –27 April 2023

Summary: Oromo Liberation Army and the federal government begin peace talks in Tanzania, Gambella Liberation Front lay down arms, Andualem Arage resigns from the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party, Sudanese news outlets falsely claim that Ethiopia invaded Sudan, Ethiopia helps with foreigners’ evacuation from Sudan, the EOTC puts together a group to mend ties with Tigray’s diocese, road transport to Tigray resumes, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.https://rorshok.com/buy/

Apr 28, 20237 min

Ep 72Ethiopia Update– Protests Die Down & more –20 April 2023

Protests in the Amhara region in relation to the special forces die down, schools in Tigray still closed leaving more than two million children not attending their studies, TPLF's disarmament continues, government plans to send half a million women to Saudi Arabia, Italy and Somalia's leaders in Addis, Ethiopia concerned about clash in Sudan's capital, national football team coach resigns, and more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram or Twitter @Rorshokethiopia or Mastodon @[email protected] what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Substackhttps://rorshok.com/newsletter/

Apr 21, 202310 min