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Rorshok Ethiopia Update

A ten-minute weekly audio update in English of what"s happening in Ethiopia. No ads. If you enjoy the show, you can support us by buying a shirt here: https://rorshok.com/buy/ Learn more about the Rorshok Updates here: https://rorshok.com/ Thank you!

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10:35

ETHIOPIA: Egypt Won’t Back Ethiopia & more – 26th Feb...

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2026/02/27

The House of Federation’s controversial decision, Israel’s President in Ethiopia, the revocation of a popular news outlet's license, Ethio Telecom’s new service, the government's stance against foreign aviation companies in the Ethiopian market, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Is Ethiopia Heading Back to War in Tigray” by Kalkidan Yibeltal:

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10:30

ETHIOPIA: TPLF Generals in Addis & more – 19th Feb 2026

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2026/02/20

tourism, the National Dialogue Commission term extension, an aviation security draft bill, and much more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Tourism is Booming in 2026 - Just Not Where You Think” by Lindsey Galloway: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260212-where-tourism-is-growing-fastest-in-2026Rorshok Updates: https://rorshok.com/updates/Check out our new

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10:25

ETHIOPIA: A Camp in Sudan’s Border & more – 12th Feb...

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2026/02/13

The Economist’s concerns over a potential war, a training camp for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, politicians’ moves ahead of the election, the National Bank’s regulatory changes, a fully digital national exam, the AU Summit, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Ethiopia inches ever closer to war” The Economist: “Ethiopia inches ever closer to war”Rorshok

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10:41

ETHIOPIA: Temporary Protected Status & more – 5th Feb...

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2026/02/06

PM Abiy’s Parliament session, wind power plants and solar power farms, a mandatory National ID program, housing project for teachers, flights to Tigray, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Coercion over Consent: Ethiopia’s Dangerous Mandatory Digital ID Experiment” by Mohamed A:

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09:57

ETHIOPIA: Fighting in the North & more – 29th Jan 2026

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2026/01/30

Fighting in the north, Russian fighter jets and drones in Ethiopia, Marburg Virus update, the Ministry of Revenue’s half-year performance, mandatory contributions to the telecom accessibility fund, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Russia Sells Up to Six Yak-130 Aircraft, Orion UAV to Ethiopia - Why It Matters for Russia” by Ivan Kyrychyevski:

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09:44

ETHIOPIA: Eritrea Reportedly Smuggling Ammo & more –...

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2026/01/23

Ethiopia’s intervention in Sudan, local currency printing plans, EU Marburg Virus funding, a government crackdown on fintech companies, a new directive on distance learning, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Why Ethiopia is Betting on Sudan’s RSF” by Elfadil Ibrahim: https://thearabweekly.com/why-ethiopia-betting-sudans-rsfCheck out our new t-shirts:

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09:56

ETHIOPIA: Overcrowded Prisons & more – 15th Jan 2026

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2026/01/16

SHOW NOTES: The Human Rights Commission’s jail visit, streamer IShowSpeed in Ethiopia, PM Abiy’s Djibouti visit, the Ministry of Labor’s report on businesses, Ethiopia among the top 10 bitcoin mining nations, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Inside Ethiopia’s record-setting IShowSpeed visit - and the team that made it happen”:

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09:21

ETHIOPIA: Digital Election System & more – 8th Jan 2026

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2026/01/09

A debt restructuring deal, the Melody of Myriads, a UN aid shortage briefing, a Marburg virus update, Carrefour to enter Ethiopia, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve Candlelight Ceremony” https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/07/ethiopians-gather-for-orthodox-christmas-eve-candlelight-ceremonyCheck out our new

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09:44

ETHIOPIA: Red Sea Access & more – 31st Dec 2025

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2026/01/01

A civil society organization’s court case against the government, Tsehay Bank’s back-to-back losses, the Ministry of Industry’s loan plans, a soil fertility decline, fees on coffee, Mulatu Astatke’s final world tour, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Godfather of Ethiopian Jazz on his farewell tour” by Marta Pausilli:

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09:56

ETHIOPIA: Violence in Gambella & more – 24th Dec 2025

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2025/12/25

Gambella region unrest, parties protesting the election schedule, the Economist on Ethiopia’s new airport plan, Ruto in Addis, a billion dollar health care deal with the US and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Ethiopia wants to build Africa’s biggest airport” by The Economist: Ethiopia wants to build Africa’s biggest airport (the Economist website, official,

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09:39

ETHIOPIA: Ban on Sports Betting & more – 18th Dec 2025

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2025/12/19

Indian PM’s visit, the Development Bank’s new leadership, single-use plastic bags ban, digital fraud, a plan to boost national university entrance exam scores, and much moreThanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“From 3 percent to 7 A.M. - Addis Ababa Experiments Three Layer School Day to Fix Troubled Exam Scores” by Mahlet Mehdi: https://thereportermagazines.com/4307/Check

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10:05

ETHIOPIA: General Election Date & more – 11th Dec 2025

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2025/12/12

A photo essay on the Amhara region, PM Narendra Modi to visit Ethiopia, shootings in Gambella, the US congress member’s resolution to sanction Ethiopian government officials, more loans and grants for Ethiopia, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.“Inside Ethiopia’s Fano insurgency” - a photo essay by Robin Tutenges:

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10:07

ETHIOPIA: Getachew Reda-Mehdi Hasan Interview & more...

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2025/12/05

The National Dialogue Commission on a time crunch, PM Abiy and Secretary Macro Rubio’s phone call, the Ministry of Transport’s plan to phase out vehicles with high emissions, bodycams for tax officers, the Federal High Court’s verdict on Jon Daniel’s case, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Check out our new t-shirts: https://rorshok.store/Set up your

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09:06

ETHIOPIA: Fertilizer Procurement Corruption Case &...

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2025/11/28

A Marburg virus update, the Singapore PM’s visit, PM Abiy in South Africa for the G20, new charges against a former state minister, virtual gambling concerns, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Check out our new t-shirts: https://rorshok.store/Set up your personal collection: https://rorshok.store/personal-collectionsWe want to get to know you! Please fill

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09:42

ETHIOPIA: Marburg Virus Outbreak & more – 20th Nov 2025

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2025/11/21

The Economist’s take on tensions in northern Ethiopia, a forum on lead poisoning, a potential teacher shortage, a new school dress code, the Malaysian PM visit, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Check out our new t-shirts: https://rorshok.store/Set up your personal collection: https://rorshok.store/personal-collectionsWe want to get to know you! Please

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10:02

ETHIOPIA: Financial Crimes & more – 13th Nov 2025

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2025/11/14

Ethiopia to host COP32, a new payment method for data miners, a worker in Hawassa, Safaricom optimistic with first quarter performance, uncollateralized loans for government workers, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Check out our new t-shirts: https://rorshok.store/Set up your personal collection: https://rorshok.store/personal-collectionsWe want to get

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09:27

ETHIOPIA: TPLF-Government Tensions & more – 6th Nov 2025

Rorshok Ethiopia Update ·

2025/11/07

An arms trafficking operation intercepted, Ethiopia’s ranking in the Rule of Law Index, the Ethiopia-EU Investment Forum, the Federal Police’s new sub-unit, expired chemicals in school labs, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike 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

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10:05

ETHIOPIA: EU Financing Agreement & more – 30th Oct 2025

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2025/10/31

Allegations of forced membership against the ruling party, over 900 serious cyber-attack attempts, a deal with a British company to produce biofuel, Nib Bank to proceed with lawsuit against former board members, suspended reporters, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Rorshok Updates: https://rorshok.com/updates/We want to get to know you! Please fill in

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09:44

ETHIOPIA: Fatal Railway Accident & more – 23rd Oct 2025

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2025/10/24

Ethiopia-Russia nuclear energy cooperation progress, fatal railway accident in eastern Ethiopia, punishment for foreigners overstaying their visas, the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation reforms, anti-junk food bill proposals, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Learn more about last Saturday's event: https://rorshok.com/tracks/rorshokito/We want to get to know

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09:19

ETHIOPIA: Debt Restructuring & more – 16th Oct 2025

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2025/10/17

A poverty rate increase, new license plates, a deal for glass-producing machinery, calls to exempt prescription glasses from taxes, the latest on Sinotruck import restrictions, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.comLike 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

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