Ethiopia

Business

Ethiopia crash: Boeing 737 MAX back under the spotlight

Ethiopia crash: Boeing 737 MAX back in spotlight after second fatal accident

11/03/2019

Ethiopia

'No survivors' in Ethiopian Airlines crash, CEO confirms

"The group CEO who is at the accident scene right now regrets to confirm that there are no survivors," the airline posted on Twitter alongside a picture.

10/03/2019

World

Millions displaced in Ethiopia: a forgotten crisis

In partnership with The European Commission

The EU has stepped up support as millions flee inter-ethnic violence.

31/01/2019

World

Ethiopia: an under-reported humanitarian crisis

With three million internally displaced people, Ethiopia is going through one of the most severe - and under-reported - humanitarian crises in the world. One of the biggest camps is Qoloji, in that camp are mostly ethnic Somalis fleeing persecution.

31/01/2019

Ethiopia

Inter-ethnic fighting in Ethiopia forcing millions to flee their homes

Three million people have fled over the past 18 months because of an upsurge in inter-ethnic violence

24/12/2018

Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed gives 50% of ministerial roles to women

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed 50 percent of his ministerial positions to women in his latest government reform since taking office in April

17/10/2018

Africanews

Eritrea Ethiopia set to re-establish diplomatic and trade ties

After long years of hostility, Eritrea and Ethiopia are set to re-establish diplomatic and trade ties.

09/07/2018

Ethiopia

Ethiopian prime minister escapes fatal grenade attack

New Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said it was an unsuccessful attempt by forces who do not want to see the country united

23/06/2018

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10,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya after botched security operation

Around 10,000 Ethiopians - mainly members of the Oromo ethnic group - crossed into Kenya earlier this month, according to the Kenyan Red Cross Society, after several civilians were killed in what the Ethiopian military said was a botched security operation targeting militants.

29/03/2018

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Ethiopia holds circus to promote performance arts and African culture

Ethiopia recently held the second edition of the African Circus Arts Festival, which saw 11 circus troupe artists from six African countries perform at the event.

09/03/2018

Africanews

Ethiopia: Death toll in Addis Ababa rubbish dump landslide rises to 115

Emergency workers in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa searched through a mountain of garbage for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday as the death toll from a landslide at a rubbish landfill site ro

16/03/2017

Ethiopia

Dozens feared dead after landslide at Ethiopian rubbish dump

At least 46 people have been killed in Ethiopia after a giant landslide at a rubbish dump near Addis Ababa.

12/03/2017

Africanews

African leaders back plan for mass ICC withdrawal

Africa has 34 signatories to the Rome Statute, the treaty which set up the court.

01/02/2017

Economy

Ethiopia's marketing strategy to attract travellers

09/11/2016

Ethiopia

Ethiopia declares a state of emergency

Ethiopia has declared a six-month long state of emergency across the whole country following months of anti-government protests.

10/10/2016

Ethiopia

Ethiopian festival ends in deadly stampede

A festival has ended in bloodshed in Ethiopia.

02/10/2016

Sport

Feyisa Lilesa fears for his life after Ethiopian government protest

Ethiopia will not bar runner Feyisa Lilesa from entering the country after he made an anti-government gesture upon finishing second in the Olympic marathon on Sunday, according to a government…

23/08/2016

Ethiopia

Ethiopian security forces kill scores of people in weekend of protests

Nearly 100 people have been shot dead by security forces in Oromiya and Amhara in Ethiopia in a weekend of protests against discrimination and land seizures.

08/08/2016

Ethiopia

Ethiopia and UN appeal for help to feed 10.2 million people

The government of Ethiopia and the United Nations have asked for help to feed more than 10.2 Ethiopians. A long-standing drought has led to

07/03/2016

Ethiopia

Plea for cash as Ethiopia battles one of its worst droughts in decades

More than 450 million euros needs to be raised by the end of next month to help Ethiopia through critical food shortages. That is the warning from

29/01/2016

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Ethiopia celebrates baptism of Jesus

Thousands take part in Epiphany festival or Timket in Ethiopia to celebrate the baptism of Jesus according to the ancient Orthodox calendar.

21/01/2016

Ethiopia

Ethiopia: dozens of protesters killed by security forces, claims Human Rights Watch

At least 75 people have been killed during weeks of protests in Ethiopia. That’s according to Human Rights Watch (HRW), which says soldiers and

19/12/2015

Cinema

'Lamb': a rare Ethiopian gem

‘Lamb’ is a tender and beautifully shot debut feature by young Ethiopian director Yared Zeleke. Ephraim has recently lost his mother. He lives in a

09/10/2015

Ethiopia

South Sudan set to dominate Obama address to African Union

The crisis in South Sudan is set to dominate President Barack Obama’s speech today when he becomes the first US leader to address the 54-member

28/07/2015

Ethiopia

Obama in Ethiopia: Talks on trade, terrorism and human rights

He is the first serving US President to visit Ethiopia. But in talks with its premier on Monday, Barack Obama warned that more must be done to

27/07/2015

Ethiopia

Obama makes first ever visit by sitting US president to Ethiopia

After an emotional visit to his father's homeland of Kenya, Barack Obama has arrived in Ethiopia

26/07/2015