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Ethiopian drones hit Eritrean forces accused of backing Tigray rebels

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Ethiopia

Tigray rebels seize airport and clash with Ethiopia's federal forces

TPLF forces took control of Mekelle airport and fought federal troops at two locations in the Afar region, while Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three Tigray airports in an apparent collapse of the Pretoria Agreement that ended the 2020-2022 war in the country.

Ethiopia

Former enemies form alliance to overthrow Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed

The TPLF and Amhara's Fano militias — groups that fought on opposing sides in the Tigray war — and the Oromo Liberation Army said they had been coordinating for more than a year and aimed to install a transitional government.

Travel News

All the major new airports opening around the globe

From Poland to Ethiopia, these are all the upcoming transport hubs opening over the next decade.

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Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony

Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass.

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Ethiopia

As bullets fly around them, a community in Ethiopia preaches peace

The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is struggling to stay unaffected.

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Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted for the first time in recorded history

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in recorded history on Sunday, sending ash into the sky and triggering moderate tremors across the Afar region.

Health news

Ethiopia confirms 3 deaths from Marburg virus in new outbreak

Marburg can be fatal in up to 88 per cent of people who fall ill.

Ethiopia

Troubled waters: Why is a Nile dam causing such tension?

In September, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “a generational victory,” but Sudan and Egypt have denounced it as an “existential threat.” Euronews explores why it was built and what it means for the region.

Somalia

Somalia says no to Egypt-Ethiopia peacekeeper clash on its soil

There will be no "proxy war" between Egypt and Ethiopia on Somali soil, according to the country's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

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Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas with prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

Thousands of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Christmas on 7 January, marking the end of a 43-day fast.

Culture news

France returns artifacts to Ethiopia in 'diplomatic handover'

French officials were keen to emphasise that the return of the objects – part of a larger haul of over 3,000 – was a “diplomatic handover” rather than a “restitution”.

The Dialogue

The inspirational story of Dutch Olympic champion Sifan Hassan

In partnership with Media City

Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan made history at the Olympics Paris 2024, winning three medals and breaking a world record in the marathon.

Ethiopia

At least 146 killed in Ethiopia mudslides

The death toll rose from 55 on Monday to 146 on Tuesday as search operations continue in the area.

Climate

Striking new photos make air pollution visible from Wales to India

From Port Talbot steelworks to a Delhi playground, the researchers hope their photos will help people see the impact of pollution on their lives.

Business

They're in the money! Ethiopian bank glitch pays out millions

Ethiopia's largest commercial bank is trying to recover millions after a glitch allowed customers to withdraw cash they didn't have.

Ethiopia

Euroviews. Somalia-Ethiopia jitters could plunge the Horn of Africa into chaos

A breakout of a war between Ethiopia and Somalia would carry catastrophic consequences not just for the region, but for Africa as a whole, Mohamed El-Bendary writes.