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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

Eritrea

Ethiopia finally recognises 2000 border ruling with Eritrea

Recognition removes major stumbling block to better relations between East African neighbours.

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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.

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Ethiopian maid in Kuwait: I wasn't attempting suicide in cruel employer's viral video

An Ethiopian maid who survived a fall from the seventh floor of a building in Kuwait's Sabah el-Salem area while her employer filmed has explained that she wasn't trying to commit suicide.

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Reality of the worst drought since 1945 peaking in parts of Africa

The Horn of Africa is facing its third consecutive year of drought causing thirst and hunger, decimating livestock, destroying livelihoods, spreading disease and triggering large scale population move

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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

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.

Sport

Running all the way to the Presidency - Euronews speaks with long-distance great Gebrselassie

Former Olympic and World champion Haile Gebrselassie has swapped his running kit for a suit and tie after the long-distance legend was elected president of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation last week

Economy

Ethiopia's marketing strategy to attract travellers

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.

Ethiopia

Ethiopian festival ends in deadly stampede

A festival has ended in bloodshed in Ethiopia.

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…

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.

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

Somalia

Crisis call for Ethiopia as food aid due to run out soon

The worst drought to hit Ethiopia in 50 years is about to become a crisis according to the charity Save the Children . It is warning that emergency

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

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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.

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

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

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