Tag: Ethiopia

Rising tensions in Tigray, north Ethiopia spark panic and mass exodus

Political unrest in Tigray forces residents to seek refuge as rival factions…

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African Union urges Somalia, Ethiopia to swiftly implement agreement

The African Union calls for urgent implementation of an Ethiopia-Somalia agreement that…

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Ethiopia says ‘not interested in war’ with Somalia over land dispute

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasised his lack of interest in war…

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SA drug trafficker nabbed with R5.4m worth of cocaine in Ethiopia

The drug trafficker was supposed to travel from Brazil via Addis Ababa…

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Ethiopia New Year: Why is Ethiopia just entering 2017?

The Ethiopian New Year The Ethiopian New Year, Enkutatash, is an elaborate…

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Why the Mursi people of Ethiopia wear lip plates

The Mursi people live in southern Ethiopia between the Omo River and…

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Ethiopia PM vows to dismantle regional military forces

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed on Sunday to dismantle regional forces…

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Ethiopia starts dismantling regional military forces

Ethiopia has begun dismantling regional forces established by some states, aiming to…

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Blinken asks Ethiopia to strengthen peace on first post-war visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged Ethiopia to “deepen…

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Ethiopia commission accuses Oromiya rebels of killing 50 people

At least 50 people were killed in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region this month…

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