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Ethiopia, Eritrea Leaders Mark One Year Anniversary of Peace
BY TESFANEWS* Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Asmara in mid-morning hours today for a two-day working visit. President Isaias Afwerki accorded warm welcome to the Prime...
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Four Killed as Unrest Spread in Ethiopia’s Southern Hawassa city
Unrest over autonomy bid kills four in Ethiopia’s Hawassa city Hawassa Sidama, who make up about 5% of Ethiopia’s 105 million people, have been demanding the establishment of their own region. At least...
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In Ethiopia, Disinformation Spreads Via Facebook Live as Political Tensions Rise
Online conspiracy theories, political rants and rumors shape current discourse. BY ENDALK CHALA | GLOBAL VOICES On July 18, two Ethiopian protest groups clashed in front of the Ethiopian embassy in...
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Will Reforms, Eritrean Deal Save Abiy in 2020?
Election 2020 or not, Eritrea has a vested interest over the security and stability of a PM Abiy led-Ethiopia. Period. BY AGGREY MUTAMBO | THE EAST AFRICAN Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s...
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Kenya, Ethiopia Proxy War Over Jubaland Election, Refuses Ethiopian Plane to...
Two AMISOM troops contributing countries, Ethiopia and Kenya, are in a tussle for influence over Jubaland’s next president. Kenya backs incumbent; Ethiopia backs opponents. BY ABDIQANI HASSAN | REUTERS...
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Islamic Militants in Somalia Look to Ethiopia
Somalia based ISIS is reaching out to Ethiopia’s Muslim community in an attempt to take advantage of ongoing ethnic and political unrest. BY HARUN MARUF | VOA NEWS Islamic State militants in Somalia...
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Hope Returns to the Horn of Africa
In the face of attempts by conflict entrepreneurs to kill hope again, the people of the Horn region are ready to face the challenges with renewed hope and confidence. BY SOPHIA TESFAMARIAM...
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CECAFA U15: Match Day 6 Recap
Day 6 CECAFA under-15 championships match was Tanzania vs. South Sudan (6-0) and Rwanda vs. Ethiopia (3-0). BY NATNAEL YEBIO Wednesday match day 6 of the CECAFA Under-15 boys challenge cup pitted group...
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CECAFA U15: Match Day 10 Recap
CECAFA U15: Uganda becomes the only team in the tournament who have advanced into the semifinals without dropping any points from any of their group matches. (Photos: Natnael Yebio) BY NATNAEL YEBIO...
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Challenges to Ethiopia’s Regional Ambitions
Rampant sectarian violence, internal ethnic divisions and competing interest over the region puts the path to Ethiopia’s revival as an influential power in Africa a challenge. BY XIAN HONG SAY The...
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Ethiopia Rejects Egypt’s Proposal on Renaissance Dam
“Ethiopia refused to discuss Cairo’s proposals for filling the dam’s reservoir” – Egypt After another round of aimless talk, Egypt says Ethiopia has “summarily rejected” its plan while it dismisses...
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The Republic of Tigray? No Thanks!
A Pipe Dream. To some nationalists, campaigning for an independent Republic of Tigray appears heroic. But the political, economic, and socio-cultural promises provided are short-sighted, and a recipe...
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Ethiopia: 22 Killed in Amhara Region Attacks
Clashes between Amhara regional special forces and a minority Qimant ethnic group have resulted in the death of at least 22 people. BY GIULIA PARAVICINI | REUTERS Clashes between regional special...
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Ethiopia’s Oromos Celebrate Irreecha Festival
The celebration was held in capital Addis Ababa for the first time in 150 years. The festival was usually held in Bishoftu, a town located in the Oromia region, about 40 km south of Addis Ababa. But...
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Abiy Ahmed Ali worked for peace with Eritrea, has overseen democratic reforms and mediated in regional disputes. “Peace does not arise from the actions of one party alone. When Prime Minister Abiy...
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Will Abiy Ahmed’s Nobel Prize Tilt Ethiopia’s Election?
Western leaders long saw the authoritarian Meles Zenawi as an indispensable ally. Now, they’ve found a new hero in Abiy Ahmed. But is the Nobel Prize an effort to make amends or influence Ethiopia’s...
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Eritrea Summons German and UK Ambassadors Over Smear Coverage
Germany and UK ambassadors to Asmara was summoned earlier this week by the Foreign Ministry to seek clarification over broadcasting of ‘unbridled smear’ campaigns by their respective State-funded...
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IGAD Battles Internal Wrangles
Founding IGAD members Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti have been sidelined by Ethiopia and Kenya since the duo start manipulating it as if it is an extension of their foreign ministry. Business as usual...
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Desert Locust Outbreak Worsens in Ethiopia
If not controlled, the Desert Locusts could continue moving within Ethiopia and invade northeast Kenya, the western lowlands and highlands of Eritrea, the Red Sea coastal plains in Eritrea, and...
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Ethiopia Cabinet Approves New Bill to Fight Fake News
The Council of Ministers has just approved hate speech and dissemination of fake news draft bill. BY SAMUEL GEBRE | BLOOMBERG Ethiopia’s cabinet of ministers approved the ‘Computer Crime Proclamation’...
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