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Rounded up, massacred and posted on social media: can Ethiopia bring justice for atrocities in Tigray?

The Tigray region of Ethiopia witnessed a brutal massacre of civilians, with soldiers executing men and hiding their crimes from the world.

2 years after devastating Tigray war, is peace within reach? DW 11/01/2024

The Pretoria agreement has ceased immediate conflict but has not ended ongoing violence and suffering in Tigray, with civilians still feeling unsafe.

Is peace within reach 2 years after Tigray war? DW 11/01/2024

Apesar da paz formal, a violência e o sofrimento continuam em Tigray, com alegações de genocídio contínuo contra a população Tigriana.

Every night we only hoped to survive': Sudanese refugees' search for safety

Sudanese refugees, once fleeing civil war, face new dangers in Ethiopian camps as violence escalates.
The search for safety amid ongoing conflict emphasizes their vulnerability and uncertainty.

Rounded up, massacred and posted on social media: can Ethiopia bring justice for atrocities in Tigray?

The Tigray region of Ethiopia witnessed a brutal massacre of civilians, with soldiers executing men and hiding their crimes from the world.

2 years after devastating Tigray war, is peace within reach? DW 11/01/2024

The Pretoria agreement has ceased immediate conflict but has not ended ongoing violence and suffering in Tigray, with civilians still feeling unsafe.

Is peace within reach 2 years after Tigray war? DW 11/01/2024

Apesar da paz formal, a violência e o sofrimento continuam em Tigray, com alegações de genocídio contínuo contra a população Tigriana.

Every night we only hoped to survive': Sudanese refugees' search for safety

Sudanese refugees, once fleeing civil war, face new dangers in Ethiopian camps as violence escalates.
The search for safety amid ongoing conflict emphasizes their vulnerability and uncertainty.
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Somaliland eyes recognition as it goes to polls

Somaliland is holding presidential elections amidst regional tensions, aiming for international recognition after 30 years of self-rule.

Somaliland elections: Impact on regional power dynamics DW 11/12/2024

Somaliland's presidential election aims to resolve political instability and enhance international recognition despite its unrecognized sovereignty.

Why are Somalia and Ethiopia in a deepening diplomatic dispute?

Somaliland deal provides Ethiopia access to Red Sea, straining relations with Somalia.
Diplomatic dispute arises over agreement, sparking concerns of wider consequences.

Somaliland eyes recognition as it goes to polls

Somaliland is holding presidential elections amidst regional tensions, aiming for international recognition after 30 years of self-rule.

Somaliland elections: Impact on regional power dynamics DW 11/12/2024

Somaliland's presidential election aims to resolve political instability and enhance international recognition despite its unrecognized sovereignty.

Why are Somalia and Ethiopia in a deepening diplomatic dispute?

Somaliland deal provides Ethiopia access to Red Sea, straining relations with Somalia.
Diplomatic dispute arises over agreement, sparking concerns of wider consequences.
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This country was the world's first to ban imports of non-electric private cars. The switch to EVs has been bumpy

Ethiopia's electric vehicle transition faces challenges like erratic electricity supply and high import costs for maintenance.
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Opinion | The BRICS Summit Was a Glimpse of the World to Come

PM Abiy Ahmed's praise for Putin at the BRICS summit signals a shift in global alliances and the diminishing influence of the West.

Ethiopia's new president: 'Government ready for dialogue' DW 10/09/2024

Taye Astke Selassie prioritizes sustainable peace and rule of law as Ethiopia's new president.

Ethiopia's new president: "Government ready for dialog" DW 10/09/2024

Ethiopia's new president prioritizes peace, rule of law, and is committed to dialogue amidst internal conflicts.

Opinion | The BRICS Summit Was a Glimpse of the World to Come

PM Abiy Ahmed's praise for Putin at the BRICS summit signals a shift in global alliances and the diminishing influence of the West.

Ethiopia's new president: 'Government ready for dialogue' DW 10/09/2024

Taye Astke Selassie prioritizes sustainable peace and rule of law as Ethiopia's new president.

Ethiopia's new president: "Government ready for dialog" DW 10/09/2024

Ethiopia's new president prioritizes peace, rule of law, and is committed to dialogue amidst internal conflicts.
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#climate-change

Malaria Is Surging in Ethiopia, Reversing a Decade of Progress Against the Disease

Malaria infection rates are increasing dramatically in Ethiopia due to various compounding factors, including armed conflict and climate change.

Two Landslides Kill 229 People in Ethiopia

At least 229 people died in a landslide in southwestern Ethiopia due to heavy rain, with villagers trying to rescue victims being hit by a second landslide.

Malaria Is Surging in Ethiopia, Reversing a Decade of Progress Against the Disease

Malaria infection rates are increasing dramatically in Ethiopia due to various compounding factors, including armed conflict and climate change.

Two Landslides Kill 229 People in Ethiopia

At least 229 people died in a landslide in southwestern Ethiopia due to heavy rain, with villagers trying to rescue victims being hit by a second landslide.
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Ethiopia: New president signals willingness to dialogue DW 10/09/2024

Ethiopia's new president, Taye Astke Selassie, aims to initiate peace processes amid ongoing internal conflicts.

Berlin marathon results and times as Mengesha and Ketema claim Ethiopia double

Ethiopia's Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema won the men's and women's Berlin Marathon, respectively.
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Fresh Egypt arms shipment to Somalia raises regional tensions

Egypt's arms shipments to Somalia raise regional tensions, especially with Ethiopia, amidst ongoing conflicts and water disputes in the Horn of Africa.

Egypt delivers more weapons to Somalia amid rising tensions with Ethiopia

Egypt has strengthened military ties with Somalia this year, influenced by mutual distrust of Ethiopia.

Could Egypt and Ethiopia's tensions escalate into a war? DW 09/14/2024

The filling of Ethiopia's GERD escalates tensions, with Egypt seeking binding water-access agreements as its national security is at stake.

Fresh Egypt arms shipment to Somalia raises regional tensions

Egypt's arms shipments to Somalia raise regional tensions, especially with Ethiopia, amidst ongoing conflicts and water disputes in the Horn of Africa.

Egypt delivers more weapons to Somalia amid rising tensions with Ethiopia

Egypt has strengthened military ties with Somalia this year, influenced by mutual distrust of Ethiopia.

Could Egypt and Ethiopia's tensions escalate into a war? DW 09/14/2024

The filling of Ethiopia's GERD escalates tensions, with Egypt seeking binding water-access agreements as its national security is at stake.
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Homeless World Cup: 'We want to do something special' DW 09/18/2024

Street football programs, like 'Street Soccer', empower homeless individuals and refugees by fostering community and support through sports.

Why a card with a QR code brings hope to the hungry in Ethiopia

The necessity of a secure and transparent food aid distribution system in Ethiopia after previous corruption. Better registration is essential for effective aid delivery.

Opinion | The Coming War Nobody Is Talking About

Ethiopia's ambition to become a coastal state under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed threatens regional stability in East Africa.

Ten people dead in northern Ethiopia landslide: State media

Ten people died and eight were injured in a landslide in Amhara, Ethiopia, displacing around 2,400 residents.
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3 months ago

It's happening on the scale of a pandemic': the drug-resistant infections killing African babies

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health crisis causing a significant number of deaths, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia.

Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to at least 157 as search continues

Rescue efforts following mudslides in Ethiopia lead to at least 157 deaths.

Ethiopian plastic upcycling startup Kubik gets fresh funding, plans to license out its tech | TechCrunch

Kubik raises $1.9 million seed extension for plastic upcycling in Ethiopia, aiming for pan-African growth by licensing their technology.

It's rude not to offer three cups': the lengthy, beloved coffee rituals binding Ethiopians together

Coffee is an integral part of Ethiopian culture and social interaction.

Ethiopia opens door for prized coffee exports to foreigners

Ethiopia allows foreign companies to buy coffee directly from farmers and processors, a move to liberalize the economy.

For singer Berhana, 'going home' brought more questions than answers

Berhana's last song, 'Going Home,' was the first completed for his latest album, focusing on themes of loss, grief, and hope.
His visit to Ethiopia, his mother's home country, deeply impacted his perspective on identity and connection to his roots.

Ethiopian runners win men's and women's races at Paris Marathon

Ethiopia achieved a double win in the Paris Marathon after five years
Mulugeta Uma and Mestawut Fikir emerged victorious with impressive times.
from www.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Elite cyclist to lead London race while living in asylum hotel

Trhas Teklehaimanot Tesfay, an elite female cyclist from Ethiopia, is facing challenging conditions living in an asylum seeker hotel in London on a tight budget.
Despite the difficult circumstances, Tesfay remains dedicated to pursuing her passion for cycling and achieving success at the highest level.

Fossil Trove from 74,000 Years Ago Points to Remarkably Adaptive Humans

Ancient hunter-gatherers in Ethiopia were remarkably adaptable.
The discovery of artifacts at Shinfa-Metema 1 site in Ethiopia provide insights into the lifestyle of humans 74,000 years ago.

Opinion | When African Women Are Raped, Where Is the Outrage?

Sexual violence normalization in Ethiopia
Impact of conflict-related sexual violence in Tigray

5 Ways Bitcoin Mining Benefits Ethiopia

Ethiopia poised to claim a significant share of global bitcoin mining hashrate.
Bitcoin mining in Ethiopia monetizes surplus electricity & offers economic growth potential.

French journalist detained in Ethiopia released after a week

French journalist released in Ethiopia after being accused of conspiring to create chaos.
Media watchdogs urge Ethiopia to improve press freedom.

Ethiopian forces killed at least 45 citizens' in Amhara, rights body says

Ethiopia's federal security forces killed at least 45 civilians in a massacre in Amhara state.
There has been a rise in deadly drone activity in the Amhara region.
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Raped during Ethiopia's war, survivors now rejected by their families

Over 100,000 women in Ethiopia's Tigray region may have been raped during the civil war.
Countless women who gave birth as a result of rape are struggling with ostracization and rejection from their communities.
The violence against Tigrayan women was sustained and organized, with multiple perpetrators including Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers and Amhara militiamen.

Extreme drought in northern Italy mirrors climate in Ethiopia

Extreme drought in northern Italy has doubled over the past two decades, creating a climate that increasingly mirrors that of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
Under extreme climate pressures, areas that used to experience frequent droughts are now more prone to frequent flooding, while other regions historically prone to flooding now endure more frequent droughts.
The flip of climate extremes is being experienced by millions of people living in some of the poorest areas of the world, where communities are often ill-equipped to deal with them.

Raped during Ethiopia's war, survivors now rejected by their families

Over 100,000 women in Ethiopia's Tigray region may have been raped during the civil war.
Countless women who gave birth as a result of rape are struggling with ostracization and rejection from their communities.
The violence against Tigrayan women was sustained and organized, with multiple perpetrators including Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers and Amhara militiamen.

Extreme drought in northern Italy mirrors climate in Ethiopia

Extreme drought in northern Italy has doubled over the past two decades, creating a climate that increasingly mirrors that of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
Under extreme climate pressures, areas that used to experience frequent droughts are now more prone to frequent flooding, while other regions historically prone to flooding now endure more frequent droughts.
The flip of climate extremes is being experienced by millions of people living in some of the poorest areas of the world, where communities are often ill-equipped to deal with them.
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