Tag: Ethiopia
Buhari appeals for peace in Ethiopia
Buhari delivered his message in the presence of African leaders and a jubilant crowd of Ethiopians at the Meskel Square.
Addis Ababa surprise: Buhari driven to dinner by Ethiopian PM Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed played the chauffeur, as he drove Buhari to the newly built expansive friendship park for a…
Ethiopia expels 7 UN diplomats for meddling in Tigray
The seven have 72 hours to leave, the ministry said in a statement, accusing them of "meddling" in internal affairs.
Tigray Crisis: PM Abiy Ahmed educates Biden in open letter
Abiy's letter came into social media space hours after Biden on Friday signed an executive order, authorising a new sanctions…
29 bodies dumped in River Setit
The corpses were identified by Ethiopians residing in the Wad al Hulaywah area of eastern Sudan, it said.
Ethiopia: PM Abiy’s Prosperity Party wins majority seats
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won large majority in Ethiopia's parliamentary election, the election board said on Saturday.
Fact Check: Hadi Sirika claims Ethiopia earns its major income from Ethiopian Airline
Nigeria's minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika says Ethiopia relies mainly on its airlines as its major source of income. Is…
WFP resumes humanitarian operations in Tigray region
The World Food Programme (WFP) has resumed operations in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, after fighting halted the emergency response last week,…
Ethiopia declares dramatic ceasefire in Tigray
Ethiopia has declared a dramatic unilateral ceasefire in Tigray as the former rulers of the region and their soldiers returned…
Ethiopia: Guterres condemns air strike on Tigray market
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres on Friday condemned airstrike hitting a busy market in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region.
UN condemns sexual abuses against civilians in Ethiopia
The United Nations has expressed deep concern about serious and ongoing abuses carried out against displaced civilians facing food insecurity…
Ethiopia postpones sixth general elections
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has postponed the sixth general elections to an undetermined date.
Ethiopia registers 841 new COVID-19 cases
Ethiopia registered 841 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 253,120 as of…
Sudan threatens to sue Ethiopia, Italian firm over Nile dam
Sudan has threatened to sue Ethiopia and the Italian company implementing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) if the second…
The Weeknd announces $1m donation for relief efforts in Ethiopia
Grammy award-winning artist The Weeknd has said he would donate $1 million to Ethiopian relief efforts through the UN World…
COVID-19: Ethiopia registers 1,878 new cases
Ethiopia registered 1,878 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 215,189 as of Sunday…
Disputed Dam: Egypt warns Ethiopia over unilateral actions
Egypt’s Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Abdel-Ati on Sunday warned that Ethiopia’s unilateral actions over the filling and…
Ethiopia reports 1,994 new COVID-19 cases
Ethiopia registered 1,994 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 183,863 as of Friday…
Tigray rebel leader vows long resistance to Ethiopian forces
The former regional president in Tigray region, Debretsion Gebremichael said his group is committed to “extended resistance” against the Ethiopian…
COVID-19: Ethiopia reports 469 new cases
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health on Sunday said the country registered 469 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the past 24 hours,…
Ethiopia’s ex-foreign minister Seyoum killed in Tigray battle
A former Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Seyoum Mesfin has been killed during a battle in the country's Tigray region.
Gunmen acting like Boko Haram kill 207 Ethiopians in Benishangul-Gumuz
Gunmen acting like bloodthirsty Boko Haram terrorists have killed 207 Ethiopians in western Benishangul-Gumuz regional state.
Ethiopian National Election to hold June 2021
Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election on June 5, 2021, the National Electoral Board said on Friday.
Ethiopia PM Abiy visits troubled Tigray region
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Mekelle, the regional capital of the troubled Tigray region, a senior Cabinet…
Eritrean troops not fighting in Ethiopia: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that there was no proof of Eritrean troops backing Ethiopia, in the war…
Ethiopia begins manhunt for Tigray rebel leaders
The Ethiopian government launched a manhunt on Sunday for leaders of a rebellious faction in the northern region of Tigray.
Ethiopia ignores Africa, begins final onslaught against Tigray
The Ethiopian military will begin the “final phase” of an offensive in the rebellious northern Tigray region today, Prime Minister…
Ethiopia claims ‘large number’ of Tigray fighters surrender
The Ethiopian government has claimed that "large number" of Tigray Special Forces and the militia are surrendering.
Ethiopia: Kenya, European Council to pursue end to unrest
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and the president of the European Council, Charles Michel, on Tuesday agreed to pursue an end…
UN chief deeply concerned over Ethiopia’s Tigray region
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed “deep concern” over the unfolding conflict in the breakaway Tigray region of Ethiopia.