Tag: Ethiopia
Jonathan calls for immediate ceasefire, dialogue in Ethiopia
Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia, following continued fighting between Ethiopian…
U.S. orders citizens out of Ethiopia as rebels close in on Addis Ababa
The advisory was issued after an alliance of anti-government forces threatened to march on the capital city.
Explainer: Can rebel Tigrayan forces overrun Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa?
Fighting their way into the capital - home to the African Union headquarters and many international delegations - could be…
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.