Tag: Ethiopia
Ruling party claims landslide victory in Ethiopia’s Tigray poll
Against a looming confrontation with Addis Ababa, the regional ruling party in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, has claimed a landslide election…
Ethiopia’s Tigray region holds election in defiance of Addis Ababa
Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region held parliamentary elections on Wednesday, defying the central government in Addis Ababa.
Over 46,000 COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 46,407 after 1,186 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed on Thursday, the country’s Ministry of…
20 Ethiopians die of coronavirus in 24 hours
Ethiopia’s confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 46,407 after 1,186 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed on Thursday, the country’s Ministry of…
Government officials arrested in Ethiopia over violence
More than 500 lower and middle-level government officials have been arrested for suspected role in recent deadly violence, Ethiopia's Oromia…
Ethiopia breaks COVID-19 record, total hits 17,530 cases
Ethiopia's confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 17,530 after 915 new COVID-19 positive cases were confirmed on Friday.
81 killed in Ethiopia protests over death of singer Hachalu Hundessa
At least 81 people were killed in Ethiopia after death of a popular singer Hachalu Hundessa sparked violent protests in…
7 teenagers found dead in church
The bodies of seven teenagers were discovered in a church in Ethiopia’s eastern Oromia region, police officials said on Monday.
Police find bodies of dead teenagers in church
Police officials on Monday discovered the bodies of seven teenagers in a church in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia receives stolen priceless crown from the Netherlands
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Thursday received a priceless 18th-century crown that a former refugee had kept hidden…
Nigerian, Ethiopia sign visa waiver agreement
Nigeria and Ethiopia have signed a visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders, and a Memorandum of Understanding…
Buhari vows: All kidnapped children will be freed
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reassured Nigerians and the international community of the steadfast commitment of…
Buhari leaves for AU Summit with Ayade, Uzodinma(Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari has left Abuja for the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, to attend the 33rd ordinary session of…
100 injured as Ethiopian Christians mark baptism of Jesus Christ
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians have rounded off the three-day Ethiopian epiphany, the baptism of Jesus Christ, with an assortment of unique…
Kidnappers kill 6 teenage abductees
Kidnappers have murdered six teenagers in Ethiopia after their demands for ransom were denied.