Tag: Ethiopia
70 Ethiopian migrants drown off Yemeni coast
Seventy Ethiopian migrants were drowned after their boat sank off the coast of Yemen, local media and authorities said on…
Saudi border guards kill Ethiopian
Guards on Saudi Arabia’s southern border with Yemen have killed two Ethiopians trying to smuggle drugs and alcohol into the…
Man arrested in Ethiopian embassy shooting in Washington
United States Secret Service agents arrested a man after he fired a gun outside the Ethiopian embassy in Washington on…
Ethiopia now Africa’s biggest refugee host
The spiralling crisis in war-ravaged South Sudan has sent nearly 200,000 refugees into Ethiopia, making it Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country,…
Ethiopian bloggers, journalists charged with ‘terrorism’
A group of Ethiopian bloggers and journalists detained for nearly three months have been charged with terrorism for having links…
Chinese Premier to visit Nigeria, other African countries
Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, will on Tuesday 6 May, commence visits to Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola and Kenya. Li, who disclosed…
US will do ‘everything possible’ to rescue Nigeria girls – Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday vowed that Washington will do “everything possible” to help Nigeria deal with…
Ethiopia stops anti-gay rally
Anti-gay activists in Ethiopia have cancelled a planned demonstration next week against homosexuality. The activists said Thursday they have been…
Kenyans, Ethiopians sweep Tokyo Marathon
Dickson Chumba won the men’s race at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday in a meet record of two hours, five…
Ethiopia reels in shock over plane hijack
Ethiopia’s government on Monday named the co-pilot of an Ethiopian Airlines flight who hijacked his aircraft, describing him as “medically…
Ethiopia probes hijacker of Rome bound plane
Ethiopia said Monday it was investigating a co-pilot who hijacked an Ethiopian Airlines flight, bound for Rome, and forced it…
CHAN 2014: Libya stay top, Ethiopia shocked
Libya remained top of Group C at the African Nations Championship courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Friday,…
Friendly with Ethiopia: Keshi impressed by Super Eagles Team B
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance against Ethiopia’s Walya Antelopes in an international friendly.…
Globacom Savour W/Cup Ticket With Eagles
Sponsor of Nigerian national football teams, Globacom, has lauded the exploits of the Super Eagles in securing one of the…
President Goodluck Jonathan wishes Super Eagles good luck
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan believes the country’s team could make history by becoming the first African team to win the…
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Hello Brazil… Nigeria’s Super Eagles on the way for World Cup
Taiwo Adelu/Calabar Two goals from Victor Moses and substitute Obinna Nsofor ensured that Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in…
We Need Nigerians’ Support —Mba
The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s midfielder, Sunday Mba, has said that what they need is Nigerians’ support in their second…
World Cup Qualifier: Dike in, Nwofor out
Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ Coach, Stephen Keshi has replaced Uche Nwofor of SC Heerenveen, Netherlands with Bright Dike of Toronto FC,…
Keshi calls up Omeruo, 24 others for Ethiopia, Italy
Taiwo Adelu Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, has invited 25 players to prosecute the two big games against Ethiopia…
Keshi hails Super Eagles, thanks Nigerians for support
Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, on Sunday in Addis Ababa attributed his team’s 2-1 victory over Ethiopia’s Walya…
African leaders want ICC stop trial of Kenya leaders
African nations on Saturday urged the International Criminal Court to defer the crimes against humanity trials of Kenya’s leadership as…
World Cup Qualifier: No injury worries for Super Eagles
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi said on Friday in Abuja there were no injury worries after the team rounded off…
Ethiopia: We Don’t Fear Nigeria
A member of Walya Antelope of Ethiopia,Asrat Megersa, a defensive midfielder who plies his trade with Walia Ibex Football Club…
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Nigeria vs Ethiopia: Predict the scoreline and win $500
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be playing against the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia in a crucial FIFA World Cup Qualification match…
Education of girls will end child marriage, says UNESCO
UNESCO marks the International Day of the Girl Child today, with mind-boggling statistics about the implications, in missed opportunities, for…
Jonathan to attend AU’s special session
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan will begin a two-day visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia tomorrow to participate in an extraordinary session…
I’m fit for Ethiopia, says Ameobi
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi has dismissed speculation over his fitness ahead of Sunday’s 2014 World Cup play-off in Ethiopia.…
Nigeria: Only Six Super Eagles in camp for Ethiopia
Only one foreign-based and five home-based players were in camp on Monday a day after Nigeria’s Super Eagles opened camp…
World Cup: Ethiopian Antelopes getting ready for Nigeria
ADDIS ABABA (AFP) – In matching blue jerseys and red shorts, Ethiopia’s footballers confidently criss-cross their home pitch, launching the…
World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria gets dates for Ethiopia clashes
Ethiopia will face Nigeria on October 13 in Addis Ababa in the first leg of a 2014 World Cup play-off,…