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Thursday, May 16

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Ethiopia protests US ambassador's speech after he calls for release of political prisoners

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Ethiopia lodged a complaint Thursday over statements by the U.S. ambassador after he said the release of political prisoners could help the country engage in a productive dialogue and that detaining critics won't resolve the country's…

Ethiopia protests US ambassador’s speech after he calls for release of political prisoners

kvia.com

By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia lodged a complaint over statements by the U.S. ambassador after he said the release of political prisoners could help the country engage in a productive dialogue and that…

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Ethnic strife is tearing Ethiopia apart, but America can help end it

thehill.com

In recent months, the world community has been paying closer attention to events in Ethiopia and the regime in Addis Ababa as it wages an increasingly violent civil war, violates the civil rights of journalists and political opponents, and…

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Ethiopia: Former Ethiopian Peacekeepers of Tigrayan Descent Previously Stationed in Abyei Region Caught Up in Sudan's Escalating Conflict

allafrica.com

Addis Abeba -- Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, who were stationed in the Abyei region bordering Sudan and South Sudan, are currently facing heightened security concerns amidst the escalating conflict in Sudan.

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Ethiopia: Japan Assists 100m Yen for Refugees, Host Community in Ethiopia

allafrica.com

ADDIS ABABA -- The government of Japan has provided 100 million yen assistance to improve the livelihoods of refugees and host communities in Ethiopia's Somali state.

Wednesday, May 15

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Qatar Senior Commanders Discuss Cooperation in Military Technology

allafrica.com

Addis Abeba -- A delegation led by Qatar's Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa, Ethiopian Defense University Commander, various issues…

Tuesday, May 14

20

Ethiopia: U.S. Special Envoy Mike Hammer Meets With Oromo Opposition Leaders, Discusses Political Challenges

allafrica.com

Addis Abeba -- Mike Hammer, the U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, engaged in discussions with notable opposition party leaders regarding the present political circumstances in Ethiopia as a whole, with a specific emphasis on the…

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Ethiopia: Rotten Flowers of the Spring Reform - Democracy and Economic Sovereignty Under Prosperity Party

allafrica.com

Addis Abeba -- Looking back at the spring season of 2018, when the "reformist" group led by PM Abiy Ahmed mobilized the public with flowery promises of democracy, freedom of expression, and economic prosperity, we now find ourselves…

Ethiopia: Between Two Peace Treaties - Irob Community Confronts Plight, Looming Displacement

allafrica.com

Addis Abeba -- Fisuh Welde, a resident of Irob district in the Eastern Zone of Tigray, has spent his entire life nestled in the northern escarpment of the Ethiopian highlands.

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African Union, Ethiopia, and new developments in transitional justice in Africa, By John G. Ikubaje

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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is one of the African Union member states that has witnessed significant transitional justice experiences, although not without challenges. However, the recent conflict between the Government of…

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Vodacom profits affected by Ethiopia’s start-up costs

newsghana.com.gh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, techfocus24, https://newsghana.com.gh/vodacom-profits-affected-by-ethiopias-start-up-costs/Vodacom Group on Monday reported a 10.8% fall in full-year earnings, impacted by start-up…

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Ethiopia: How Midwife Mentors Make It Safer for Women to Give Birth in Ethiopia's Fragile Areas

allafrica.com

Imagine being a midwife in a remote, fragile context, like the Afar region in Ethiopia. This hot low-land and desert-like area has been affected by conflict, driving up the headcount poverty rate to 30 per cent. This has worsened food…

Ethiopia: Djibouti Hit As Ethiopia Shifts Transit Cargo to Port of Lamu

allafrica.com

Djibouti faces a major setback as Ethiopia shifts its transit cargo operations to the Port of Lamu, providing a substantial boost to the LAPSSET project.

Monday, May 13

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Big win as Ethiopia starts importing fertiliser through the Lamu Port

www.the-star.co.ke

This is the first time Ethiopia is importing cargo through Lamu Port.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Djibouti Take Over Management of Ethio-Djibouti Railway After Six Years of Commercial Operations

allafrica.com

Addis Abeba -- Six years after to the commencement of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway's operations, the Chinese Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has formally relinquished management responsibilities to the Ethiopian and Djiboutian…

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Ethiopia Shows Us Just How Fast The Transition To Electric Mobility Can Happen In Africa

cleantechnica.com

Like a lot of countries on the African continent, Ethiopia has an exceptionally low motorisation rate. Ethiopia has a population of 126 million people, but the total number of vehicles registered in Ethiopia is around 1.2 million. Most of…

Sunday, May 12

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Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway marks six years of operation

www.africanews.com

The over 750-kilometre-long line is the first electrified transnational railway in East Africa.