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Illicit Firearm Inflow into Ethiopia Increasing – Police – Ezega
EzegaIllicit Firearm Inflow into Ethiopia Increasing - PoliceEzegaNovember 12, 2018 - Ethiopia has become destination for illicit firearms in the last few months mainly due to trafficked from neighboring Sudan, says Ethiopian Police. The inflow of firearms has increased after high demanded was created in Ethiopia ...
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Vodacom eyes partnership with Safaricom in Ethiopia – Business Day
Business DayVodacom eyes partnership with Safaricom in EthiopiaBusiness DayVodacom is eyeing an entry into Ethiopia, Africa's fastest-growing and second-most populous country, in partnership with its Kenyan associate company, Safaricom, CEO Shameel Joosub says. The East African state, which said in June that it will open its ...and more »
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Ethiopia arrests 63 suspected of rights abuses, corruption – Minneapolis Star Tribune
africanewsEthiopia arrests 63 suspected of rights abuses, corruptionMinneapolis Star TribuneADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia has arrested 63 intelligence officials, military personnel and businesspeople on allegations of rights violations and corruption, the country's attorney general announced Monday. The sweeping high-profile arrests ...Ethiopia detains 36 spy officers over corruption, rights abusesafricanewsall 109 news articles »
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Gebrselassie quits as Ethiopia’s athletics chief after ‘incident’ – Daily Nation
Daily NationGebrselassie quits as Ethiopia's athletics chief after 'incident'Daily NationADDIS ABABA,. Ethiopian running legend Haile Gebrselassie on Monday resigned as president of the country's athletics body two years into his four-year mandate after an unspecified "incident", state media reported. The retired 45-year-old Gebrselassie ...Gebrselassie resigns as president of Ethiopia athleticsThe Republicall 15 news articles »
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Ethiopia: Arrest of dozens of security officials a first step towards accountability – Amnesty International
Ethiopia: Arrest of dozens of security officials a first step towards accountabilityAmnesty InternationalFollowing the announcement today of the arrest of at least 36 key security officials suspected to be responsible for gross human rights violations in Ethiopia, Amnesty International's Director for East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes, Joan ...
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Spotlight: New Play ‘The Assignment’ Staring Ethiopian-American Actress Antu Yacob – Tadias Magazine
Tadias MagazineSpotlight: New Play 'The Assignment' Staring Ethiopian-American Actress Antu YacobTadias MagazineNew York (TADIAS) — In an upcoming play exploring the themes of friendship, loss, and forgiveness Ethiopian-American actress Antu Yacob plays “a brilliant and reserved” English professor named Helen Payne who is recovering from tragedy related to gun ...
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Ethiopian expands Asiana codeshare to Japan from Nov 2018
Routes Asia is the only route development event dedicated to the Asia Pacific region. Attracting senior decision makers from the region's air service development community, Routes Asia provides the pe...
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‘You’re All Bastards’ — Aremu Afolayan Tears Into Buhari, Ambode, Ethiopian Airlines – SaharaReporters.com
SaharaReporters.com'You're All Bastards' — Aremu Afolayan Tears Into Buhari, Ambode, Ethiopian AirlinesSaharaReporters.com“Why do you have to allow this to happen and you call yourself a f**king Buhari? Who are you? What kind of president are you? What kind of mayor of a state are you, Ambode or whoever is there? Ethiopian Airlines is the most rubbish airline in the world.Akinwunmi Ambode (@akinwunmiambode) • Instagram photos and videosInstagramMuhammadu Buhari (@muhammadubuhari) • Instagram photos and videosInstagramall 13 news articles »
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Ethiopian takes delivery of eighth B777 freighter – Air Cargo News
Air Cargo NewsEthiopian takes delivery of eighth B777 freighterAir Cargo NewsEthiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has taken delivery of its eighth Boeing 777 freighter aircraft after it arrived at the African carrier's Bole International Airport home base. Ethiopian Group chief executive Tewolde GebreMariam said: “The new ...Ethiopian takes delivery of its 8th Boeing 777FTravel News | eTurboNewsEthiopian Airlines takes delivery of 8th B777 freighterNews Agency of Nigeria (press release)Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services adds 8th B777F to its fleetLogistics Update Africaall 5 news articles »
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Ethiopia detains 36 spy officers over corruption, rights abuses – africanews
africanewsEthiopia detains 36 spy officers over corruption, rights abusesafricanewsSome of the actions of the detained officials led to death, rape and castration in some cases. He also gave details with regards to the case of a bombing at a pro-Abiy rally in Addis Ababa. The third detailed corruption within the business wing of the ...Ethiopia Detains 63 Officials for Rights Abuses, CorruptionEzegaDozens in Court as Ethiopia Says Security Chiefs Ordered Attack on PMU.S. News & World ReportEthiopia: How Military Purges Further the Prime Minister's PlansSTRATFORCapital FM Kenya -Xinhua -Ethiopia Observerall 139 news articles »
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Ethiopia arrests 36 intelligence officials over alleged corruption, rights abuses – Reuters UK
Ethiopia arrests 36 intelligence officials over alleged corruption, rights abusesReuters UKNAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopia has arrested 36 officials from its intelligence services over alleged corruption and human rights abuses following an investigation of several months, the attorney general said on Monday. Berhanu Tsegaye told a news ...
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Addis Ababa hosts 10km Ethiopia – Eritrea peace race – africanews
africanewsAddis Ababa hosts 10km Ethiopia - Eritrea peace raceafricanewsCapital of Ethiopia Addis Ababa was flooded by runners over the weekend. Runners running in support of the peace deal signed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki in July 2018. Thousands of nationals from both sides ...and more »
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Kwadwo Asamoah pulls out of Ghana squad ahead of Ethiopia clash – Report – Ghanasoccernet.com
Ghanasoccernet.comKwadwo Asamoah pulls out of Ghana squad ahead of Ethiopia clash - ReportGhanasoccernet.comKwadwo Asamoah has pulled out of the Ghana squad ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia, according to reports. The Inter Milan left-back is one of 21 players invited by coach Kwesi Appiah for the Black Stars qualifier ...Crocked Kwadwo Asamoah ruled out of Ethiopia gameGhana Football Association2019 AFCON qualifier: Kwadwo Asamoah out of Ethiopia clashMyjoyonline.comKwadwo Asamoah withdraws from Black Stars clash against EthiopiaPulse.com.ghbrytfmonline.comall 25 news articles »
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‘You’re All Bastards’ – Actor Aremu Afolayan Blast Buhari, Ambode, Ethiopian Airlines (Video)
Nigerian actor, Aremu Afolayan, has called out President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Ethiopian Airlines and Murtala Muhammed Airport officials for frustrating travellers. In a video p...
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‘You’re All Bastards’ — Aremu Afolayan Tears Into Buhari, Ambode, Ethiopian Airlines
“Why do you have to allow this to happen and you call yourself a f**king Buhari? Who are you? What kind of president are you? What kind of mayor of a state are you, Ambode or whoever is there?
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Ethiopian Airlines Review Business Class B737 MAX Antananarivo, Madagascar (TNR) to Addis Abeba (ADD)
Ethiopian Airlines has been toying with their Antananarivo service for some time – it went from a daily 737 to a five weekly 787 and now it is run by a 737 MAX, five times a week (I had booked a 787 b...
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Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of 8th B777 freighter
Ethiopian Airlines says it has taken delivery of the 8th B777 freighter aircraft in its cargo fleet family for its Cargo and Logistics Services, as Africa’s Largest Cargo operator. A statement by Ethi...
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Spotlight: New Play ‘The Assignment’ Staring Ethiopian-American Actress Antu Yacob
New York (TADIAS) — In an upcoming play exploring the themes of friendship, loss, and forgiveness Ethiopian-American actress Antu Yacob plays “a brilliant and reserved” English professor named Helen P...
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Ethiopian PM Says Military Reform to Embrace Cyber Security, Space Force
Ongoing reforms within the Ethiopian Defence Forces structure will include cyber security and space force in the near future, the Ethiopian Prime Minister's Office revealed on Thursday. The Office, in ...
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Journalists Visit the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam [press release]
The African Union Commission took journalists from across the continent on a tour of the largest hydropower project in Africa, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) today. The GERD, which is one ...
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Ethiopia detains 36 spy officers over corruption, rights abuses
After five months of investigations, Ethiopian authorities have arrested over thirty officials of the intelligence services, the attorney general Berhanu Tsegaye told reports on Monday. According to h...
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Kwadwo Asamoah withdraws from Black Stars clash against Ethiopia
Kwadwo Asamoah has requested to be excused from the Black Stars clash against Ethiopia in the 2019 Africa Nations Cup qualifiers (AFCON) due to a knee injury. Kwadwo Asamoah is one of the 20 players w...
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20,000 Ethiopian smallholders targeted with climate smart technology
CTA together with Farm Africa has launched a new project to promote the resilience of smallholder farmers against climate change in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR ...
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Ethiopia says security agents attacked PM’s rally, orders arrests
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopia's attorney general accused members of the security service of carrying out a grenade attack on a rally attended by the prime minister, as he announced details of a string ...
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Ethiopia arrests 63 security officials and workers over alleged corruption
Berhanu Tsegaye, the attorney general of Ethiopia, announced the arrest of dozens of security forces and officials in a crackdown on corruption and human rights violations with the political establish...
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Ethiopian carrier woos Nepal Airlines with tie-up offer
Ethiopian Airlines owns a fleet of 108 aircraft and serves 125 international and domestic destinations. It wants to join forces with NAC as part of its bid to establish multiple hubs beyond the ...
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Ethiopia: Catholic Church Lauds Election of First Female President
Addis Ababa — The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has commended the election of the country's first female President, Sahle-Work Zewde, saying that it is pleased that women, "... Are getting their ...
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Ethiopia: Promising Climate Options for Ethiopia, Kenya
A new report draws on the climate change mitigation experiences of a number of countries to highlight "win-win" options for Ethiopia and Kenya. The Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland ...
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CONFIRMED: Inter Milan ace Kwadwo Asamoah unavailable for Ghana against Ethiopia due to injury
Inter Milan ace Kwadwo Asamoah has withdrawn from Ghana's squad for next week's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia due to recurrent knee injury, the Ghana Football Association has ...
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Ethiopia also arrested 27 METEC employees, police officials
NAIROBI, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Ethiopia's attorney general said on Monday that 27 people -- employees from the military-run conglomerate METEC and police officers -- were arrested in a five-month ...
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Ethiopian scrubs Eritrea-Scandinavia plans
Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa) has had to drop plans for flights from Asmara to Scandinavia after failing to secure the requisite traffic rights. The airline had previously announced plans to li...
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Ethiopia’s attorney general alleges vast corruption at military-run Metec
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopia’s attorney general said on Monday that a five-month long investigation into procurement processes at the huge military-run conglomerate METEC has revealed vast ...
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Ethiopia arrests 36 intelligence officials over alleged corruption, rights abuses
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopia has arrested 36 officials from its intelligence services over alleged corruption and human rights abuses following an investigation of several months, the attorney general ...
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Addis Ababa hosts 10km Ethiopia – Eritrea peace race
Capital of Ethiopia Addis Ababa was flooded by runners over the weekend. Runners running in support of the peace deal signed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki i...
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Joint Statement of the Bahr Dar Meeting Between the Leaders of Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea
The leaders of Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, President Mohammed Abdullahi Mahmud Farmajo and President Isaias Afwerki held a series of consultations in Bahr Dar, Ethiopia o...
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‘Invisible’ story of bravery in First World War told in touring Somali exhibition
The corps saw action, often in the Far East, as well as at home serving against the “Mad Mullah”, Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, a patriotic leader who fought a 20-year battle against the British, French a...
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How to travel to Ethiopia on a budget
A great way to save money is to book your flights during an off-season time within the year. Drink local! True Ethiopian coffee and the ceremony surrounding it is as old as the country itself. Practic...
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President Isaias Afwerki On Working Visit to Ethiopia
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide as well as a number of Ethiopian officials, religious leaders and renowned individuals. President Isaias Afwerki and President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed, who is also on ...
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Ethiopian carrier woos Nepal Airlines with tie-up offer – The Kathmandu Post
The Kathmandu PostEthiopian carrier woos Nepal Airlines with tie-up offerThe Kathmandu PostNov 12, 2018-Africa's largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines has proposed to become a partner with Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). Last week, Ethiopian Ambassador to Nepal Asfaw Dingamo Kame met with Tourism Minister Rabindra Adhikari in Kathmandu ...
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Ethiopian Airlines returns to Somalia, first time in 4 decades
Ethiopian Airlines made its first landing in the Somali capital Mogadishu after 40 years absence. The flight, Et 377, landed at Aden Abdule International Airport on 9 November 2018. Ethiopian suspende...
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Ethiopian Airlines returns to Somalia, first time in 4 decades
Ethiopian Airlines made its first landing in the Somali capital Mogadishu after 40 years absence. The flight, Et 377, landed at Aden Abdule International Airport on 9 November 2018. Ethiopian suspende...
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Ethiopian expands Asiana codeshare to Japan from Nov 2018
Routes Asia is the only route development event dedicated to the Asia Pacific region. Attracting senior decision makers from the region's air service development community, Routes Asia provides the pe...
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ETH/IC/2018/077-National Consultant for Communication (ONLY for Ethiopian Nationals)
00086749 - Promoting Sustainable Rural Energy Technologies (RETs). Your offer, comprising of a Brief Technical Proposal and Financial offer, should be submitted in accordance with IC requirements, thr...
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Ethiopian Kossa Kebena from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea a Finalist…
The Good Food Awards has named Ethiopian Kossa Kebena coffee from Columbus coffee roaster Crimson Cup Coffee and Tea as as a 2019 finalist in the coffee category. The organic coffee, which previously ...
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Edmonton man plays role in major peace deal between Ethiopia, Somali group – Edmonton Journal
Edmonton JournalEdmonton man plays role in major peace deal between Ethiopia, Somali groupEdmonton JournalAbiy Ahmed became Ethiopia's prime minister last April and generated glowing headlines by ending the border war with Eritrea and ordering the release of thousands of political prisoners. He also lifted a state of emergency in place in the country ...
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Ethiopian carrier woos Nepal Airlines with tie-up offer
Ethiopian Airlines owns a fleet of 108 aircraft and serves 125 international and domestic destinations. It wants to join forces with NAC as part of its bid to establish multiple hubs beyond the ...
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Kuwait – Asian and an Ethiopian held for helping maids flee sponsors
(MENAFN - Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Nov 11: Two expatriates – an Ethiopian and an Asian – have been detained in Khaitan Police Station for investigations over allegations of inciting housemaids ...
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Ethiopian migrants die off Tanzania coast trying to sail to SA
Seven Ethiopian migrants drowned after a boat carrying 13 people capsized off the coast of Tanzania while en route to South Africa, Tanzanian police said on Tuesday. Tanga Regional Police Commander Ed...
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Ethiopia: Justice for the Victims of the Meles Massacres of 2005!
Every November since 2007, I have written annual memorial declarations and tributes in remembrance of the hundreds of innocent victims of the Meles Massacres of 2005. Following the parliamentary elect...
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Roundup: Chinese-built regional landmark sets new engineering momentum in Ethiopia’s construction sector
Ethiopia's Chinese-built landmark stature, which is already regarded as the tallest structure in East Africa, has set a new engineering momentum in Ethiopia' s construction industry. On Sunday, the Co...
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Leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia pledge to work towards regional integration
The leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia have pledged to work towards the integration of the Horn of Africa region, according to a joint statement released by the three leaders on Saturday. In a p...
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WATCH: Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run – News24
News24WATCH: Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace runNews24Thousands of Ethiopians and Eritreans took part in a 10km reconciliation run Sunday in Addis Ababa in the first joint sporting event since the former bitter foes launched a rapid diplomatic thaw in July. The peace run through the Ethiopian capital ...Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run - The East AfricanThe East African (press release) (blog)Eritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia's sovereigntyafricanewsThousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace runThe News InternationalSudan Tribuneall 75 news articles »
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Ethiopia:National Security, Leadership, And Survival
Foreign Relations: Sunatimes.com - Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continues to irritate me with his obsequious behavior toward President Issayas Afeworki, and now his fawning over President Mohamed Abdulla...
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A year in fake news in Africa
In July, the US-based Ethiopian Satellite Television (ESAT) station broadcast a video which it said showed ethnic Oromos in Ethiopia pushing the bodies of ethnic Somalis into a shallow grave. It claim...
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A year in fake news in Africa
Somalis 'pushed into shallow grave' in Ethiopia What was the story? In July, the US-based Ethiopian Satellite Television (ESAT) station broadcast a video which it said showed ethnic Oromos in Ethiopia ...
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Edmonton man plays role in major peace deal between Ethiopia, Somali group
Ahmed Abdulkadir figured one of two things could happen when his plane touched down in Ethiopia. Things might go according to plan: he would be greeted by representatives of the armed liberation ...
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Edmonton man plays role in major peace deal between Ethiopia, Somali group
Things might go according to plan: he would be greeted by representatives of the armed liberation movement who’d asked for his help negotiating peace with the Ethiopian government, and they ...
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Sinking the data pirates
It was during this time that he worked with Stafford Smith on the high-profile case of Binyam Mohamed, an Ethiopian national and UK resident who was released from Guantanamo Bay – without charge – aft...
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Fenton & Fenton’s online art auction: get ready to bid!
Fenton & Fenton will present an online art auction ‘Peace of Art’ this month, with all proceeds going to School’s a Gift – an Australian not-for-profit organisation that is helping impoverished Ethiop...
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Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run – The East African (press release) (blog)
The East African (press release) (blog)Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace runThe East African (press release) (blog)Thousands of Ethiopians and Eritreans took part in a 10-kilometre reconciliation run Sunday in Addis Ababa in the first joint sporting event since the former bitter foes launched a rapid diplomatic thaw in July. The peace run through the Ethiopian ...10000 people run for Eritrea–Ethiopia newfound peaceAnadolu Agencyall 15 news articles »
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Thousands march in Rome to protest against ‘climate of hatred’
"Those who decide to cross the sea, or even walk for kilometres to get to the United States' border looking for a better life - I can only support that personally," said 22-year-old student Saba Abbat...
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Kiplimo and Teferi victorious at IAAF Cross Country Permit race in Burgos
In windy conditions the 15th Cross Internacional de Atapuerca produced a third successive win for the Ethiopian, while world under-20 cross country champion Kiplimo, who turns 18 on Wednesday (Novembe...
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Sr Thea Bowman’s cause for canonization could open at US bishops’ meeting
“She spoke about the fact that African American Catholics, we have a deep and abiding history. She told the history that we come from the Ethiopian eunuch, we come from Simon of Cyrene...that we are n...
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Africa’s poor road construction can impact the livelihoods of millions of people, here’s how Ethiopia plans to fix it
One of the fastest growing economies in Africa, Ethiopia, has an ambitious plan to cut a green, sustainable path to becoming a middle-income country by 2025. Along the way, the country faces growing u...
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Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run – FRANCE 24
FRANCE 24Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace runFRANCE 24Thousands of Ethiopians and Eritreans took part in a 10-kilometre reconciliation run Sunday in Addis Ababa in the first joint sporting event since the former bitter foes launched a rapid diplomatic thaw in July. The peace run through the Ethiopian ...10000 people run for Eritrea–Ethiopia newfound peaceAnadolu Agencyall 19 news articles »
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Feature: Ethiopia holds first athletics event commemorating diplomatic thaw with former rival Eritrea
ADDIS ABABA, Nov.11 (Xinhua) -- Tilahun Masresha 79, is feeling young at heart despite his advanced age after he completed the first 10 kms Ethiopia-Eritrea friendship athletics race held in the Ethio...
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Multi-Sectoral Intervention Vital to Accelerate Reduction of Stunting: Researchers – ReliefWeb
Multi-Sectoral Intervention Vital to Accelerate Reduction of Stunting: ResearchersReliefWebAddis Ababa November 10/11/2018 Ethiopia needs multi-sectoral intervention to accelerate the reduction of stunting, according to researchers. Despite Ethiopia's remarkable achievements in reducing stunting to the lowest possible, its prevalence is ...
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Multi-Sectoral Intervention Vital to Accelerate Reduction of Stunting: Researchers – ReliefWeb
Multi-Sectoral Intervention Vital to Accelerate Reduction of Stunting: ResearchersReliefWebAddis Ababa November 10/11/2018 Ethiopia needs multi-sectoral intervention to accelerate the reduction of stunting, according to researchers. Despite Ethiopia's remarkable achievements in reducing stunting to the lowest possible, its prevalence is ...
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Roundup: Chinese-built regional landmark sets new engineering momentum in Ethiopia’s construction sector
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia's Chinese-built landmark stature, which is already regarded as the tallest structure in East Africa, has set a new engineering momentum in Ethiopia' s constru...
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WATCH: Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run
Thousands of Ethiopians and Eritreans took part in a 10km reconciliation run Sunday in Addis Ababa in the first joint sporting event since the former bitter foes launched a rapid diplomatic thaw ...
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WATCH: Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run
Thousands of Ethiopians and Eritreans took part in a 10km reconciliation run Sunday in Addis Ababa in the first joint sporting event since the former bitter foes launched a rapid diplomatic thaw ...
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In Ethiopia, Thousands Take Part in Eritrea-Ethiopia Peace Run With Guest of Honor Teddy Afro
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — More than 10,000 people participated in an Eritrea-Ethiopia Peace Run in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday. The guest of honor was Ethiopia’s most celebrated singer a...
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In Ethiopia, Thousands Take Part in Eritrea-Ethiopia Peace Run With Guest of Honor Teddy Afro
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — More than 10,000 people participated in an Eritrea-Ethiopia Peace Run in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Sunday. The guest of honor was Ethiopia’s most celebrated singer a...
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Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional ties – News24
News24Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional tiesNews24The presidents of Somalia and Eritrea met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday to cement regional economic ties as relations warm between the once-rival nations. Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Eritrean President ...Eritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia's sovereigntyafricanewsEritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia welcome imminent lift of sanctions on AsmaraSudan TribuneThe US-Ethiopia relationship is changing amid a Horn of Africa power strugglePittsburgh Post-Gazetteborkena.comall 41 news articles »
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Leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia pledge to work towards regional integration
The leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia have pledged to work towards the integration of the Horn of Africa region, according to a joint statement released by the three leaders on Saturday. In a p...
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30 years after skinheads beat to death immigrant on Portland street, city reflects
Seraw, a 28-year-old Ethiopian immigrant, was surrounded and bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat by three skinheads on a Southeast Portland street on Nov. 13, 1988. Harmon Johnson’s Urban League o...
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Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run
Addis Ababa (AFP) - Thousands of Ethiopians and Eritreans took part in a 10-kilometre reconciliation run Sunday in Addis Ababa in the first joint sporting event since the former bitter foes launched a ...
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Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run
The peace run through the Ethiopian capital caught a new positive mood after years of "cold war". The two countries fought a war from 1998-2000 that left an estimated 80,000 people dead on both sides. ...
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Thousands join Ethiopia-Eritrea peace run
Addis Ababa (AFP) - Thousands of Ethiopians and Eritreans took part in a 10-kilometre reconciliation run Sunday in Addis Ababa in the first joint sporting event since the former bitter foes launched a ...
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Ethiopia Ranks as Africa’s Fastest Growing Economy in 2019
11 de noviembre de 2018, 07:30Addis Ababa, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia will grow 8.5 percent this fiscal year, which will end on July 7, 2019, according to the economic outlook for Africa, publish...
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Ethiopia Ranks as Africa’s Fastest Growing Economy in 2019
11 de noviembre de 2018, 07:30Addis Ababa, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia will grow 8.5 percent this fiscal year, which will end on July 7, 2019, according to the economic outlook for Africa, publish...
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Kenya’s Kipkorir wins Athens Marathon
Wokneth was second in 2:12:52 and fellow Ethiopian Asmeraw Mengistu was third in 2:13:20. Two other Kenyans rounded out the top 5. Shelmith Muriuki of Kenya won the women's race — and was 17th overall ...
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Kenya’s Kipkorir wins Athens Marathon
Wokneth was second in 2:12:52 and fellow Ethiopian Asmeraw Mengistu was third in 2:13:20. Two other Kenyans rounded out the top 5. Shelmith Muriuki of Kenya won the women's race — and was 17th overall ...
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Mass grave of 200 people uncovered in Ethiopia, say police
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's state affiliated broadcaster says police have uncovered a mass grave of 200 people in the troubled area between the country's Oromia and Somali regions. Fana Broadca...
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Mass grave of 200 people uncovered in Ethiopia, say police
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's state affiliated broadcaster says police have uncovered a mass grave of 200 people in the troubled area between the country's Oromia and Somali regions. Fana Broadca...
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Leaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia pledge to work towards regional integration
In a press statement, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, said they would work towards the historic transformation of ...
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Ethiopian Airlines returns to Somalia, first time in 4 decades – africanews
africanewsEthiopian Airlines returns to Somalia, first time in 4 decadesafricanews“Our flights will quickly grow to multiple daily flights given the huge volume of traffic between the two sisterly countries and the significant traffic between Somalia and the rest of the world,” Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Airlines' chief ...Mass grave with 200 bodies unearthed in eastern EthiopiaAljazeera.comHistoric Ethiopia-Somalia flight touches downThe East African (press release) (blog)Ethiopian returns to Somalia after four decadesThe Reporter EthiopiaEzega -Xinhuaall 36 news articles »
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Thousands march in Rome to protest against ‘climate of hatred’
"Those who decide to cross the sea, or even walk for kilometres to get to the United States' border looking for a better life - I can only support that personally," said 22-year-old student Saba Abbat...
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Road round-up: Debutante Masai breaks course record at Hefei Marathon | iaaf.org
When the leaders passed the water tables at 30 kilometres only three runners were left in contention of the title, including Masai, Kenya’s Racheal Mutgaa and Ethiopian pre-event favourite Aberash Fay...
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Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional ties
The presidents of Somalia and Eritrea met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday to cement regional economic ties as relations warm between the once-rival nations. Somalia’s President Moha...
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Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional ties
The presidents of Somalia and Eritrea met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday to cement regional economic ties as relations warm between the once-rival nations. Somalia’s President Moha...
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Video: Is now the right time to invest in Ethiopia?
The accession of Abiy Ahmed as prime minister of Ethiopia in April has heralded a political and economic sea change in the East African country. Already one of the fastest-growing economies in the wor...
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10,000 people run for Eritrea–Ethiopia newfound peace
The guest of honor was Ethiopia’s most celebrated singer and song writer Tedros Kassahun (aka Teddy Afro), whose numerous songs advocated for unity, peace and love between Eritrea and Ethiopia – an ad...
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10,000 people run for Eritrea–Ethiopia newfound peace
The guest of honor was Ethiopia’s most celebrated singer and song writer Tedros Kassahun (aka Teddy Afro), whose numerous songs advocated for unity, peace and love between Eritrea and Ethiopia – an ad...
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Enugu Rangers to face Ethiopian side Defence in CAF Confederation Cup qualifier
They face the Ethiopian side on Wednesday, November 28 with the return leg to be played on Tuesday, December 4. They will go a step further in the competition than Enyimba Internati...
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Enugu Rangers to face Ethiopian side Defence in CAF Confederation Cup qualifier
They face the Ethiopian side on Wednesday, November 28 with the return leg to be played on Tuesday, December 4. They will go a step further in the competition than Enyimba Internati...
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Eritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia’s sovereignty
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have pledged to respect the ‘sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence’ of Somalia, following a second tripartite meeting, held in the Ethiopian ...
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Eritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia’s sovereignty
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have pledged to respect the ‘sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence’ of Somalia, following a second tripartite meeting, held in the Ethiopian ...
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Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia welcome imminent lift of sanctions on Asmara
November 10, 2018 (ADDIS ABABA) - Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia agreed Saturday welcomed the expected lifting of international sanctions on Asmara and vowed to enhance their tripartite cooperation. Et...
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Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia welcome imminent lift of sanctions on Asmara
November 10, 2018 (ADDIS ABABA) - Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia agreed Saturday welcomed the expected lifting of international sanctions on Asmara and vowed to enhance their tripartite cooperation. Et...
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15 Essential Activities To Do In Ethiopia On A Budget
Ethiopia is one of the oldest and most remarkable places in Africa. It’s got a long and storied history, incredible food, and some of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites this side of the G...
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Photos: Ethiopia PM cheered for publicly showing affection to first lady – africanews
africanewsPhotos: Ethiopia PM cheered for publicly showing affection to first ladyafricanewsEthiopia's prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, who has been winning praise for appointing more women in key government positions, celebrated the 'first woman' in his life, while on an official trip in the Amhara region. Abiy, who held several diplomatic ...
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Ethiopian Airlines returns to Somalia, first time in 4 decades
Ethiopian Airlines made its first landing in the Somali capital Mogadishu after 40 years absence. The flight, Et 377, landed at Aden Abdule International Airport on 9 November 2018. Ethiopian suspende...
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Ethiopian Airlines returns to Somalia, first time in 4 decades
Ethiopian Airlines made its first landing in the Somali capital Mogadishu after 40 years absence. The flight, Et 377, landed at Aden Abdule International Airport on 9 November 2018. Ethiopian suspende...
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Eritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia’s sovereignty – africanews
africanewsEritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia's sovereigntyafricanewsEthiopia on the other hand, has also fallen foul of Somalia's government, most recently, when it signed a port management agreement with the semi-autonomous region of Somaliland. Somalia's prime minister, Hassan Ali, while denouncing the deal for the ...Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to Cement Regional TiesVoice of AmericaAbiy Ahmed sees need for political integration between Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somaliaborkena.comTop news items in Ethiopia's major media outletsChina.org.cnall 29 news articles »
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Thousands march in Rome to protest against ‘climate of hatred’
"Those who decide to cross the sea, or even walk for kilometres to get to the United States' border looking for a better life - I can only support that personally," said 22-year-old student Saba Abbat...
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VIDEO: Jerusalem Dateline: Ethiopian Jews celebrate their return to Zion
Americans shift the balance of power in Washington but how will the midterms elections affect Israel; a Palestinian Arab leader who wants to work with Israel … and a colorful and prophetic celebration ...
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VIDEO: Jerusalem Dateline: Ethiopian Jews celebrate their return to Zion
Americans shift the balance of power in Washington but how will the midterms elections affect Israel; a Palestinian Arab leader who wants to work with Israel … and a colorful and prophetic celebration ...
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Video: Schoolyard Art in Inspiring Ethiopia
We’re producing a new special about hunger, airing next fall on public television — and for the past week, I’ve been scouting in Ethiopia, one of Africa’s development success stories. We’ll use the in...
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Mobile workers in north Ethiopia vulnerable to visceral … – Science Daily
Mobile workers in north Ethiopia vulnerable to visceral ...Science DailyVisceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a life-threatening disease transmitted by the bite of a sand fly. Between 3700 to 7400 people in Ethiopia are infected annually, ...and more »
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Ethiopian Student failed 3 times because of Sabbath
The first two years of studies at Addis Ababa University flew by for Sintayehu Berhanu. But then a teacher scheduled the final statistics exam for Saturday. Without a passing grade, Sintayehu would no...
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Ethiopian Student failed 3 times because of Sabbath
The first two years of studies at Addis Ababa University flew by for Sintayehu Berhanu. But then a teacher scheduled the final statistics exam for Saturday. Without a passing grade, Sintayehu would no...
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Photos: Ethiopia PM cheered for publicly showing affection to first lady
Ethiopia’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, who has been winning praise for appointing more women in key government positions, celebrated the ‘first woman’ in his life, while on an official trip in the Amh...
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Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional ties
Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar for the summit. They also visited a university. The meeting is ...
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Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional ties
Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar for the summit. They also visited a university. The meeting is ...
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Eritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia’s sovereignty
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have pledged to respect the ‘sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence’ of Somalia, following a second tripartite meeting, held in the Ethiopian ...
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Eritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia’s sovereignty
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have pledged to respect the ‘sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence’ of Somalia, following a second tripartite meeting, held in the Ethiopian ...
Posted in Ethiopian News
Eritrea, Ethiopia pledge to respect Somalia’s sovereignty
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have pledged to respect the ‘sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence’ of Somalia, following a second tripartite meeting, held in the Ethiopian ...
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Ethiopian pair return to defend titles at IAAF Cross Country Permit leg in Burgos
Ethiopian defending champions Getane Molla and Senbere Teferi will both defend their titles at the opening leg of the International Association of Athletics Federations Cross Country Permit season in ...
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Ethiopian pair return to defend titles at IAAF Cross Country Permit leg in Burgos
Ethiopian defending champions Getane Molla and Senbere Teferi will both defend their titles at the opening leg of the International Association of Athletics Federations Cross Country Permit season in ...
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History gets political in Ethiopia as ethnic tensions rise – Winnipeg Free Press
History gets political in Ethiopia as ethnic tensions riseWinnipeg Free PressMENAGESHA, Ethiopia — On a wooded hill near Ethiopia's capital of Addis Ababa, bits of red clay litter the ground next to glittering flakes of obsidian. Nearby, half-buried stones are arranged in a line. On the other side of the hill, a rectangular ...
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40 MeTEC officials arrested – Ethiopia Observer
Ethiopia Observer40 MeTEC officials arrestedEthiopia ObserverAbout 40 officials of Ethiopia's Metals and Engineering Corporation (MeTEC) and security agents were arrested in Addis Ababa yesterday on charges of corruption and illegal activity, according to multiple reports. The officials were arrested after they ...and more »
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World marathon record broken
The 26-year-old's run took 21 seconds out of Ethiopian great Haile Gebrselassie's previous record, which was set at the same race in 2008. Makau also defended his title from 2010 in winning the event.
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Haile Gebrselassie targets Olympic success
Haile Gebrselassie targets success at the London Olympics after denying reports that he is set to retire. Ethiopian marathon runner Haile Gebrselassie has denied reports that he is about to retire and ...
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Haile Gebrselassie targets Olympic success
Haile Gebrselassie targets success at the London Olympics after denying reports that he is set to retire. Ethiopian marathon runner Haile Gebrselassie has denied reports that he is about to retire and ...
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Ethiopia: Police unearth mass grave of 200 people
Police have discovered hundreds of bodies in Ethiopia's troubled area between the Oromia and Somali regions during an investigation into Abdi Mohammed. The former Somali leader is suspected of human r...
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Ethiopia: Police unearth mass grave of 200 people
Police have discovered hundreds of bodies in Ethiopia's troubled area between the Oromia and Somali regions during an investigation into Abdi Mohammed. The former Somali leader is suspected of human r...
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Ethiopia Eases Travel With ‘Visa-On-Arrival’ For African Travelers, Encouraging African Unity
With its new initiative to offer visas on arrival to African visitors, Ethiopia hopes to spur tourism, trade and investment, as part of the African Union’s vision of creating “seamless borders ...
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Ethiopia Eases Travel With ‘Visa-On-Arrival’ For African Travelers, Encouraging African Unity
With its new initiative to offer visas on arrival to African visitors, Ethiopia hopes to spur tourism, trade and investment, as part of the African Union’s vision of creating “seamless borders ...
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Mobile workers in north Ethiopia vulnerable to visceral leishmaniasis transmission
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a life-threatening disease transmitted by the bite of a sand fly. Between 3,700 to 7,400 people in Ethiopia are infected annually, particularly in the northern, agricult...
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Ethiopia: MetEC management, Security members detained
(The Reporter) — More than 40 former officials of the Metals and Engineering Corporation (MetEC) and members of intelligence have been detained, The Reporter has learnt. According to sources, MetEC ma...
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Mass grave of 200 people uncovered in Ethiopia, say police
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's state affiliated broadcaster says police have uncovered a mass grave of 200 people in the troubled area between the country's Oromia and Somali regions. Fana Broadca...
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Mass grave of 200 people uncovered in Ethiopia, say police
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia's state affiliated broadcaster says police have uncovered a mass grave of 200 people in the troubled area between the country's Oromia and Somali regions. Fana Broadca...
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Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights To Somalia
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed flights to Somalia’s capital Mogadishu for the first time since the 1970’s. The carrier suspended its operations to Somalia following the outbreak of hostilities between ...
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Mass grave with 200 bodies found in Ethiopia
He is alleged to have overseen widespread rights abuses including torture, rape and killings during his 13-year rule. Last month the state-linked broadcaster Fana reported that he attempted to escape ...
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Mass grave with 200 bodies found in Ethiopia
He is alleged to have overseen widespread rights abuses including torture, rape and killings during his 13-year rule. Last month the state-linked broadcaster Fana reported that he attempted to escape ...
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Interlining bags from Ethiopian to Precision? – Tanzania Forum
Flying into DAR from Beirut via Addis on ET with an separate, onward ticket to Zanzibar on PrecisionAir 2hrs 40mins later. According to Wikipedia, ET and PW have an interline agreement. Two questions: ...
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Ethiopian Airlines restarts Addis Ababa-Mogadishu flights after 41 years
Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2017 shows an Ethiopian Airlines plane at the Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde) ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia ...
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Ethiopian Airlines flying to Somalia after 4 decades
Airlines Resumption in service comes 41 years after flights stopped The resumption of service came 41 years after Ethiopian Airlines Group stopped service to Mogadishu, and follows a declaration of co...
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Ethiopian Airlines flying to Somalia after 4 decades
Airlines Resumption in service comes 41 years after flights stopped The resumption of service came 41 years after Ethiopian Airlines Group stopped service to Mogadishu, and follows a declaration of co...
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Top news items in Ethiopia’s major media outlets
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Saturday. -- Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Preside...
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Top news items in Ethiopia’s major media outlets
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Saturday. -- Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Preside...
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Yellow Fever Kills 10 in Ethiopia; WHO Ships 1.45 Million Vaccines
The World Health Organization is releasing more than a million doses of yellow fever vaccine from its emergency stockpile after the deadly mosquito-borne disease killed 10 people in southwestern Ethio...
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Ethiopia: 200 bodies uncovered in mass grave
Police in Ethiopia have discovered a mass grave with 200 bodies near the border between the Somali and Oromia regions, local media reported. The grave was found by the police during a court-ordered in...
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Sudan to establish joint border protection forces with Libya, Ethiopia … – Sudan Tribune
Sudan to establish joint border protection forces with Libya, Ethiopia ...Sudan TribuneNovember 9, 2018 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese Minister of Defence Awad Ibn Ouf said arrangements are underway to establish joint border protection forces ...and more »
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Ethiopia police find mass grave of 200 people
Local media reported that the grave was found during a probe into alleged atrocities committed by the former president of Ethiopia's Somali region. Abdi Mohammed is awaiting trial over allegations he ...
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Al Ahly coach Patrice Carteron expresses trust in Ethiopian referees ahead of contest
Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema will handle Friday’s Caf Champions League final, second leg, following a week of curiosity Al Ahly coach Patrice Carteron is not much concerned about the referee, who ...
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Abiy-mania: Ethiopia Transformed
With David Amanor. Show more Since taking office in April, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has transformed Ethiopia. Peace has been agreed with Eritrea, the streets are largely clear of protesters ...
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Abiy-mania: Ethiopia Transformed
Ethiopia under PM Abiy Ahmed; Nepali Tihar; Pride and Prejudice in Brazil; Pakistan's Uighur wives in China; My Home Town Bangkok; BBC Arabic in Iran. With David Amanor. Show more Since taking office ...
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Abiy-mania: Ethiopia Transformed
Ethiopia under PM Abiy Ahmed; Nepali Tihar; Pride and Prejudice in Brazil; Pakistan's Uighur wives in China; My Home Town Bangkok; BBC Arabic in Iran. With David Amanor. Show more Since taking office ...
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Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia summit: Integration, united voice, security tops agenda
Ethiopian Prime Minister and his colleague leaders of government from Eritrea and Somalia started their trilateral meeting on Friday after a busy schedule visiting projects in the Amhara regional stat...
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Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia summit: Integration, united voice, security tops agenda
Ethiopian Prime Minister and his colleague leaders of government from Eritrea and Somalia started their trilateral meeting on Friday after a busy schedule visiting projects in the Amhara regional stat...
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Promising climate options for Ethiopia, Kenya
A new report draws on the climate change mitigation experiences of a number of countries to highlight “win-win” options for Ethiopia and Kenya. The Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland ...
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Mass grave with 200 bodies unearthed in eastern Ethiopia – Aljazeera.com
Aljazeera.comMass grave with 200 bodies unearthed in eastern EthiopiaAljazeera.comEthiopian police have unearthed a mass grave with an estimated 200 bodies in an area between the country's Oromia and Somali regions, according to state-affiliated media. Fana Broadcasting Corporation said on Thursday the grave was found during an ...A mass grave of 200 bodies discovered in EthiopiaGhana News Agencyall 6 news articles »
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Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to Cement Regional Ties – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaSomali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to Cement Regional TiesVoice of AmericaThe presidents of Somalia and Eritrea met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday to cement regional economic ties as relations warm between the once-rival nations. Somalia's President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and Eritrean President ...Photos: Economic union seeking Ethiopia welcomes Eritrea, Somalia leadersafricanewsHistoric Ethiopia-Somalia flight touches downThe East African (press release) (blog)After 41 years of bad blood, direct flights between Ethiopia and Somalia resumeFace2Face Africaall 22 news articles »
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Aliya still near-frozen as Ethiopian Jews mark Sigd festival with mass prayer – The Times of Israel
The Times of IsraelAliya still near-frozen as Ethiopian Jews mark Sigd festival with mass prayerThe Times of IsraelOn a national holiday for Ethiopian Jews, before a crowd of tens of thousands, the president of Israel vowed that the citizens of his country will not discriminate on the basis of skin color. The festival and the president's pledge came at a time when ...Ethiopian Israelis Celebrate the Annual Sigd HolidayAlgemeinerall 3 news articles »
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Historic Ethiopia-Somalia flight touches down – The East African (press release) (blog)
The East African (press release) (blog)Historic Ethiopia-Somalia flight touches downThe East African (press release) (blog)An Ethiopian Airlines plane has landed in Somalia's capital Mogadishu — the first such flight in four decades. All flights were halted in the 1970s after a border conflict broke out between the two countries. The political landscape in the Horn of ...Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional tiesDaily NationRoundup: Ethiopian Airlines restarts Addis Ababa-Mogadishu flights after 41 years, as Ethiopia-Somalia ties further ...XinhuaAfter 41 years of bad blood, direct flights between Ethiopia and Somalia resumeFace2Face AfricaAnadolu Agencyall 20 news articles »
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Mass grave found in Ethiopian region
A blaze that tore through a Northern California town has since quadrupled in size and is continuing to spread, while a second monster fire is now bearing down on the Southern Californian coastal town ...
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Ethiopia: Police unearth mass grave of 200 people
Police have discovered hundreds of bodies in Ethiopia's troubled area between the Oromia and Somali regions during an investigation into Abdi Mohammed. The former Somali leader is suspected of human r...
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Mass grave of 200 bodies discovered in Ethiopia
Police in Ethiopia have discovered a mass grave containing at least 200 bodies. It was found along the country's border between the strife-torn Oromiya and Somali regions. Ethiopia's state-affiliated ...
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How to travel to Ethiopia on a budget – Independent Online
Independent OnlineHow to travel to Ethiopia on a budgetIndependent OnlineEthiopia is one of the oldest and most remarkable places in Africa. It's got a long and storied history, incredible food, and some of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites this side of the Great Rift Valley. Not only is it a country full of ...Tegenu Gossa Aredo: Studying prehistoric African archaeologyDeutsche Welleall 2 news articles »
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US Investments Strengthen Urban Health in Ethiopia – africanews
africanewsUS Investments Strengthen Urban Health in EthiopiaafricanewsThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, is marking the successful end of the five year $20 million Strengthening Ethiopia's Urban Health Program at a special closing ceremony event.Ethiopia: New US Investment Continues Support to Strengthen Ethiopia's Education SystemAllAfrica.comall 3 news articles »
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Ethiopian police unearthed mass grave with 200 bodies in eastern Ethiopia
Ethiopian police set to examine bodies found in area between Oromia-Somali regions during probe into case of held ex-leader of Somali Regional State, Abdi Mohammed Omer. (Al Jazeera) Ethiopian police ...
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Ethiopian police unearthed mass grave with 200 bodies in eastern Ethiopia
Ethiopian police set to examine bodies found in area between Oromia-Somali regions during probe into case of held ex-leader of Somali Regional State, Abdi Mohammed Omer. (Al Jazeera) Ethiopian police ...
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Video: Empowerment and Investment at an Ethiopian Orphanage
Visiting an orphanage in southern Ethiopia, I enjoyed a tangible look at grassroots development. I saw how caring people in the high-income world empower caring people in the low-income world to inves...
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Video: Empowerment and Investment at an Ethiopian Orphanage
Visiting an orphanage in southern Ethiopia, I enjoyed a tangible look at grassroots development. I saw how caring people in the high-income world empower caring people in the low-income world to inves...
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Ethiopia, Rwanda make history; churn out gender-balanced cabinets – Down To Earth Magazine
Down To Earth MagazineEthiopia, Rwanda make history; churn out gender-balanced cabinetsDown To Earth MagazineEthiopia and Rwanda have become the first nations in Africa to have ruling cabinets that have women comprising half the strength. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made the move on October 16, appointing women to half of his government's ministerial ...
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Ethiopian Government to Exert Maximum Effort to Balance Import, Export Trade: Ministry
The Ministry of Trade and Industry stated that the government and pertinent institutions are committed to exert maximum effort to balance the country’s import and export trade. Misganaw Arega, Trade a...
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Ethiopian Restarted Commercial Flights to Mogadishu
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, resumed commercial flights to Mogadishu, Somalia after 41 years. Ethiopian will fly three times ...
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Ethiopian Restarted Commercial Flights to Mogadishu
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, resumed commercial flights to Mogadishu, Somalia after 41 years. Ethiopian will fly three times ...
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Ethiopian Government to Exert Maximum Effort to Balance Import, Export Trade: Ministry
The Ministry of Trade and Industry stated that the government and pertinent institutions are committed to exert maximum effort to balance the country’s import and export trade. Misganaw Arega, Trade a...
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Space Force Considered as Ethiopia Overhauls Defense Capabilities – Bloomberg
The Nation.Space Force Considered as Ethiopia Overhauls Defense CapabilitiesBloombergEthiopia will also rewrite portions of its Foreign Affairs and National Security Policy and Strategy in force since 2002, the state-owned Ethiopian Press Agency reported Friday, citing Foreign Ministry spokesman Meles Alem. The 16-year-old policy will ...Ethiopia and Eritrea Need Their PeaceThe Nation.Ethiopia working on navy and naval base near Red Sea and Indian Oceanborkena.comEthiopia's Sweeping Democratic Reforms: Exiled Ethiopian Politician Returns Home With HopeThe African Exponentafricanews -addisstandard.comall 24 news articles »
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WATCH: Ethiopian PM receives Eritrea, Somalia presidents – News24
News24WATCH: Ethiopian PM receives Eritrea, Somalia presidentsNews24Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has received Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed at the airport in Gondar, Ethiopia. Watch the video above. * Sign up to News24's top Africa news in your inbox: ...
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Tackling the kilil system: a critical response to ‘Ethiopia: Climbing Mount Uncertainty’ – Open Democracy
Open DemocracyTackling the kilil system: a critical response to 'Ethiopia: Climbing Mount Uncertainty'Open DemocracyRené Lefort, in his recent article, (openDemocracy, 21 October 2018), regrets the “sudden and total loss” of TPLF (Tigray Liberation Front) hegemony that gave Ethiopia, according to him, “unquestionable economic successes” and political stability for ...
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Mass grave of 200 people uncovered in Ethiopia, say police – WIS10
Mass grave of 200 people uncovered in Ethiopia, say policeWIS10ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia's state affiliated broadcaster says police have uncovered a mass grave of 200 people in the troubled area between the country's Oromia and Somali regions. Fana Broadcasting reported Thursday evening that police ...and more »
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Ethiopia’s reform process: a seven-point response to Messay Kebede’s critique – Open Democracy
Open DemocracyEthiopia's reform process: a seven-point response to Messay Kebede's critiqueOpen DemocracyThis October, French researcher René Lefort published his latest in-depth analysis of Ethiopian affairs on openDemocracy and Ethiopia Insight, focusing on the perils facing the reform process. The article elicited a critique from Messay Kebede ...and more »
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Ethiopian Airlines restarts Addis Ababa-Mogadishu flights after 41 years, as Ethiopia-Somalia ties further deepen
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Ethiopia’s flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines (ET) on Friday launched thrice weekly direct passenger flights between Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa and Somalia’s capital, Mo...
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Ethiopian Airlines restarts Addis Ababa-Mogadishu flights after 41 years, as Ethiopia-Somalia ties further deepen
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Ethiopia’s flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines (ET) on Friday launched thrice weekly direct passenger flights between Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa and Somalia’s capital, Mo...
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Al Ahly coach Patrice Carteron expresses trust in Ethiopian referees ahead of contest
Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema will handle Friday’s Caf Champions League final, second leg, following a week of curiosity Al Ahly coach Patrice Carteron is not much concerned about the referee, who ...
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Ethiopian Jews Celebrate Ancient Holiday, Thank God for Jerusalem – CBN News
CBN NewsEthiopian Jews Celebrate Ancient Holiday, Thank God for JerusalemCBN NewsJERUSALEM, Israel – Imagine God answers a very big prayer for you. Would you remember to thank him for it year after year? That's what Ethiopian Jews do – thank God for bringing them back to Israel and Jerusalem and for uniting them with the Jewish ...
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Eritrean president says trust growing with Ethiopia, but more work needed
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki says Eritrea and Ethiopia have built trust since signing a peace deal in July, but need to iron out further elements of their ties to make their cooperation ...
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Ethiopia: U.S. Government, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (Ephi) Prepares Laboratory Leaders
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helped organize two weeks of Laboratory Leadership and Management training for 60 senior managers from laboratories around the country at ...
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Ethiopia: U.S. Government, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (Ephi) Prepares Laboratory Leaders
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helped organize two weeks of Laboratory Leadership and Management training for 60 senior managers from laboratories around the country at ...
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Ethiopia police uncovers mass grave with 200 bodies – africanews
africanewsEthiopia police uncovers mass grave with 200 bodiesafricanewsEthiopia. Ethiopian police investigating the former Somali region president have uncovered a grave containing at least 200 bodies along the border between the strife-torn Oromiya and Somali regions. The mass grave was found during an investigation of a ...
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Ethiopia: Police unearth mass grave of 200 people
Police have discovered hundreds of bodies in Ethiopia's troubled area between the Oromia and Somali regions during an investigation into Abdi Mohammed. The former Somali leader is suspected of human r...
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Abiy-mania: Ethiopia Transformed
Since taking office in April, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has transformed Ethiopia. Peace has been agreed with Eritrea, the streets are largely clear of protesters, and the new cabinet is half ...
Posted in Ethiopian News
How Ethiopia’s new president can change the lives of girls – The East African (press release) (blog)
The East African (press release) (blog)How Ethiopia's new president can change the lives of girlsThe East African (press release) (blog)These are huge milestones in Ethiopian politics. They could also mark a turning point for the country's girls as the women ministers are more likely to pursue policies that benefit girls. In addition, having women in positions of power will mean that ...
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Ethiopian Israelis Celebrate the Annual Sigd Holiday
JNS.org – Jewish Ethiopians celebrated the holiday of Sigd on Wednesday, with schools around Israel engaging students in special programming to teach about its customs and origins. Sigd, a holiday of ...
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Ethiopian Israelis Celebrate the Annual Sigd Holiday
JNS.org – Jewish Ethiopians celebrated the holiday of Sigd on Wednesday, with schools around Israel engaging students in special programming to teach about its customs and origins. Sigd, a holiday of ...
Posted in Ethiopian News
U.S. Investments Strengthen Urban Health in Ethiopia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, is marking the successful end of the five year $20 million Strengthening Ethiopia’s Urban He...
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U.S. Investments Strengthen Urban Health in Ethiopia
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, is marking the successful end of the five year $20 million Strengthening Ethiopia’s Urban He...
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Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional ties
Gondar (Ethiopia) (AFP) - The presidents of Somalia and Eritrea met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday to cement regional economic ties as relations warm between the once-rival nations ...
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Somali, Eritrean leaders in Ethiopia to cement regional ties
Gondar (Ethiopia) (AFP) - The presidents of Somalia and Eritrea met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday to cement regional economic ties as relations warm between the once-rival nations ...
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Untimely, unwise: Ethiopian activist jumps the gun on Afwerki’s visit
The visit to Ethiopia of Eritrean leader Isaias Afwerki was announced months back but it wasn’t until this week that it was confirmed that he returns with a visit to the Amhara region. His itinerary a...
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Untimely, unwise: Ethiopian activist jumps the gun on Afwerki’s visit
The visit to Ethiopia of Eritrean leader Isaias Afwerki was announced months back but it wasn’t until this week that it was confirmed that he returns with a visit to the Amhara region. His itinerary a...
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Mass grave of 200 bodies discovered in Ethiopia
Police in Ethiopia have discovered a mass grave containing at least 200 bodies. It was found along the country's border between the strife-torn Oromiya and Somali regions. Ethiopia's state-affiliated ...
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Space Force Considered as Ethiopia Overhauls Defense Capabilities
Ethiopia is considering adding a space force to its defense capabilities in a process to modernize the country’s military. The changes are part of broader political and economic reforms Prime Minister ...
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Space Force Considered as Ethiopia Overhauls Defense Capabilities
Ethiopia is considering adding a space force to its defense capabilities in a process to modernize the country’s military. The changes are part of broader political and economic reforms Prime Minister ...
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Ethiopian Police Find Mass Grave
More than 200 bodies have been discovered in the east of the country. Authorities have been granted 14 days to do forensic examinations on the bodies. It is not yet clear where they are from or ...
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Ethiopian Police Find Mass Grave
More than 200 bodies have been discovered in the east of the country. Authorities have been granted 14 days to do forensic examinations on the bodies. It is not yet clear where they are from or ...
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