Israeli policeman who killed black teen released on bail

Police officer freed from house arrest two weeks after 19-year-old Solomon Teka was shot, causing nationwide protests.

Well rehab programme brings new life to rural Ethiopia

In some of Ethiopia's remote villages, aid agencies are helping restore access to clean water.

Between peace and uncertainty after Ethiopia-Eritrea deal

Cautious optimism one year on since the Eritrean president and the Ethiopian prime minister signed a new agreement.

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EPO expands Australia PPH programme

The European Patent Office will extend its Patent Prosecution Highway pilot programme with IP Australia to increase the speed and efficiency of the patent process

UN expert: No rights improvements in Eritrea after peace deal

Deal between Asmara and Addis Ababa has failed to 'pay dividends' for ordinary Eritreans, UN envoy says.

The EPO is More Interested in Silencing Its Critics Than in Actually Correcting Injustices

EPO makes 'peace' (or photo ops) with Ethiopia and covers up the patent quality crisis; this isn't amusing and staff will likely suffer because layoffs are still foreseen while budget gets diverted to member states (to buy votes, to remove oversight)

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Ethiopia steps up arrests as shockwaves from coup bid continue

More than 260 people in Amhara and Addis Ababa held over suspected links to recent failed power-grab attempt.

Nearly 250 arrested in Ethiopia after foiled coup: State TV

The state broadcaster did not give details of arrests, but a regional party said 56 of its members had been detained.

Q&A: 'Power in Ethiopia to come through voting, not violence'

Samia Zekaria, Ethiopian ambassador to Qatar, discusses recent instability, human rights and regional mediating efforts.

'Lost them forever': Ethiopia pays tribute to slain army chief

Prime Minister Abiy in tears as the country holds state funeral for military generals killed during coup bid.

Outrage over Ethiopia's continuing internet blackout

NetBlocks, NGO monitoring internet censorship, estimates Ethiopians lose at least $4.5m each day the internet is cut.

Ethiopia mourns after officials killed during failed coup bid

A day of national mourning observed and the government announces military funeral as the alleged coup leader is killed.

Ethiopia security forces kill alleged coup leader

The failed putsch on Saturday led to the killing of four senior officials, including the army chief of staff.

Ethiopia government says rebellion quashed after arrests made

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says situation in Amhara region under control after army chief of staff shot dead.

Sudan military calls for joint AU, Ethiopia transition plan

Ruling military council rejects Ethiopian initiative which proposed civilian-majority governing council.

Ethiopian army chief shot dead in failed coup bid, says PM

PM Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia's chief of staff has been shot dead in the capital.

Ethiopia's army chief of staff shot amid regional coup attempt

Government in Addis Ababa says there was a failed coup attempt against the head of the regional government in Amhara.

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Ethiopian migrants rescued from Yemen

Around 12,000 people take the dangerous sea journey from the Horn of Africa to Yemen every month despite its poverty.

Sudan arrests opposition leaders after Ethiopia mediation effort

Protest leaders Mohamed Esmat and Ismail Jalab arrested shortly after meeting mediator, Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed.

Sexual abuse against children in Ethiopia: End of the taboo?

Laws have changed and crimes are increasingly reported but survivors, activists and politicians say stigma remains.

Can Eritrea improve its human rights record?

Eritrea marks first independence day since improved relations with Ethiopia, but human rights issues remain.

Ethiopia begins rationing electricity for homes and industries

Drop in water levels in hydroelectric dams leads to a production deficit.

Journalists cautiously celebrate press freedom in Ethiopia

As journalists welcome efforts to support press freedom in Ethiopia, draft law against hate speech causes concerns.

Justice must be done for the victims of the Ethiopia plane crash

In the aftermath of this tragedy, important questions about Western corporate profiteering and regulation must be asked.

Ethiopia: Former jail to become museum

New president closed it several months ago as part of reforms.

Ethiopia signs peace deal with former Ogaden rebels

Up to 2,000 fighters have now disarmed and are preparing to reintegrate into society.

Is political integration in the Horn of Africa possible?

Recent diplomatic initiatives in the Horn are a positive step, but the region needs much more to achieve lasting peace.

Should Ethiopia stick with ethnic federalism?

And is the current federal system encouraging ethnic violence?

Islamic banking in Ethiopia offers Muslims financial inclusion

Sharia-compliant finance boosts financial inclusion in Ethiopia, but a fully-fledged Islamic bank has yet to take root.

Ethiopia crash: 'Justice for all victims requires US court trial'

As Addis Ababa releases preliminary report into fatal crash, there are calls for Boeing to be held responsible for safety failures.

Ethiopian Airlines crew 'followed rules, unable to control jet'

Pilots followed procedure when Boeing jet repeatedly nosedived before crash, minister says, unveiling official report.

Abiy's year one: Ethiopia faces the threat of ethnic conflict

There is growing concern that Ethiopia's prime minister has failed to address rising ethnic tensions and violence.

Abiy's year one: Ethiopia's best hope for stability

PM Abiy Ahmed faces many challenges, but he has achieved much and can do even more, if given a popular mandate.

Has Abiy Ahmed turned Ethiopia into a one-man show?

In his first year, the PM has made swift and sweeping reforms. His real test will be elections in 2020, say experts.

Ethiopia's presidential press pledge: Has Abiy kept his promises?

A look at the Ethiopian media, one year into the Abiy Ahmed era.

Can Boeing weather the 737 Max storm?

Pressure on Boeing is intensifying as crisis engulfs the company and its most popular plane.

Ethiopia: Black boxes show 'similarities' with Indonesian crash

The parallels would be the 'subject of further study,' with a preliminary report to be issued in '30 days'.

Families given soil to bury from Ethiopian Airlines crash site

Grieving relatives given sacks of earth to bury as they await identification of remains from plane crash.

Travellers show confidence in Ethiopian Airlines: tour operators

Ethiopians continue to take pride in national carrier due to swift response after crash, tour operators say.

Ethiopian air crash: France to analyse Boeing's black boxes

Flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from crashed Boeing 737 MAX 8 sent to Paris for detailed analysis.

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'Life won't be same': In Ethiopia, deep grief for crash victims

Families and friends of those who perished in devastating plane crash struggle to cope with loss of loved ones.

Bans on Boeing 737 MAX rolled out across the world

A host of countries outlaw the use of Boeing's state-of-the-art aircraft in their airspace after Ethiopia plane crash.