Ethiopia arrests suspects over Haacaaluu Hundeessaa killing

The shooting of Oromo musician Haacaaluu Hundeessaa sparked protests last week in which at least 239 people were killed.

Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan must learn how to share the Nile river

Or a squabble over water could turn nastier

Death toll in Ethiopia violence over singer's killing hits 239

Protests that erupted last week over murder of popular ethnic Oromo singer Haacaaluu Hundeessaa kill 239, police say.

Ethiopian protests, Greek pushbacks, and a Myanmar mystery: The Cheat Sheet

A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues.

Ethiopia is in uproar and its internet blocked over the shooting of a popular Oromo singer

Outraged Hachalu Hundesa fans have clashed with police in several Ethiopian cities

Sudan rejects Ethiopia proposal to sign Nile mega-dam agreement

Sudan calls on Ethiopia, Egypt to resume talks immediately over the controversial dam amid high tensions.

Ethiopia admits shooting down Kenya aid aircraft in Somalia

The plane had been carrying humanitarian and medical supplies to help the country fight the spread of coronavirus.

East African countries count losses after devastating floods

As hundreds of thousands are displaced, experts worry about the implications in the response to coronavirus pandemic.

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Ethiopia: Bill Threatens Free Expression

Ethiopian lawmakers should significantly revise the draft law on hate speech and disinformation currently before parliament. If approved, the Hate Speech and Disinformation Prevention and Suppression Proclamation could significantly curtail freedom of expression.

'Tool of repression': Iran and regimes from Ethiopia to Venezuela limit Internet, go dark online

The Internet blackout in Iran is part of a trend where governments try to shut their citizens off from the world when it suits them.

Why Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is good news for Ethiopia

The new party is a positive step towards ending ethnic strife in the country.

What message does Ethiopian PM Ahmed Abiy's Nobel win send?

Abiy Ahmed received the award for his efforts towards ending Ethiopia's conflict with Eritrea.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed receives Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

Abiy won the prize, in part, for making peace with Eritrea after a two-decade conflict.

Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan to meet January 13 over dam dispute

More technical meetings will take place in coming weeks centred on guidelines for the filling and operation of the dam.

Does Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed deserve the Nobel Prize for Peace?

Ethiopian prime minister set to receive award in Norway's capital, but his win has generated a mixed reaction.

Nobel peace prize winner Abiy Ahmed embroiled in media row

Officials say winner’s refusal to face public questioning is ‘highly problematic’

Why Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party could be bad news for Ethiopia

The new pan-Ethiopian party created to replace the EPRDF coalition risks bringing the country to the edge of an abyss.

Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia resume talks over disputed Nile dam

Immigration ministers of three countries meet in Cairo for talks aimed at resolving dispute over water distribution.

UN Free Speech Expert to Visit Ethiopia

Today, the United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye, starts a week-long visit to Ethiopia.

Bogaletch Gebre, the women's rights activist who fought to end female genital mutilation, has died

Gebre, commonly known as Boge, dedicated her life to empowering women and girls in Ethiopia, and helped change attitudes around taboo subjects such as female genital mutilation.

Could adding folic acid to salt curb Ethiopia’s sky-high rate of spinal cord deformities?

Team hopes to test fortifying salt to tackle birth malformations; government wants evidence of efficacy

Health: Fighting Diseases in Ethiopia and the Philippines

From the islands of the Philippines to Ethiopia's Amhara district, meet the health workers tackling rabies and trachoma.

Ethiopia's Sidama vote for new federal region: Electoral board

The results pave the way for Sidama to become a 10th state of the African country.

Ethiopia: Sidama people vote on forming new regional state

Polls open in a referendum on whether to create a semi-autonomous state in the restive Sidama region.

Hope, uncertainty as Ethiopia's Sidama gear up for statehood vote

After long-running campaign, Sidama people to vote in referendum on whether to form autonomous regional state.

Ethiopia says 78 killed in protests against treatment of activist

Government says investigations into 'senseless act' of last week's violence continue, warns death toll could rise.

The challenges of navigating Ethiopia's new media landscape

Reforms have opened up highly censored media landscape, but gov't is accused of rolling back some of those freedoms.

PM Abiy Ahmed warns Ethiopia ethnic violence could worsen

Ethiopian leader vows to bring to justice those responsible for this week's violence that left 67 people dead.

Can Egypt and Ethiopia resolve their dispute over water?

Disagreements over Africa's largest dam project raise fears of conflict.

Prominent activist may challenge Ethiopian PM in 2020 election

Jawar Mohammed's comments come as Oromia police commissioner says death toll in two days of protests stands at 67.

Egypt, Ethiopia 'agree' to resume talks on massive Nile dam

Stalled technical discussions on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will restart, Cairo says after leaders meet in Sochi.

5 killed as hundreds gather outside Ethiopian activist's home

Jawar Mohammed organised the protests that helped bring Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to power last year.

Egypt accepts US invitation for meeting over Ethiopia dam dispute

Washington moves to help mediate major row between Egypt and Ethiopia over $5bn infrastructure project on the Blue Nile.

Ethiopia: Youth gather at Jawar Mohammed's house to show support

Hundreds of supporters of Oromia Media Network's founder join protest amid reports of police surrounding his residence.

Lion Air: Boeing 737 MAX design flaws tied to Indonesia crash

Incorrect assumptions on how an anti-stall device functioned and how pilots would react cited as factors of the crash.

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed issues warning over Renaissance Dam

PM Abiy said his country could ready millions if there is need to go to war over dam project opposed by Egypt.

System Failure: The Boeing Crashes

Have US aviation regulators allowed the industry too much control over safety? Investigating the Boeing 737 MAX crashes.

Why I nominated Abiy Ahmed for the Nobel Peace Prize

The prize not only acknowledges the Ethiopian prime minister's commitment to peace, but encourages him to do more.

Ethiopian PM wins Nobel Peace Prize

Another chapter was added to his remarkable tale on Friday when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

A Bittersweet Nobel Prize for Ethiopia’s Leader

The awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his efforts to achieve “peace and international cooperation” will come as bittersweet news for many in Ethiopia and neighboring countries.