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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels start disarming under terms of Pretoria peace deal

Tigrayan rebels began handing in their heavy weapons on Wednesday, a crucial element in the peace deal signed with the federal government last November, ending the two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia sets out on long road to peace after two years of war

A year that began with no end in sight for one of the world's deadliest conflicts finished on a note of cautious optimism in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray after a November ceasefire agreement.

Reuters

Ethiopian government team begins visit in Tigray after peace deal

A high-level Ethiopian delegation landed in the Tigrayan capital of Mekele for a first official visit to implement issues signed in in the 2 November peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.

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Biden says he plans to visit sub-Saharan Africa soon

President Joe Biden on Thursday said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travels plans as he wrapped up the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit aiming that he’s serious about increasing U.S. attention on the growing continent

The Independent UK

Biden promotes partnerships with Africa at leadership summit

US president announces new investments, trade deals in Africa, highlighting sustainable energy and infrastructure.

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Biden pushes US as a crucial ally to African leaders

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will present his vision to African leaders gathered in Washington that the United States can be a critical catalyst for their growing continent

The Independent UK

As Tigray calms, Ethiopia sees growing conflict in Oromia

As one deadly conflict in Ethiopia begins to calm, another is growing, challenging a government that’s eager to persuade the international community to lift sanctions and revive what was once one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies

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Sisi to Discuss GERD During African-US Summit

The African-US summit will begin Tuesday within the framework of Washington's newly announced strategy to form a "real partnership" with the African continent. US President Joe Biden will host the summit between Dec.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abiy Ahmed gained power in Ethiopia with the help of young people – four years later he's silencing them

When Abiy Ahmed took power as Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018, he was the youngest head of government in Africa.

The Conversation

Ethiopia’s Tigray forces withdraw '65 percent of fighters from frontline'

The commander-in-chief of the Tigray rebel forces has said that 65 percent of his forces have "disengaged", a month after a ceasefire agreement over Ethiopia's war-torn northern region.

Radio France Internationale

Blinken stresses implementing Ethiopia ceasefire on call with PM

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a call with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday stressed the importance of implementing a ceasefire in the country, where the government and Tigrayan forces have agreed to end fighting.

Reuters

Ethiopia: Status of western Tigray to be settled 'by law'

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the future status of disputed territory in the western part of the country’s Tigray region will be settled according to the Ethiopian constitution, following the signing of a truce earlier this month

The Independent UK

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed promises to turn Tigray peace deal into reality

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed on Tuesday to fulfil commitments made at peace talks with Tigrayan rebels. Abiy promised to make the agreement a reality, nearly two weeks after the deal was signed.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia's Abiy vows 'honest' implementation of Tigray truce

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed on Tuesday "to implement honestly" a ceasefire agreement between his government and forces in Tigray, which he said was necessary to ensure peace proved sustainable.

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Ethiopia’s rival sides agree on humanitarian access for Tigray

The sides agree to move to end the humanitarian crisis in the region days after signing of a November 2 peace deal.

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At COP27, Egypt Demands Agreement that Preserves its Water Security

Taking advantage of the high international presence during the United Nations Climate Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh (COP27), Egypt is seeking more international support in its dispute with Ethiopia over the Renaissance Dam on the Nile River, calling for a “binding legal agreement that preserves its water security.” Ethiopia is in…

The Independent UK

Ethiopia hosts UN internet meeting after cutting off Tigray

A U.N. body devoted to promoting broader and better access to the internet is about to hold its annual gathering in Ethiopia

The Guardian - UK

Tigray still without aid eight days after deal to end Ethiopia’s blockade

Humanitarian groups hope to deliver huge influx of food and medicine to millions facing famine and disease

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Two years of Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: A timeline

Here’s a look at some of the most important events of the two-year conflict in Ethiopia’s northernmost region.

Reuters

Ethiopia's Amhara backs Tigray truce, makes no mention of disputed territory

Authorities in Ethiopia's Amhara region have welcomed the ceasefire agreement between forces in neighbouring Tigray and the federal government, but they made no mention in a statement of territory seized during the two-year-long war.

The Guardian - UK

Race against time for sick patients after Ethiopia peace deal

Restart of aid imminent after surprise deal earlier this week brought prospect of end to blockade and one of Africa’s deadliest conflicts

Al Jazeera

Five key takeaways from the Ethiopia peace deal

The peace agreement ends hostilities between Ethiopia’s federal goverment and Tigrayan forces, restoring law and order.

WEKU

Ethiopia's truce is a step toward ending civil war, but there are reasons for caution

The Ethiopian federal government and Tigray rebels signed a peace deal. But one major player in the conflict, Eritrea, wasn't involved in the talks.

Radio France Internationale

Warring parties in Ethiopia agree ceasefire to end two-year Tigray war

The Ethiopian government and Tigray leaders have agreed on a truce to end a conflict that has killed thousands of people, displaced millions and created a desperate humanitarian crisis in northern Ethiopia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Excellent News': World Hails Ethiopia Truce

Ethiopia's government and the rebel authorities in the Tigray region said Wednesday they had signed a deal to cease hostilities after two years of brutal conflict. Here are some of the reactions from around the world: - 'Welcome first step' - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres heralded the announcement as…

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