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The Latest Breaking News from Ethiopia

Ethiopia and Somaliland reach agreement over access to ports

Naval and commercial access to Somaliland’s coast granted in exchange for recognising republic’s independence

The Guardian - UK

Ethiopia, Somaliland Agree Deal On Port Access

Ethiopia on Monday struck a "historic" agreement to secure a stake in the main port in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland as the landlocked country eyes more access to the sea, officials said.

International Business Times

‘Collective punishment’: Ethiopia drone strikes target civilians in Amhara

Ethiopia’s latest conflict has intensified in recent months with a surge in drone attacks seemingly targeting civilians.

Al Jazeera

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Leader of Sudan’s RSF visits Ethiopia in rare foreign trip as war rages

Trip by paramilitary group’s leader comes a week after his forces captured North African nation’s second largest city.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia's Economic Woes: Sovereign Default Marks African First

Ethiopia, a land of rich history and vibrant culture, takes center stage as it becomes Africa's newest sovereign default, raising concerns for economic sta...

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Ethiopia and Egypt say no agreement in latest talks over a contentious dam on the Nile

Ethiopia and Egypt say the latest round of yearslong negotiations to find an agreement over a highly contentious hydroelectric dam Ethiopia has built on the Nile’s main tributary ended with no deal

The Independent UK

Madagascar cave art hints at ancient connections between Africa and Asia

Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. The author was part of a team that discovered and described these ancient treasures. The discoveries contained several surprises, including hints at some remarkable cultural connections. First, scenes depicted in some cases linked up fairly…

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These are some Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC

Some of these traditions' origin stories and how they are implemented can vary by region or households, but they nonetheless help bring holiday cheer to those who celebrate.

WEKU

Seeking Saudi Opportunity, Ethiopian Migrants 'Trapped Between Life And Death'

Ethiopian migrants who crossed the sea in pursuit of a better life have one goal in mind as they hide in the Saudi mountains: avoid border guards, and their deadly shots.

International Business Times

Mohamed Amin was a famous Kenyan photojournalist – there's much more to his work than images of tragedy

Kenyan photojournalist Mohamed Amin (1943-1996) rose to fame for documenting the 1984 famine in neighbouring Ethiopia with powerful images of the tragedy. He also captured the Ethiopian people’s suffering during the brutal reign of Mengistu Haile Mariam. These images, broadcast by the BBC, shocked the global public and had a…

The Conversation

Traumatic Journeys Of Ethiopians Seeking A Better Life

Starvation, torture, robbery -- young Ethiopian migrant "returnees" recount the horrors they endured on their fruitless journeys in search of a better life in the Gulf.

International Business Times

Good, bad and ugly: Which States use clean fuel for power production and which do not | Data

BRICS nations wrangle over climate change at U.N. summit; China leads in clean and dirty energy, India's progress in producing clean and renewable slow. China's share of fossil energy in power production declined from 82-65% between 2000 and 2022, India's share in clean energy increased from 17-23%. Brazil, Ethiopia have…

The Hindu

Missing in action: How Eritrean football was deflated at home and abroad

A series of desertions by Eritrean players to escape mandatory military conscription has impacted the football sector.

Al Jazeera

What is federalism? Why Ethiopia uses this system of government and why it’s not perfect

Federalism is a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and smaller regional governments.

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Ethiopia’s education system is in crisis – now’s the time to fix it

In October 2023, Ethiopia’s minister of education, Berhanu Nega, disclosed several shocking figures on the outcomes of the 12th-grade national examination. Of the 3,106 schools that administered the 12th grade (secondary school leaving) examination for the 2022/23 academic year, 43% reported that none of their students had passed.

Al Jazeera

Israel-Hamas deal: What makes a truce lead to lasting peace?

With Israel and Hamas agreeing to a four-day pause in fighting, here’s a look at how truces from other wars played out.

The Independent UK

Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130

At least 130 people have died in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia following heavy rains that triggered what aid agencies describe as flooding seen only once every 100 years

The Independent UK

US will resume food aid to millions across Ethiopia after monthslong pause over massive corruption

The United States Agency for International Development says it plans to restart food aid deliveries for millions of people across Ethiopia in December, five months after it halted its nationwide program over a massive corruption scheme by local officials

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Extreme drought in northern Italy mirrors climate in Ethiopia

Research shows global heating creates ‘whiplash effect’ of erratic extremes – often in poorest countries

The Conversation

Ethiopia's Abiy takes a page from Russia, China in asserting the right to restore historical claim to strategic waters

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed on Oct. 13, 2023, that his landlocked country has a right to demand maritime access to a Red Sea port from its neighbors in the Horn of Africa – first through diplomatic means, he said, or by force if necessary.

The Conversation

Africa-US trade: Agoa deal expires in 2025 - an expert unpacks what it's achieved in 23 years

African governments are seeking an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond 2025. The law was enacted in 2000 to “encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa”. We asked David Luke, who specialises in African trade policy and trade negotiations, what benefits…

Al Jazeera

Is landlocked Ethiopia starting another war over ports in Horn of Africa?

Ethiopia’s tone on access to a seaport is seen as either a distraction from domestic policy failures or start of a war.

Al Jazeera

Death and displacement as floods hit East Africa

The recent downpours underscore the region’s vulnerability to climate change, which is leading to more extreme weather.

WEKU

Tamirat Tola sets new NYC marathon record for men's race

Ethiopia's Tola broke the 12-year-old record for the course. Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the women's race.

The Independent UK

Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men's race; Hellen Obiri of Kenya takes women's title

Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia set a course record to win the New York City Marathon men’s race on Sunday while Hellen Obiri of Kenya pulled away in the final 400 meters to take the women’s title

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